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Bound Brook board adopts tentative $72.7 million 2026–27 budget after state aid increase
Summary
The Bound Brook Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a tentative 2026–27 general fund budget of $72,675,015 after administrators said state aid to the district increased by roughly $2.9 million; the budget includes a proposed tax-levy adjustment tied to health-insurance cost changes and banked cap use.
The Bound Brook Board of Education voted unanimously at its March meeting to adopt a tentative 2026–27 general fund budget totaling $72,675,015. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution after administrators outlined how higher state aid and specific budget adjustments allowed the district to balance the plan.
Administrators said the budget reflects a notable increase in state aid. Superintendent Dr. Freeman noted an earlier reported $2,000,000 increase, and Christine Lee, presenting the budget, stated that the total increase in general-fund state aid was “about $2,900,000,” driven in part by roughly $1,500,000 in additional equalization aid.
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