Projects Explained
The Pitman Board of Education carefully chose infrastructure projects that would receive the maximum amount of state aid – 34% of the project costs – to offset local taxes.
This strategy allows the district to complete critical repairs and maintenance upgrades to our aging school buildings using a mix of local and state funds.This state aid comes from taxes collected across the state and is only available if voters in Pitman approve the bond referendum.
Question 1 – EFFICIENT AND WELL-MAINTAINED SCHOOLS
Pitman Elementary
- Replace steam boilers with high-efficiency, gas-fired hydronic boilers
- Add new radiators, heaters, convectors and piping to provide a cohesive system for heating the schools
- Renovate 7 bathrooms to improve functionality and install age-appropriate fixtures
Pitman Jr./Sr. High School
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Reconstruct the track to include new rubber surface, new asphalt paving, and new event striping and markings
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Fix underground drainage issues that are causing the area near the track and on the track to sink
- Fully reconstruct and repave the auditorium/event parking lot off Waverly Avenue, which will also address ongoing drainage issues
- Partially replace the roof to extend the life by at least another 30 years
Question 2 – COMFORTABLE AND SECURE SCHOOLS
Pitman Elementary
- New gas-fired heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units to provide air conditioning for year-round comfort in the entire school
*Please remember that the Jr./Sr. High School is in the process of getting air conditioning in all spaces through limited-availability state grants.
Pitman Jr./Sr. High School
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Create a dedicated security vestibule for the secure screening of visitors before they enter the school.
