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Roselle superintendent previews Sept. 15 bond referendum, highlights Vision 2027 gains
Summary
Superintendent Nathan L. Fischer outlined Vision 2027 progress, a zero‑tax‑increase 2026–27 budget, and a proposed Sept. 15, 2026 bond referendum to modernize schools, improve safety, expand preschool and build a new school to reduce student transitions.
Dr. Nathan L. Fischer, the district superintendent, told the Roselle Board of Education that the district will place a bond referendum before voters on Sept. 15, 2026, focused on modernizing learning environments, improving safety and security, expanding preschool seats and addressing aging infrastructure, including construction of a new school to reduce the number of school transitions for students.
Fischer summarized the district’s Vision 2027 achievements over the 2025–26 school year, saying Roselle expanded preschool access, implemented new literacy and math resources, added STEAM and esports opportunities, and maintained a staff retention rate above 94 percent. He presented a 2026–27 budget with no tax‑levy increase and said the district has increased state aid and pursued targeted grant funding to support priorities.
The superintendent described planned facility work derived from a facility‑condition assessment: HVAC and roof repairs, remediation of water infiltration, improvements to auditorium seating and parking‑lot and playground safety upgrades across multiple campuses. He said H2M architects’ assessment identified ADA accessibility and structural deficiencies districtwide and confirmed a modular‑replacement schedule with NJDOE feasibility and environmental reviews underway.
"We are looking to modernize our learning environments, improve safety and security at all our schools, expand preschool opportunities and address aging infrastructure," Fischer said. "Under this bond referendum, we're also looking to build a new school to reduce transitions and better serve our growing student population."
The board president and trustees thanked Fischer for the year’s work and noted the district’s recognition of the superintendent as Union County Superintendent of the Year. Fischer said community engagement and informational outreach will continue ahead of the September referendum.
Next steps: Fischer said staff will finalize referendum details and public‑facing materials in the coming weeks so the board and community can review scope, estimated costs and timelines ahead of the Sept. 15 vote. The board did not take a final vote on a bond ordinance during this meeting.
