2022-2023 Election: Board Candidates, Referendum

North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional High School District

 

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP 3 year term- vote for one
  • Kimberly O. Solino
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
  • Francis Goger
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, GLEN GARDNER 3 year term- vote for one
  • Jessica Viotto
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
  • Eric Licwinko
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
CLINTON TWP/LEBANON BOROUGH 3 year term- vote for one
  • Roger Straight
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
  • Rachel McLaughlin
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
  • Beth Kotran
  • Deborah Yarnell
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association
  • Cynthia Reyes
HIGH BRIDGE/LEBANON TOWNSHIP 3 year term- vote for one
  • M. Rion Hoffman
  • Nicole Gallo
  • Did not agree to be interviewed by teacher’s association

 

 

Referendum Vote

Focused on Energy Efficiency and Safety

November 8, 2022

 

The high school district is proposing a bond referendum question on the November 8th election ballot for the following no frills, necessary maintenance projects to address aging facilities at North Hunterdon and Voorhees High Schools. The proposed upgrades and renovations focus on energy efficiency and safety.

 

The passage of this referendum will NOT raise taxes. The passage of this referendum WILL result in the district receiving state aid to cover up to 40% of project costs.

 

Projects in Referendum Question

 

Focus on Energy Efficiency:

  • North Hunterdon – HVAC Improvements – Upgrades to HVAC units servicing the 150s, 240s, 250s classroom wings and the “O” level classrooms. HVAC units are beyond their useful life expectancy and will be replaced with high efficiency equipment providing fresh air ventilation, improved air filtration, heating and cooling for classrooms.
  • Voorhees – Ventilation Upgrades – Upgrades to ventilation units servicing kitchen, first floor locker rooms and rear gymnasium. Units will be replaced with high efficiency equipment providing fresh air ventilation and improved air filtration.
  • Voorhees – Chiller Pipe Insulation – Replacement of inefficient pipe insulation on chiller and associated piping to increase the equipment’s efficiency.

 

Focus on Safety:

  • North Hunterdon – Stair Door Replacement – Replacement of interior stair doors with new fire rated and barrier-free compliant doors and hardware.
  • North Hunterdon – Locker Room Renovation – Renovation of the boys’ locker room, PE teacher offices and coaches’ locker room by Gold Gym will include new plumbing fixtures, lockers, benches, flooring, and lighting, as well as HVAC upgrades. Upgrades will be ADA-compliant.
  • Voorhees – Exterior Stair Replacements –
    • Removal and replacement of the concrete and railroad tie steps along the wall of the pedestrian bridge. New concrete steps, handrails and additional retaining wall along steps will be installed.
    • Removal and replacement of deteriorating wood retaining wall, wood staircase and railings at the soccer/lacrosse field (aka “The Pit”). New modular block retaining wall system with fencing, new stairs and handrails will be installed.

 

Projected Cost of Projects = $6.5 million                                      Cost to taxpayers = $0   

(Voter approval will result in up to 40% of the costs being covered by state aid. Funds exist in school budget to cover the remaining costs after state aid, which would mean no increase to taxpayers.)

 

NJEA Endorsed Congressional Candidate for District 7: Tom Malinowski (democrat)