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ACFR Spending Snapshots

A data-driven look at how school districts actually spend public dollars, how costs are shifting year to year, and how much reaches the classroom.

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BHPSNJ 2025–2026 Referendum Snapshots

Breakdown of Questions 1 and 2, repair needs, timeline concerns, and community feedback — what you need to know before you vote.

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Feb 11, 2026

nj21st 2025 Property Tax Dashboards

Jan 3, 2026

2025 Year End Newsletter

Dec 5, 2025

2024-2025 7-District Dashboard – A Preliminary Look at Next Year’s School Performance Reports

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