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Hoboken Board approves 2026–27 budget after public criticism over taxes and transparency
Summary
The Hoboken Board of Education approved its 2026–27 budget and consent agenda at the May meeting after public commenters raised concerns about a proposed tax increase, stipends, and transparency; trustees said rising health-care, special-education and contract costs left few options.
The Hoboken Board of Education on a May evening approved its 2026–27 budget and related consent agenda after a series of committee reports, public comments and trustee statements in support of preserving programs.
Board President (unnamed in the transcript) opened the meeting by noting the end of a long budget season and described the district's dilemma: rising employee health-care costs, growing enrollment and contractual obligations that limit reductions. The president said administrative cost per pupil decreased to $2,009 and highlighted district figures presented to the public, including average class sizes (elementary 21.9; middle 22.8; high 20.1), school-choice aid at $18,869 per choice student (about $3,170,000 annually) and projected out-of-district…
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