Cinnaminson School Board Approves $70M Budget for 2024-2025

Overview: The Cinnaminson School Board has approved a $70.3 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes significant investments in educational programs, facility renovations, and safety improvements. The budget, which reflects a 2.48% tax levy increase, aims to maintain all personnel and programs from previous years and introduces new science electives at Cinnaminson High School, expands pre-kindergarten offerings, and adds new extracurricular programs in the arts.

Cinnaminson High Athletes Shine, Community Voices Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cinnaminson School Board celebrated outstanding athletic achievements, particularly from the high school’s wrestling and swimming teams, while also addressing various policy, financial, and curriculum-related matters. Community concerns about racism, special education, and preschool program changes were brought to the board’s attention.

Cinnaminson Advances Pedestrian Safety Project on Route 130

Overview: Cinnaminson Town Council discussed a significant pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project along Route 130, with an estimated cost of $7.5 million. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) presented a concept development study aimed at addressing the high rate of pedestrian crashes in the area.

Cinnaminson School Board Debates Homeschoolers’ Extracurricular Access

Overview: In a recent Cinnaminson School Board meeting, the most pressing topic emerged as the debate over the participation of homeschooled students in extracurricular activities. Parents and community members brought forward concerns and experiences, advocating for policy revisions that would allow homeschooled children to engage in school sports and clubs. This issue was underscored by a parent’s detailed account of their children’s exclusion from such activities and their request for policy change. The public commentary extended to a discussion on inclusivity, with a former school board member supporting the cause and a parent voicing the challenges faced by students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The board acknowledged the matter, stating that the policy committee would evaluate the issue in an upcoming meeting.

Cinnaminson Council Tackles Flood Mitigation and Honors Employees

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cinnaminson Town Council focused on community concerns including flood mitigation and water drainage issues, alongside the presentation of Employee of the Year awards and the passage of key resolutions and ordinances. The council recognized Janine Mlin, Sergeant Michael Zarti, and Colin Stringham for their exceptional service in their respective departments. Furthermore, the council introduced ordinances for flood hazard reduction and tree removal, approved a municipal budget cap bank, and appointed Cove House LLC as conditional redeveloper for specific lots.