BOE Approves Ballot Referendum Seeking $4.8 Million

Robbinsville BOE Approves Public Question on November 7 Ballot

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – (August 10, 2023) – Maintaining it had no other viable option, the Robbinsville Board of Education voted unanimously August 9 to place a public question on the November general election ballot, asking voters for $4.8 million to cover anticipated deficits in upcoming school budgets.​​​​​​​

The school district says the referendum would address funding shortfalls that could lead to:

* Staffing cuts of 30 individuals -- $2.74 million
* Eliminate Kindergarten -- $760,000
* Eliminate all sports 6-12 -- $700,000
* Eliminate all clubs k-12 -- $300,000
* Eliminate courtesy busing -- $300,000

The school district says it is facing a projected $2.1 million shortfall in fixed costs and an additional $2.7 million cut in state aid, amounting to a combined $4.8 million deficit for the 2024-25 school year. The public question, with voter approval, would bridge this anticipated financial gap.

The school district website – robbinsville.k12.nj.us – will be regularly updated with the latest information about the upcoming referendum.

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