Early results indicate all three questions have PASSED!

FUNDING

What Would the Referendum Cost?

NOTE: Monthly estimated tax impacts in the chart above are based on average home assessment of $192,572.

Questions? Email vote@gpsd.us

A bond referendum continues our district’s strategy of making thoughtful financial decisions that are based on research and careful planning.

The referendum addresses the highest priority infrastructure and facility improvements in the district in a fiscally responsible way.
Bond funding would allow the district to address the needs quickly by gaining upfront funding and efficiently by capturing state aid to offset the project costs.
If voters approve the referendum, payments on this investment would begin in August 2026.

WHAT'S THE TAX IMPACT?

MAXIMIZING STATE AID

$24,496,000 in Improvements |
State Pays $4,761,523

If Question 1, Question 2 and Question 3 are approved by voters, residents would see a monthly increase of approximately $17 per month** in school debt tax for a home assessed at the Glassboro average of $192,572.

THE BREAKDOWN:

Question 1: Priority
Facilities Projects

$13,012,000 in Improvements |
State Pays $3,699,880

If Question 1 is approved by voters, residents would see an additional
$8 per month** in school debt tax for a home assessed at the Glassboro average of $192,572.

Question 2: Long-Term Facilities Upgrades

$9,834,000 in Improvements |
State Pays $732,633

If Question 2 is approved by voters, residents would see an additional
$8 per month** in school debt tax for a home assessed at the Glassboro average of $192,572.

*Question 2 can only go into effect if Question 1 is also approved by voters.
**Monthly estimated tax impact based on average home assessment of $192,572

Question 3: Additional High School Improvements

$1,650,000 in Improvements | State Pays $329,010

If Question 3 is approved by voters, residents would see an additional $1 per month** in school debt tax for a home assessed at the Glassboro average of $192,572.

*Question 3 can only go into effect if Question 1 is also approved by voters.
**Monthly estimated tax impact based on average home assessment of $192,572

ASSESSED VALUE

Assessed value is different than market value. The market value is a home’s potential sale price, while assessed value – typically a lower figure – is used to determine tax bills.

What's my home's assessed value?

First, find your home's assessed value, then use the chart below to determine your estimated tax impact.

Estimated Tax Impact by Home Assessment

WHAT OTHER FUNDING SOURCES HAS THE DISTRICT EXPLORED?

Over the past 10 years, the district has completed many projects with funding from sources outside the regular operating budget - including utilizing grant programs - to enhance the student experience.

A referendum would give the district upfront funding to complete major improvements all at once plus state aid to offset project costs and allow the costs to be spread out over time.

The district has been able to allocate funding from outside the regular annual budget toward these projects:

Security enhancements to the door intercom, visitor management, cameras, security software, identification badges, and public address systems across the district
Infrastructure upgrades to the district’s information technology and cybersecurity systems such as increased internet speed and new server, electric service, battery backups, district website, network switches and wireless access points, email filtering system, multi-factor authentication, and firewall
Technology updates to complement curriculum and instruction such as a 1:1 student technology initiative, 1:1 classroom touch-screen boards, student safety management software, music tech, and Apple labs
Renovations at GHS of the Culinary Lab, front canopy, science labs, and Media Center
HVAC replacements of the classroom units in the GHS science labs and system conversion at Bowe Middle School

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