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- Union County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 34 Minutes
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Overview: The Hillside School Board meeting focused on budgetary challenges, including a $1.1 million decrease in state aid and a reduction in a major mental health grant, prompting discussions about raising local taxes to offset these financial losses. Superintendent Erskine Glover stressed the impact of these reductions on the district’s financial planning, noting that the loss of state aid and the mental health grant has created substantial fiscal pressure. The board deliberated on potential solutions, including a proposed increase in local tax levies, which have remained steady over the past three years, with only minor increases in the last eight years. The most recent 2% increase translates to an estimated $7 per month for the average homeowner.
- NJ
- Union County
- 4/29/25
- 04/29/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Hillside School Board meeting tackled issues impacting the district, including mental health challenges, academic achievements, and budget discussions. Superintendent Erskine Glover emphasized the importance of creating supportive environments for students and staff while outlining district priorities such as leadership, innovation, and character development. The meeting also highlighted the community’s cultural diversity and efforts to address rising concerns about drug use among youth.
- NJ
- Union County
- 4/23/25
- 04/23/2025
- 12 Minutes
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Overview: The Hillside School Board is grappling with a possible $4.9 million budget reduction due to the proposed establishment of a charter school in the district. This financial uncertainty, coupled with a decrease in state aid, could have significant consequences for the community and its schools.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 94 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Hillside School Board meeting, the financial state of the district took center stage as Superintendent Erskine Glover detailed a budget shortfall of nearly $4 million. This financial gap results from a combination of a 3% decrease in state aid, amounting to a loss of approximately $1.1 million, and rising costs in salaries and special education services. To address this deficit, a 2% increase in taxes was proposed, which would only partially alleviate the shortfall by covering $620,000.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/27/25
- 03/29/2025
- 125 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Hillside School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on budgetary challenges, specifically a significant 3% reduction in state aid amounting to approximately $1.1 million. This financial blow exacerbates a pre-existing gap of nearly $4 million, intensified by rising expenses in teacher contracts, transportation, and special education services. The board is exploring a 2% tax increase to generate about $620,000, but this measure falls short of alleviating the financial strain.
