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Gloucester County schools present FY2027 proposal that would add staff and safety investments while leaving a multimillion-dollar gap
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Leoo presented a proposed FY2027 school budget emphasizing student achievement, targeted investments in career-technical education and safety, and steps to address declining enrollment; the proposal leaves roughly a $3.7 million shortfall the boards must close through cuts, new revenue, or grants.
Superintendent Dr. Leoo presented the Gloucester County School Board's proposed FY2027 operating budget and 2027–2031 capital improvement plan, highlighting high student performance in several grade-level assessments and a 96.2% on-time graduation rate. He told both boards that enrollment trends and shifts to homeschooling have reduced state funding and that the division is asking for new investments to sustain outcomes.
The proposal includes a mix of recurring and one-time requests: a community engagement coordinator position at the high school (budgeted as an additional FTE, including benefits), an in‑district grant‑writer position to pursue external funding, Chromebook replacement on a multi‑year…
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