Problem: There is not a working kitchen in the district. In the high school, students need to leave campus or purchase lunch from a small pantry if they decide to stay in the building. In other schools throughout the district, food is prepared off site and then needs to be delivered to all schools throughout the district. This limits food choices to foods that can be delivered early and stay warm in a delivery container. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will add a district working kitchen to the new cafeteria at the high school. Higher quality … [Read more...] about District-Wide Kitchen
Transformation of Pool
Problem:RHS has limited space and is in need of more classrooms for increased enrollment and updated science labs for programming. Solution: The architect examined the space available at the RHS and presented the BOE with four options. In order to keep the pool, the BOE would need upgrades for the pool at an estimated $1 million dollars. That money would be in addition to new construction for laboratory space. Depending on the option chosen, the new construction would add an additional $2.5 million or $6 million to the proposed referendum. The pool is used by the district only for … [Read more...] about Transformation of Pool
Security at RHS
Problem: The least secure time in any facility is arrival and departure. With an undersized cafeteria, RHS has to allow students to leave the campus during lunch. This increases the amount of time students are entering and leaving the building. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will add a new, larger cafeteria that can hold more students. This will allow administration to have the option of closing the lunch periods to improve security and handle lunch needs during inclement weather. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read more...] about Security at RHS
The Case for a District-Wide Kitchen and Cafeteria at RHS
In a recent public meeting, Mr. Hurley made the observation that he is proud of the district’s academic programs, of the staff who deliver the curriculum so well and of the students who always seem to exceed expectations, no matter how high the bar is set. He’s proud of the district’s athletic programs and co‐curricular programs and of the success of the staff and students involved. He is, however, not proud of the district’s food service operations. Currently, our food service operations look like this: At Rutherford High School, all students have the option to leave the premises for … [Read more...] about The Case for a District-Wide Kitchen and Cafeteria at RHS
Overcrowded Classrooms at Pierrepont
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 and special programs. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read more...] about Overcrowded Classrooms at Pierrepont