Glassboro Public School District
Bond Referendum
Glassboro Public School District
Bond Referendum
VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
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Bond Referendum
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Watch a recording of the Virtual Forum!
Watch a recording of the Virtual Forum!
Please use these timestamps to find a specific segment of the presentation:
Welcome & Introduction (Dr. Al Lewis, Superintendent of Schools): 0:00 – 2:48
District Overview (Dr. Al Lewis, Superintendent of Schools): 2:49 – 3:38
Fiscal Responsibility & Reasons to hold a Bond Referendum (Mr. Michael Sloan, Business Administrator): 3:39 – 7:25
Addressing Two Common Misconceptions (Dr. Al Lewis, Superintendent of Schools): 7:26 – 8:58
State Aid (Mr. Jeffrey Winitsky, Bond Counsel): 8:59 – 14:12
Estimated Tax Impact (Ms. Sherry Tracey, Financial Advisor): 14:13 – 18:20
Projects, By School (Mr. George Duthie, Architect): 18:21 – 24:42
Preschool Expansion (Ms. Melanie Sweeney, Principal of J. Harvey Rodgers School): 24:43 – 29:24
Security Upgrades (Mr. Craig Stephenson, Assistant Superintendent): 29:25 – 35:38
Voter Information (Dr. Al Lewis, Superintendent of Schools): 35:39 – 36:29
Questions: 36:30 – 45:50
Closing Remarks (Dr. Al Lewis, Superintendent of Schools): 45:51 – 46:22
Watch the video for an overview of the Nov. 4 referendum.
Watch the video for an overview of the Nov. 4 referendum.
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Referéndum de Vínculo del Distrito Escolar Público de Glassboro
Referéndum de Vínculo del Distrito Escolar Público de Glassboro
2025 Bond Referendum At A Glance
2025 Bond Referendum At A Glance
Question 1 Projects
Question 1 Projects
GHS: Roofing repairs and restoration in selected areas, HVAC upgrades, and bus canopy area refurbishment
Bullock Elementary: Security vestibule at main entrance with check-in window, metal roof repairs and refurbishment, classroom HVAC unit replacements, and a two-classroom addition to create more instructional space
Rodgers School: Security vestibule at main entrance with check-in window, roofing replacements in selected areas, and underground piping repairs
Bowe Middle School: Security vestibule at main entrance with check-in window, roofing repairs and refurbishment, and gymnasium renovations
Beach Admin Building: Full roofing replacement
Question 2 Projects
Question 2 Projects
GHS: Security glazing on selected glass, replace auditorium stage front and flooring, install sound trap and insulation to reduce excess HVAC noise in auditorium, improve auditorium stage acoustics
Bullock Elementary: Upgrade building-wide public address and clock system
Rodgers School: Install new public address systems in gym and cafeteria, build new driveway and add more parking spaces, and build a nine-classroom addition for the preschool program. Read more about the preschool program.
Transportation Building: Replace exterior doors and add security glazing and access controls
Question 3 Projects
Question 3 Projects
GHS: Replace selected exterior doors, add bathrooms to football stadium, and improve athletic field drainage
See all project details on the Proposed Projects page.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE REFERENDUM
LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE REFERENDUM
Improvements for the Future
Improvements for the Future
Glassboro Public School District’s buildings are deeply valued by the community and well-maintained, having stood the test of time.
To continue ensuring that the schools can serve our students and community now and into the future, improvements must be made.
A bond referendum is a vote that gives the community a voice in whether the school district can borrow funds through bond sales to invest in school improvements.
Voter approval would:
Give permission for the district to borrow upfront funds, similar to how a homeowner uses a line of credit to replace a roof or HVAC system.
Align our district’s infrastructure spending with our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.
Unlock $4.7 million in state aid (if voters approve all three questions) to offset the local costs of these projects.
The ballot questions will appear on the General Election ballot on November 4.
Priority Projects
Priority Projects
The Board of Education thought carefully about which projects to include in the referendum. They were guided by a desire to maximize state aid and fund improvements that do not fit within the annual operating budget.
Voter approval of three ballot questions could do all this – and more for the Glassboro community.
What's the Cost?
What's the Cost?
The Board of Education organized the proposal into three questions that would make long-term improvements and updates across the entire district.
Projects outlined in the questions would require different investments from the community.
If Question 1, Question 2 and Question 3 were all 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.
Question 2 and 3 can only pass if Question 1 passes.
Question 2 and 3 can only pass if Question 1 passes.
Security vestibule with a check-in window at main entrance for visitor screening as an added layer of security at Bowe Middle School, Bullock Elementary School and Rodgers School
Roofing updates at Glassboro High School (repairs and restoration), Bowe Middle School (repairs), Bullock Elementary School (repair and refurbish), Rodgers School (replace selected areas), and the Beach Administration Building (full replacement)
Exterior renovations to the rear bus canopy area at GHS and deteriorating underground piping to improve stormwater drainage at Rodgers School
Upgrades to HVAC systems including the roof-top unit over the science wing and a classroom in a second hallway at GHS, classroom HVAC unit replacements at Bullock Elementary
Interior renovations to Bowe Middle School’s gymnasium
New addition with two flexible classroom spaces at Bullock Elementary School
*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
Security glazing on select glass at GHS; upgrades to public address systems at Bullock Elementary and in the gym and cafeteria at Rodgers School
GHS auditorium stage front and flooring replacement, install sound trap and insulation to reduce excess HVAC noise in auditorium, improve auditorium stage acoustics
New driveway construction at Rodgers School for improved safety and efficiency at drop-off and pick-up times; additional parking spaces
Exterior door replacements at the Transportation Building
An addition to accommodate nine pre-k classrooms at Rodgers School (approx. 11,800 square feet)
*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
Exterior door replacements at GHS
GHS football stadium bathrooms that are ADA accessible
Drainage improvements at GHS athletic fields
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