As parents, Little Silver residents, and current Board of Education Members, we have a dedication to and vested interest in the success of our schools and our students. Many issues affecting our school district will be discussed by our elected local and state legislators, and we make every effort to maintain a current understanding of those topics. Notably, among those topics is reform of the school funding formula. Our district, as well as others, have faced the challenges of state and federal school funding shortages, as well as the rising costs of services required by our students. We know you have the same dedication to our schools as we do, so we are inviting you to join in our efforts to join the conversation about issues that matter to Little Silver. Every student should have the resources they need to achieve. The information on this site will be updated regularly, on an as-needed basis.
For Our Attention:
Budget
Governor’s Budget Address Likely To Be Moved to March 10: S3219 (Sarlo/O’Scanlon), introduced on January 28, “Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.” This extension of the budget deadline has been given to other new Governers as well. In alignment with the delay, LS BOE has moved our budget meeting date to March 25, 2026 at 7 pm.
School Consolidation
Consolidation and Regionalization have been a hot topic in NJ public education for years. NJ has over 600 school districts, with over 100 of them having less than 500 students. With decreasing state and special education aid, school budgets are stressed and many wonder if combining neighboring districts will make the dollars go further. S4861 , sponsored by Vin Gopal, is the latest resurgence of this argument. Click for more!
Monmouth County School Board Association Meeting
February 3, 2026
Multiple LS BOE members and our BA attended the February Monmouth School Board Association meeting featuring a discussion with Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O'Scanlon. The discussion focused on school consolidation, regionalization, PILOT revenue, and rising special education/healthcare costs