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Bond funding finances big projects at a reduced cost to local taxes thanks to state aid. For Mendham Borough, that’s a $3.39 million advantage.
Our bond proposal includes a mix of critical repairs and upgrades that would better serve current and future students and the community. All of the proposed projects in Question 1 qualify for the maximum amount of state aid, but that money can only be given to the district if voters approve the bond referendum.
qUESTION 1: Upgrades to learning environments, infrastructure and security
qUESTION 1: Upgrades to learning environments, infrastructure and security
Current 5th-grade science lab with one mobile sink on a cart.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL
Upgrade science labs to ensure learning environments are conducive for teaching and learning. Currently, fifth graders do not have a science lab and the sixth, seventh and eighth grade labs are out of date and do not match today’s academic standards.
Increase building safety by adding a security vestibule (Hilltop School already has one).
Replace outdated windows and roofing to boost energy. efficiency and reduce costly repairs.
Current entrance at Mountain View. No security vestibule.
Limited storage space in science classroom.
Inefficient windows that need updates.
No separation of lab space and classwork in current science classroom.
Inefficient windows that need updates.
Current science labs that were designed when only chemistry was taught at this grade level.
Hilltop School
Renovate the library (media center) to reflect today’s collaborative learning environments and improve sight lines.
Replace outdated lights, roof, and boiler to boost energy efficiency and reduce costly repairs.
Proposed rendering of what Hilltop's media center could look like.
Proposed rendering of what Hilltop's media center could look like.
Current Hilltop media center with bookshelves and furniture fixed in one configuration.
Leaky roofs put equipment and supplies at risk for damage.
Current technology space in Hilltop's media center.
Current media center at Hilltop with limited sight lines.
Leaky roofs require constant repairs.
qUESTION 2: Auditorium addition at Mountain View School
qUESTION 2: Auditorium addition at Mountain View School
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL
Build an auditorium that creates an appropriate gathering place to support performing arts education, and expand related arts courses to include public speaking, performance, production, and technical areas.
Provide much-needed space to welcome community members to school events, such as graduations, the talent showcases, performances and more.
Create a designated classroom space for music classes.
Proposed rendering of what Mountain View School could look like, if the referendum passes.
Current cafetorium at Mountain View, which serves as both cafeteria and auditorium.
With a dedicated space, related arts classes could expand into production, technical areas and more.
Students sitting on the stage in Mountain View's cafetorium.
The proposed addition in Q2 would bring a designated classroom for music.
Students gathered in current cafetorium for an assembly.
The auditorium proposed in Q2 would seat over 380 people.
An auditorium would build upon an already robust passion for the performing arts that exists in our schools and community – more than 70% of Mountain View students participate in the performing arts.
Did you know that students currently perform musicals and concerts in the cafeteria? This space has a small stage that does not have proper lighting or sound. The cafeteria tables and chairs, as well as folding chairs, are used for audience members. The current arrangement is truly not intended for performances. Additionally, the addition will have restrooms located conveniently outside the auditorium.
The proposed addition would bring a state-of-the-art auditorium with over 380 seats and create a designated classroom space for music classes. It would allow Mendham Borough to expand performing arts education, and its related arts courses to include public speaking, performance, production, and technical areas.
It would also create a designated space for Promotion (graduation), which is currently held offsite at West Morris Regional High School, school assemblies and more. The auditorium would also be open for community use as well. The district plans to use a similar facilities use process to what is in place now, to ensure community members and organizations have access to this space.
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