East Brunswick council introduces $4.2M bond ordinance for various school upgrades

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EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced a $4.2 million bond ordinance which, if adopted, will help fund various school capital improvements.

The several school capital improvements and purchases include:

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  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning and electrical upgrades district-wide;
  • The purchasing of 15 54-passenger school buses; and
  • The purchasing of classroom furnishings that include desks, chairs and cabinets.

The council approved the $4.2 million bond ordinance on May 24 during the council meeting via video conference.

The second and final reading is scheduled for June 28.

A $221,053 down payment remaining for the several improvements and/or purposes required by the Local Bond Law to be provided by the Board of Education. The down payments have been made available in one or more previously adopted budgets, according to the council.

This bond ordinance will take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after the final adoption as provided by the Local Bond Law, according to the council.

For more information, visit www.eastbrunswick.org/129/Agendas-Minutes.

 

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