Toms River schools risk state shutdown after board refuses to pass budget
At a meeting last night, the board refused and said it may consider filing for bankruptcy before agreeing to the state’s terms.
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A standoff is escalating between the Toms River School District and the state after the school board voted against approving a 2026 budget.
The state is demanding that the board pass a budget or risk being shut down.
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The board refused to pass the budget at Monday night's meeting and said it may consider filing for bankruptcy before agreeing to the state’s terms.
District officials say approving the budget would require raising taxes by about 13% — totaling a 22.2% increase over two years — which they argue would be an irresponsible burden on residents.
