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26-27 Budget Development

Budget Update and Path Forward

 

Robbinsville Public Schools is currently facing a significant budgetary deficit for the upcoming school year. This challenge stems from rising operational costs, state aid constraints, continuous years of not assessing the full cap, and mandated expenses that continue to outpace available revenue. As a district committed to maintaining high-quality educational programs, we are approaching this situation with transparency, care, and community involvement.

Where We Stand

  • The district is projecting a budget gap that must be resolved prior to finalizing the 2026–2027 budget.

  • Cost increases in areas such as transportation, special education services, staffing, and facilities maintenance are key contributors to the deficit.

  • State funding levels and local tax levy caps limit the district’s ability to fully offset these rising expenses.

Our Roadmap to Solutions

Robbinsville Public Schools is implementing a multi-step plan to address the deficit responsibly and collaboratively:

We are gathering broad input from families, staff, and residents through surveys and public discussions. Your feedback helps us understand community priorities as we evaluate options.

The district is reviewing all departments to identify efficiencies—such as optimizing transportation routes, analyzing staffing models, evaluating contract services, and reducing non-essential expenditures.

We are exploring opportunities to responsibly increase revenue, including grants, shared services, facility rentals, and long-term financial planning strategies.

Throughout the process, updates will be posted on this webpage, shared at Board of Education meetings, and sent directly to families to ensure the community remains informed.

  • We are gathering broad input from families, staff, and residents through surveys and public discussions. Your feedback helps us understand community priorities as we evaluate options.

  • The district is reviewing all departments to identify efficiencies—such as optimizing transportation routes, analyzing staffing models, evaluating contract services, and reducing non-essential expenditures.

  • We are exploring opportunities to responsibly increase revenue, including grants, shared services, facility rentals, and long-term financial planning strategies.

  • Throughout the process, updates will be posted on this webpage, shared at Board of Education meetings, and sent directly to families to ensure the community remains informed.

Budget Presentations

District administration has provided presentations to share the current budget challenges and offer solutions to aid in correcting issues. The presentations can be accessed below.

  • Three Year Revenue Plan Presentation

    During the November 2025 regular board meeting, Dr. Pizzo provided a presentation to share why the district is currently in a budget deficit and what may come if a solution is not determined.

  • New Vision for Robbinsville Public School Presentation

    During an April 2025 special meeting, the district curriculum team along with Robbinsville High School administration presented a plan that would expand program offerings while also aiding budget issues. This plan was determined based on state funding, available at this time (funding is no longer available).

Feedback from the Community

To ensure that our decisions reflect the priorities of the families and residents we serve, we are launching brief community surveys, based on your role within the district; student, parent, staff member, and resident . The purpose of these surveys is to gather your input on potential cost-saving measures and revenue-generating ideas, as well as to better understand what programs, services, and values you believe must remain protected. Your voice matters. The feedback we receive will directly inform the options we bring forward as we work to address the deficit in a way that is transparent, sustainable, and aligned with our community’s expectations. 

Surveys will be sent out via ParentSquare, the district social media site, and website, the week of December 8. Your participation is essential to helping us find solutions that best support our students, staff, and schools.

Our Commitment

Despite the financial challenges, our mission remains unchanged: to provide every student with a safe, supportive, and innovative learning environment. With the community’s partnership, we will navigate this budget deficit thoughtfully and develop a sustainable path forward.