@TAPinto Wayne recaps the “aging” conditions at four school buildings during a recent media tour and how the March 12 bond referendum proposes updates that would provide #StrengthForTheFuture.
The article states, “there is no doubt in anyone's mind that most of the Wayne schools are in need of modernization,” and that the bond referendum would “address these issues that seem to make teaching and learning in Wayne more difficult, or more inconvenient, than it could be.”
Read more: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/wayne/sections/education/articles/old-school-wayne-on-display-a-media-tour-of-the-aging-wayne-township-public-schools
Where do I vote? Visit VOTING at www.wayneschools.com/future and use the search tool to find your proper polling place. All polling locations in Wayne Township will be open for in-person voting on Tuesday, March 12 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in voting is also an option!
Order your free informative referendum lawn sign. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit bit.ly/3IvhgZT
Pick Up Days: Monday - Friday
Pick Up Times: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM & selected times between 4 PM - 7 PM
Pick Up Location: Board of Education Office: Lower Parking Lot (Through the Gates) 50 Nellis Drive
If you have any questions, please contact: future@wayneschools.com
Referendum Lawn Sign Request
scan QR code or visit bit.ly/3IvhgZT
Pick Up Dates: Tuesday, February 27th, Wednesday, February 28th, Thursday, February 29th
Pick Up Times: 7 AM - 9 AM & 4 PM - 7 PM
Pick Up Location: Board of Education Office: Lower Parking Lot (Through the Gates) 50 Nellis Drive
If you have any questions, please contact: future@wayneschools.com
Over 60 projects are proposed for the March 12 bond referendum. The Board carefully selected improvements that qualify for the most state aid – $39 million! These projects include must-do building maintenance that will provide the community and our students #StrengthForTheFuture.
See what's included in the proposal at wayneschools.com/future
George Washington Middle School receives National Schools to Watch Recognition for 2024! https://bitly.ws/3dMXs
In the second episode of our Referendum Series, we will provide an overview of the tax impact of the referendum for the Wayne Township Public School District. Bill Moffitt, School Business Administrator, and Dr. Mark Toback, Superintendent, discuss the following points about the referendum in their conversation:
* The strategic timing of the proposal
* The cost to the average homeowner
* The difference between assessed and market value
* The impact of a referendum failure on the tax rate
Assessed value is different, and usually much less, than market value. Find the assessed value on your tax bill or via the link at https://www.wayneschoolscom/future/funding. Use the chart to estimate how much you would contribute annually to the proposed improvements
Click on link in bio to listen
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE WTPS BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Click https://bitly.ws/3ddyC
Recently turned 18? Will you turn 18 by March 12? Voter registration must be updated by Feb. 20 – that's one week away!
If you plan to vote and recently moved to Wayne Township or changed your name, be sure to check your registration status. Details at https://www.wayneschools.com/future
All Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Before Care/After Care and all after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
One month until the vote and we have an opportunity to learn more! The Board of Education and district leadership will host a Community Forum this Thursday at 7 p.m., with the opportunity for public Q&A through ThoughtExchange.
Residents can join in-person at the WHHS auditorium or watch a live stream. The forum will also be recorded and available afterward. For details about how to participate visit https://www.wayneschools.com/future #StrengthForTheFuture
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
March 12, 2024 Election Day - Schools Closed
Due to the upcoming Bond Referendum Election on Tuesday, March 12th being a scheduled school day, and with the safety and security of our students and staff in mind, Wayne Township Public Schools will use one of our four emergency days for the 2023-2024 school year to close schools on March 12th.
Roofing is a glamour-less “must do” maintenance project that makes up about $18 million of the referendum package. Partial roof replacements are proposed at 11 schools. This kind of project can be daunting for the owner of a standard-sized home, and for WTPS it adds up to 297,685 square feet of roofing. That’s a little more than five football fields!
Voter approval would let WTPS capture state aid for this must-do maintenance. That means less money comes from local taxes.
Learn more about these projects and the impact of state aid at wayneschools.com/future.
Want to learn how the proposed improvements would benefit students? Join the Feb. 15 Community Forum to hear from and ask questions of the administration and the experts who helped guide the referendum. Attend in person or watch the live stream. Details at wayneschools.com/future.
Did you know? Bond funding finances big projects at a reduced cost to local taxpayers. With voter approval, WTPS would secure $39 million in state aid.
Taxpayers in Wayne and across NJ already pay into that pot of money. It’s only available to districts with approved bond referenda.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about the funding strategy. #StrengthForTheFuture
Proposed improvements include a mix of must-do repairs and upgrades across all 15 schools to better serve students and the community. Voter approval on March 12 would capture $39 million in state aid. See the Improvements page for more: https://www.wayneschools.com/future. #StrengthForTheFuture
Did you know? Upgrading key components of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning systems would save money by boosting energy efficiency. Other building repairs like window replacements would also boost energy efficiency.
Plus, state aid available only through voter-approved bonds offers a fiscally responsible route to make large-scale upgrades rather than piecemeal repairs. More about the funding strategy at https://www.wayneschools.com/future. #StrengthForTheFuture
Thanks for asking, Elmo! Wayne Township Public Schools is very proud!
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