OUR MISSION

Hopatcong provides a thorough and efficient education, which focuses on the whole student's unique talents and interests. We expect excellence from our entire staff as we prepare our students to compete in the classroom, on stage, on the field, and in their pursuits after graduation. To support the educational experience for our students, we must invest in our schools’ infrastructure and make facility improvements. Holding a bond referendum is key to the Board of Education’s responsible financial strategy toward these upgrades.

WHY A BOND REFERENDUM

Working closely with our local community in education, we have the responsibility to manage public funds effectively and oversee the district's finances wisely. The choice to go for a bond vote comes after careful thought and is a key part of how the Board of Education handles finances and plans for the district's future.

A bond vote is when the community formally decides whether to borrow money through selling bonds. This voting process gives power to the community and, if approved, would give the district a specific kind of state aid a type that eases the financial load on local taxpayers. A voter-approved bond referendum is the only way to secure this type of state aid toward building projects. Money from taxpayers across the state goes into this fund, but only districts with approved votes benefit from it.

The Board of Education cares deeply about our students' well-being, safety, and keeping up with modern educational needs. By issuing bonds to get quick funding and using state aid, Hopatcong can make improvements beyond what the yearly budget or local taxes alone can cover.

We understand our shared role with parents in shaping the next generation and are committed to working with the community to provide better value and build pride to all those who call Hopatcong home.

Durban Avenue School

Tulsa Trail School

Hopatcong Middle School

Hopatcong High School

WHAT'S NEXT?

>>> There will be two single-issue meetings related to the referendum on 10/9/24 and 10/30/24 at 6:30 pm in the High School Auditorium.

>>> The referendum will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
Anyone who is registered to vote in Hopatcong can cast a ballot.

>>> If the referendum passes, construction can begin as soon as summer 2025.

>>> This website is the best source of information, important announcements, and updates. Check back for progress reports and formal actions taken during Board of Education meetings.