The Tuckerton School District has approved a 2020 budget of $5,200,213, down $105,899 from last year but it still includes a slight increase in taxes, less than a penny on the tax rate. The increase of 0.8 cent raises an additional $56,145 to support contracted salary increases of 2 percent and programs for children with special needs, said Superintendent Janet Gangemi on Tuesday.

“This is less than a penny tax increase. We have a frugal school board that works hard on it all year and we’re proud…