Voters APPROVE Somers Point bond referendum!
Voters APPROVE Somers Point bond referendum!
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Unofficial results indicate the referendum PASSED!
As of Wednesday, Nov. 26, the unofficial results show 2,800 votes in favor and 1,037 opposed.
The plan will bring upgrades across the district, including increased security and accessibility, enhanced efficiency and building updates, and expanded preschool to keep state funding.
On behalf of the Somers Point Board of Education and district leadership, we extend our heartfelt thank you to the community for taking the time to learn about this proposal and for making your voices heard. We are excited to begin the next phase and turn this plan into reality for the benefit of our students, staff, and families.
VOTE Tuesday, November 4
TAX NEUTRAL
VOTE Tuesday, November 4
TAX NEUTRAL
Watch a Referendum Presentation
Watch a Referendum Presentation
Virtual Forum Recording
Virtual Forum Recording
Please use these timestamps to find a specific segment of the presentation:
Welcome (Mr. Ted Pugliese, Superintendent): 00:00 – 2:27
Referendum Video (Shows areas targeted for improvements): 2:28-5:41
Panelist Introductions (Mr. Ted Pugliese): 5:42-7:43
Project Overview (Ms. Linda Viventi & Mr. Drew Dingler, District Architects: 7:44-23:46
Details about the State Requirements for Bathrooms: 23:47-26:09
Details about the Preschool Program (Ms. Wendy Atkinson, Preschool Instructional Coach): 26:10-31:34
District Budget & Project Funding (Mr. Mark Leung, School Business Administrator): 31:35-41:38
Why a Bond Referendum (Ms. Liesel Pajarillo, Bond Counsel): 41:39-44:19
Tax Neutral Funding Strategy (Ms. Sherry Tracey, Financial Advisor): 44:21-48:24
How to Vote (Mr. Ted Pugliese): 48:25-51:03
Questions: 51:04-1:05:40
Closing: 1:05:41
Watch the
Referendum Video
Watch the
Referendum Video
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Learn the details of the referendum in about three minutes!
This video shows the areas targeted for improvements and explains the Tax Neutral funding strategy.
You're Invited to Learn More
You're Invited to Learn More
In-Person Community Referendum Information Forum | Wednesday, Oct. 1
In-Person Community Referendum Information Forum | Wednesday, Oct. 1
WHEN: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1
WHERE: Jordan Road School
WHAT: Attendees will hear a presentation about the proposed projects and funding strategy and there will be time for questions and answers.
Virtual Community Referendum Information Forum | Tuesday, Oct. 28
Virtual Community Referendum Information Forum | Tuesday, Oct. 28
WHEN: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Community members can learn more about the referendum from anywhere! Participants will hear a presentation about the proposed projects and funding strategy and then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
The session will be recorded and posted on the referendum website for those who are unable to join the live session.
Somers Point School District has provided the educational foundation for generations of children in the community since 1914.
To continue carrying out this important mission for generations to come, the district must make key improvements to the buildings. On Tuesday, November 4, the district will hold a bond referendum to fund these major projects.
A bond referendum, or vote, will give the Somers Point community a voice in funding these critical school improvements.
A bond referendum, or vote, will give the Somers Point community a voice in funding these critical school improvements.
Voter approval would:
Provide upfront funds for large, long-lasting facilities improvements, similar to how a homeowner uses a home equity loan for improvements like replacing a roof, installing new windows, etc.
Secure $1.9 million in state aid toward the projects
Allow $5.6 million in improvements to be completed with NO TAX INCREASE
Projects for Every School, Every Student
Projects for Every School, Every Student
Every building is included in the TAX NEUTRAL referendum, which would:
Increase Security, Accessibility
Enhance Efficiency, Update Buildings
Expand Preschool to Keep Valuable State Funding
An Investment Without a Tax Increase
An Investment Without a Tax Increase
Voter approval secures state aid with NO tax increase
Payments from a previous referendum are ending where payments on a new referendum would begin
With the help of state aid, the district can finance the facilities improvements and continue to make payments at the same level as the one that will be paid off, with no tax increase.
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