Toms River Political Pulse

Toms River $306M School Budget Proposal

Toms River $306M School Budget Proposal

Key Questions

What is the proposed budget amount for Toms River schools?

Toms River schools are proposing a $306 million budget. This proposal includes a tax rate of $1.077 per $100 of assessed value.

What tax increase is proposed for Beachwood residents?

The proposed school budget includes a 5.3% tax hike for Beachwood. This is tied to the overall $306 million budget proposal.

What is the status of the Toms River school budget proposal?

The budget is still developing and pending approval from the council and school board. It has ties to local tax concerns and a county budget levy hike, with resident reactions being monitored.

Schools seek $306M with $1.077/$100 tax rate; Beachwood 5.3% hike. Ties to local tax concerns and county budget levy hike, pending council/school board approval and resident reaction.

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Updated Apr 18, 2026