2013-2014 Budget Information
School Board and Budget Election Changes
At their regularly scheduled meeting of February 6, 2012, the South Brunswick Board of Education approved unanimously a resolution that moves the school board elections from April to the General Election in November. At the same time, the Board approved unanimously a resolution eliminating the annual voter referendum on the proposed general fund tax levy as long as the 2% tax cap is not exceeded.
Members of the school board whose terms would have expired after the April 2013 election will continue to serve until the board’s organization meeting, which will be held the first week in January 2014.
Unlike the April election, the school board will not incur base costs for the payment of any inherent costs of the election when combined with the General Election in November. According to the new legislation, the school district and the county board of elections will agree that any increase in the costs, charges, and expenses that may be associated with holding the school election simultaneously with the general election will be paid by the school district. Guidelines will be established by the Secretary of State.
Candidates running for the school board in a November election have to file their nominating petitions by the date of the June primary election. In 2013, the date is June 4. They can withdraw from the election up until September 6, 2013. The filing officer for November school elections is the county clerk. The hours for the November election are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Public Budget Meetings The South Brunswick Board of Education will hold two public budget meetings (dates to be determined) to introduce the District's proposed spending plan for 2013-2014. Members from the public are encouraged to attend those meetings.
Public Hearing on 2013-2014 Budget A Public Hearing of the proposed 2013-2014 School Budget was held on Monday, March 25th, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, in Monmouth Junction.
This important meeting was open to the public and provided residents with the opportunity to comment on the District's 2013-2014 budget.
2013 Budget Presentation
Supplementary Budget Materials 2013 User Friendly Budget (for comparison, please review the 2012 User Friendly Budget)
2013 Budget Presentation
Cost Savings/Containment Items - This is a sampling of some of the ways in which the Administration/Board of Education has worked to contain costs over the past five school years.
Tax Rate Comparison - See how South Brunswick Township's 2012 equalized tax rate compares to other municipalities in Middlesex County. South Brunswick is ranked 22nd out of 25 municipalities in terms of its equalized tax rate.
Voter Information Residents who are at least 18-years old, citizens of the United States and have lived in Middlesex County for at least 30 days may register to vote. Voter registration applications must be received by the Middlesex County Board of Elections 21 days prior to an election.
In New Jersey, voters can also vote by mail-in ballot in any election. Voters no longer need a reason to vote by mail.
To be eligible to vote in the November School Board Member Election , you must register 21 days prior to the election.
Click here for complete NJ Voter Information
Members of the school board whose terms would have expired after the April 2013 election will continue to serve until the board’s organization meeting, which will be held the first week in January 2014.
Unlike the April election, the school board will not incur base costs for the payment of any inherent costs of the election when combined with the General Election in November. According to the new legislation, the school district and the county board of elections will agree that any increase in the costs, charges, and expenses that may be associated with holding the school election simultaneously with the general election will be paid by the school district. Guidelines will be established by the Secretary of State.
Candidates running for the school board in a November election have to file their nominating petitions by the date of the June primary election. In 2013, the date is June 4. They can withdraw from the election up until September 6, 2013. The filing officer for November school elections is the county clerk. The hours for the November election are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Public Budget Meetings The South Brunswick Board of Education will hold two public budget meetings (dates to be determined) to introduce the District's proposed spending plan for 2013-2014. Members from the public are encouraged to attend those meetings.
Public Hearing on 2013-2014 Budget A Public Hearing of the proposed 2013-2014 School Budget was held on Monday, March 25th, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, in Monmouth Junction.
This important meeting was open to the public and provided residents with the opportunity to comment on the District's 2013-2014 budget.
2013 Budget Presentation
Supplementary Budget Materials 2013 User Friendly Budget (for comparison, please review the 2012 User Friendly Budget)
2013 Budget Presentation
Cost Savings/Containment Items - This is a sampling of some of the ways in which the Administration/Board of Education has worked to contain costs over the past five school years.
Tax Rate Comparison - See how South Brunswick Township's 2012 equalized tax rate compares to other municipalities in Middlesex County. South Brunswick is ranked 22nd out of 25 municipalities in terms of its equalized tax rate.
Voter Information Residents who are at least 18-years old, citizens of the United States and have lived in Middlesex County for at least 30 days may register to vote. Voter registration applications must be received by the Middlesex County Board of Elections 21 days prior to an election.
In New Jersey, voters can also vote by mail-in ballot in any election. Voters no longer need a reason to vote by mail.
To be eligible to vote in the November School Board Member Election , you must register 21 days prior to the election.
Click here for complete NJ Voter Information