Architects present districtwide facilities assessment; board told plan is a "playbook" for repairs

Pete Camposano of USA Architects presented a districtwide feasibility study and long‑range facilities assessment to the Vernon Township Board of Education during its April 16 public meeting, summarizing building‑by‑building observations and recommended next steps.

The presentation, delivered to the full board and the public, laid out priorities the firm identified after touring the district's six school facilities, reviewing plans and meeting with principals and the facilities director. Camposano described the report as "a playbook. It's a living document. It's your plan of action," and urged the board and administration to use it to sequence repairs rather than react to failures.

The report groups needs into categories such as building envelope (roofs, walls, windows), life‑safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, public address), accessibility (toilet rooms, elevators), site circulation and security hardware. Camposano flagged roofing issues across multiple buildings as the district's most…