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Bedminster Board of Education introduces $22.98 million 2026–27 budget; school taxes expected to rise 6.77%
Summary
A committee member reported the Bedminster Board of Education introduced a $22,980,000 2026–27 budget — up $1.3 million — and said school taxes are projected to increase by 6.77%; a public hearing on the school budget is scheduled for April 30 at 7 p.m.
At the township committee meeting on March 16, 2026, a member reported that the Bedminster Board of Education introduced its 2026–27 school budget, totaling $22,980,000, an increase of $1,300,000 from the prior year, and said the proposed school tax levy would increase by 6.77%.
The committee member noted school taxes account for roughly 51% of local property tax bills in Bedminster and listed contributing factors mentioned by the board: a 25–27% rise in health care costs, higher transportation costs to send students to the regional high school, a $710,000 "true‑up" payment related to prior years' tuition adjustments, and increased special education costs tied to individualized education programs (IEPs). The member encouraged residents to attend the public hearing on April 30 at 7 p.m. at the school to review the budget and ask questions.
Committee members asked staff to seek clarification on the "true‑up" figure and whether certain expenses were newly billed to the township or reflect previously unbilled items; staff said they would follow up with the school district and report back.
