Full Day Of Kindergarten, Tech Upgrades Proposed For Cranford Schools

CRANFORD, NJ — A proposed referendum for the Cranford School District may introduce a full-day kindergarten program, as well as several technology and accessibility enhancements at every school.

At Monday's Cranford Board of Education meeting, the district's business administrator Robert Carfagno, presented the proposed referendum, which is guided by the results of a town-wide survey.

The survey indicated that about 71 percent of the community was in support of district enhancements. This includes updating science labs, modernizing library/multimedia centers to support 21st century STEM programs, enhancing performing arts spaces, enhancing accessibility options, installing air conditioning in large common spaces, upgrading electrical services, and making repairs districtwide.

In addition, the survey indicated that approximately 65 percent of the community favored a full-day kindergarten in the currently zoned elementary schools.

Superintendent Scott Rubin said district enhancements and full-day kindergarten continue to be the focus of this referendum planning.

"On behalf of the Referendum Exploration Steering Committee and the Cranford Board of Education, we are thrilled about the new and exciting opportunities a referendum would provide for our students districtwide and our community at large," Rubin wrote.

Feedback on the referendum can be provided here

A video of the district's presentation on the referendum can be found on YouTube:

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