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LOWER TAX IMPACT FOR ALL CRANFORD RESIDENTS
LOWER TAX IMPACT FOR ALL CRANFORD RESIDENTS
Cranford Public Schools is pleased to announce that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum.
Cranford Public Schools is pleased to announce that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum.
In June, the district sold the bonds at lower rates than previously projected. Seven public bids indicated interest rates had gone down from the original estimated annual tax impact of $410 for the average assessed home ($186,000) to $383.05 - a decrease of nearly $27 per year.
In June, the district sold the bonds at lower rates than previously projected. Seven public bids indicated interest rates had gone down from the original estimated annual tax impact of $410 for the average assessed home ($186,000) to $383.05 - a decrease of nearly $27 per year.
The district also still has the option in the future to refinance should rates drop even lower.
The district also still has the option in the future to refinance should rates drop even lower.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
The first referendum project, the bleacher replacement in the Cranford High School main gymnasium has been completed, which is a critical safety upgrade for all community members.
Watch the video to see the new bleachers!
BIDDING TIMELINE
BIDDING TIMELINE
The awarding of bids is part of the plan to improve infrastructure in the schools. The state requires school districts that pass a referendum to award contracts through a competitive bidding process; the district is required to use the lowest-qualified bidder. This protects the community’s interest in ensuring that projects are completed in the most cost-effective way possible.
The district went out to bid in the fall of 2024 for the following items:
Electrical service upgrades
Elevator replacement
Bathroom renovations
Window replacements
The Board awarded a contract for elevator upgrades at Cranford High School to Drill Construction Company of West Orange. They also awarded bids for window replacement at Cranford High School and Lincoln School to D & E Window and Door LLC and Panoramic Window and Door Systems. Four schools will also undergo bathroom renovations, including Lincoln School, Cranford High School, Orange Avenue and Hillside Avenue School. The board awarded two bids to Drill Construction Company of West Orange to complete this work.
The district went out to bid in December 2024 for the following items:
Full-day kindergarten and interior renovations
The Board awarded a contract for on-site construction management services to Epic Management, Inc. for the projects associated with the 2024 bond referendum. This includes the kindergarten additions and interior renovations at Bloomingdale Avenue School, Brookside Place School, Hillside Avenue School and Walnut Avenue School.
The next group will go out to bid will include, but not limited to the following:
Front stair, entryway and masonry repairs at CHS
STEAM lab renovation
Food science room renovation
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