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Robbinsville Public Schools

Public Question 2026

Robbinsville Public Schools Public Question

The Ballot Question

The Robbinsville Board of Education is holding a special election under N.J.S.A. 18A:22-40 seeking voter approval for the following question. This question was approved by the Robbinsville Board of Eduacation during a special meeting held on January 5, 2025.

 

The Robbinsville Township Board of Education is asking voters to approve an additional $5,031,476 in local school funding to maintain class sizes, protect academic programs, and preserve student enrichment opportunities.

Approval of this question would allow the District to:

  • Prevent class size increases by maintaining up to 22 teachers and staff who would otherwise be eliminated
  • Maintain student activities, including athletic teams and student clubs, and preserve elective courses that support well-rounded learning

Due to reductions in State aid and rising fixed costs and inflation, the District can no longer maintain current educational programs, class sizes, and extracurricular offerings without additional local support.

Approval of these taxes would result in a permanent increase in the District’s tax levy. The proposed additional expenditures are in addition to those necessary to achieve the minimum requirements for the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Robbinsville Township Board of Education seeks community support to maintain current programming and opportunities and not to be measured against the minimum.

 

Our Current Financial State

 

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.

District Budget Information

The following links provide access to Robbinsville Public Schools’ budget documents and historical audit reports, offering a comprehensive view of the district’s financial operations and fiscal history.

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.

Community Town Hall

On December 18, 2025, Dr. Pizzo hosted a Community Town Hall to provide brief overview of the district’s current budget challenges, with the primary focus on providing residents with an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and visions to help shape our path forward.To view the livestream of the meeting, please click the link below.

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.