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Watchung Hills board members warn transportation and out-of-district tuition costs are straining district budget
Summary
Board members described transportation and special-education tuition costs as rising and potentially unsustainable, noting possible relief from changes to the state school funding formula but saying transportation costs are largely unreimbursed under current practice.
Board members flagged transportation and out-of-district special-education tuition as major cost drivers for the Watchung Hills Regional High School District during discussion on consent items covering contracts and budget-related approvals.
A board member said transportation is an “incredible amount of money” for the district and urged continued…
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