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- Somerset County
- 6/23/25
- 06/23/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: During the Hillsborough School Board meeting, discussions centered on property assessments’ impact on local taxes and state aid, alongside celebrating sports team achievements and considering a proposal to allow 16-year-olds to vote in school board elections.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 165 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hillsborough School Board meeting on May 12, 2025, was highlighted by the celebration of student accomplishments across various disciplines and the announcement of adjustments to the district’s budget following increased state funding. The board acknowledged students’ excellence in music, academics, and extracurricular activities while ensuring that the district’s financial needs are met without implementing previously planned extensive cuts.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 212 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hillsborough Township Board of Education meeting on April 28, 2025, was dominated by discussions on budget cuts, the impact of state funding reductions, and the potential for significant local tax increases. The board grappled with the difficult decision of which budget option to adopt, each with far-reaching implications for the district’s financial health and educational services.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 218 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hillsborough School Board meeting, discussions were dominated by a financial proposal that could impact the district’s budget and potentially raise local taxes. The board debated applying for state funding, a decision that must be made before an impending deadline. This proposal seeks to address the ongoing challenges posed by state aid cuts that have affected the district for several years.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/17/25
- 03/17/2025
- 143 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hillsborough School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the school district’s budget, particularly in light of the significant cuts in state aid. The board members expressed concern over the financial challenges posed by a $7.5 million loss in state aid since the 2019-2020 school year, resulting in a cumulative deficit of $26 million. The board highlighted the difficult decisions that lay ahead as they attempt to balance these financial constraints while maintaining the quality of education.
