Rutherford Public Schools

Problem:  Class sizes are larger across some grade levels.  A particular focus is sixth grade where all homerooms house at least 27 students per class. Solution: Investing in “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will add 11 additional classrooms that could allow for reduced class size … [Read More...] about Overcrowded Classrooms at Pierrepont

Problem: In its current condition, the RHS field cannot keep up with the amount of usage it gets from physical education classes, band, team practices, and recreation programs.  The RHS field is inadequate, uneven, and unreliable. Solution: Investing in “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will provide for a turfed field at RHS that can sufficiently handle the use by our students for physical education classes, band and team practices, and our town recreational sports. The proposed turf field would be the best way to provide a safe facility designed to deal with the frequent usage … [Read More...] about Rutherford High School Field

Problem: Rutherford High School science labs were built in the 1970’s and are significantly below Rutherford and state standards.  Union School does not have any dedicated science/STEM labs. The library is currently housing the Makerspace and zSpace Labs. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will provide four state of the art science labs at RHS and 3 science labs at Union School.  The former science labs at RHS will be converted into 5 classrooms and Union School will be able to use their library as intended. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read More...] about Science Labs

Problem:  Rutherford is expanding its programs and increasing in enrollment. However, we are limited by space and aging facilities. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will deliver 21 modern classrooms (including new science labs), expand our gym usage, improve the RHS field and address the overcrowding at lunch.  It also will allow for a nurse's bathroom and elevator at the K Center.  The average $430,000 home would pay approximately $33.48 per month on a 25-year bond and approximately $29.72 on a 30-year bond. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read More...] about Cost of Referendum

Problem: Union’s wooden floors have warped; the columns are deteriorating and there is no air-conditioning in the auditorium. Solution: Investing in “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will replace existing floors, maintain the architectural integrity of the columns and provide air-conditioning for school and community events. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read More...] about Outdated Facilities