Lansdowne, PA – October 31, 2025

Dear William Penn School District Families,

It has now been 123 days since Pennsylvania has failed to pass a state budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year. This delay continues to have serious consequences for school districts across the Commonwealth, especially for those like ours, where state funds account for 55% of our operating budget.

During the School Board Business Meeting on Monday, October 27th, I shared that if funding is not released soon, the district will only be able to sustain operations through the end of January 2026. This information is not meant to alarm families but to be transparent about the reality we face and the challenges ahead.

The Board of School Directors also shared a formal resolution, read by Board Member Jennifer Hoff, calling on the Governor and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the budget impasse and pass a full, responsible budget that supports public education.

The district has already taken responsible steps to reduce costs while protecting classroom instruction, staffing, and essential services as much as possible. Our priority remains keeping schools open and supporting our students and families during this difficult and uncertain period.

For more information, please review the Budget Update FAQs on our website, which outlines key information, the steps we’re taking, and how you can help.

We will continue to share updates as this situation evolves. Thank you for your continued support, advocacy, and partnership on behalf of our students, staff, and schools.

Sincerely,

Dr. Eric J. Becoats
Superintendent