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PROPOSED Projects

SHAPING THE Referendum

Our district has diligently maintained our school buildings’ systems and structures and made short-term repairs when possible. However, patching aging infrastructure is not the most cost-effective long-term solution. Our schools are aging, and we are at the point where several major building systems are in need of replacement. After losing approximately $5.2 million in state aid since the start of the S2 funding formula, our operating budget continues to stretch to focus on educational needs first.

The bond referendum would help fund important facilities needs that our operating budget simply cannot address. Ocean Township School District Facilities Manager Sam Pepe shares some of the most pressing needs in the video below:

OT Schools Sam Interviews_Full.mp4

Needs Prioritized

Our district worked closely with engineers and architects to conduct detailed inspections, evaluations, and analyses to prioritize the areas for improvement. The Nov. 3 bond referendum has been planned to address the most necessary projects that would improve the efficiency of our buildings, and provide safer, healthier learning environments for our students and staff.

Through our building study, we identified our greatest needs and developed a bond referendum that would minimize the impact on taxpayers while maximizing improvements (our greatest needs) across our schools. A picture is worth a thousand words to show you what we would address with voter approval:

PROPOSED PROJECTS BY SCHOOL

Frederic a. priff school

Replace roofing to reduce the risk for leaks that could lead to costly repairs

Upgrade existing emergency generator to protect the information technology equipment and enable communication in the event of a power outage

Replace classroom HVAC units that are past their life expectancy to improve temperature control and energy efficiency

Replace the aging roof-top HVAC unit to improve energy efficiency and functionality

Upgrade the multi-purpose room air-handling unit with new unit to improve energy efficiency and functionality

Update the aging boiler and chiller that are at the end of their useful life to improve energy efficiency and critical infrastructure for heating and cooling systems throughout the building

HVAC upgrades include selected classroom HVAC units, the roof-top HVAC unit, the air-handling unit in the multi-purpose room, the boiler and chiller.

Roofing replacements include selected areas at the end of useful life, not inclusive of the shingle roof above the gym.

Safety & Security enhancements include upgrades to the existing emergency generator to protect information technology equipment and enable communication in the event of a power outage.

PLEASE NOTE:

Estimating costs for public school construction projects differs from estimating costs for private homes or commercial buildings. Public school projects must account for several requirements and costs that may not apply to typical private construction.

Here’s why:

The referendum amount represents the maximum amount the District is authorized to spend on the approved projects. The District cannot spend more than the amount approved by voters.
The project costs shown on the pie chart represent the TOTAL project cost, including construction costs, contingency, and soft costs.
State-required contingency provides a prudent allowance for unforeseen existing conditions, necessary changes during construction, and potential cost increases before construction begins. This helps protect the project budget and taxpayers from unexpected costs.
The State requires districts to pre-qualify contractors for public school construction projects.
Contractors are required to pay prevailing wages, as required by New Jersey public works contracting law.
Professional services, permits, inspections, and other required services are included in the project costs.

waretown elementary school

Replace roofing to reduce the risk for leaks that could lead to costly repairs

Upgrade existing emergency generator to protect the information technology equipment

Update outdated fire alarm system devices to improve safety and emergency communications
Replace classroom HVAC units that are past their life expectancy to improve temperature control and energy efficiency

Replace the aging roof-top HVAC unit to improve energy efficiency and functionality

Replace the make-up air unit, air-handling unit, and variable air handling unit with new units to improve energy efficiency

Replace the boiler in the 1958 section and chiller that are at the end of their useful life to improve energy efficiency and critical infrastructure for heating and cooling systems throughout the building.

Add kitchen ventilation system to the building-management controls to improve air quality, and energy efficiency

HVAC upgrades include selected classroom HVAC units; the roof-top HVAC unit; the make-up, air-handling, and variable air handling units; the chiller, and a boiler.

Roofing replacements include selected areas at the end of useful life, not inclusive of the portion of roofing that was recently replaced.

Safety & Security enhancements include upgrades to the existing emergency generator to protect information technology equipment and fire alarm system devices to improve emergency communications.

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