Dr. Joseph Meloche Superintendent of Schools Mrs Dr. Joseph Meloche Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Lynn Shugars, CPA Assistant Supt-Business/ Board Secretary Mr. John Middleton Becica Associates, LLC Architect December 5, 2017 – Referendum Presentation
Board Goals: 2016-2017 Continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels for all students and decrease achievement gaps where they exist. Create a cost‐effective budget that provides for educational resources as well as preventive maintenance and ongoing facilities improvement in all schools. Enhance communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Establish a strategic plan that identifies and categorizes the district’s needs through the development of “Cherry Hill Public Schools 2020: A clear vision for the future”
Why Now? Through the use of Capital Reserve and School Development Authority Grant funds, the District has been able to maintain a steady capital program to address smaller projects and needs….. However, the needs are now greater than those resources can accommodate.
Why Now? Debt free in 2019-20 School Year:
Dollar amount and number of questions has not Why Now? Dollar amount and number of questions has not been determined. As the administrative recommendation is formulated, and project applications completed, this information will be finalized.
Referendum Timeline October 2, 2018 Special Election Now until December 2017: Review of Potential Projects December 2017- February 2018: Prepare June/July 2018: Board of October 2, 2018 Special Election March 2018: Submit Project Application to Department of Education Education ad specifications and schematic opts resolution authorizing plans referendum
Recent Capital Projects Fire Alarm System Upgrades Generator Replacements
Recent Capital Projects Boiler Plant Replacements & Controls Upgrades
Recent Capital Projects Roofing Replacements & Repairs
Recent Capital Projects Exterior Wall Replacements
Recent Capital Projects - East Wall Replacement Project
Recent Capital Projects - East Wall Replacement Project Cafeteria Courtyard Across from Auditorium
Recent Capital Projects - East New Concrete Walkways Foundation Drainage Project
Recent Capital Projects – Athletic Fields Turf Fields at WEST and EAST
Recent Capital Projects Soffit Replacement - Kingston Front Canopy - Sharp
Projects Planned for 2017-18 Exterior Doors & Canopy Replacements
Projects Planned for 2017-18 Hallway Lockers and Locker Rooms at Beck
Projects Planned for 2017-18 Barton Crawlspace Project
Projects Planned for 2017-18 Exterior Lighting Continue Generator Installation/Electrical Upgrades Roof Repairs HVAC Repairs and Replacements Site Work
Referendum Project Focus Upgrade of Instructional Spaces Security Infrastructure Community Spaces Hard Surfaces
Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Toilet Room Upgrades
Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools SECURITY Vestibules Interior/Exterior Cameras
Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools SECURITY Perimeter & Site Lighting Card Access
Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools INFRASTRUCTURE: Kitchen Upgrades & Reconfigurations
Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools HARD SURFACES: Paving Concrete Curbing Playgrounds Parking Lots Sidewalks & Curbing
Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: All purpose rooms – size & ventilation
Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Classroom Casework
Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary INFRASTRUCTURE: Elevator
Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Small Group Instruction Rooms INFRASTRUCTURE: HVAC Replacements & HVAC Control Upgrades Roofing Site Drainage Masonry and Envelope Repairs Exterior Door Replacements Ceilings & Lighting Entrance Canopies
Potential Referendum Projects – Middle UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Classroom Ceilings (Rosa) Media Center Upgrades (Beck)
Potential Referendum Projects – Middle INFRASTRUCTURE: Classrooms Door Replacements (All) Front Entrance Canopies Masonry Wall Repairs (Rosa) Site Drainage (Rosa) Accessible Student Entrance (Rosa) HVAC Replacement (Rosa) Asbestos Abatement (Carusi)
Potential Referendum Projects – Middle UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Student Lockers & Locker Rooms (Carusi)
Potential Referendum Projects – Middle UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Large Group Instruction Room Alterations (Beck) INFRASTRUCTURE: Ceiling Replacements (Beck) HVAC Upgrades & Replacements (Rosa & Carusi) COMMUNITY SPACES: Stage Alterations & Access (Beck) Stage (Rosa)
Potential Referendum Projects – EAST UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Media Center/Annex INFRASTRUCTURE: Electrical Upgrades HVAC Replacements Gym Bleachers Fire Service Main Replacement of Interior Doors
Potential Referendum Projects – EAST INFRASTRUCTURE: Interior/Exterior Wall and Door Replacements
Potential Referendum Projects – EAST COMMUNITY SPACES: Auditorium and Stage Upgrades
Potential Referendum Projects – WEST UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Student Lockers/Locker Rooms Expand Cafeteria Space INFRASTRUCTURE: Roofing Replacements HVAC Replacements Sanitary Sewer Line Repair/Replace Elevators Main Entrance Canopy
Potential Referendum Projects – WEST UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: Repurpose Old Auditorium
Potential Referendum Projects – WEST INFRASTRUCTURE: Interior Doors & Hardware
Potential Referendum Projects – WEST INFRASTRUCTURE: Exterior Wall Replacements
Potential Referendum Projects – Athletics COMMUNITY SPACES: Stadium Upgrades Drainage Backstops
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