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Bensalem school directors approved a new four-year contract for Schools Superintendent Samuel Lee.

Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff

|Updated Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 12:19 pm ET

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —The Bensalem Township School Board has approved a contract extension for Schools Superintendent Samuel Lee.

Lee —one of the longest-serving superintendents in Bucks County and Pennsylvania —was reappointed for four more years as superintendent of the school district. His tenure began in July 2015 in an education career that has spanned four decades.

His new four-year contract goes into effect on July 1. Lee's salary and terms of the contract were not disclosed by the school district.

"I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as Superintendent of Bensalem Township School District. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Board of School Directors for their confidence in my leadership and their unwavering commitment to the success of our students," Lee said in a statement. "To the entire Bensalem community – our dedicated educators, staff, families, and students – thank you for your support, collaboration, and passion for education. It is a privilege to work alongside you in creating a nurturing and innovative learning environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to building on our shared successes, embracing new opportunities, and continuing our mission to provide the best possible education for all. Together, we will keep moving forward, ensuring a bright future for the children of Bensalem."

Lee's legacy consists of student-centered leadership, academic excellence, and statewide advocacy.

Under Lee’s leadership, the district has been recognized as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" for the fifth straight year, and the district's art department was recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by the PAEA.

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For the past five consecutive years, BHS Marine Corps JROTC was officially designated as a NavalHonor School. Only the top 20 percent of the 260 programs in the nation earn this award.

Lee managed a massive renovation of Bensalem Township High School and introduced a career pathways model that allows students to choose a pathway to focus their elective choices for their academic career.

He expanded Dual Enrollment and One-to-One technology for all students. The Chromebook initiative gives students ever-present access to technology. In addition, this initiative helps to close the digital divide between students who have technology at home and those who do not.

Lee was also instrumental in securing professional development platforms like our partnership withProfessional Learning Partnerships LLC for neurosciences. Under Dr. Lee’s leadership, BTSD expanded STEM education, student-driven research opportunities, and innovative learning experiences, ensuring students are well-prepared for future success.

Other achievements include:

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PennDOT said Intelligent Transportation System construction takes place in Bensalem and Middletown townships starting Monday.

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LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Construction takes place this week on the Route 1 Traffic Improvements Project.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) construction is planned for Route 1 in Bensalem and Middletown townships under PennDOT’s $116 million project to reconstruct, widen, and improve a three-mile section of the highway.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restrictions:

The work is part of PennDOT’s U.S. 1/RC2 contract that will reconstruct and widen U.S. 1 from south of the Rockhill Drive Interchange to north of the Penndel/Business U.S. 1 Interchange.

For more information on this project and PennDOT’s U.S. 1 reconstruction program in Bucks County, visit www.us1bucks.com.

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Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Bensalem-based TMA Bucks said the regional event will take place on April 29 in Montgomery County.

Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff

|Updated Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 6:12 am ET

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — TMA Bucks is inviting Bucks County high school students to participate in the annual teen safe driving ROADeo event.

The TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program is looking for teenagers to represent Bucks County in the regional event at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center (1030 Horsham Road in Montgomeryville.

The Bensalem-based transportation agency — in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services — is set to hold its 5th Annual Teen Safe Driving ROADeo as this free event aims to keep teens safe on the roadway through education, interaction, and fun.

Students and chaperones will rotate through eight stations led by traffic safety professionals.

Stations, which include a mock traffic stop with law enforcement, will be held indoors and outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather as this event is rain or shine.

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This educational event runs from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, is FREE of charge, and open to all students from Bucks County and Montgomery County high schools. Students, teachers, administration, and parents can get more information and register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-teen-safe-driving-roadeo-tickets-1303366968689.

“If your child is in high school and plans to drive or is a new driver, this is an event they won’t want to miss!” said Carly Wible, TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program Manager. “They’ll have a blast with hands-on demonstrations and even the chance to score some awesome prizes, all while gaining valuable tips on how to be safer, smarter drivers.”

ALL students MUST have a parent or teacher chaperone, guidance counselor, school advisor, another adult over the age of 21, or any group leader accompany them to the event. No exceptions!

Parents, teens or schools can contact TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program manager Carly Wible at carly@bctma.com with any questions.

TMA Bucks is a 501 (c) 4 non-profit transportation management association designed to promote and coordinate travel demand management strategies to reduce peak-hour traffic congestion and serve as a clearinghouse for transportation policies and programs throughout Bucks County. TMA Bucks also manages the Bucks County Community Traffic Safety Program in partnership with the County of Bucks and the TMA Bucks Foundation.

The TMA is membership-supported, and businesses can learn more about the benefits of membership at tmabucks.com.

The legislative package is focused on exempting items that are necessary in the everyday lives of Pennsylvania families.

Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Three Lower Bucks County lawmakers have announced a package of legislation focused on exempting from the state sales tax items necessary in the everyday lives of Pennsylvania families.

State Reps. KC Tomlison, Joe Hogan, and Kristin Marcell have proposed legislation that would exempt school supplies from the sales tax.

Current law exempts school supplies when purchased by a school district or nonprofit educational institution, and this legislation would expand that to include all other purchasers.

State Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-18), has proposed legislation that would exempt all types of pet food from the sales tax.

“As someone who has multiple pets and considers them family, it made sense to include our furry friends in the introduction of this package,” Tomlinson said. “Making pet food exempt from the sales tax will limit some of the cost. This is something I think will be helpful not only for young families but also our seniors. Hopefully, this may even encourage more Pennsylvania families to welcome a new pet into their lives.”

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Proposed legislation by Hogan (R-142) would have baby car seats and booster seats exempted from the sales tax, as well as baby bottles, nipples, and teethers.

The latter exemptions add on to Act 25 of 2021, which exempted breastfeeding supplies from the sales tax. This proposal would exempt similar supplies used for formula-fed babies from the sales tax.

The legislation also would exempt baby teethers, which are critical for babies undergoing the teething process.

“Over the last year I have experienced the many challenges that come from growing a family. Providing financial relief from the sales tax will make it more affordable to raise a child and help working families across Pennsylvania,” Hogan said.

"As inflation continues to hit every Pennsylvanian, we are seeing multiple key items for school-age children skyrocket in price,” said Marcell. “Exempting school supplies like folders, pencil cases, graphing calculators and more from the sales tax will have immediate benefits to the pocketbooks of parents across the state.”

The lawmakers said by creating an exemption for these items, Pennsylvania families would be able to better afford the necessary supplies and goods needed daily.

State Rep. Kristin Marcell represents the 178th legislative district of Pennsylvania, which includes Wrightstown Township, Warwick Township, Upper Southampton, and parts of Northampton Township.

State Rep. Kathleen "KC" Tomlinson represents Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough.

State Rep. Joe Hogan represents the 142nd legislative district of Pennsylvania, which includes Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Penndel, and parts of Middletown and Northampton townships.