Haddon Township residents attend a presentation on their public school district budget shortfall in March 2025. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
More Aid Cuts Leave Haddon Township Schools Facing $4M Deficit for 2025-26 Budget
Superintendent Bob Fisicaro says options for closing the gap include a combination of tax increases, drawing down a reserve fund for emergency unemployment benefits, and borrowing against money reserved for improvements to athletic facilities. The district submits its budget Wednesday.
With public schools across South Jersey facing persistent, structural deficits, some district leaders are exploring how brand partnerships and collective marketing might catch the notice of corporate sponsors. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
For the third year in a row, the district comes out a loser in the state funding calculus, as its red-hot real estate market and increasing aggregate wealth work against local taxpayers. Solutions must come from Trenton, officials say. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...