Dear Robbinsville Community,

I know the past week has been difficult, especially as many of you have heard the serious presentation outlining our fiscal and budgetary challenges. Uncertainty, and the potential financial impacts that come with it, can take a toll on our community. However, we felt it was essential to present this information openly and transparently to the community we serve. These challenges are real, and they can no longer be left unaddressed. 

Our structural deficit, further intensified by inflationary pressures and a chronic lack of adequate state aid, continues to strain our operating budget each year. At our current pace, our revenue will not keep up with our expenses. Without permanently addressing the district’s structural deficit, we project a shortfall of more than seven million dollars by the 2028 to 2029 school year. 

The decisions ahead are significant, but I want to be clear about our path forward. We have a choice. We can continue on our current trajectory, or we can take decisive action to address our revenue shortfall and begin building a sustainable future. We are choosing to design a positive, forward looking plan for full consideration by our community. This plan will be shared in January as we incorporate the feedback we are gathering now. 

To continue delivering the robust learning opportunities our students deserve, we can no longer ignore these issues. Tomorrow’s problems have arrived, and it is our collective responsibility to find a shared path forward. 

Patrick Pizzo, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Below is a link to our presentation, with a summary.