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Salem High’s Expensive IB Trips End | Jersey News
Salem High’s IB program once dangled all-expenses-paid trips for students—costing taxpayers nearly $4,000 per kid—until the State Auditor called it out. Despite warnings, the district kept funding them from its general fund. Now, the Superintendent vows taxpayer cash won’t foot the bill anymore, pivoting to grants, partnerships, and fundraising instead. But this isn’t the only red flag: auditors uncovered over a million dollars in questionable spending on tuition, exam prep, and sports—and a jaw-dropping 12% graduation rate. A state senator blasted the district for ignoring multiple audit…
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