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School trustees in Ridgewood urge support for spending plan
THURSDAY MARCH 29, 2012, 3:40 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Though the school district has entered “uncharted waters” with respect to teachers’ contracts, Board of Education (BOE) trustees on Monday urged voters to approve the 2012-13 budget. Described by supporters as “responsible” and “prudent,” the $90.6 million spending plan, specifically the $82 million school tax levy, is up for a vote on April 17.
The proposed budget represents a 2 percent increase over the current year and will raise the annual school tax bill by $195.50 based on the average assessed home in the village. That increase, Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Daniel Fishbein said, is necessary to prevent cuts to jobs and programs.
