BOE Meeting 04.30.26 @ 7:30PM

The Evesham Board of Education held a meeting on April 30, 2026, focusing primarily on strategic planning and the final budget presentation for the 2026-2027 school year. The strategic planning presentation highlighted community involvement in setting district goals for the next 3-5 years, emphasizing student achievement, curriculum updates, technology integration, social-emotional learning, and special education capacity building. The budget discussion detailed a $100 million budget with a 2% local tax levy increase, restoration of late bussing services, and a $1.023 million withdrawal from capital reserves for projects including security enhancements, classroom refurbishments, and paving. Significant cost drivers included a $4.2 million increase in benefits, notably health insurance premiums projected to rise substantially. The board approved multiple finance, operations, curriculum, and personnel items, including appointments and retirements. Technology upgrades, such as a new website and communication platform, were also discussed as part of ongoing district improvements.