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Voters to Decide $139 million in School Construction on Tuesday

TRENTON, Dec. 9, 2011—Voters in six New Jersey school districts will act on nearly $139.77 million in proposed school construction on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the New Jersey School Boards Association reported today.

Of the total amount that is being requested, more than $16.5 million would qualify for state funds. Not all projects would receive state aid. In three of the proposals, the school boards did not seek state aid due to uncertainty of state funding or because the state is not approving aid for capital projects.

The second Tuesday in December is one of the five dates each year that school boards may hold special elections. The next date on which a school board may schedule a bond referendum question is Jan. 24.

Details of the Dec. 13 school construction proposals are below.

New Jersey School Construction Referendums

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

STATEWIDE

Total amount requested – $139,769,555

Amount eligible for state reimbursement – $16,556,813

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Galloway Township

Roof projects and fire alarm replacement at three schools; drainage and parking lot repairs at one school.

Total amount – $6,982,500

Greater Egg Harbor Regional

Proposal 1: Roof, fire alarm and heating/ventilation system replacement at one school, and fire alarm replacement at another school.

Total amount – $14,222,000

Amount eligible for state reimbursement – $8,130,091

Proposal 2 (contingent upon approval of Proposal 1): Replace heating/ventilation system in one school.

Total amount – $12,250,000

Amount eligible for state reimbursement – $7,002,786

BERGEN COUNTY

Elmwood Park

Roof, window, lighting and other renovations to three elementary schools; additions/renovations to the high/middle school to include gym renovations, athletic fields, parking and administrative facilities.

Total amount – $19,000,000

Lyndhurst

Renovations to six schools; additions to four schools.

Total amount – $27,147,155

Amount eligible for state reimbursement – $1,423,936

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Piscataway

Roof projects and solar panel installation to 12 school buildings.

Total amount – $48,500,000

MORRIS COUNTY

Randolph Township

Renovations to several schools including heating/air conditioning systems, window replacement, auditorium and locker rooms; and install turf fields and bleachers.

Total amount – $11,667,900

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The New Jersey School Boards Association is a federation of 587 local boards of education and includes 62 charter school associate members. NJSBA advocates the interests of school districts, trains local school board members, and provides resources for the advancement of public education.

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