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South River board gives tentative approval to 2026–27 budget; public hearing set for April 30
Summary
The South River Board of Education tentatively approved the revised 2026–27 budget for submission to the county on March 23, 2026. Superintendent Dr. Zochin said the budget is balanced without staff reductions despite only modest increases in state and pre-K aid; a public hearing is set for April 30.
The South River Board of Education on March 23 gave tentative approval to its revised 2026–27 budget and will submit the plan to the executive county superintendent, with a public hearing scheduled for April 30.
Superintendent Dr. Zochin told the board the budget "is highly focused in addressing the academic and extracurricular needs of our students" and that the administration "did balance a budget that does not reduce any staffing or any major student programs." He said the district received some additional state aid and additional pre-K aid but described…
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