Roxbury superintendent flags budget pressure, new state rules on phones and cursive, and school security guidance

Roxbury superintendent flags budget pressure, new state rules on phones and cursive, and school security guidance

New Jersey / School Districts / Roxbury Township School District

Superintendent Dr. Santoro told the board the district faces a roughly $3 million projected health‑benefit increase, $1.7 million in salary commitments and a loss of about 40 students (≈$800,000 in state aid). He also outlined compliance steps for a state-required bell‑to‑bell cell‑phone ban, reintroduction of cursive instruction and security procedures for potential ICE visits.

Roxbury honors students: Kennedy Turkey Trot, girls soccer champs, Marching Gaels and state cross-country winner

Roxbury honors students: Kennedy Turkey Trot, girls soccer champs, Marching Gaels and state cross-country winner

New Jersey / School Districts / Roxbury Township School District

Kennedy Elementary presented its Turkey Trot fundraiser (donations benefitting local animal rescues); Roxbury High School honored the girls soccer NJAC Division champions and coach Justin Renner’s 300th win, the Marching Gaels’ third straight state title, and cross-country champion Amanda Knapp, who will run at Iona.

Superintendent highlights student achievements, AP pathways, NJDOE STEAM visit and instant decision day

Superintendent highlights student achievements, AP pathways, NJDOE STEAM visit and instant decision day

New Jersey / School Districts / Roxbury Township School District

Superintendent reported multiple student- and program-level successes, outlined new pre-AP pathways and course approvals for 2026–27, confirmed completion of field testing for the New Jersey SLA adaptive assessment, and announced an NJ Department of Education visit to recognize district STEAM programs and an on-site college instant decision day.

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