Township of Burlington School District Proposal — Additional $567,391 tax levy (Burlington County)

What it does

The Board of Education of the Township of Burlington, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey (“School District”), shall raise an additional $567,391 for General Funds from taxes in the 20262027 school year. These taxes will be used for: (i) the addition of two (2) elementary school teachers to reduce class sizes; (ii) the addition of one (1) music teacher to expand the School District’s music program; and (iii) the expansion of athletic programs at the Burlington Township Middle School, in each case to include additional costs and expenses for salaries, benefits, and/ or other compensation and other program related expenses. Approval of these taxes will result in a permanent increase in the School District’s tax levy. The additional taxes authorized herein will be used exclusively for the purposes described herein and to fund expenditures that are in addition to those necessary to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

A YES vote means

The Burlington Township school board would raise an additional $567,391 in taxes in the 2026-2027 school year to add two elementary teachers, one music teacher and expanded middle school athletics, a permanent increase in the district's tax levy.

A NO vote means

The Burlington Township school board would not raise this additional $567,391 in taxes.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the Burlington Township School District.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Township of Burlington School District Proposal mean?

The Burlington Township school board would raise an additional $567,391 in taxes in the 2026-2027 school year to add two elementary teachers, one music teacher and expanded middle school athletics, a permanent increase in the district's tax levy.

What does a NO vote on Township of Burlington School District Proposal mean?

The Burlington Township school board would not raise this additional $567,391 in taxes.

How many votes does Township of Burlington School District Proposal need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Township of Burlington School District Proposal?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.