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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This list of FAQs will be updated by Montville Township Public Schools leading up to the vote on Dec. 12. If you have a question that is not answered below, please email it to referendum@montville.net.

REFERENDUM DETAILS

ENROLLMENT

PROJECT DETAILS

FUNDING STRATEGY

VOTING

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FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REFERENDUM DETAILS

What is a school bond referendum?

Why is state aid so important?

What improvements were made after the last voter-approved referendum?

How was HVAC improved in the 2017 referendum versus what is proposed in the 2023 referendum?

What would the timeline look like for construction?

How can we stay updated and learn more about the referendum?

ENROLLMENT

How much has enrollment increased, and what does the forecast look like for the future?

Why not wait to see if enrollment falls in a few years?

What is being done now to address the capacity issue?

Why wouldn’t ‘re-districting’ help Montville’s space crunch?

Why can’t MTPS buy land and build additional space that way?

What does crowding look like in our elementary schools?

PROJECT DETAILS

What are SGI rooms and why does MTPS need more of them?

How many classrooms would be added to meet current and projected enrollment?

What are the drawbacks of using temporary trailers for classes?

What is HVAC and how would upgrades make schools more comfortable and more efficient?

How would large, flexible spaces be used?

What security measures are proposed?

Why is a new parking lot proposed for William Mason Elementary School?

What will happen if voters reject Question 1 to create more space?

What improvements have been made at the middle and high schools?

FUNDING STRATEGY

What is the estimated cost of the proposal and what will be the tax impact on residents?

What is Capital Reserve and how would it reduce future local taxes?

Why are conservative estimates used for the funding plan?

How does Montville’s space crunch make the district eligible for more state aid?

How can I calculate the assessed value of my home? What is the difference between its market value?

How would MTPS handle added costs that could come from added space?

Why are there different levels of funding for Question 1 and Question 2 projects?

What happens if the costs are higher/lower than estimates?

How has the school debt tax rate declined over the past few years?

What are PILOT agreements and how do they impact our schools?

What if my home is valued higher or lower than the average?

VOTING

What deadlines should voters know?

Who is allowed to vote in a bond referendum?

How can I vote in person?

How can I vote by mail?

Where and when will the election results be published?

Why are there two questions on the ballot?

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Questions?