Collingswood Board of Education Question — Additional $4,560,822 tax levy (Camden County)

What it does

The Collingswood Board of Education is seeking approval from the district's legal voters to raise an additional $4,560,822 for the 2027-2028 school year as permitted under 18A:22-40 for the following purposes: • Maintain staffing levels. • Support student services. • Maintain current educational programs and services. • Maintain facilities. Approval of these taxes will result in a permanent increase in the district's tax levy.

A YES vote means

The Collingswood school board would raise an additional $4,560,822 for the 2027-2028 school year to maintain staffing, student services, programs and facilities, a permanent increase in the district's tax levy.

A NO vote means

The Collingswood school board would not raise this additional $4,560,822.

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.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

Collingswood Public Schools says this is an operating referendum, not a building bond. If approved, it would add an estimated $4.56 million to the district's operating budget.

According to a letter from the superintendent and Board President Kelly Maia, the board discussed the district's financial challenges at its July 13, 2026 public meeting. The letter cites rising costs from inflation, health insurance and utilities, and reduced state and federal funding.

The district says the money would pay for teachers, instructional assistants and academic support staff, plus business operations such as human resources, payroll, benefits, purchasing, facilities and technology.

Put on the ballot by Collingswood Board of Education (2026; resolution date and vote not stated in the district letter).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Collingswood Board of Education Question mean?

The Collingswood school board would raise an additional $4,560,822 for the 2027-2028 school year to maintain staffing, student services, programs and facilities, a permanent increase in the district's tax levy.

What does a NO vote on Collingswood Board of Education Question mean?

The Collingswood school board would not raise this additional $4,560,822.

How many votes does Collingswood Board of Education Question 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 Collingswood Board of Education Question?

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.