Haddon Township superintendent says summer program tuition will not increase as district awaits state decision on tax-levy incentive

Dr. Piscaro, superintendent of the Haddon Township School District, told the board the district will not raise tuition for its summer programs this year.

"The headline on this is there are no increases," Dr. Piscaro said, listing preschool, childcare, summer recreation and out‑of‑district tuition among programs that will remain at last year’s rates.

The superintendent said the decision to hold rates steady reflects the board’s priorities amid broader cost pressures and use of referendum funds. He also reported strong kindergarten interest after a recent information night: "There’s probably about 60 people in the room. Ninety percent of them seem to indicate that they were brand new to Haddon County."

Dr. Piscaro told the board the district is still waiting for formal word from the state on its tax‑levy incentive program budget. "We have not heard officially from the state if our tax levy incentive program, budget was approved at this point," he said. He added the timing matters because the district must finalize non‑tenured staffing decisions by May 15.

Board members did not take action on the tax‑levy item during the meeting; the superintendent characterized the situation as unresolved and expressed disappointment at the absence of formal confirmation from the state.

Why it matters: Keeping fees flat affects families who use district‑run childcare, preschool and summer programs and could influence enrollment and budget planning. The state’s decision on the tax‑levy incentive budget has direct implications for personnel decisions the district must complete by a stated deadline.

The board moved on without a formal vote specific to tuition or the tax‑levy item; Dr. Piscaro said he expects further updates when the state provides formal confirmation.