WE NEED YOUR HELP

  • Time is almost up! 

    PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR EFFORTS TO CONVINCE TRENTON WE NEED SUPPORT!

    Need some inspiration?

    who spoke at our May 7 Board of Education Meeting about what the loss of opportunities would mean for children.

    See Flyer Below  -  And Information on THIS PAGE About How You Can Help

    please keep it up flyer


    May 9, 2024 - UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET

    We STRONGLY encourage you to view the presentation and video below.

    For those who want the quick version, our position is this:

    our position bullet points

     


    Update: April 17, 2024

    WANT THE QUICK VERSION of HOW YOU CAN HELP?

    We pulled out the key 天美视频 for you in a quick-read format.

    Contact Information and a Sample Letter you can COPY and PASTE

    and Ways to Reach People via Social Media!

    ALSO - CONSIDER SENDING A VIDEO!

    See "Quick Read Version" in PDF

    See "Quick Read Version" in MICROSOFT WORD

    one page document showing how to advocate


    Important Budget Update April 10, 2024: 

    NJ Department of Education Has Informed ALL School 天美视频s They May Not Seek Loans for 2024-2025 Budgets

    For the 天美视频 School 天美视频, this means we are unable to borrow the $30 million we need to balance the 2024-2025 budget. This announcement could have unimaginable consequences for the 天美视频 School 天美视频.

    WE NEED YOUR HELP.

    Please view the video and resources on this page for how you can help us advocate for our students!

    Understanding What is at Stake: VIEW FLYER

    first page of flyer describing DOE update


  • The 2024-2025 Tentative Budget was adopted at the March 20, 2024 Board of Education Meeting. This budget will continue to be refined until the Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget - which will take place at the April 24, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.

    We strongly encourage you to view the VIDEO and/or the presentation below to gain an understanding of our budget situation for the coming year.

    In Summary:

    After losing $22.4 million in aid over 7 years… 

    • AND cutting the budget in every area - including curriculum, activities and athletics…

    • AND postponing needed facilities improvements…

    • AND cutting 214 positions - including administration, certified and non-certified staff…

    • AND increasing class size…

    After bracing for a $806,460 S2 aid cut for the coming year - and learning we would instead be cut by $4.4 million (which is 15% of our current level of state aid)...

    After making some additional fiscally prudent reductions to the 2024-2025 Tentative Budget …

    We WILL NOT submit a budget with significant cuts - because doing so would sacrifice our ability to provide a thorough and efficient education for our students. 

    WE WILL be seeking another loan from the DOE to support our 2024-2025 budget.

    WE WILL continue to put our students first and ensure they have strong, enriching instruction and programs.

     


    2024-2025 TENTATIVE BUDGET DOCUMENT

    first page of budget document

     

How You Can Help

Making Sure Our Voices are Heard

  • Making Sure Our Voices are Heard: Budget Advocacy Continues

    Our efforts to advocate for our district continue.  Please see the links below to view testimony at Senate and Assembly Budget Hearings. We are making sure our voices are heard in Trenton!

     at the March 26 Senate Budget Hearing (Begin at 4:55:00 almost at the end of the video)

     at the March 11 Budget Hearing (Begin at 4:18:54 toward the end of the video)

    at the March 20 Assembly Budget Hearing (Watch at 4:23:40 about halfway through)

     at March 20 Assembly Budget Committee - (Begin at 15:49) - Thank you for your support!

Opportunities for Public Input

  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    6:30 p.m. - Fine Arts Center, 天美视频 Memorial High School

    Board of Education Meeting and Introduction of Tentative Budget


    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    6:30 p.m. - Fine Arts Center, 天美视频 Memorial High School

    Board of Education Meeting 


    NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    6:00 p.m. - Fine Arts Center, 天美视频 Memorial High School

    Special Meeting: Public Hearing on Proposed Budget


    NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

    6:30 p.m. - Fine Arts Center, 天美视频 Memorial High School

    Board of Education Meeting


     

Questions About the Budget?

    • Send an e-mail to jsd@jacksonsd.org (Please include name & phone # and put "Budget'' in the subject line).
    • Contact the communications office @ 732-833-4618.
    • Contact  directly.