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Roselle officials outline $79.7 million school bond to build new pre‑K–2 facility and upgrades
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Fisher told residents the district plans a $79.7 million bond referendum on Sept. 15 to build a new pre‑K–2 school, add security vestibules and fund accessibility and renovation projects; officials said state aid and other grants reduce but do not eliminate the local share.
Dr. Fisher, superintendent of the Roselle Public School District, opened a community presentation saying the district is "prepared for a bond referendum on September 15" to address long‑standing facility needs and rising enrollment pressures. He described the proposal as the district's primary strategy to secure up‑front funding for large projects that the annual operating budget cannot support.
The district estimates the total project at $79,700,000 and has pursued grants and legislative funding; Dr. Fisher said the state uses a specific formula to determine eligible costs and that the district has maximized available grant opportunities. "We have been fiscally responsible," he said, noting the district's practice of limited annual budget increases in recent years. Officials emphasized that state aid lowers the local burden but will not fully fund new construction, which is eligible for a smaller share of state assistance than renovation work.
Board members and district staff told attendees that, if approved, work would be publicly bid and administered under standard procurement rules and audited processes. The presentation closed with reminders about informational events in August and an appeal to voters to review details on the district website and the meeting QR code.
