Overview

• Central Bucks School Board approved a $700,000 severance package for outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh, who suddenly resigned, drawing strong objections from opponents and community members.
• The severance package was approved by the GOP majority board members, weeks before a new Democrat-led board is scheduled to take control.
• The severance package includes $39,000 in taxes the district must cover, and shields Lucabaugh from any legal claims in connection with his employment.
• Lucabaugh had recently signed a new five-year contract with a 40% raise, and his sudden resignation has raised questions about the legality of the severance package, as Pennsylvania school code prohibits severance payouts to superintendents that exceed one year’s worth of salary and benefits.
• The outgoing board also passed controversial policies, including barring transgender athletes from participating on sports teams aligned with their gender identities, and approved the appeal of a redistricting decision.