MARCH 2026 - Advisory Board of Education Monthly Board Meeting

The Camden City School District Advisory Board of Education held its monthly meeting on March 30, 2026. The meeting included student representative reports highlighting facility maintenance needs for athletic fields and equipment, as well as concerns about air conditioning and weight room resources. Public comments addressed issues such as school closures, educational equity, and community involvement. The board reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget totaling approximately $476 million, with detailed presentations on funding sources including state aid, federal grants, and local taxes. The budget discussion noted significant funding allocated to charter and renaissance schools, ongoing capital projects primarily focused on technology, and the postponement of other facility capital projects due to funding constraints. The board also approved the 2025 audit with no findings and discussed upcoming public hearings related to the budget. Financial actions included approval of bill payments and fund transfers. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the transcript, but tuition and other contracts were mentioned as agenda items. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.