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The Crash
Major financial institutions simultaneously melt down, ushering in what has come to be called the Great Recession. -
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New Jersey Budget Crunch
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Christie wins the governorship
Riding concerns about the economy, Republican Chris Christie defeats incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine. -
NJSBA launches survey
Throughout the month, the New Jersey School Boards Association conducts a survey on how districts will deal with the approaching budget shortfalls. -
Budgets voted down
Half of the school budgets in New Jersey are voted down over fears of tax increases and general anger with the public sector. -
NJSBA releases survey results
The New Jersey School Boards Association releases its findings, determining that the higher the income of a district, the more likely they were to implement activity fees. -
Cherry Hill Due Date
Families in Cherry Hill have till today to pay off their activity fees, otherwise students will be removed from teams and extracurricular activities until it is paid.