Following breakout sessions with residents on Jan. 11, both groups agreed with the two-part question on the lowest cost renovation option.
Some suggested that the proposed September bond referendum be moved to a November vote to increase turnout; that school officials stress how improved schools increase home values; and to provide referendum information in concise, easily-understood formats.
Residents on Jan. 11 were asked to break into smaller groups to talk about the ballot question format, sharing referendum information, whether any new ideas needed to be considered, and how to better communicate about the importance of the referendum.
The first two forums held on George White options are posted on the school district website. Both include the slide presentations and videos of the presentations.
Lombardy told Pascack Press that he hoped to provide public outreach on the September referendum via printed fliers and mailers, social media and email, providing presentations to local groups and organizations, and possibly a banner urging residents to vote.