The Cherry Hill Public Schools Board of Education has adopted a tentative budget, which includes layoffs and a heightened tax levy for the community. The district is facing a deficit due to outside factors and a reduction in state funding. The Board has a deadline of Friday to submit its proposal to the county superintendent and final adoption will be held on April 28. The budget is also being addressed by a public hearing and a public discussion. Other issues include an estimated $10 million increase in employee health coverage, transportation contract growth, special education costs, and regular contractual salary raises.