Camden City School District Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs announced Wednesday that the district will lay off dozens of staff members as it faces a projected $91 million budget shortfall for the 2025–2026 school year.
McCombs emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability as the district navigates this financial crisis.
“This figure is not the result of sudden mismanagement or a lack of support,” McCombs said, noting that the district received a 6% increase in state aid this year, totaling $20.9 million, but that it is still not enough to address long-standing structural gaps…