MENDHAM BOROUGH BOND REFERENDUM
PreK-8 District

 Building upon our tradition of excellence 

VOTE JANUARY 28, 2025

During the district’s strategic planning process last fall, the Mendham Borough community came together to celebrate the district’s strengths and identify opportunities for continued excellence. Teachers, administrators, board members, parents, and community members collaborated to identify district priorities for the next five years. 

Goals set by the 2024-2029 strategic planning process guided the projects proposed in a two-part bond referendum on January 28. 


DID YOU KNOW ?

Every NJ taxpayer pays toward school improvements, but only districts that have voter approval can take advantage of that funding to make investments in their schools.  

Other local school districts (West Morris Regional, Mendham Township, Washington Township) have taken advantage of these tax dollars to make improvements; we want to ensure that Mendham Borough gets its fair share, too -  WHICH IS MORE THAN $3.3 MILLION!   

A group of students pose with their instruments outside. Text on graphic reads: 70% of Mountain View students, participate in the performing arts.
Three students working around a table in a classroom.

ENRICHING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE


Students sitting in cafeteria at tables.

MAINTAINING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY


Student with red hair high-fiving Mendham Borough mascot.

FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS

These Proposals Build Upon Our Tradition of Excellence 

The Mendham Borough School District is an award-winning school district and is recognized for setting and maintaining high standards for our top-rated public schools. However, our buildings need attention, and our facilities need to be upgraded. The Board of Education developed this plan to ensure Mendham Borough continues to maintain the community’s tradition of providing students with an exceptional education that prepares them for the future.

The Board and district administration chose this funding strategy to:  

Watch this concept video to see what the proposed addition at Mountain View School could look like, if the referendum passes.

If both questions pass, the net tax increase would be $22 per month for a home assessed at the Borough's average: $693,518.

If voters approve Question 1 the Jan. 28 bond referendum, the owner of a home assessed at Mendham Borough’s average of $693,518 would see an estimated net decrease of $76 per year in taxes for PreK-8 school debt.  


If both questions pass, the owner of a home assessed at Mendham Borough’s average ($693,518) can expect to pay a net tax impact of about $22 per month. 


The projects proposed qualify for the state’s financial aid program that could bring more than $3.3 million to Mendham Borough. 


Mendham Borough School District is committed to keeping the community informed and engaged leading up to Jan. 28.

A photo of an assembly held in the cafetorium at Mount View. Students fill the room, sitting on cafeteria tables and a speaker at the front of the room without a microphone. It reads: The current cafetorium is used for  meeting space, hosting school assemblies, students performances and eating lunch.