School Board meeting: May 21, 2026

The Council Rock School District Board of School Directors held a meeting on May 21, 2026, which included presentations from student advisory board members and recognition of Special Olympics athletes and retirees. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed final budget for the 2026-2027 school year, presented by Mr. Rapp. The budget highlighted challenges such as decreased state and federal funding, rising costs, and the need to add 14.4 new teaching positions, primarily in special education. The board discussed a recommended 3.5% real estate tax increase to support a $297.9 million budget, with an emphasis on maintaining staff and student services despite financial pressures. The board unanimously approved the proposed final budget to be advertised for public review, with a final vote scheduled for June. Additional procurement-related topics included the renewal of a $2.8 million contract with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit for special education services and the addition of a new health and medical teacher at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, with Council Rock's portion of the MBIT budget at approximately $2.1 million.