Thursday, November 19, 2009

HTS BOE Gives Back to Taxpayers!!!

The Harding Township Board of Education completed its annual audit for the 2008-2009 school year. As a result of fiscal prudence during these economically challenging times, the District maintained an excess surplus of $146,066.51 from the general fund. This surplus will offset the tax levy for next year.

The Board of Education was extremely impressed with the results of last year’s budget election, 310-92 in favor of the proposed budget. More taxpayers voted yes than total votes in the last four years, yielding the largest turnout since 1998. The passing percentage was the highest margin in Harding since before 1995 and one of the highest in the state of New Jersey.

Hopefully this excess surplus to mitigate next year’s budget further illustrates our commitment to the Harding Township Community and demonstrates our fiscal diligence. I encourage you to share this information with your committee and the community at large. We will look for the community’s support again this April.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for giving back to our community. I have read about the school budget in the Thumbnail and heard rumors through town. I am really thankful that the school has taken a proactive stance towards reducing costs. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Why is the school giving back when the town cannot manage what they have? Sounds like the focus should not be on the schools. I think Dr. Purnel and the Board of Education should be commended for their efforts.

Superintendent's Corner said...

Thanks visiting the blog and posting. We are committed to fiscal prudence at HTS. We are also open to any suggestions/comments/feedback that you may have regarding cost savings measures. Should you have any recommendations, please email me, call or post here!

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU! I heard that you may be penalized for excess surplus.. How ridiculous. Please know that the Harding Taxpayers are pleased with your fiscal prudence and hope you continue to embody such measures for the next school budget.

Superintendent's Corner said...

Regarding the December 22, 2009 post - please bring any concerns regarding the town budget to the town. This is not the appropriate venue to discuss concerns with the town. The school is fortunate to have an extremely supportive township committee. This blog is intended to discuss concerns with the school...