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Robbinsville superintendent warns of mounting shortfall; sports, staff and programs could be cut
Summary
Superintendent Patrick Pizzo told the Robbinsville Board of Education a three‑year revenue projection shows a structural deficit: a near $2.2 million shortfall in 2026–27 that could grow to more than $4.5 million if no new revenue is found. He said eliminating extracurriculars would cover roughly half the gap and that the district may need to reduce dozens of teaching positions in later years.
Superintendent Patrick Pizzo told the Robbinsville Board of Education on Nov. 18 that the district faces a structural budget gap that will require difficult decisions.
“We are levy reliant. Our local contribution is 77% of our resources for ’25–’26,” Pizzo said, outlining a three‑year revenue plan he said is necessary because a year‑to‑year approach is no longer sufficient.
The administration estimated a deficit just under $2.2 million for 2026–27. Pizzo told the board that if the district takes no additional steps the shortfall could increase to more than $4.5 million the following year. He said prior cuts had already cost the district more than 30 teaching positions and reduced…
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