RANDOLPH, NJ SCHOOL DISTRICT Referendum Vote October 2, 2018 Overview – Thursday, 9/20/2018 Logo created by RHS Senior Scott Kimiecik
EVOLUTION OF THE REFERENDUM Q2 ‘17 Q4 ‘17 April ‘18 Q3 ‘18 Facility Improvement Get the Cost Projects defined Taskforce word out Benchmark and submitted to state Q3 ‘17 Jan ‘18 July ‘18 Oct 2 nd ‘18 FFT Decision to Facility Improvement State Bond Aid Vote pursue referendum Taskforce Recommendation Commitment returned www.domain.com YOUR LOGO Phone: +1(123) 456 78 90 | e-mail: mail@domain.com
EXPERT SUPPORT Legal Counsel – Schenck, Price, Smith & King Architec t – Parette Somjen Architects Co-Founder Gregory J. Somjen, AIA, of PSA , a licensed Marc H. Zitomer, Esq., a partner with the firm architect, building inspector and an adjunct professor of Design has Schenck, Price, Smith & King , has supported the been working with the Randolph School District for the past three Administration and BoE for seven years. Selected as a New years. He provides advanced project planning which includes Jersey Super Lawyer by NJ Monthly Magazine in the budgeting as well as code compliant design along with navigating the specialty of Schools and Education, Marc guides the district various approval processes which include, but are not limited to, the on all legal, labor and policy matters. He also attends BoE Dept. of Ed., NJ DEP , etc. Assistance with implementation includes Meetings to provide real time counsel and ensure the the preparation of detailed drawings required for permits, public standards set forth by the laws and regulations governing bidding and execution of construction. school districts are properly followed. Marc also works with or recommends support from other Lawyers in the firm with Greg and his team recently completed the renovation of the specific areas of legal expertise . Randolph Middle School Performing Arts Center and the Culinary Arts Room at the Randolph High School. Bond Counsel – McManimon, Scotland and Baumann LLC. Financial Advisors – Phoenix Advisors, LLC Consistently rated #1 by Thomsen Reuters in Phoenix Advisors have served as the Advisor to the the State of NJ, MSB has been supporting Randolph’s Randolph School District since 2004. They have assisted with two Capital programs for many years. They focus on the successful referendums in 2004 and 2011 along with 3 Bond securities law requirements while also providing financial Refinance initiatives (2005, 2013 and 2015) saving taxpayers of advisors who focus on timing, market conditions, prepare Randolph $1,848,000 in debt service repayments . disclosure documents and apply for ratings for school district bonds.
TASK FORCE MEMBERS Alexa Iannacconi Student - RHS Stacy Wess Art Teacher Jake Iantosca Student - RHS Matt Swiss Music Teacher Abby Loveys Student - RHS Steve Coleman Art Teacher Mackenzie Kreitzer Student - RMS Luke Sutile Teacher/track coach Karie Shen Student - RMS Linda Poppy Teacher/swimming coach Zack Shen Student - RMS Ashley Kanya Teacher/softball coach Krista Seanor STEM Teacher Pam Williams VPAC; Band Assoc Pres Sandy Feld STEM Teacher Cathy Sebastian VPAC; String Assoc Pres Martel Roberts Teacher Karen Bachrach VPAC; String Assoc Pres Rich Sackerman Teacher Carol Monaham VPAC Council Member Lori Nields Teacher Mike Townsend RAC Dennis Copeland MS Principal Samantha Treston RAC - President Michelle Telischak Fernbrook Principal Gary Baumwoll RAC Mario Rodas Center Grove Principal Stacey Pinilis RAC Liz Clogher Laqui PTO Chris Carey Mayor Allison Manfred PTO Mark Forstehhausler Deputy Mayor Carla Schmidt PTO Barbara Anderson Community Member w/out students Jennifer Gangi PTO - President Loretta White Community Member w/out students • 5 group meetings with Moderator using varied techniques to solicit information and generate dialogue • School tours
PRIORITIZED OUTPUT OF THE TASK FORCE Elementary Schools High School 1. Security, ADA compliance, driveway 1. HVAC upgrades circulation 2. Upgraded technology infrastructure 2. Repurpose unused locker rooms 3. Music and art rooms upgraded with more storage 3. Upgrade / increase storage plus practice room configuration 4. Increase parking 5. Reconfigure weight room with added space 6. More storage 7. Driveway circulation Middle School 8. Field House refurb or replace 9. Locker rooms and team room upgrades, more storage 1. Air conditioning 10. DaSilva Field restrooms, concessions, lighting, 2. Storage space storage 3. Music, Art, Media Arts and Culinary Arts 11. Upgrade fields (Dome?) renovation 12. STEM and business classrooms need more space 4. Boys need more locker room space and upgrades 5. STEM space needs to be increased in 13. Science Classroom refurbishing number of classrooms 14. Need more Gym Space with upgrades
TIMING IS IMPERATIVE: WE NEED TO ACT NOW! If the referendum is passed now , Randolph Taxpayers will pay as little as 60% of the cost for qualifying projects with NO INCREASE in TAXES, generating $24.5M benefit for our students. The Background The Opportunity Debt Service Aid can be up to 40% of each project, reducing the amount our taxpayers will need to contribute. Our entire budget can not increase by 2%, just • Project Project Cost Debt Service Local Share Aid % the tax levy portion of our budget. Center Grove Security Vestibule $250,000 $100,000 $150,000 40% Randolph State Aid is being reduced for • Center Grove Roof and Storm Water Mitigation $1,500,000.00 $600,000 $900,000 40% 2018/19 year by ~$500,000 with the Fernbrook Security Vestibule $500,000.00 $200,000 $300,000 40% estimated cuts for the following 6 years of approximately $1M each year totaling $6.7M Fernbrook Locker Room to Classroom Renovation $480,000.00 $192,000 $288,000 40% Ironia Security Vestibule $300,000.00 $120,000 $60,000 40% Current needs of the District include capital • Ironia Locker Room Renovation $100,000.00 $40,000 $180,000 40% improvements that far exceed possible budget Shongum Security Vestibule $360,000.00 - $360,000 - allocations. Shongum Fire Alarm $360,000.00 $144,000 $216,000 40% RMS Security Vestibule $250,000.00 $100,000 $150,000 40% NJ is offering up to 40% Debt Service Aid for • RMS Bathroom Renovation (6 rooms) $620,000.00 $248,000 $372,000 40% maintenance, renovation and safety projects ONLY WHEN PART of a referendum. (It is RMS Culinary Arts Room Renovation $525,000.00 $210,000 $315,000 40% unclear if the state will continue this program RHS Music and Science Room Renovation $11,250,000.00 $4,500,000 $6,750,000 40% in the future.) RHS Bauer Field House $8,000,000.00 - $8,000,000 - $24,495,000 $6,454,000 $18,041,000 26.35%
PRIORITIZED OUTPUT OF THE TASK FORCE “SPACE IMPACTS” ON RHS/RMS CAMPUS Elementary Schools High School 1. Security, ADA compliance, driveway 1. HVAC upgrades circulation 2. Upgraded technology infrastructure 2. Repurpose unused locker rooms 3. Music and art rooms upgraded with more storage 3. Upgrade / increase storage plus practice room configuration 4. Increase parking 5. Reconfigure weight room with added space 6. More Storage 7. Driveway circulation Middle School 8. Field house, bathroom, concession refurb or replace 9. Locker Rooms and team room upgrades, more storage 1. Air Conditioning 10. DaSilva field restrooms, concessions, lighting, 2. Storage space storage 3. Music, Art, Media Arts and Culinary Arts 11. Upgrade fields (Dome?) renovation 12. STEM and business classrooms need more space 4. Boys need more locker room space and upgrades 5. STEM space needs to be increased in # of 13. Science Classroom refurbishing classrooms 14. Need more Gym Space with upgrades
STUDENT POPULATION HAS DECLINED, WHY DO WE NEED SO MUCH NEW SPACE Society does not stand still. Education does not stand still. The needs of our students don’t stand still. To allow our Randolph Schools and our Randolph Students to be the best they can be, we need to stay ahead of the movement To keep up with demands to prepare our kids for the next phase of their lives and maintain excellence in teaching techniques and the evolution of “school” our students require… Pre-kindergarten Computer Rooms Choice In Means To Stay Fit Full Day Kindergarten Inclusive Teaching Strategies Capstone Programs Maker Spaces Mental Well Being Support Options In Curriculum From Mandarin To Health Science To Big Data IT
WE NEED A FUNCTIONAL SPACE FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THE SPACE IS USED FREQUENTLY Daily Student Use – MS and HS Gym classes 33-50% of year Randolph Recreation - Boys and Girls Lax, Track Meets and practices Practices – Football, Marching Band, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Track Events – Football Games, Under the Stars, Field Day, Graduations, REF 5K, etc. IMPERATIVE ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED Security – Efficiency – Students must walk back (with escort) to HS or MS to use bathrooms during Gym Storage – Medical cart and supplies housed next to OIL Tank Restrooms – “Porta John’s” for events, and only 2 functioning indoor restrooms
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