Proposed closure of neighborhood schools
Summary
A dozen parents told the Committee the Board of Education's plan to close neighborhood schools will hurt kids, home values, and community stability. They asked Township Committee to intervene, question the plan, and push the BOE toward shared services or other cost savings. Mayor Perry said he's spoken with the district, but the closure decision rests with the Board of Education.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Parents cited a school budget deficit that has reportedly shrunk from $3.2 million to about $2.3 million — and questioned why that's enough to close top-rated schools.
No one directly — though the school district would save money if closures go forward.
Students, families and neighborhoods around schools like Navesink Elementary, which parents describe as top-rated and central to community identity and home values.
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