Princeton Public Schools Launches Bond Referendum Website

PRINCETON, NJ — In August, the Princeton Board of Education voted on a resolution to place the $13 million bond referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot.

At the time, officials said they would be launching a new website. During Tuesday’s BOE meeting, the district announced that the bond referendum website was live.

The website gives information on the referendum and the areas that will be targeted.

“Our goal is to make sure that every eligible voter in Princeton is aware of the vote and understands how the bond referendum is a key part of our strategic approach to address school safety and improvements,” Superintendent Carol Kelley said.

“Community members will have the opportunity to receive detailed information before they vote.”

The bond referendum will appear as a question on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

The website comes as mail-in ballots have been sent out for the Nov. 7 elections.

Residents who previously applied to vote by mail may already have received their ballots or will get them soon.

The funds will go towards improving security, and technology and If voters approve the referendum, the owner of a home assessed at an average of $848,037 could expect to see a tax impact of $104 a year.

Funds from the bond referendum will go to four main areas — security, maintenance, technology and wellness and sustainability.

The district plans to install two security vestibules at the high school entrances, door and hardware upgrades at the middle and high schools and updated security cameras and protective window films at all schools

The high school cafeteria and kitchen will be renovated, and at the middle school’s roof will be replaced. Funds will also go toward improving the drainage at elementary school playgrounds, athletic field resurfacing, pool upgrades and fencing replacements.

The high school EcoLab, a wetlands habitat used by science students, will also get repairs and improvements.

The district will also upgrade to a 10G network at all schools, adding cell service boosters where needed.

In addition to offering the website as a one-stop source of information, the district will post on social media and hold a virtual forum for voters.

To learn more about the bond referendum, click here.

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