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SBSD Study: Enrollment Increase & Budget Constraints - Impact on the 26-27 School Year

We are currently assessing the K–5 elementary school configuration. This review includes evaluating the academic program, financial considerations, and projected enrollment—all of which affect space and school capacity. Our goal is to determine whether the existing configuration continues to be the most effective way to deliver a high-quality educational experience. With over 2,500 new homes being built—and many already under construction—this is a timely opportunity to take a comprehensive look at what is possible, what is fiscally responsible, and, ultimately, what best serves our students and the community.

The reason we are doing this stems from enrollment and budget challenges, but we can’t sacrifice what’s good for kids. If we can do better for cheaper, that’s the premise.

SBSD Enrollment & Budget Study Key Dates:

12/09/25	Core Team Meeting
11/20/25	Board Brief - Redistricting & Reconfiguration
11/17/25	Community Stakeholder Meeting
11/13/25	Core Team Meeting
9/29/25	Letter to the Community
9/18/25	Board Brief
8/21/25	Board Brief
7/15/25	Former Upper Elementary School (UES) Staff Input Meeting
7/10/25	Letter to the community and Website launch
6/12/25	Community Stakeholder Meeting
6/12/25	Learning Visit to East Brunswick School District
6/9/25	Learning Visit to Hamilton School District
6/2/25	Learning Visit to West-Windsor Plainsboro School District
5/28/25	Core Team Meeting
	Board Brief
5/22/25	Board Brief
4/30/25	Community Stakeholder Meeting
4/10/25	Board Brief
4/4/25	Letter to the Community
3/20/25	Core Team Meeting
11/14/24	Letter to the Community
Sep' 23	Demographer Study

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