1. 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

2. Board Goals:
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”

3. 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.

4. Why Now?
Debt free in School Year:

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Recent Capital Projects
Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Generator Replacements

8. Recent Capital Projects
Boiler Plant Replacements & Controls Upgrades

9. Recent Capital Projects
Roofing Replacements & Repairs

10. Recent Capital Projects
Exterior Wall Replacements

11. Recent Capital Projects - East
Wall Replacement Project

12. Recent Capital Projects - East
Wall Replacement Project Cafeteria Courtyard
Across from Auditorium

13. Recent Capital Projects - East
New Concrete Walkways
Foundation Drainage Project

14. Recent Capital Projects – Athletic Fields
Turf Fields at WEST and EAST

15. Recent Capital Projects
Soffit Replacement - Kingston
Front Canopy - Sharp

16. Projects Planned for
Exterior Doors & Canopy Replacements

17. Projects Planned for
Hallway Lockers and Locker Rooms at Beck

18. Projects Planned for
Barton Crawlspace Project

19. Projects Planned for 2017-18 Exterior Lighting
Continue Generator Installation/Electrical
Upgrades Roof Repairs
HVAC Repairs and Replacements
Site Work

20. Referendum Project Focus
Upgrade of Instructional Spaces
Security
Infrastructure
Community Spaces
Hard Surfaces

21. Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools
UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
Toilet Room Upgrades

22. Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools
SECURITY
Vestibules
Interior/Exterior Cameras

23. Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools
SECURITY
Perimeter & Site Lighting
Card Access

24. Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Kitchen Upgrades & Reconfigurations

25. Potential Referendum Projects – All Schools
HARD SURFACES:
Paving Concrete Curbing
Playgrounds
Parking Lots
Sidewalks & Curbing

26. Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary
UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
All purpose rooms – size & ventilation

27. Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary
UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
Classroom Casework

28. Potential Referendum Projects – Elementary
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Elevator

29. 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

30. Potential Referendum Projects – Middle
UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
Classroom Ceilings (Rosa)
Media Center Upgrades
(Beck)

31. 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)

32. Potential Referendum Projects – Middle
UPGRADE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
Student Lockers & Locker Rooms (Carusi)

33. 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)

34. 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

35. Potential Referendum Projects – EAST
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Interior/Exterior Wall and Door Replacements

36. Potential Referendum Projects – EAST
COMMUNITY SPACES:
Auditorium and Stage Upgrades

37. 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

38. Potential Referendum Projects – WEST
UPGRADE OF
INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES:
Repurpose Old Auditorium

39. Potential Referendum Projects – WEST
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Interior Doors & Hardware

40. Potential Referendum Projects – WEST
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Exterior Wall Replacements

41. Potential Referendum Projects – Athletics
COMMUNITY SPACES:
Stadium Upgrades Drainage Backstops

42. Questions?