Editor, Gazette-Journal: According to the Feb. 12 article in the Gazette Journal, the Gloucester County Public Schools superintendent’s proposed 2027 budget is a $1.5 million increase over the 2026 budget. This is a 1.9 percent increase to teach 100+ less students in 2027 than were taught in 2026. The easy answer is, “Yeah, sure.” But, unfortunately, we are well past just giving an easy answer. As a county resident/taxpayer I say, “No.” Dr. Vladu stated they went through a “rigorous process” to come to this budget. I request that he and the school board revisit the process (maybe it should be a little more rigorous) and figure out a 2027 budget that does not increase costs to teach less students. I suggest all Gloucester residents request the same. Higher costs to do less—what a concept. Companies have to change their processes to reduce costs, and school systems need to do the same. We all want what is best for Gloucester County students, and just throwing more money at it is not the ...