STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DISTRICT REFERENDUM, CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ANSWERS. District FAQ document provides answer to your questions so you are ready to vote today! https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions
Special School Board Election is TODAY!!!! Voting Day Reminder!
Remember to vote! Polls open from 3pm - 8pm.
Need to know where you go to vote for tomorrow's referendum? Click this link to find all polling locations: https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/voter-information
Tomorrow is the Special School Board Election. Voting Day Reminder!
Remember to vote tomorrow, March 11, 2025 from 3pm - 8pm
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Videos of the BOE meetings and referendum presentations can be found here: https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/powerpoint-presentations
Debt service aid will only be issued for QUESTION ONE (Infrastructure Upgrades) if approved by voters. As a reminder, there is no additional tax impact for QUESTION ONE.
Bond Proposal Question No. 2 will only go into effect if Bond Proposal Question
No. 1 is also approved by the voters at this election.
REMEMBER THE REFERENDUM IS STRUCTURED WITH 2 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS RATHER THAN ONE.
To provide voters with maximum choice, the Board elected to structure two separate questions. Voters are asked to cast a vote on both proposals.
• Bond Proposal Question 1 - Critical infrastructure improvements schools including safety and security upgrades and Media Center S.T.E.A.M. Labs
• Bond Proposal Question 2 – New Field House at James Caldwell High School
Note, currently, there is no “Plan B” if the referendum is not supported by voters. The Board engaged professionals, key staff, administrators, facilities personnel and coaches to develop a two-part referendum proposal. The plan is fiscally prudent and includes infrastructure upgrades and improvements for systems that have surpassed their useful life and exceed the annual maintenance budget. The proposed new athletic center adequately accommodates all outdoor sports and teams, male and female, and includes code compliant public restrooms, storage and a large multi-purpose space for community use. All proposed solutions were developed to address the district’s long term needs.
Congratulations to Mason and Evie for receiving Spot Awards today!
REGISTERED VOTERS, watch your mail for a comprehensive newsletter which provides details about the referendum. Includes Q&A, costs estimates, schematic plans and polling locations. https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/newsletter
WATCH THESE INFORMATIVE VIDEOS TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROPOSED UPGRADES TO THE SCHOOLS:
James Caldwell High School: https://5il.co/36qni
Grover Cleveland Middle School: https://5il.co/36qni
Jefferson Elementary School: https://5il.co/36qwx
Lincoln Elementary School: https://5il.co/36qxi
Washington Elementary School: https://5il.co/36qx1
Wilson Elementary School: https://5il.co/36qx7
Why does the new athletic center cost $15 million? The architect presented a breakdown of the costs at the 2/24/25 BOE meeting. Click here to view the presentation slides that explain the costs. https://5il.co/38nm9 See slides 22-25.
REGISTERED VOTERS, watch your mail for a comprehensive newsletter which provides details about the referendum. Includes Q&A, costs estimates, schematic plans and polling locations. https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/newsletter
VOTING BY MAIL? THE IN-PERSON MAIL-IN BALLOT DEADLINE: March 10, 2025 (By 3PM)
TOMORROW IS THE MAIL IN BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2025
As an Essex County resident you may apply for a mail-in ballot if you are a qualified and registered voter by written application to the County Clerk's Office. The deadline for such requests are seven (7) days prior to any and all elections (Primary, General, Municipal, School, etc.). The voter may also apply in person to the Clerk's office, or by authorized messenger, on any day up to 3:00 P.M. the day before an election.
Vote by Mail Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/vote-mail-ballot-essex-english.pdf
Vote by Mail Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/vote-mail-ballot-essex-espanol.pdf
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
We are excited to announce this week's Spot Award recipients: Jaxson and Kiara! Jaxson's brother, Hunter, also joined in the celebration. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to our school Geography Bee winners: Craig, Sydney, and Lucas!
Congratulations to Reese and Casey for winning Spot Awards this week!
