Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools

Vote on the Referendum on Tuesday, March 11th from 3pm-8pm. Voter Information and polling locations can be found here: https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/voter-information

JCHS Theater Productions Presents Lucky Stiff March 7-9. What happens if you mix together the movies Midnight Madness, Brewster's Millions, and Weekend at Bernie's? Based on the novel, The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/caldwell-west-caldwell-boe/66c8d06372d9e801e80feb36

What will the Col. John M. McHugh Athletic Center offer? - Four (4) team rooms including locker and restrooms ( two for female athletes and two for male athletes) - Coaches' offices - Trainer's room - ADA compliant public restrooms - Multi-purpose room on the 2nd floor for all athletes, other school programs, professional development, requisite testing (SAT, etc.) and community use. - Conference/meeting room - Public restrooms (ADA compliant), family restroom - Storage - Elevator Click here to see the video tour of the proposed Col. John M. McHugh Athletic Center: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3723/CWCPS/5284171/07_Athletic_center_V8.mp4

JCHS Theater Productions Presents Lucky Stiff March 7-9. What happens if you mix together the movies Midnight Madness, Brewster's Millions, and Weekend at Bernie's? Based on the novel, The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/caldwell-west-caldwell-boe/66c8d06372d9e801e80feb36

TODAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, IS THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO VOTE ON THE MARCH 11 REFERENDUM. Need to Register to Vote? Click here to register: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register Voter Registration Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf Voter Registration Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Esp-09-08.pdf Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election

Will the interest rate fluctuate or is it fixed? The interest rate will be fixed at the sale of the bonds and will remain at that rate for the life of the loan.

Want to vote in person but you are already registered to vote by mail? Complete this form to vote in person: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Need to Register to Vote? Click here to register: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register Voter Registration Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf Voter Registration Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Esp-09-08.pdf Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election

How was tax impact developed for Bond Proposal Question 2? The municipal financial advisor calculated the tax impact based on the average assessed home values of $426,385 in Caldwell and $448,558 in West Caldwell and the following assumptions: - a 20 year payback - a 4.00% interest rate - $2,000,000 from the district capital reserves - no state debt service aid

"REFERENDUM FUNDING: Question 2: new Athletic Center Caldwell - $10.75/month or $128.96 average annual tax impact. West Caldwell - $10.62/month or $127.43 average annual tax impact Check out the proposed floor plans and what is included by clicking here: https://5il.co/37cpr

REFERENDUM FUNDING: What will the referendum cost ? Question 1: NO ADDITIONAL COST So how is it funded? 20 year-bond, 34% debt service aid of eligible costs, $3,325,000. contribution from the District's capital reserves, 4.0% interest rate, retiring debt from a prior referendum. https://www.cwcboe.org/page/referendum

A REVISED referendum FAQ document has been uploaded to the district website and videos detailing the plans are also available for viewing. https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

Did you know that the State of NJ will make a significant contribution of Debt Service Aid for the CWC Board of Education Referendum, if it passes? To learn more we have the most common Referendum questions and they can be found on the district website or by clicking here directly: https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

What projects are happening at James Caldwell High School Built (1960) Wood shop & computer labs alterations (STEAM) New security vestibule Gymnasium HVAC upgrades Col. John M McHugh Athletic Center https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

The 2024-2025 school calendar has been amended (NJ Election Day has moved from 6/3 to 6/10) and the 2025-2026 school calendar is now available: https://www.cwcboe.org/page/calendars-school-hours

What projects are happening at Grover Cleveland Middle School (Built 1925) Fire Escape Piping replacement Gymnasium HVAC upgrades Security Vestibule upgrades Stair and façade repairs https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

What projects are happening at Wilson Elementary (Built 1948) Media Center upgrades (STEAM) New Security Vestibule upgrades https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

What projects are happening at Lincoln Elementary (Built 1915) -New Security Vestibule Upgrades -Main office and classroom alterations -Media Center upgrades (STEAM) -Flooring replacement -Façade repairs -Piping Replacement -Foundation repairs https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

What projects are happening at Washington Elementary (Built 1948) - Media Center upgrades (STEAM) - Security Vestibule upgrades https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions

What projects are happening at Jefferson Elementary (Built 1955) - Media Center upgrades (STEAM) - Security Vestibule upgrades https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions