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Superintendent warns of budget shortfalls, staff exits and program cuts; students step up to fund Virtual Enterprise
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Pizzo reported staffing exits tied to budget reductions, described program cuts, and highlighted a student-led fundraising plan to preserve the Virtual Enterprise program; he said the district is about $5 million below adequacy.
Robbinsville Superintendent Dr. Pizzo told the board Wednesday that recent budget reductions have forced staff departures and prompted the district to prioritize core programs while seeking ways to preserve student-facing activities.
"The last couple of weeks have been difficult as we facilitated the exit of several members of our educational team," Dr. Pizzo said, adding that "our core educational programs and student-facing activities are largely intact for 2025–26, but long term, prospects are less certain." He also told…
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