News & Events
Events
Collingswood Commissioners Town Forum
March 5, 2025
The Collingswood Commissioners will be hosting a Town Forum, focused on the recent school funding request.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 7:00PM - Collingswood Senior Community Center (30 W. Collings Ave).
Click below for the official Borough announcement, as well as all official correspondence between the Board of Education and the Borough.
Special BOE Meeting - Budget
March 10, 2025 - 6:30PM - CHS Cafeteria
BOE Roundtable
March 13, 2025 - 6:30PM - Collingswood Public Library Community Room
News
A Joint Statement From the BOE and Borough
March 10, 2025
The Collingswood Board of Education and Borough Commissioners have agreed on a proposal for a collaborative path forward to address the District's request for additional funding to avoid a budget crisis in 2025-2026. The plan, which was refined over the weekend, will eliminate the need for drastic cuts to programs and staff.
The Board acknowledges the Borough’s engagement and creative solutions, and presents a comprehensive response aimed at achieving a sustainable financial future for the District while preserving educational excellence for our students.......
Joint statement is available on the BOE website and Borough website.
The Retrospect - $3 Million on Top: Colls Schools Ask Borough to Raise More Taxes
February 13, 2025
The Collingswood Board of Education is requesting the borough to raise additional taxes to address a $1.8 million structural deficit, which is attributed to a statutory 2-percent budget cap and flat state aid. This request is in addition to regular tax increases proposed by both the commission and the school board. Borough officials are open to collaborating on this issue but wish to be involved in the budget development process and aim to resolve ongoing contract negotiations with the teachers' union.
NJ Pen - Collingswood Schools Ask Borough to Help Plug $1.8M Structural Deficit
February 12, 2025
Collingswood Public Schools are requesting the borough to levy an additional $3 million in annual taxes to address a structural deficit, citing insufficient state aid and rising operational costs. Borough officials are open to collaborating but stress the need for transparency, financial oversight, and resolving ongoing teacher contract negotiations before committing to the request. While school leaders warn of further staff cuts without new revenue, borough commissioners emphasize the significant tax impact on residents and plan to engage the community before making a decision.
The Retrospect - Colls Commission Could Help Fund Schools with Caveat
February 6, 2025
It's possible for the borough to raise taxes and give extra money to schools.
The Retrospect - School Districts Ask State to Revise Aid Formula
January 23, 2025
In a recent hearing, representatives from various New Jersey school districts urged state officials to revise the current school funding formula, citing significant disparities in aid allocations. They argued that the existing formula fails to account for factors such as enrollment changes, student demographics, and property valuations, leading to financial challenges for many districts. The districts emphasized the need for a more equitable distribution of state aid to ensure all students receive adequate educational resources.
