July 12, 2026
Board maps budget gaps through 2029-2030
A new fiscal outlook put a number on the district’s problem: projected budget gaps rise to $17.4 million by 2029-2030, even as the Board shifted surplus into reserves.
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Every Sundays edition for South Orange, NJ in 2026. 5 weekly recaps of council, school board, and planning board decisions. Latest in 2026: Board maps budget gaps through 2029-2030.
July 5, 2026
School board adopts budget and separate travel cap
After a long debate over staffing cuts, reserves, and health costs, the board approved the 2026–2027 budget and tax levy, then voted separately on travel spending.
Read full edition →June 21, 2026
School budget strain reshapes staffing and student schedules
Public comment centered on arts jobs, course access, lunch, athletics, and AP science time as the superintendent linked proposed changes to projected deficits.
Read full edition →June 14, 2026
School board details budget cuts and staff changes
District leaders said the 2026-2027 budget relies on staffing reductions, attrition, and internal transfers as rising costs squeeze future budgets even harder.
Read full edition →June 7, 2026
School board adopts budget, splits off travel cap
The South Orange-Maplewood school board approved the 2026-2027 budget and tax levy after a debate over staffing cuts, healthcare costs, reserves, and a separate travel vote.
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