This image taken from video shows Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh and Board President Dana Hunter preside over a Central Bucks School District meeting in Doylestown Pa., Nov. 15, 2022. Democrats who swept out a Moms for Liberty majority on the board are challenging Lucabaugh’s last-minute $700,000 exit package. (AP Photo)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania school board that’s banned books, Pride flags and transgender athletes has awarded their superintendent a $700,000 severance package before power changes hands next month. But Democrats taking over the Central Bucks School District from the conservative Moms For Liberty slate hope to block the unusual payout. Their lawyer calls the deal egregious _ and illegal under Pennsylvania law. Outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh did not return a call seeking comment from The Associated Press. Central Bucks East senior Lily Freeman says the money could be better spent on other needs, like better WiFi at her school.