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Collingswood Mayor Jim Maley addresses a special meeting of the Collingswood Board of Education Feb. 10, 2025. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Collingswood Schools Ask Borough to Help Plug $1.8M Structural Deficit

Hampered by the statutory 2-percent budget cap and flat state aid, the district says it will be unable to address increased costs without outside help. Borough officials say they are eager to partner on the issue, but also want to weigh in on the board’s budget construction and resolve contract negotiations with its teachers union.

By Matt Skoufalos | February 12, 2025
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