- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/19/24
- 03/20/2024
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hoboken Board of Education meeting, the board discussed a tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes a significant tax levy increase of 24.35%. Superintendent Christine Johnson presented the budget, outlining the challenges and key factors contributing to the increase, including the implications of the S2 legislation, which resulted in a loss of almost $2.9 million in state aid over five years. Despite these losses, the district managed to maintain an average tax levy increase of 5.12% since the 2019-2020 school year. The current proposed increase reflects the end of S2 state aid cuts, the transfer of previously federally funded items back to the general budget due to the expiration of COVID grants, and costs associated with contracts, aging facilities, and enrollment growth.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/19/24
- 03/22/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ocean Town Council recently convened to discuss critical budgetary adjustments, with the most significant issue being the nearly $2 million increase in appropriations. This rise was primarily attributed to a $1.5 million surge in salaries as a result of police contract negotiations and standard step increases. This financial discussion took center stage as council members examined the impact of escalating expenses on the municipal tax rate and the town’s ability to fund various projects.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Port Orange City Council meeting centered on the progression of several large-scale community projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the local infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. Discussions included the groundbreaking of the Civic Water project, the approval of the master plan for redevelopment in the Down Under area, the expansion of the Parks and Rec Center, and the introduction of a Parks Bond initiative set to appear on the August ballot. The meeting also highlighted the city’s achievements in infrastructure improvements with a focus on public engagement and the dedication of city staff to the future plans of Port Orange.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 145 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palatka Pension Board recently focused on changes regarding the administration and structure of its pension plan. Most notably, the board authorized the hiring of the Resource Centers as the new third-party administrator for the pension plan. This decision followed discussions on the standard contract, fee schedule, and financial statement details provided by Scott Bower of the pension Resource Center.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/18/24
- 03/18/2024
- 192 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board focused on the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year and proposed policy changes. The budget, set at $138,500,000, emphasized maintaining programs within a 2% tax levy cap, prioritizing capital projects, and addressing cost drivers such as union negotiations, special education, and healthcare benefits. New course offerings and the impact of enrollment trends were also discussed. Proposed policy changes included classroom sizes, capital expenditure funding, and public access to information. The meeting included public commentary and debate on various financial and operational strategies.