Hillsborough Board of Education - Sept. 28, 2026

The Hillsborough Township Board of Education meeting, identified by the title as Sept. 28, 2026 (meeting metadata is dated Sept. 29 UTC), included a superintendent presentation on school funding and early budget planning. The superintendent said Hillsborough’s assessed property value rose 41.85% over five years—an increase of about $2.98 billion—and argued that the state aid formula, the 2% tax levy cap, and fixed costs that account for roughly 80–85% of the budget constrain district finances. The board also discussed the substantial cost of adding middle-school baseball; this year’s budget is already allocated, and discussion will continue for 2027–28 and other middle-school offerings. Solar panel feasibility and school vehicles were also discussed, without a recorded purchasing decision.

The board unanimously approved education motions that included professional and travel-related expenses for PSAT proctors and submission of a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools grant application. It also approved a human-resources package covering appointments, leave, advisers, coaching, and additional staffing coverage. The operations agenda included monthly bills, out-of-district placements, 2026–27 agreements with Silvergate Prep and the Hillsborough YMCA, and a proposal from LaBella Associates. The transcript ends before any vote on those operational items is shown; it provides no dollar amounts or contract details for them.