Meeting Instructional & Budget Needs

 Bond Referendum on March 11, 2025

Looking Toward the Future

West Deptford School District has a proud history of providing quality education and fostering a supportive, enriching environment for all our students. Our aging infrastructure needs significant improvements to continue meeting these high standards.

The Board of Education worked diligently to develop a bond proposal to meet WD's needs for modern instruction and budget efficiencies. On Tuesday, March 11, the public will vote on a $90 million proposal that would improve every single school. With voter approval, WD would gain $23.8 million in state aid – funding the district does not get if the same projects were completed through the regular operating budget.

A bond referendum is a vote that asks permission to borrow money through the sale of bonds. Property taxes would buy back the bonds over time. A public vote like this is the way a school district borrows money, like a homeowner might borrow money to build an addition or renovate a kitchen.

UPGRADES UNDER CONSIDERATION: 

Bonds would bring $23.8 M in State Aid

And those aren't the only reasons ...

TIMELINE TO MARCH 11

The Board of Education and administration completed significant research for more than a year. There were opportunities for community input as the board determined what could be proposed in an upcoming bond referendum.

All residents are urged to learn about the proposal before voting by mail or in person on Tuesday, March 11. The plan for community engagement includes:

With voter approval on March 11, WD would work with professional consultants to arrange financing, advance toward more detailed plans, and begin the competitive bidding process that is designed to secure the lowest cost for the proposed improvements.

Work would begin in the summer of 2026 with planned completion of all projects by fall 2028.