Schools
Manchester Schools to Receive Additional State Aid
District awarded an additional $453,145 as part of Christie's $850 million funding boost
Manchester schools will receive an additional $453,145 in state aid after Gov. Chris Christie announced an increase of $850 million in funding for New Jersey schools.
In February, the state Department of Education said that the will receive $453,145 more in state money than they did for the 2010-11 school year.
Tuesday's announcement of an additional $453,145 will bring the total amount of aid for the 2011-12 school year to $5,248,309, up from the originally expected $4,795,164.
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A call to Superintendent of Schools David Trethaway was not immediately returned, so it remains unclear how the additional allocation will be used by the district.
In a statement, Christie said that the increase is part of "our commitment to New Jersey’s children and families.
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“Now is the time to complement the dollars spent with real education reform to bring a focus on student learning, accountability and results,” he said.
Manchester schools business administrator Craig Lorentzen said in February that the loss of $2.3 million in state aid for the 2010-11 school year forced administrators to "make some very difficult decisions," including eliminating 23 staff positions and reducing extra-curricular activities.
About were made to the 2011-12 $50 million budget after it was defeated by voters in May, but no significant program or staff cuts were necessary.
Manchester's Aid Numbers:
- Governor's Budget 2011-12 Total Aid: $4,795,164
- K-12 2010-2011 Total Aid:$4,342,019
- Additional Aid 2011-2012 Appropriation Act: $453,145
- Equalized Aid: $0
- Education Adequacy Aid: $0
- Choice Aid: $0
- Transportation Aid: $1,745,945
- Special Education Categorical Aid: $1,599,072
- Security Aid: $397,151
- Adjustment Aid: $1,506,141
- Revised 2011-12 Total Aid: $5,248,309
- One Year Aid Change: $906,290
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