RANDOLPH, NJ SCHOOL DISTRICT

Referendum Vote October 2, 2018

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Overview – Thursday, 9/20/2018

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EVOLUTION OF THE REFERENDUM

EXPERT SUPPORT Legal Counsel – Schenck, Price, Smith & King

Marc H. Zitomer, Esq., a partner with the firm Schenck, Price, Smith & King, has supported the Administration and BoE for seven years. Selected as a New Jersey Super Lawyer by NJ Monthly Magazine in the specialty of Schools and Education, Marc guides the district on all legal, labor and policy matters. He also attends BoE Meetings to provide real time counsel and ensure the standards set forth by the laws and regulations governing school districts are properly followed. Marc also works with or recommends support from other Lawyers in the firm with specific areas of legal expertise.

Bond Counsel – McManimon, Scotland and Baumann LLC.

Consistently rated #1 by Thomsen Reuters in the State of NJ, MSB has been supporting Randolph’s Capital programs for many years. They focus on the securities law requirements while also providing financial advisors who focus on timing, market conditions, prepare disclosure documents and apply for ratings for school district bonds.

Architect – Parette Somjen Architects

Co-Founder Gregory J. Somjen, AIA, of PSA, a licensed architect, building inspector and an adjunct professor of Design has been working with the Randolph School District for the past three years.  He provides advanced project planning which includes budgeting as well as code compliant design along with navigating the various approval processes which include, but are not limited to, the Dept. of Ed., NJ DEP, etc.  Assistance with implementation includes the preparation of detailed drawings required for permits, public bidding and execution of construction.   Greg and his team recently completed the renovation of the Randolph Middle School Performing Arts Center and the Culinary Arts Room at the Randolph High School. Financial Advisors – Phoenix Advisors, LLC

Phoenix Advisors have served as the Advisor to the Randolph School District since 2004. They have assisted with two successful referendums in 2004 and 2011 along with 3 Bond Refinance initiatives (2005, 2013 and 2015) saving taxpayers of Randolph $1,848,000 in debt service repayments.

TASK FORCE MEMBERS

•  5 group meetings with Moderator using varied techniques to solicit information and generate dialogue

•  School tours

Alexa Iannacconi Student - RHSJake Iantosca Student - RHSAbby Loveys Student - RHSMackenzie Kreitzer Student - RMSKarie Shen Student - RMSZack Shen Student - RMS Pam Williams VPAC; Band Assoc PresCathy Sebastian VPAC; String Assoc PresKaren Bachrach VPAC; String Assoc PresCarol Monaham VPAC Council MemberMike Townsend RACSamantha Treston RAC - PresidentGary Baumwoll RACStacey Pinilis RACLiz Clogher Laqui PTOAllison Manfred PTOCarla Schmidt PTOJennifer Gangi PTO - President

Stacy Wess Art TeacherMatt Swiss Music TeacherSteve Coleman Art TeacherLuke Sutile Teacher/track coachLinda Poppy Teacher/swimming coachAshley Kanya Teacher/softball coachKrista Seanor STEM TeacherSandy Feld STEM TeacherMartel Roberts TeacherRich Sackerman TeacherLori Nields TeacherDennis Copeland MS PrincipalMichelle Telischak Fernbrook PrincipalMario Rodas Center Grove Principal Chris Carey MayorMark Forstehhausler Deputy MayorBarbara Anderson Community Member w/out studentsLoretta White Community Member w/out students

PRIORITIZED OUTPUT OF THE TASK FORCE High School   1.  HVAC upgrades 2.  Upgraded technology infrastructure 3.  Music and art rooms upgraded with more storage

plus practice room configuration 4.  Increase parking 5.  Reconfigure weight room with added space 6.  More storage 7.  Driveway circulation 8.  Field House refurb or replace 9.  Locker rooms and team room upgrades, more

storage 10.  DaSilva Field restrooms, concessions, lighting,

storage 11.  Upgrade fields (Dome?) 12.  STEM and business classrooms need more space

and upgrades 13.  Science Classroom refurbishing 14.  Need more Gym Space with upgrades

Elementary Schools   1.  Security, ADA compliance, driveway

circulation 2.  Repurpose unused locker rooms 3.  Upgrade / increase storage

  Middle School 1.  Air conditioning 2.  Storage space 3.  Music, Art, Media Arts and Culinary Arts

renovation 4.  Boys need more locker room space 5.  STEM space needs to be increased in

number of classrooms

 

TIMING IS IMPERATIVE: WE NEED TO ACT NOW!

•  Our entire budget can not increase by 2%, just the tax levy portion of our budget.

•  Randolph State Aid is being reduced for 2018/19 year by ~$500,000 with the estimated cuts for the following 6 years of approximately $1M each year totaling $6.7M

•  Current needs of the District include capital improvements that far exceed possible budget allocations.

•  NJ is offering up to 40% Debt Service Aid for maintenance, renovation and safety projects ONLY WHEN PART of a referendum. (It is unclear if the state will continue this program in the future.)

The Background The Opportunity Debt Service Aid can be up to 40% of each project, reducing the amount our taxpayers will need to contribute.

If the referendum is passed now, Randolph Taxpayers will pay as little as 60% of the cost for qualifying projects with NO INCREASE in TAXES, generating $24.5M benefit for our students.

Project ProjectCost DebtService LocalShare Aid%CenterGroveSecurityVestibule $250,000 $100,000 $150,000 40%CenterGroveRoofandStormWaterMitigation $1,500,000.00 $600,000 $900,000 40%FernbrookSecurityVestibule $500,000.00 $200,000 $300,000 40%FernbrookLockerRoomtoClassroomRenovation $480,000.00 $192,000 $288,000 40%IroniaSecurityVestibule $300,000.00 $120,000 $60,000 40%IroniaLockerRoomRenovation $100,000.00 $40,000 $180,000 40%ShongumSecurityVestibule $360,000.00 - $360,000 -ShongumFireAlarm $360,000.00 $144,000 $216,000 40%RMSSecurityVestibule $250,000.00 $100,000 $150,000 40%RMSBathroomRenovation(6rooms) $620,000.00 $248,000 $372,000 40%RMSCulinaryArtsRoomRenovation $525,000.00 $210,000 $315,000 40%RHSMusicandScienceRoomRenovation $11,250,000.00 $4,500,000 $6,750,000 40%RHSBauerFieldHouse $8,000,000.00 - $8,000,000 -

$24,495,000 $6,454,000 $18,041,000 26.35%

PRIORITIZED OUTPUT OF THE TASK FORCE “SPACE IMPACTS” ON RHS/RMS CAMPUS

Elementary Schools   1.  Security, ADA compliance, driveway

circulation 2.  Repurpose unused locker rooms 3.  Upgrade / increase storage

  Middle School 1.  Air Conditioning 2.  Storage space 3.  Music, Art, Media Arts and Culinary Arts

renovation 4.  Boys need more locker room space 5.  STEM space needs to be increased in # of

classrooms

 

High School   1.  HVAC upgrades 2.  Upgraded technology infrastructure 3.  Music and art rooms upgraded with more storage

plus practice room configuration 4.  Increase parking 5.  Reconfigure weight room with added space 6.  More Storage 7.  Driveway circulation 8.  Field house, bathroom, concession refurb or replace 9.  Locker Rooms and team room upgrades, more

storage 10.  DaSilva field restrooms, concessions, lighting,

storage 11.  Upgrade fields (Dome?) 12.  STEM and business classrooms need more space

and upgrades 13.  Science Classroom refurbishing 14.  Need more Gym Space with upgrades

 

STUDENT POPULATION HAS DECLINED, WHY DO WE NEED SO MUCH NEW SPACE

Society does not stand still. Education does not stand still. The needs of our students don’t stand still.

To allow our Randolph Schools and our Randolph Students to be the best they can be, we need

to stay ahead of the movement

Pre-kindergarten

Full Day Kindergarten

Maker Spaces

Computer Rooms Choice In Means To Stay Fit

Inclusive Teaching Strategies

Mental Well Being Support Options In Curriculum From Mandarin To Health Science To Big Data IT

Capstone Programs

To keep up with demands to prepare our kids for the next phase of their lives and maintain excellence in teaching techniques and the evolution of “school” our students require…

THE SPACE IS USED FREQUENTLY

Daily Student Use – MS and HS Gym classes 33-50% of year Randolph Recreation - Boys and Girls Lax, Track Meets and practices Practices – Football, Marching Band, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Track Events – Football Games, Under the Stars, Field Day, Graduations, REF 5K, etc.

IMPERATIVE ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED Security –

Efficiency – Students must walk back (with escort) to HS or MS to use bathrooms during Gym

Storage – Medical cart and supplies housed next to OIL Tank

Restrooms – “Porta John’s” for events, and only 2 functioning indoor restrooms

WE NEED A FUNCTIONAL SPACE FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

PRIORITIZED OUTPUT OF THE TASK FORCE “SPACE IMPACTS” ON RHS/RMS CAMPUS IN SINGLE NEW STRUCTURE

Elementary Schools   1.  Security, ADA compliance, driveway circulation 2.  Repurpose unused locker rooms 3.  Upgrade / increase storage

  Middle School 1.  Air Conditioning 2.  Storage space 3.  Music, Art, Media Arts and Culinary Arts

renovation 4.  Boys need more locker room space 5.  STEM space needs to be increased in # of classrooms

High School   1.  HVAC upgrades 2.  Upgraded technology infrastructure 3.  Music and art rooms upgraded with more storage plus

practice room configuration 4.  Increase parking 5.  Reconfigure weight room with added space 6.  More Storage 7.  Driveway circulation 8.  Field house, bathroom, concession refurb or replace 9.  Locker Rooms and team room upgrades, more storage 10.  DaSilva field restrooms, concessions, lighting, storage 11.  Upgrade fields (Dome?) 12. STEM and business classrooms need more space and

upgrades 13.  Science Classroom refurbishing 14.  Need more Gym Space with upgrades

DIRECT INDIRECT

Explain – direct impact = most cost effective option than additions to existing buildings Indirect = multipurpose space allows for uses we cannot accommodate easily or functionally (large gathering, collaborative teaching or Capstone presentations.)

96% Of The Current Budget Is A Relatively Fixed Cost

Expense Type ($ millions) 2018-2019 2017-2018 % of 18-19 Payroll & Benefits $72.3 $71.2 80% Facilities & Technology 7.8 8.1 9% Special Services 4.2 4.4 5% Transportation 2.3 2.4 2%All Other Education & Activities 3.8 3.7 4%Total Operating Budget $90.4 $89.8 100%

Our most valuable investment is in our people, Our Staff This includes Capital, Routine Maintenance, Utility & Infrastructure Costs, Vendors, etc. Support for special needs as required Bus costs, maintenance, replacements, for fee routes

Training, programs, activities, sports, music, arts

•  2018/19 Budget has seen a $500,000 cut in State Aid •  It is projected we will lose ~$1M of state aid per year for the next 5 or 6 years totaling $6.7M •  Salary And Benefits Must Be Cared For •  Moving Money Between Facilities, Special Services And Transportation Generally Means Something Necessary Is

Deferred Until No Longer Tenable •  The Only Means To “Catch Up” Is To Take Away From The Education And Activities For Our Kids

CURRENT BUDGET CANNOT ACCOMMODATE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS

  •  No increase to taxes with $24.5M of benefit OR ~$135/year back to the average

household •  $6.5M comes from State •  Solves many needs •  Improves security, many classroom renovations; adds necessary gym and multipurpose

space and storage; and cares for much needed maintenance •  ENABLES RANDOLPH SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE TO DELIVER TOP QUALITY EDUCATION

AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Vote on October 2, 2018

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