Public Question 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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We are exploring opportunities to responsibly increase revenue, including grants, shared services, facility rentals, and long-term financial planning strategies.
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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.
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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.
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Where We Stand, Defining the Problem
During the December 2025 board meeting, Dr. Pizzo provided a presentation to identify the current challenges the district is facing and where we stand with the budget.
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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).
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.
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