Central Bucks School Board To Consider New Contract For Superintendent

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Central Bucks School Board on Tuesday will consider appointing its superintendent to a five-year term along with a $90,000 raise.

Dr. Abram Lucabaugh was hired by the school board as superintendent in September 2021 at an annual base salary of $225,000 with two percent performance raises in the first two years. He is two years into his 5-year contract with the district.

Under "Other Action Items," three motions appear on the board's agenda regarding the superintendent's employment.

The first motion is the acceptance of Dr. Lucabaugh's resignation from his current employment agreement.

After accepting the resignation, the board will then consider the appointment of Dr. Lucabaugh as superintendent for a 5-year term effective July 25 and then vote on a new employment agreement with the superintendent.

Under the terms of the new agreement, the superintendent would be paid a base salary of $315,000, which is $90,000 more than what he is currently making.

In addition, provided that the superintendent receives an evaluation rating of at least "proficient" for the proceeding school year, he will receive a minimum increase of 2.5 percent during the first two years of the agreement and 3 percent during the remaining years of the contract.

If approved, Lucabaugh would be among the highest-paid superintendents in Pennsylvania.

In related actions, the board will also consider the approval of 5-year employment agreements with Alyssa Marton, the district director of pupil services, and Tara B.G. Houser, the district's chief operating officer.

Also on the agenda is the district's participation in a social media class action lawsuit.