MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Focus on the Future Bond Referendum

VOTE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Roberts Elementary has no room to spare, so the cafeteria shares space with the STEM area, separated by a partition.

Muddy fields limit outdoor activities at most MTPS schools. Drainage work is proposed.

What are the priorities?

Working with architects who specialize in school construction, we evaluated every inch of MTPS buildings and grounds.

Proposed improvements fall into these categories:

Space for students: Renovations to upgrade and expand instructional space and accommodate shifts of third grade to Upper Elementary School (UES) and sixth grade to (William Allen Middle School (WAMS), building additions to help accommodate sixth-graders at WAMS, athletic facility additions and enhancements
Addressing aging systems and infrastructure: Replacing obsolete HVAC systems and boilers with more cost-efficient and functional models to boost savings, comfort and air quality; updating roofs that are at the end of their life spans; repairing masonry and sealant that waterproofs buildings
Safety and security: Closing off multi-purpose room that cannot currently be locked down in case of an emergency; replacing outdated, poorly functioning public address systems; updating fire alarm systems
Parking expansion and traffic flow: Working with traffic engineer to reconfigure areas for safer, more effective traffic patterns on school campuses

📚Projects proposed at each school 🎒

ATHLETICS

Moorestown High School

Install turf at three fields
Replace turf at stadium
Replace tennis courts
Add free-standing building for concession stand and bathrooms

Renovate Isenberg Gym

William Allen Middle School

Build full-size gym with off-hours access for the community

Renovate boys’ and girls’ locker rooms

Renovate auxiliary gym

MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Transform bus garage into classroom space to expand innovative programming
Improve cafeteria

Replace paving, create new parking lots, and move bus depot to adjacent field with fenced-in lot
Reconfigure existing lot to help accommodate new traffic patterns
New entrance driveway to circle around to stadium

Install new roofing to prevent leaks and improve energy efficiency

Upgrade HVAC, boilers for enhanced energy efficiency and air quality

Boost security by replacing the emergency generator and fire alarm system, and adding anti-intruder hardware to classroom doors
Install turf at three fields
Replace turf at stadium
Replace tennis courts
Add free-standing building for concession stand and bathrooms

Renovate Isenberg Gym
Make sidewalks and entrances more ADA-accessible

WILLIAM ALLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Make sidewalks and entrances more ADA-accessible
Improve traffic flow by modifying driveway and bus loop

Add two-story addition for 13 instructional spaces

Renovate classrooms, main office and guidance area

Upgrade HVAC for enhanced energy efficiency and air quality

Boost security by replacing fire alarm system, and adding anti-intruder hardware to classroom doors
Build full-size gym with off-hours access for the community

Renovate boys’ and girls’ locker rooms

Renovate auxiliary gym

Strategic moves: How projects would support shifting grade levels between schools

Moving third grade from lower elementary schools to Upper Elementary School would:

Manage class sizes at the lower elementary schools
Allow more students to attend their neighborhood schools
Create a true elementary school for grades 3-5 at UES
Free up space to provide full-day, tuition-free kindergarten that would serve the community and make the district eligible to apply for preschool expansion aid.

Moving sixth grade from Upper Elementary School to William Allen Middle School would:

End the need for UES to juggle an elementary school schedule and frequent middle school class changes in one building
Educate sixth-graders in middle school, where they belong for social and extracurricular experiences, and academic continuity
Allow sixth-graders to participate in competitive sports programs with other schools

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upgrade drainage to allow more use of play area and fields, construction of new playground (equipment funded by H&S)

Renovate classrooms and communal areas to create elementary school culture

Upgrade HVAC for enhanced energy efficiency and air quality

Boost security by replacing the emergency generator and emergency lighting, public address system, fire alarm system

BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area; add fencing

Replace roofing, windowsills and masonry to prevent leaks and boost energy efficiency

Renovate classrooms, add restrooms to pre-k and kindergarten classrooms that do not currently have them

Upgrade HVAC to ensure energy efficiency and air quality

Boost safety and security by replacing public address system, fire alarm system

ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area; add fencing
Replace roofing, windowsills and masonry to prevent leaks and boost energy efficiency

Renovate classrooms, add restrooms to pre-k and kindergarten classrooms that do not currently have them

Upgrade HVAC to ensure energy efficiency and air quality

Boost safety by replacing the emergency generator and emergency lighting, fire alarm system

SOUTH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area, end issue of classroom floor tiles popping up from water pressure; add fencing

Lockdown capability for South Valley MPR

Renovate classrooms, add restrooms to pre-k and kindergarten classrooms that do not currently have them

Upgrade HVAC to ensure energy efficiency and air quality
Boost safety and security by replacing the emergency generator and emergency lighting, public address system, fire alarm system

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