Englewood School Board Approves ‘Very Painful’ Budget: 54 Staff Positions Eliminated for 2026-27
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Englewood NJ, The Englewood Board of Education finalized a highly controversial and emotional budget at its latest meeting on May 14, voting to eliminate 54 staff positions for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
The sweeping cuts come on the heels of a newly approved $86.4 million school budget that includes a 5.7% property tax levy increase for Englewood residents. While board officials insist the reductions were unavoidable due to historic financial deficits, an outpouring of parents, teachers, and administrators warn that the decision will fundamentally harm the quality of education and student safety.
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