Garden State Times

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly members Gerry Scharfenberger and Vicky Flynn have announced significant funding increases for schools in Monmouth County, with many districts across the region benefitting from the boost in state aid.

Scharfenberger, a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, highlighted the importance of the funding, stating, “We successfully argued last year that our school districts could not absorb state aid losses and provide the thorough and efficient education guaranteed to New Jersey school children under our state constitution.” He expressed satisfaction in seeing many schools receiving regular state aid this year after securing stabilization aid in the previous year.

Flynn also expressed her satisfaction with the funding announcement, attributing the success to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. She stated, “So many members of our community — local school districts, teachers, parents, and elected officials – all worked together with state officials to make this announcement a reality.”

The funding increase has been welcomed by Legislative District 13, which comprises 16 municipalities and saw an overall bump of more than $5 million in total school state aid. Flynn emphasized the positive impact of the increased funding on students and taxpayers, noting that it reflects the commitment of school districts in supporting student success.

Specific state aid totals and percent increases for various Monmouth County schools were also provided:

- Marlboro: $8,057,759, 7.45%

- Matawan-Aberdeen: $15,251,934, 7.06%

- Keyport: $5,675,580, 18.24%

- Holmdel: $5,135,133, 8.68%

- Middletown: $13,990,077, 5.98%

- Rumson Boro: $1,166,449, 11.92%

- Little Silver: $897,082, 2.41%

- Oceanport: $965,847, 19.03%

- Monmouth Beach: $254,651, 8.55%

- West Long Branch: $958,441, 28.76%

- Henry Hudson Regional: $1,093,926, 100%

- Red Bank Regional: $2,029,229, 13.54%

- Shore Regional: $931,316, 4.48%

Additionally, aid remained stable for Union Beach, $5,725,773; Keansburg, $24,300,776; and Monmouth County Vocational, $8,120,555.