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Morris School District Bond Referendum: Get Informed Now - Vote Fall 2026

Morris School District was built on the mission of creating greater opportunities for all students. Now the district is moving toward a bond referendum to fund enhanced instruction in updated learning environments. 

Projects will address building needs and program support

Important News: A State of New Jersey program offers financial aid when school districts use bond funding to improve facilities. This is the best way for MSD to get more state funding, which is especially important because rising costs increase the limitations of the annual budget.

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A group of 4 boys and a girl posing for a picture

Value of State Aid*

  • State aid covers a portion of the project costs. 

  • Funding for projects that can’t fit into annual budget.  

  • All NJ taxpayers contribute to revenue that funds school construction. 

  • We can bring some of those tax dollars back to benefit our own schools.  

*Voter approval required to access state aid 

'Basics' are high on the to-do list

A bond referendum would include basic building needs such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and communications systems upgrades. These large-scale projects cannot be addressed through the annual budget, professional advisors will guide the prioritization of these projects. 

Additional projects are being considered because of the impact they would have on educational programming. The advantages of upfront funding and state aid make it attractive to consider big changes such as space renovations to convert underutilized space for modern instructional needs.  

  • Community members contributed ideas. School principals also helped set these priorities. The Strategic Plan, for which many community members participated, provided additional insight that led us to focus on these areas: 

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Middle School students performing in an orchestra concert
Football players running through a banner
Three students filming

Improving and Maintaining our Buildings

  • HVAC system upgrades, all spaces air conditioned 
  • Roofing and window repairs 
  • Restroom renovations 
  • Fire alarm upgrades 

Advancing Academics

  • Full MHS and FMS auditorium renovations 
  • Science lab modernizations 
  • Classroom additions 
  • Media center renovations 

Enhancing the MHS Student Experience

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Group of students performing in the Little Women play at Morristown High School

Engaging the Community at Every Step

March 2025 

  • Strategic plan completed, with goals that include improving buildings to support learning 

Summer-Fall 2025 

  • District gathers community input on potential projects to identify priorities for a bond referendum 

Spring-Summer 2026 

  • NJ Department of Education reviews proposed projects and determines state aid; this step is required to estimate tax impact 

Ongoing Through Fall 2026 

  • District communicates with community and provides opportunities to ask questions and learn more 

Fall 2026 

  • Vote anticipated; voters can cast their ballots by mail or in person 

QUESTIONS? Email morrisfuture@msdk12.net