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Sound school budgeting and finance is crucial to the smooth operations of your district.
School Budget and Finances
It is often said that the annual school budget is the financial expression of your district’s educational goals and aspirations. It also reflects the district’s financial resources and how they will be utilized, is a plan for controlling the level and type of spending in your schools during the year and is a consensus document that reflects the input of your administration, board and community.
A comprehensive understanding of school finance and the budget process empowers board of education members to make informed, strategic decisions that support the educational mission of the district while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
School finance is the backbone of every effective educational program, and a challenge for almost every board member.”
– “Fundamentals of School Board Membership”
School Finance
Below are some of the resources that NJSBA has developed to help board members better understand school finance and budgets.
Voters Decide Proposed Construction Questions in December 2025 Special School Election
Voters went to the polls on Dec. 9 to vote on school construction questions. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association learned of four (4) boards of education with construction on the ballot. Information is acquired from county clerk offices and websites.
12/10/2025
Topics: School Budget and Finances, School Elections
Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Applications Open
School District grant applications are due on July 25, 2025.
06/30/2025
Topics: School Budget and Finances, Student Wellness
Governor Signs State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 into Law
The educational components of the Appropriations Act largely align with the governor’s proposed budget, which he announced in February.
