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.
Current Issues that Need Our Attention:
It's "Budget Season" for NJ schools, and understanding how our schools are funded can be very confusing! The Office of Legislative Services released its analysis of the education section of the proposed budget, which explains in detail how money is appropriated to districts across the state. This analysis and other documents related to the governor’s spending plan published on the Legislature’s website dive into the specifics of the proposal and is a helpful resource if you are interested in learning the details.
Special Education Funding
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides federal funding for special education budgets. While IDEA has improved, state aid for special education is still lacking.
Transportation Crisis
Transportation costs have skyrocketed nation wide due to a shortage of bus drivers. Click on the image to learn more about this and see what you can do to help.
Teacher Shortage: UPDATE! (June, 2025)
There is a national teacher shortage, but NJ in particular is facing a shortage of teachers across the board including LA, world languages, math and science. One of the barriers to staffing is an outdated law from 2011 requiring NJ teachers to live in NJ. This is especially impactful in "border towns" but does impact the entire state. Click here for the most current legislative update you can help support!