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School Referendum-SUCCEEDED on March 12, 2024

 

Welcome to our School Referendum Page! 
The Palmyra Board of Education is thrilled to unveil our proposed changes to our facilities for our most deserving staff and students.  These proposed changes were discussed at our August 30th 2023 Board of Education meeting by our Architect of Record, Mr. Bob Garrison.  We are SO PLEASED with the YES votes received in our Special Election on March 12, 2024!


The link below is the presentation made by Mr. Garrison at the August 30th Board of Education Meeting.  The Power Point provides a list of all of the proposed projects with illustrations of the proposed floor plans. March 12, 2024 Bond Referendum Powerpoint

The Referendum Vote will be March 12 of 2024.  Please mark your calendars!  We are so #Palmyra Proud!  Thank you!

Sincerely,
The Palmyra Board of Education

What's the latest in Construction?
Click here for updates on District Construction- both Referendum Projects & District Improvements.

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A red and white 'P' logo with 'Palmyra Proud' banner on a black background.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS Qualified & registered NJ voters who want to vote by mail in the Palmyra School District Special Election to be held on March 12th, 2024 must complete an application form shown below and send it to the county clerk where you reside.

A completed vote-by-mail ballot application form, ready to be submitted.

Great News about our Bond Financing!
A financial document detailing bond sale results for Palmyra Borough School District.

With assistance from Phoenix Advisors, the Financial Advisor of the Palmyra Board of Education, the Palmyra Board of Education held their Bond Sale on June 25th, 2024. 

Prior to the Bond Sale, the Board received a very favorable bond rating of "AA-" (AAA being the highest rating)  The winning bid went to Roosevelt & Cross Inc. at 3.784%, which is less than the original interest rate projection.  This will save the taxpayers of the Palmyra Borough money in the future!

In the NEWS

Exterior view of Chandler Street School on a sunny day, with parked cars and a banner.

Palmyra school project would upgrade facilities, increase property tax

Jim Walsh 
Cherry Hill Courier-Post

PALMYRA - The school district is seeking voter approval for an $18.4 million improvement program.

The project would spend $10.5 million to upgrade the district high school and middle school on West 5th Street.

It would budget $7.9 million for improvements to the Charles Street Elementary School, according to the district's website. (full article)

 

Tax Impact Calculator

Palmyra Township
March 12, 2024 Special Election

All Schools Referendum
The Estimated Average Annual Tax impact is based upon:

a Bond Amount of $18,437,000 and State Aid of $8,682,210 est.

a Bond Term of 20 years, and a Borrowing Rate of 4.0%

To use this Tax Impact Calculator, enter the Assessed Value of your Land & Improvements (top box) as shown on your Tax Bill from the municipal tax office.

Enter the Assessed Value as a whole number without commas, dollar sign or decimal places.

E.g. enter 229150, not $229,150.

Then, click on the 'Calculate' button.

The estimated average, annual Tax Increase of this referendum on your property will display in the bottom box.

Copyright December 19, 2023 by Interactive Dialogue

 

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You can utilize our tax calculator on the left side of this page to see the exact impact the proposed referendum would have on your taxes. 
Assessment Value If needed, you can use this link to find the assessed value of your home.
Senior Freeze To all of our senior residents, please click the Senior Freeze, you may be eligible for a reimbursement.

Referendum Video Campaign

Interim Superintendent: Mark Pease with overview of District.

PHS Principal: Lisa Sabo discussing the Arts & building Improvements.

PHS VP & Athletic Director: Mike Papenberg discussing the Improvements to the Pit vs. building another gym.

CSS Principal: Octavia Lee discussing the Security needs of the building.

CSS Principal: Octavia Lee reinforces the life expectancy of rooftops!  

A red and white 'P' logo with 'Palmyra Proud' banner on a black background.

PHS VP & Athletic Director & Alumni: Mike Papenberg discussing the plans for a new regulation all-weather track with our historic stadium.

CSS Principal: Octavia Lee sharing the plans for a new playground for the elementary school that will include a poured, ADA compliant surface.

 

 

Image promoting the Palmyra School District's March 2024 Bond Referendum.

An architectural rendering of a school building with a brick facade and a covered walkway.

A detailed plan of a school track and field, showing renovations and features.

Images showcase renovations: an auditorium with seating, a gymnasium with a basketball hoop, and a large open space.

Palmyra High | Palmyra Middle School Building
Some of the highlights of the proposed improvements at the Palmyra High School | Middle School include:

  • moving our current Main Office and Guidance Offices to a central location down by our current school library
  • renovating our auxiliary gym (the Pit) to make it more functional for our gym classes
  • bumping out our school cafeteria to provide our students with more room
  • adding four new classrooms (within our previous Main and Guidance Offices),
  • adding a non-cinder new running track! 

A brick school building with multiple rows of windows and a bike rack in front.

 

Charles Street School Building
At the Charles Street School, some of our proposed changes include:

  • a new roof on the 1949 wing
  • a new roof on the 1962 wing
  • and a new roof on the 1992 wing
  • a new main entrance/ security vestibule and subsequent office relocation,
  • a new playground wit0h a poured padded, protective surface,
  • new fire alarm system
  • a new HVAC System for the 1992 Classroom wing.

Exterior view of Charles Street School, a brick building with a sign.

Two children and adults are seen through glass doors, one child smiling.

An empty classroom with a polished floor, whiteboards, and large windows.

An architectural diagram of Charles Street Elementary School, with a map and floor plan.

Floor plans for Charles Street Elementary School, showing proposed improvements.

 

Exterior view of Delaware Avenue School on a sunny day.

In addition, the District  applied for two Regular Operating District (ROD) Grants in the spring of 2023 (Preschool ROD Grant and an NJDOE Round-5 ROD Grant).  The Preschool ROD Grant would provide the Board of Education with 40% of the total cost of additional improvements to the Delaware Ave School (3 more renovated Preschool Classrooms).  We are still waiting to hear the final decision on our application. Unfortunately, we were not awarded the NJDOE Round-5 ROD Grant by the Department of Education, this would have provided the Board of Education with 40% of the total cost of a partial roof replacement and masonry restoration at the Palmyra High School / Middle School.

The Referendum Vote will be March 12, 2024.  Please mark your calendars!  We are so #Palmyra Proud! 

Delaware Avenue School Building
You may have noticed that we do not have any proposed changes to the Delaware Avenue School (Preschool Learning Center). 

The district has used funds from various funding sources at no impact to the taxpayer since last spring to make the building more suitable for five (5) new preschool classes.  We are excited that our students and staff have started the year in five new renovated classrooms!