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Cinnaminson referendum ad‑hoc subcommittees begin planning for classroom and athletic projects; tax impact numbers expected
Summary
Referendum subcommittees met in July and August to review potential projects including turf and lighting for athletic fields, six pre‑K classrooms at Memorial School, and building upkeep; district officials said tax‑impact estimates should be available by the next board meeting.
Board members reported that referendum subcommittees have begun reviewing potential projects and community outreach plans as the district studies solutions for overcrowding and building needs.
The board’s committee report said the subcommittees first met on July 17 in the Memorial School conference room; Mr. Cappello (superintendent) reviewed potential projects and estimated pricing. The athletic subcommittee discussed turf fields, lighting and gymnasium improvements; the preschool subcommittee discussed adding six new preschool classrooms at Memorial School; the construction/finance subcommittee reviewed projects at each building and identified items that could be removed from the referendum and completed in‑house; and the community relations subcommittee discussed outreach and working with communications consultant Laura Bishop.
A second round of subcommittee meetings on Aug. 7 continued review of projects and community engagement ideas. District officials told the board they expect to have preliminary tax‑impact numbers by the next meeting so residents can review probable costs.
Nut graf: The subcommittee work is an early planning stage for a potential referendum to address overcrowding and facility upgrades; the district is preparing proposed projects and preliminary tax‑impact estimates for public review.
Board members approved the committee report. Several board members noted the importance of community feedback and indicated the district will continue to refine proposals with architects and financial advisers.
Ending: Officials said additional subcommittee meetings will be scheduled and community outreach plans will be developed once the district has estimated tax impacts and refined project scope.
