2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Six

Athletics, Co-Curricular, Textbooks and Educational Media Services Per Pupil Cost Break Down for Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, Summit, Millburn, Madison, and Westfield

Part Six of our effort to break down the 7-District Budget Dashboard in supporting residents of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, Summit, Millburn, Madison, and Westfield provide more informed feedback to their Boards of Education during the upcoming budget process.

Athletics

Chatham saw the most significant increase, jumping from $266.27 in 2023 to $369.16 in 2024, suggesting increased investment in school-sponsored athletics.

New Providence was the only district to reduce athletics spending per pupil, decreasing from $352.04 to $344.92, possibly due to budget cuts or cost-saving measures.

Berkeley Heights continues to spend the most per pupil on athletics.

Co-Curricular Activities

Chatham had the most significant increase, rising from $157.38 in 2023 to $194.43 in 2024, indicating expanded investment in co-curricular programs.

New Providence was the only district to decrease spending, dropping from $141.05 to $131.92.

Textbooks

New Providence had the most significant increase in spending, jumping from $0.00 in 2023 to $88.91 in 2024, suggesting a major new investment in textbooks.

Summit saw the most dramatic decline, dropping from $90.19 in 2023 to $52.75 in 2024, which may indicate a shift in budget priorities or reduced textbook purchases.

Berkeley Heights continues to spend the least in this area.

Educational Media Services

Summit had the most significant increase, rising from $278.08 in 2023 to $320.99 in 2024, indicating a major expansion in educational media services.

Berkeley Heights experienced the most significant drop, falling from $214.60 in 2023 to $177.17 in 2024.

Part One of the Series: Enrollment, Cost per Pupil, Instruction and Administration Spend

Part Two of Series: Administration, Support Services and Legal Services Per Pupil Cost Break Down

Part Three of Series: Special Needs

Part Four of Series: Transportation

Part Five of Series: Facilities, Grounds and Custodial Services

Supplemental: Three Berkeley Heights Myths About Special Needs Students

Supplemental:Progress Not Promises—BHPSNJ Needs Real Budget Reform

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