The Haddonfield school district is having a special election on Tuesday, March 8, for a bond referendum to help repair and restore its school facilities.
The referendum is split into two questions, with the second question having a part A and B. Question 1 must be approved for anything on Question 2 to pass.
The bonds total cost is $35.3 million with an estimated yearly tax impact of $300.49 for the 2015 average assessed home value of $484,226.
Q1 addresses critical needs the district says have to be addressed immediately, including steel, brick and mortar components that keep the buildings standing, the roofs from leaking, and the doors and windows functioning. Also included are the replacement of inefficient and failing HVAC systems, and replacement of outdated communications systems essential for security.
The total cost of Q1 is estimated at $30.2 million, with a cost of $253.37 for the average homeowner per year.
Q2A addresses air-conditioning key parts of each school, and Building Automation System Control to operate utilities with modern efficiency. The total cost of Q2A is estimated at $3.7 million, with a cost of $30.70 per year for the average homeowner.
Q2B addresses critical repairs at the high school stadium and track. Without those restorations, use of the stadium and track will be significantly restricted, officials said. The total cost of Q2B is estimated at $1.4 million, with an average impact of $16.43 per year.
These numbers are based on a 25-year bond with an interest rate of 3.53 percent.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The list of polling places are:
• Tatem School (Music Room), 1 Glover Ave., for Districts 2 and 10;
• Middle School (Music Room), 1 Lincoln Ave., for Districts 3 and 4;
• Elizabeth Haddon School (Art Room), 501 W. Redman Ave. for Districts 6 and 7;
• Middle School (Music Room) 1 Lincoln Ave., for Districts 1 and 5;
• Lutheran Church Hall, 204 Wayne Ave., for Districts 8 and 9.
Those wanting more information on the election and voting can visit haddonfieldbondreferendum.com.
