MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Focus on the Future Bond Referendum
VOTE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Focus on the Future Bond Referendum
VOTE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
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and security: Closing off multi-purpose room that cannot currently be locked down in case of an emergency; replacing outdated, poorly functioning public address systems; updating fire alarm systems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
Moorestown High School
Install turf at three fields
Replace turf at stadium
Replace tennis courts
Add free-standing building for concession stand and bathrooms
Upgrade Isenberg Gym bleachers, floor, equipment
William Allen Middle School
Build full-size gym with off-hours access for the community
Renovate auxiliary gym
Transform bus garage into classroom space to expand innovative programming
Move bus depot to adjacent field with new parking lot and free-standing building for concession stand and bathrooms
Add new entrance driveway that circles around to stadium and Moorestown Athletic Center
Replace roofing to prevent leaks and improve energy efficiency
Upgrade HVAC, boilers to be more efficient and functional
Replace fire alarm system
Install turf at three fields
Replace turf at stadium
Replace tennis courts
Upgrade Isenberg Gym bleachers, floor, equipment
Make sidewalks and entrances more ADA-accessible
Build two-story addition for 13 instructional spaces
Build full-size gym with off-hours access for the community
Renovate classrooms, main office and guidance area
Renovate auxiliary gym
Improve traffic flow by modifying driveway and bus loop
Upgrade HVAC to be more efficient and functional
Replace fire alarm system, public address system
Make sidewalks and entrances more ADA-accessible
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
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 to be more efficient and functional
Replace emergency generator, public address system, fire alarm system
Renovate pre-k and kindergarten classrooms, adding restrooms to classrooms that do not currently have them
Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area; add fencing
Replace roofing, window sills and masonry to prevent leaks and boost energy efficiency
Upgrade HVAC to be more efficient and functional
Replace public address system, fire alarm system
Renovate pre-k and kindergarten classrooms, adding restrooms to classrooms that do not currently have them
Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area; add fencing
Replace roofing, window sills and sealant to prevent leaks and boost energy efficiency
Upgrade HVAC, including 13 classroom unit ventilators, to increase efficiency and air quality
Replace fire alarm system
SOUTH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Renovate pre-k and kindergarten classrooms, adding restrooms to classrooms that do not currently have them
Upgrade drainage to allow more use of playground area; add fencing
Waterproof exterior wall of art room
Alter MPR to enable lockdown capability
Upgrade HVAC to be more efficient and functional
Replace public address system