Board of Education - Budget Public Hearing Meeting - April 28, 2026

The Egg Harbor Township School District Board of Education held a budget public hearing on April 28, 2026, to discuss and approve the 2026-2027 school budget. The meeting focused extensively on the budget timeline, tax levy, state aid, revenue appropriations, and changes since the preliminary budget approval. Key procurement-related discussions included managing a $2 million budget deficit primarily driven by significant increases in health benefits costs, resulting in proposed personnel reductions totaling approximately 23 full-time equivalent positions. The board prioritized maintaining student programming while achieving budget efficiencies through personnel adjustments, administrative and clerical cuts, and program reductions such as the elimination of the Latin program at the high school. The total approved budget was $210,176,518 with a local tax levy of $89,992,854, maintaining the tax rate steady despite an increase in the levy due to rising ratables. The board unanimously approved the final budget, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and efforts to minimize impact on taxpayers and student services.