Bond Referendum Videos

Did you know Gould School consists of two separate buildings? Students walk between the buildings to access the Media Center and other resources. Listen to Mr. Checchetto, the principal at Gould, talk about plans to close the "Gould Gap."

We serve more students than our schools were designed for, and projections show more enrollment growth. Bookshelves dividing small group instruction spaces are already a reality. Teacher Mrs. Eisinger uses unique planning to limit distractions.

The average classroom is no longer filled with rows of desk-seat combos. Our classrooms are full of activities that support the kind of creative collaboration our students need to succeed, and small class sizes means our teachers can deliver individualized instruction. Learn how smaller classes can help meet the needs of North Caldwell students. 

Educational evolutions call for increased collaboration and hands-on projects. Plans include spaces designed for specialty instruction like World Languages and STEAM. These spaces would help prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Board of Education President Mindy Opper details the district's three-part funding strategy, which includes the opportunity to bring more than $10 million in state aid to North Caldwell. This is a strategic way to capture state funding for "must-do maintenance" such as replace aging boilers, HVAC systems, and roofing.

Our schools make use of all the spaces available. Sharing spaces for small group instruction creates added distractions for students who often are trying to catch up in certain subjects. Learn how renovations and additions would create more of these smaller spaces to better facilitate learning.