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NJSBA Releases 1998 School Bond Election Report
RESULTS SHOW NEED FOR CONSTRUCTION INITIATIVE, TAX REFORM
TRENTON, February 17, 1999-New Jersey voters approved 60% of the school bond issues on the ballot in 1998, an increase over the previous year, the New Jersey School Boards Association reported today. Positive voter reaction to a large number of smaller proposals (under $10 million) contributed to the higher passing rate, the Association found. At the same time, high property tax rates continued to hinder approval in some communities.
NJSBA's second annual survey of bond referenda shows that 45 (60%) of the 75 school construction/facility plans on the ballot in 1998 gained voter approval, up from 53.3% in 1997. Among districts with property tax rates at or above the state average, the passing rate was significantly lower than that for the state as a whole.
"Even with the overall increase in bond approvals, it's clear that communities cannot meet our state's multi-billion construction needs on their own," said NJSBA President Charles V. Reilly. "Our kids can't get by in classrooms designed for the 20th or, in some cases, 19th century.
"High property tax rates present a roadblock to voter approval of necessary school facilities," he continued. "When we weighed the bond election results against certain criteria, such as community wealth and socio-economic status, no clear trends emerged. That was not the case when we evaluated the results in terms of property tax rates."
Fewer bond elections (18, compared to 57) took place in districts with average or higher-than-average property tax rates than in communities with below-average tax rates. In the higher-tax communities, voters approved half of the proposals, compared to more than 63% in lower-tax school districts, a difference of 13 percentage points.
The size of the bond issues was also a dominant factor. Forty (53.3%) proposals statewide were priced at less than $10 million. Voters approved 28 (70%) of these plans. In high-tax communities, the proportion of proposals in the "under $10 million" range and the results of those elections were roughly the same as for the state as a whole. This indicates that property tax rates were a factor, independent of the size of the bond proposals, according to Reilly.
In reviewing the 1998 bond election results, NJSBA also made the following observations:
Demographic trends and educational needs will place more pressure on New Jersey to build new schools, Reilly noted.
The U.S. Department of Education projects that New Jersey's public school enrollment will continue to grow through 2006, the NJSBA president pointed out. Moreover, many school districts will need major structural improvements to accommodate the technology needed to meet the state's new curriculum standards. In addition, aging school buildings need replacement or structural repairs.
The New Jersey School Boards Association is advocating several initiatives to enable the state to meet its school facility needs:
State-Financed School Construction Program-The Whitman administration has proposed an unprecedented $5.3-billion investment in school construction. If implemented correctly, all communities will benefit from the plan. NJSBA has been communicating with the administration and Legislature in an attempt to make sure schools built through this program are adequate for our children's educational needs.
Educational Impact Fees-NJSBA is working with the state League of Municipalities to advance school impact fee legislation. Such a law would let municipalities charge developers fees to cover the costs of school improvements made necessary by new residential construction.
"State finance and tax policy can influence bond election results. But like all local elections, bond referenda are dominated by local issues," Reilly explained.
"Without unified support of the local school board, a bond issue's chance for success diminishes considerably. In addition, opposition for municipal officials can have a negative impact.
The enthusiasm of the school community, especially parents, is essential, according to Reilly. "Parents want good schools for their kids. But they also have other financial obligations, such as mortgages and college tuition. They have to believe the plan is educationally sound and financially prudent."
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The 1998 bond survey represents the second such effort by the New Jersey School Boards Association. It collected information for its report through a survey of school administrators in the districts that conducted bond referenda in 1998. The project represents the only compilation of statewide school bond election results.
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The New Jersey School Boards Association is a federation of more than 600 local boards of education. Established more than 80 years ago, NJSBA represents the education and related health and safety interests of New Jersey's 1.2 million public school students and advocates the positions of the state's local school districts. The Association also provides inservice training and technical assistance to the state's 4,800 local board of education members. School board members, who serve without compensation, are the largest group of elected and appointed public officials in the state.
New Jersey School Boards Association
Annual Bond Referenda Survey: 1998
Summary:
January - December 1998
Number of Bond Elections Statewide: 75
Proposals Approved: 45 (60%)
Total Spending Proposed: $893.919 million
Total Spending Approved: $487.215 million
Average Voter Turnout: 26.64%
Second/Third Try. During 1998, 21 school districts submitted bond referenda to voters for a second, third or (in one case) fourth time after having suffered defeats since June 1996.
Twelve of these 21 districts met with successthree of them after submitting the question to voters a third time. Nine of the 12 successful districts indicated that the bond issues approved by voters carried lower costs than earlier proposals.
Nine of the 21 districts suffered defeats on their second, third and, in one case, fourth try.
Overall, 22 districts either met defeat in their only bond election during 1998 or in multiple attempts that same year. Six of these districts plan to resubmit their proposals to voters, five of them at lower cost. Eleven say they have no plans to hold another bond referendum. In three other districts, plans are under discussion. (Two districts did not respond to the specific question.)
Equalized Property Tax Rates
|
|
PASSED |
DEFEATED |
|
Below State Average |
63.2% (36) |
36.8% (21) |
|
Above State Average |
50% (9) |
50% (9) |
State average equalized property tax rate in 1998: $2.52.
The table above shows the percentage (and number) of bond referenda passed and defeated according to the community's equalized property tax rate. The 1998 equalized property tax rates were provided by the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
New Jersey School Boards Association
Annual Bond Referenda Survey: 1998
Amount of Bond Proposal
|
|
PASSED |
DEFEATED |
|
Above $30M |
57.14% (4) |
42.86% (3) |
|
$16M - $30M |
50% (4) |
50% (4) |
|
$10M - $15M |
45% (9) |
55% (11) |
|
$5M - $9M |
72.7% (8) |
27.3% (3) |
|
Under $5M |
68.96% (20) |
31.04% (9) |
New Jersey School Boards Association
Annual Bond Referenda Survey: 1998
Bond Election Dates-1998
|
Month |
Number of Bond Referenda |
|
January |
6 |
|
February |
9 |
|
March |
3 |
|
April |
3 |
|
May |
5 |
|
June |
2 |
|
July |
1 |
|
August |
|
|
September |
5 |
|
October |
16 |
|
November |
1 |
|
December |
24 |
Socio-Economic Status
|
|
PASSED |
DEFEATED |
|
J |
40% (2) |
60% (3) |
|
I |
63.2% (12) |
36.8% (7) |
|
GH |
77.8% (7) |
22.2% (2) |
|
FG |
70% (7) |
30% (3) |
|
DE |
88.9% (8) |
11.1% (1) |
|
CD |
28.6% (4) |
71.4% (10) |
|
B |
100% (3) |
|
|
A |
50% (2) |
50% (2) |
The above table breaks down bond election results according to the socio-economic status of school districts. Socio-economic status is based upon the District Factor Groupings developed by the New Jersey State Department of Education. Elements include the salaries and education levels of the citizens within a community. -J- indicates those school districts with the highest socio-economic status. -A- indicates the lowest.
Property Wealth/Personal Income
|
DISTRICT WEALTH |
BONDS PASSED |
BONDS DEFEATED |
PERCENT APPROVED |
|
High |
14 |
11 |
56% |
|
Middle/High |
12 |
8 |
60% |
|
Low/Middle |
8 |
6 |
57.1% |
|
Low |
11 |
5 |
68.8% |
The above chart shows bond referenda results according to the amount of taxable property per pupil within the community and personal income per pupil.
New Jersey School Boards Association Annual Bond Referenda Survey
January - December 1998
County: Bergen
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Cliffside Park |
12/8 |
Addition to School No. 6 |
$5.4 |
20% |
PASSED: 1,187 - Yes 1,048 - No |
|
Cresskill |
1/27 |
Additions/alterations to two elem. schools and the high school |
$3.993 |
n/a |
PASSED: 1,081 - Yes 879 - No |
|
East Rutherford |
5/12 |
Two new elementary schools to replace two existing schools |
$13 |
25% |
DEFEATED: 351 - Yes 728 - No |
|
East Rutherford |
1/98 |
Consolidation of district Grades Pre-K through 4 into one new building |
$10 |
29% |
DEFEATED: 491 - Yes 656 - No |
|
Hackensack |
9/15 |
Additions to middle school and one elementary schools, plus major renovations to district schools |
$12.943 |
9.4% |
DEFEATED: 745 - Yes 847 - No |
|
Haworth |
10/13 |
Connect 2 buildings with a 21,000-sq. ft. addition |
$4.395 |
43% |
PASSED: 754 - Yes 198 - No |
|
Ho-Ho-Kus |
2/24 |
Renovation/addition |
$4.985 |
56.4% |
DEFEATED: 532 - Yes 1,074 - No |
|
Ho-Ho-Kus |
10/13 |
Renovation/ expansion |
$3.8 |
36% |
PASSED: 685 - Yes 336 - No |
|
Paramus |
2/10 |
New construction, renovation, technology |
$12.143 (total for both questions) |
n/a |
Proposition 1 PASSED: 2,298 - Yes 1,401 - No |
|
Paramus |
Proposition 2 PASSED: 2,206 - Yes 1,449 - No |
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Ridgefield Park |
2/3 |
Renovate, remodel Lincoln School and purchase equipment and supplies for school |
$4.099 |
35% |
PASSED: 1,175 - Yes 623 - No |
|
Ridgefield Park |
Addition to Lincoln School, including purchase of land |
$1.696 |
PASSED: 884 - Yes 874 - No |
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Ridgewood |
|
Proposition 1 PASSED: 3,479 - Yes 1,916 - No |
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|
Ridgewood |
12/1 |
Additions and renovations to high schools and Ridge Elementary School; Renovations to Willard Elementary |
$19.866 (total for all three questions) |
35.3% |
Proposition 2PASSED: 3,104 - Yes 2,185 - No |
|
Ridgewood |
Proposition 3 PASSED: 2,976 - Yes 2,303 - No |
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|
River Dell Reg. |
2/10 |
Field renovations |
$.89 |
n/a |
DEFEATED: 865 - Yes 865 - No |
|
River Edge |
10/6 |
Additions, renovations, technology |
$6.77 |
29% |
DEFEATED: 892 - Yes 981 - No |
County: Burlington
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Evesham Township |
12/1 |
New elementary school; classroom additions to 4 existing elementary schools; new gym, library, music and art rooms, and computer lab renovation for 5th elementary school. |
$34.412 |
21% |
PASSED: 2,637 - Yes 2,224 - No |
|
Lumberton Township |
10/6 |
Renovations/repairs to elementary and middle school; renovation and addition to second elementary school; improvements to access roads to schools. |
$3.1 |
12% |
PASSED: 337 - Yes 200 - No |
|
Moorestown |
10/8 |
New school; renovations to middle school; addition to high school |
$29.198 |
31% |
PASSED: 1,842 - Yes 1,755 - No |
|
Mt. Laurel |
12/1 |
New elementary school; additions to two schools |
$19.96 |
26% |
DEFEATED: 3,112 - Yes 3,121 - No |
|
Westampton |
12/8 |
Addition to Holly Hills School |
$4.25 |
16% |
PASSED: 429 - Yes 144 - No |
|
Willingboro |
10/13 |
Replace/repair roofs at 8 schools, administration buildings and maintenance facility; purchase equipment associated with repairs. |
$8.501 |
10% |
DEFEATED: 944 - Yes 1,058 - No |
County: Camden
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Berlin Township |
12/8 |
Expansion of both elementary schools to accommodate 7th and 8th graders returning to district following dissolution of Lower Camden County Regional. |
$4.16 |
13% |
PASSED: 341 - Yes 180 - No |
|
Black Horse Pike Regional |
9/15 |
Construction of third high school (approximately $41M); site and technology improvements to existing high schools (approximately $4M). |
$44.888 |
22% |
PASSED: 4,867 - Yes 4,848 - No |
|
Clementon |
10/6 |
Addition to house 7th and 8th graders returning to district following dissolution of Lower Camden County Regional. |
$1.995 |
n/a |
PASSED: 280 - Yes 67 - No |
|
Haddonfield |
2/24 |
New K-5 elementary school; renovations and additions. |
$14.105 |
52% |
DEFEATED: 908 - Yes 3,407 - No |
|
Pennsauken |
9/24 |
New elementary and intermediate schools; additions to 6 other schools; mechanical/ electrical upgrades. |
$38.7 |
5% |
PASSED: 1,314 - Yes 1,307 - No |
|
Pine Hill |
12/8 |
New middle school to house students reentering district following dissolution of Lower Camden County Regional. |
$14 |
10% |
PASSED: 447 - Yes 328 - No |
Camden (continued)
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Somerdale |
9/28 |
Addition, renovation, gymnasium, parking |
$4.6 |
23% |
DEFEATED: 311 - Yes 384 - No |
|
Somerdale |
12/8 |
Addition, renovation, gymnasium, parking |
$4.3 |
25% |
PASSED: 423 - Yes 333 - No |
|
Sterling |
1/6 |
Addition and renovations/upgrades |
$11.6 |
18% |
DEFEATED: 522 - Yes 1,198 - No |
County: Cape May
|
CHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
North Wildwood |
12/9 |
Addition and renovations |
$2.821 |
25% |
PASSED: 616 - Yes 375 - No |
County: Essex
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Bloomfield |
11/24 |
Renovations and construction at 9 schools. |
$13.733 |
11% |
PASSED: 1,218 - Yes 1,005 - No |
|
Roseland |
7/30 |
Addition of 4 classrooms and one computer lab. |
$1.5 |
21% |
PASSED: 716 - Yes 146 - No |
County: Gloucester
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Harrison Township |
12/8 |
Construction of an upper elementary school; renovation to existing grade 4-6 building. |
$9.98 |
21% |
PASSED: 632 - Yes 327 - No |
|
Kingsway Regional |
May |
Expansion and renovation. |
$19.5 |
30% |
DEFEATED: 847 - Yes 1,446 - No |
|
Kingsway Regional |
12/1 |
Expansion and renovation. |
$18.5 |
37.7% |
PASSED :1,629 - Yes 1,141 - No |
|
Pitman |
2/5 |
Renovations and additions to 5 schools. (75% of proposal addressed renovation.) |
$9.975 |
43.2% |
PASSED: 1,469 - Yes 1,067 - No |
County: Hunterdon
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
West Amwell Township |
10/13 |
Addition, repairs and renovation. |
$5.271 |
53% |
DEFEATED: 229 - Yes 560 - No |
County: Mercer
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE | PURPOSE |
AMOUNT
(in millions) |
VOTER
TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Washington Township |
12/15 |
Renovations and additions to elementary school; renovations to middle school. |
$7.054 |
17% |
PASSED: 603 - Yes 339 - No |
County: Middlesex
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE | PURPOSE |
AMOUNT
(in millions) |
VOTER
TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
South Brunswick Township |
12/15 |
CALL DISTRICT |
$20.537 |
11.1% |
Proposition 1 DEFEATED: 1,726 - Yes 1,910 - No |
|
$1.25 |
Proposition 2 DEFEATED: 1,504 - Yes 2,107 - No |
County: Monmouth
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Asbury Park |
April |
Stadium complex improvements. |
$1.341 |
13% |
Proposition 1 DEFEATED: 210 - Yes 303 - No |
|
Asbury Park |
Improvements to athletic fields at high school, middle school and two elementary schools. |
$.950 |
Proposition 2 DEFEATED: 227 - Yes 275 - No |
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|
Asbury Park |
Oct. |
Stadium complex improvements |
$2 (total for both questions) |
Proposition 1 DEFEATED: - Yes - No |
|
|
Asbury Park |
Improvements to athletic fields at high school, middle school and two elementary schools. |
Proposition 2 DEFEATED: - Yes - No |
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|
Manalapan-Englishtown |
3/3 |
New elementary school; major lighting/electrical/ network projects in 5 schools; media centers in 2 schools |
$29.8 |
16% |
PASSED: 1,653 - Yes 1,464 - No |
|
Rumson |
2/17 |
Additional classrooms; enlargement of cafeteria and gym. |
$4.66 |
33.9% |
PASSED: 1,167 - Yes 453 - No |
|
Spring Lake |
4/21 |
Addition; renovation; heating-ventilation-air conditioning |
$2.6 |
20% |
DEFEATED: 374 - Yes 460 - No |
|
Spring Lake |
12/1 |
Addition; renovation; heating-ventilation-air conditioning |
$2.8 |
30% |
DEFEATED: 512 - Yes 536 - No |
|
Wall Township |
5/12 |
Facilities upgrade. |
$39.79 |
52% |
PASSED: 3,120 - Yes 3,114 - No |
County: Morris
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Chatham |
12/8 |
Additions to most district schools |
$39.75 |
52.5% |
DEFEATED: 2,679 - Yes 4,017 - No |
|
Denville |
12/8 |
Addition of classrooms and core facilities to existing elementary school. |
$7.75 |
13.7% |
PASSED: 842 - Yes 509 - No |
|
Harding Township |
5/12 |
New gym; 2 music rooms; renovation to old gym; ADA renovations; elevator; convert old media center to classroom. |
$4.95 |
n/a |
PASSED: 374 - Yes 189 - No |
|
Jefferson Township |
12/8 |
New school for grades 5 and 6; renovations in 5 existing schools due to change in use; additions to 5 schools. |
$38.972 |
29.7% |
DEFEATED: 908 - Yes 2,325 - No |
|
Mendham Township |
4/19 |
School expansion; renovation; safety compliance. |
$12.5 |
n/a |
DEFEATED: 521 - Yes 533 - No |
|
Mendham Township |
12/8 |
School expansion; renovation; safety compliance |
$11.6 |
50% |
DEFEATED: 706 - Yes 1,060 - No |
|
Mine Hill |
12/8 |
Elementary school expansion. |
$4 |
43% |
PASSED: 512 - Yes 336 - No |
|
Mine Hill |
Middle school expansion. |
$.8 |
PASSED: 481 - Yes 367 - No |
County: Morris (continued)
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Morris School District |
9/28 |
Additions to 3 elementary and middle schools; elevator installation at elementary school; new concession stand and lavatories at high school; renovations to elementary school. |
$11.08 |
10% |
PASSED: 1,752 - Yes 924 - No |
|
Pequannock Township |
12/8 |
Addition to 2 elementary schools; construction of administrative offices. |
$5.5 |
18% |
PASSED: 898 - Yes 739 - No |
|
Randolph |
10/13 |
An addition to middle school and administration building |
$11.5 |
20% |
PASSED: 1,709 - Yes 908 - No |
|
Rockaway Township |
10/13 |
Additions/renovations to an elementary and a middle school. |
$10.253 |
n/a |
PASSED: 1,677 - Yes 1,234 - No |
|
Wharton |
2/10 |
Additions to existing schools; completion of capital improvement projects. |
$4.8 |
25% |
PASSED: 388 - Yes 354 - No |
County: Ocean
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Little Egg Harbor |
10/13 |
Addition and upgrades to primary school |
$4.1 |
13% |
PASSED: 592 - Yes 530 - No |
|
Point Pleasant |
2/24 |
Additions to two schools; furniture and equipment for additions. |
$4.6 |
14% |
PASSED: 934 -Yes 787 - No |
County: Passaic
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE | PURPOSE |
AMOUNT
(in millions) |
VOTER
TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Hawthorne |
12/15 |
New school expansion renovation |
$17.864 |
n/a |
DEFEATED :1,287 - Yes 3,145 - No |
|
West Paterson |
12/22 |
Enlargement and renovation of 2 elementary schools |
$3.324 |
16% |
PASSED: 586 - Yes 522 - No |
County: Salem
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Pittsgrove |
1/13 |
Middle school addition; high school renovation; minor additions to elementary school; air conditioning in elementary school; |
$11.47 |
n/a |
Proposition 1 DEFEATED: 1,061- Yes 2,092 - No |
|
Pittsgrove |
expansion of high school auditorium; new music instructional areas. |
$1.280 |
Proposition 2 DEFEATED |
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|
Salem |
10/13 |
Alternations, additions and/or repairs to three schools. |
$5 |
13.6% |
PASSED: 256 - Yes 150 - No |
County: Somerset
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Green Brook |
Roof/window replacement |
Proposition 1 PASSED: 494 - Yes 181 - No |
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|
Green Brook |
10/13 |
Electrical/ infrastructure upgrade |
$3 (Total for all three questions) |
26% |
Proposition 2 PASSED: 398 - Yes 267 - No |
|
Green Brook |
Technology purchase |
Proposition 3 PASSED: 367 - Yes 294 - No |
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|
Manville |
1/98 |
Elementary school addition; building upgrade |
$2.2 |
20% |
DEFEATED :504 - Yes 848 - No |
|
North Plainfield |
3/17 |
Additions to elementary schools; renovation at high school |
$18.5 |
30.9% |
DEFEATED: 1,298 - Yes 1,515 - No |
|
Somerset Hills Regional |
10/13 |
Additions and renovations to elementary school for growing enrollment/ smaller class sizes |
$4.9 |
19.5% |
PASSED: 633 - Yes 479 - No |
|
Somerville |
12/8 |
Addition/renovation of elementary school; middle school renovations to meet federal accessibility requirements; addition and renovation of high school. |
$14.9 |
32% |
PASSED: 1,139 - Yes 727 - No |
County: Sussex
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Vernon Township |
10/13 |
Purchase land, construct fields, technology upgrade |
$3.8 |
11% |
PASSED: 729 - Yes 590 - No |
County: Union
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT (in millions) |
VOTER TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Garwood |
3/17 |
Construct one new school facility to replace three buildings each over 80 years old. |
$11.2 |
56.3% |
DEFEATED :725 - Yes 749 - No |
|
Garwood |
5/12 |
Construct one new school facility to replace three buildings each over 80 years old. |
$10.9 |
58.9% |
DEFEATED: 721 - Yes 808 - No |
|
Hillside |
6/12 |
Elementary School/ Pre-K to Grade 4 renovations; addition to Grade 5-6 school; addition/renovation to high school |
$51.7 |
9% |
DEFEATED: 464 - Yes 1,538 - No |
|
Westfield |
12/15 |
Classroom additions to two elementary schools; replacement of windows at two intermediate schools and high school; replacement of two roofs, renovation of nine rest rooms; cabling of elementary schools for technology. |
$11.75 |
19.7% |
PASSED :2,800 - Yes 1,033 - No |
County: Warren
|
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
DATE | PURPOSE |
AMOUNT
(in millions) |
VOTER
TURNOUT |
RESULTS |
|
Greenwich Township |
1/15 |
New primary school and renovations of existing elementary school. |
$11.965 |
50% |
PASSED :423 - Yes 387 - No |
|
Hope |
6/23 |
All-purpose room, stage, kitchen, bathroom and six classrooms, including science lab and music/art room. |
$3.2 |
43% |
DEFEATED: 167 - Yes 303 - No |