Edison Township School District Superintendent Edward Aldarelli's salary for the 2024-25 school year is $293,786, placing him above New Jersey's state average of $202,653. The data, released by the New Jersey Department of Education, reveals that Aldarelli is among the top 10 highest-paid superintendents in the state, with 83 superintendents earning more than $250,000. This information comes amid significant budgetary challenges for the Edison district, which recently approved a $358 million budget for the 2026-27 school year. This budget includes cuts of approximately 80 staff positions and a 6% increase in local taxes, following community backlash against a previous proposal. Residents, including Edison parent Matthew Pinho, have expressed their disappointment regarding the impact of these cuts on educators, particularly highlighting the emotional toll on families affected by job losses. Mayor Sam Joshi has publicly condemned the initial budget proposal, emphasizing the community's discontent with the school board's financial decisions.