Spending,Tax Increase Part Of West Deptford Schools' 2022-23 Budget

WEST DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The proposed budget for West Deptford Township schools for the 2022-23 school year totaled $55,165,705, which would be a 5.3 percent increase from 2021-22, the district said.

The spending plan in 2021-22 totaled $52,387,482, the West Deptford School District said.

The district's board must approve the budget before it goes into effect.

The 2022-23 proposed budget included the following, according to the district.

• Holding summer enrichment catch-up camps for all grade levels.
• Hiring and supporting a full-time elementary guidance counselor.
• Bringing a pre-kindergarten disability teacher into the district.
• Providing busing to some district students in 2022-23 in preparation for providing it to all district students in 2023-24.
• Conducting ongoing facilities maintenance.
• Continuing all current instructional programs.

The budget would increase property taxes by about $65.51 for a homeowner whose house is assessed at $200,259, according to the district.

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