Princeton Schools' 2011-12 Budget Proposes 1.98% Increase
Spending plan includes additional high school staff to address overcrowding, but does not fund classroom technology needs, Superintendent Judy Wilson says.
The Princeton Regional School District is proposing a $80.28 million budget 2011-12, one that would increase taxes for both borough and township residents. The district is asking voters to fund three positions at the high school to address overcrowding, but is not requesting money to address capital improvements beyond those deemed critical for health and safety, Schools Superintendent Judy Wilson said. Under the proposed budget, the tax rate would be 99.91 cents per $100 assessed valuation in the borough and 94.61 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in the township. The total proposed budget includes spending on federally funded programs and repayment of debt. If approved, a house assessed at the Princeton Borough average of $747,…
