Referendum Passed
Thank You Pittsgrove Voters!
On September 29, voters approved the $3.8 million referendum project by an overwhelming majority of 516 in favor and 236 against.
This was the largest voter turnout in a school election in the last five years with a 32% increase in voters and a 66% increase in YES voters over last April’s Budget election. Your continued approval speaks volumes.
We are grateful that you shared the vision of the Board of Education for our schools, that you took the time to express that agreement through your voting and we ask for your continued interest and support.
It is now time to look forward to the realization of the improvements proposed in the referendum, particularly the renovations and HVAC system improvements at the Olivet School.
Message from Board of Ed President, Dr. Fiore Copare
Read Dr. Copare's message delivered via telephone 7/22/09 »
Video
Patricia Gaburo, Principal of the Olivet School explains the Details of the Sept 29th Referendum
This
narrated Powerpoint presentation provides all the basic information in an
easily understood format.
Plain Talk
A Q&A formatted explanation of the Referendum, including the scope of the planned construction, the reasoning behind the work, construction costs, tax impact, schedule and the State Share of $ 2.3 million.
View Plain Talk document » (PDF)
News
A News Release was issued by the Board of Education on July 17, 2009 announcing the decision to pursue the September 29th referendum.
View BOE News Release » (PDF)
View Vineland Journal News Article » (PDF)
View Today's Sunbeam News Article » (PDF)
Voting
Voters will be asked to come to the polls on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 between 2 PM and 9 PM. This is one of only five dates approved by the state for a school district referendum.
Voters will be asked to come to the polls at the 4 voting locations for the 6 districts as follows:
District 1 Willow Grove Fire Hall
District 2 Pittsgrove Twp. Municipal Building
District 3 Willow Grove Fire Hall
District 4 Norma Fire Hall
District 5 Centerton Fire Hall
District 6 Pittsgrove Twp. Municipal Building
You must be a registered to vote in this election. Information regarding VOTER REGISTRATION can be found at the State of New Jersey, Division of Elections web site at http://www.njelections.org/index.html
Vote by Mail
In New Jersey, any qualified and registered voter can now vote by Absentee Ballot for any election, for any reason. Don't feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail. Now there is "no excuse" not to vote! You do not have to be absent from the area on September 29 to vote by mail.
An addressed ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION is available for you to print and mail now. The actual Absentee Ballot will be mailed when they are available.
Contact Us about the Referendum
Please email us with requests for additional information at
referendum@pittsgrove.k12.nj.us
