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School Board Notes, April-21-2026
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Asbury Park Press
Holmdel moves to infuse $ 1 million into school board through purchase
Holmdel Township bought a house for $1.03 million from the school board to prevent development and provide a cash infusion.
MyCentralJersey.com
East Brunswick schools close $1.37M budget gap with cuts, fee hikes – (MSN.com)
The township Board of Education has closed a remaining $1.37 million budget gap by cutting 10 positions, increasing fees for clubs and sports, and reducing transportation costs.
NJ.com
Lakewood school district may lay off 162 teachers’ aides amid financial crisis
The Lakewood School District says it may have to lay off 162 teachers’ aides as it grapples with major financial pressures and a proposed state takeover.
North Jersey environmental school could close – (Yahoo.com)
A 77-year-old school set among hemlock trees and vernal ponds in a North Jersey state forest — and a much-needed destination away from whiteboards and walls for children in the districts that use it — is asking the public to help restore state funding or risk closing its doors.
Also covered on NorthJersey.com.
NJ Spotlight
NJ budget challenge: combating fallout from Trump’s ‘big’ law
Administration ‘recklessly slashing critical programs,’ says Sherrill, while devising a spending plan without hundreds of millions of federal dollars.
Cherry Hill East’s new principal wants to lead with ‘visibility and stability’ after a year of turnover – (MSN.com) As the school resets after a tumultuous year of administrative turnover, John Cafagna, 50, hopes to bring “visibility and stability” to the 2,100-student high school.
NJ Patch
MONTCLAIR – How Will Budget Woes Impact Montclair Special Education Students? Here’s What District Says
Here’s how the district is planning to support students with individualized education programs as it deals with a severe budget crunch.
TAPinto.net
East Windsor Honors HHS Post Prom Committee as Part of Alcohol Awareness Month Declaration
EAST WINDSOR – The Hightstown High School’s After Prom Committee was honored and provided with a grant for their work to protect
Morris School District Preparing for September Bond Referendum
MORRISTOWN – District officials said the referendum is intended to support enhanced instruction in updated learning environments while addressing building needs that cannot fit into the annual budget.
West Orange High School Students Recognized During National Bilingual/Multilingual Advocacy Month
WEST ORANGE – Several West Orange High School were recognized for exceptional multilingual accomplishments during the April 20 Board of Education meeting.
Bus Seat Lottery Proposed at Wayne School Board Meeting, Because of Safety Concerns
WAYNE – One mother of a Wayne School’s middle schooler raised a concern about the safety of walking routes for students on the further edge of the school’s two-mile limit for bussing.
