Winslow School Board Approves 2024-2025 District Budget

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Winslow School Board approved the district’s budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The budget encompasses allocations for instruction, student support, administration, and maintenance, among other areas. The meeting featured discussions on various topics, including enrollment figures, the operating budget, and funding sources, with an emphasis on technology infrastructure, extracurricular activities, mental health services, and the implementation of construction projects.

Voorhees School Board Approves New Preschool Building

Overview: The Voorhees School Board meeting centered on several key developments, the most significant of which was the unanimous approval of the 2024-2025 budget and the discussion on the acquisition and planned renovation of a new preschool building.

Audubon School Board Faces Tight Budget, Approves Tax Increase

Overview: In a bid to align with the district’s mission and board goals, the Audubon School Board addressed the 2024-2025 budget with a comprehensive approach to maintain academic excellence and a positive school climate while facing financial constraints. The budgeting process, which started later than usual, led to a series of discussions and adjustments aimed at cost savings and fiscal responsibility, including a 1.07% tax increase for homeowners and the potential elimination of freshman sports programs.

Cherry Hill School Board Faces Budget Cuts and ROTC Program Debate

Overview: In a recent Cherry Hill School Board meeting, the community’s passionate engagement was palpable, especially regarding the potential termination of the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Cherry Hill High School West and the budgetary challenges facing the district. The meeting was marked by a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget, which included a decrease in spending and a tax increase for residents. The board also navigated the complexities of integrating an alternative high school program and fielded a range of public comments on issues from school renovations to inclusivity concerns.

Oaklyn School Board Grapples with Budget Cuts and Enrollment Concerns

Overview: The Oaklyn School Board recently faced a challenging scenario with a significant reduction in state aid impacting the upcoming year’s budget. The district is contending with a net decrease of $610,000 in state aid, a substantial 177% drop from the previous year. This financial hurdle has prompted the board to adopt various measures, including utilizing additional funds from the previous school year and making adjustments to expiring grants. Despite these efforts, the budget constraints have led to discussions about potential reductions in learning acceleration teacher positions and the impact on staffing levels.