Who? The Midland Park Board of Education is addressing the critical needs of the district’s school buildings and has developed plans for upgrades, repairs and renovations for all three schools. What projects are included in the proposed referendum? All schools: • Replacing all exterior windows. • Replacing older heating controls with direct digital controls. • Replacing classroom unit ventilators with new heating and ventilation units. • Replacing ceiling systems with newer suspended acoustical ceilings. • Replacing lighting fixtures with newer, high output, efficient light fixtures. • Replacing electrical service entrance equipment and branch panels. • Replacing original switchgear in some schools and backup generator at high school • Replace existing HVAC Controls equipment. • Replacing corridor/classroom/ exterior doors. • Replacing non_barrier free hardware with new compliant hardware. • Provide the ability for “lockdown” at each classroom and instructional space. • Evaluate existing toilet rooms and determine the appropriate toilets for barrier-free compliance. • Replace toilet partitions and fixtures as required. • Provide infra-red flushers and faucets for energy conservation. • Remove and replace deteriorated flooring systems. • Evaluate each condition and provide either new floor overlay, or complete removal and replacement. Highland School • Replacing boiler systems including pumps, hot water heaters and controls with high efficiency and backup systems. Junior/Senior High School Auditorium Renovating and upgrading finishes and infrastructure including: • New seating; • Upgrading house and stage lighting, electrical and mechanical systems; and • New stage refinishing and stage curtains. Junior/Senior High School Field • Replacing the previously removed bleacher seating system with code compliant, barrier free seating (approximately 500-550 seats); • Install an integrated press box will provide a controlled area for viewing and commentating on games and activities; • Grass field upgrades; and • New synthetic track surface and lane markings. continued on back.... September 2014 District-Wide Infrastructure & Capital Improvement Referendum Midland Park School District Home of the Panthers Remember to on September 30, 2014 NEW, ADA COMPLIANT GRANDSTANDS with PRESS BOX Highland OLD, INEFFICENT BOILERS Sample School New high efficiency boilers
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Who?The Midland Park Board of Education is addressing the critical needs of the district’s school buildings and has developed plans for upgrades, repairs and renovations for all three schools.
What projects are included in the proposed referendum?All schools:• Replacing all exterior windows.• Replacing older heating controls
with direct digital controls. • Replacing classroom unit
ventilators with new heating and ventilation units.
• Replacing ceiling systems with newer suspended acoustical ceilings.
• Replacing lighting fixtures with newer, high output, efficient light fixtures.
• Replacing electrical service entrance equipment and branch panels.
• Replacing original switchgear in some schools and backup generator at high school
• Replace existing HVAC Controls equipment.
• Replacing corridor/classroom/exterior doors.
• Replacing non_barrier free hardware with new compliant hardware.
• Provide the ability for “lockdown” at each classroom and instructional space.
• Evaluate existing toilet rooms and determine the appropriate toilets for barrier-free compliance.
• Replace toilet partitions and fixtures as required.
• Provide infra-red flushers and faucets for energy conservation.
• Remove and replace deteriorated flooring systems.
• Evaluate each condition and provide either new floor overlay, or complete removal and replacement.
Highland School• Replacing boiler systems including
pumps, hot water heaters and controls with high efficiency and backup systems.
Junior/Senior High School AuditoriumRenovating and upgrading finishes and infrastructure including:• New seating;• Upgrading house and stage lighting,
electrical and mechanical systems; and
• New stage refinishing and stage curtains.
Junior/Senior High School Field • Replacing the previously removed
bleacher seating system with code compliant, barrier free seating (approximately 500-550 seats);
• Install an integrated press box will provide a controlled area for viewing and commentating on games and activities;
• Grass field upgrades; and• New synthetic track surface and
lane markings.
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September 2014
District-Wide Infrastructure & Capital Improvement Referendum
Midland Park School DistrictHome of the Panthers
Remember to on September 30, 2014
TRM ET (HG SL):
Renovation and upgrade of older and outdated nishesand infrastructure.New seating, to replace aged, broken & unusable seats.Upgrades to house and stage lighting, electrical andmechanical systems.Back of house renishing and stage curtains
F N D U
S T U D E N T N V I R O N M E N T E P O N I B I L I T Y I I O N D U C A T I O N
UPGRE T NTRL R FEL:
The upgrades to the grass turf elds, including irrigation systemswill provide greater accessibility for multiple sports, band andclasses.
Increased schedule of use for sports and activities.Opportunity for community recreational sports use.
HG SL STMRT (LEER) EPLEMET:
Replacement of the previously removed seating system willbe code compliant, barrier free, and include an integratedpress box which will provide a controlled area for viewingand commentating on games and activities.Temporary bleachers have been provided but will berelocated to other elds once the more permanentreplacement is installed at the stadium.
EPLE XTG CER RK T STETSRE ERKG:
The installation of a new poured in place synthetictrack surface and lane markings will provideimproved conditions for athletes and students.Although physical limitations prohibit increasing thesize of the track, the new surface will provide:
Greater cushioning and protection from injuryIncreased training and competing opportunities.
F N D U
S T U D E N T N V I R O N M E N T E P O N I B I L I T Y I I O N D U C A T I O N
NEW, ADA COMPLIANT GRANDSTANDS with PRESS BOX
LER EPLEMET T HGL:
Replacing antiquated, in some cases original, ine cient boilersystems including pumps, hot water heaters and controls.
Replacement with high e ciency and backup systems willallow for greater energy/cost savings and better operation forthe facilities.
HETG STEM UPGRE(LL L):
Replacement of olderpneumatic controls withDirect Digital Controls willprovide greater e ciency andcycling ofequipmentto providelongerlife.
F N D U
S T U D E N T N V I R O N M E N T E P O N I B I L I T Y I I O N D U C A T I O N
Highland
Godwin
Highland
Highland
Highland
Godwin
High School
OLD, INEFFICENT BOILERS
Sample School
NEW, HIGH EFFICENCY BOILERS
High School High School
UPGRE T NTRL R FEL:
The upgrades to the grass turf elds, including irrigation systemswill provide greater accessibility for multiple sports, band andclasses.
Increased schedule of use for sports and activities.Opportunity for community recreational sports use.
HG SL STMRT (LEER) EPLEMET:
Replacement of the previously removed seating system willbe code compliant, barrier free, and include an integratedpress box which will provide a controlled area for viewingand commentating on games and activities.Temporary bleachers have been provided but will berelocated to other elds once the more permanentreplacement is installed at the stadium.
EPLE XTG CER RK T STETSRE ERKG:
The installation of a new poured in place synthetictrack surface and lane markings will provideimproved conditions for athletes and students.Although physical limitations prohibit increasing thesize of the track, the new surface will provide:
Greater cushioning and protection from injuryIncreased training and competing opportunities.
F N D U
S T U D E N T N V I R O N M E N T E P O N I B I L I T Y I I O N D U C A T I O N
NEW, ADA COMPLIANT GRANDSTANDS with PRESS BOX
LER EPLEMET T HGL:
Replacing antiquated, in some cases original, ine cient boilersystems including pumps, hot water heaters and controls.
Replacement with high e ciency and backup systems willallow for greater energy/cost savings and better operation forthe facilities.
HETG STEM UPGRE(LL L):
Replacement of olderpneumatic controls withDirect Digital Controls willprovide greater e ciency andcycling ofequipmentto providelongerlife.
F N D U
S T U D E N T N V I R O N M E N T E P O N I B I L I T Y I I O N D U C A T I O N
Highland
Godwin
Highland
Highland
Highland
Godwin
High School
OLD, INEFFICENT BOILERS
Sample School
NEW, HIGH EFFICENCY BOILERS
High School High School
New high efficiency boilers
What if the referendum is defeated?If the referendum is defeated, the necessary repairs and renovations will need to be financed from the School District’s annual operating budget. Because the Board of Education can only increase the local tax levy for the operating budget by 2% each year, most of the repairs and improvements would not happen. The District will also lose the Regular Operating District (ROD) grant of $2.8 million.
When will the referendum take place?The referendum vote is Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Polls will be open from 2pm-9pm. All registered voters may cast their ballots at their assigned polling places.
Why are we doing this now?The board of education has been using patchwork repairs over the last few years to keep the infrastructures in decent shape. However, just like any building, major repairs are needed and, in this, case, renovations for upgrades that will save the district money in the long run. Furthermore, the state is offering a grant to fund a significant portion of the project costs, but only if the referendum is approved.
Where do I vote?Registered voters are asked to cast ballots at their regular polling places as follows:
Districts 1, 2, & 4 - Midland Park Fire House
District 3 - Midland Park Public Library
District 5 - Nativity Church-O’Connell Hall
Where can I get more information?Attend Board of Education meetings and/or presentations throughout the community.
Visit the district’s Web site at http://midlandparkschools.k12.nj.us.
If after attending a public meeting or reviewing the web site you have a question, please e-mail [email protected]. In order to receive a response all inquiries must include your full name, address and e-mail address.
Watch for periodic updates or coverage in the Bergen Record, Suburban News and Villadom Times.
Speak to members of the Board of Education about the plan details.
