Roselle Board of Education Continues Community Outreach Campaign for Bond Referendum at Bethlehem Baptist Church
UCL Community Desk · Union County Life
The Roselle Board of Education is intensifying its information campaign ahead of the September 15 bond referendum vote. On Sunday, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church hosted their Family and Friends event, where Roselle Superintendent Nathan L. Fisher and other Board of Education representatives attended at the invitation of Reverend Jeffrey Bryan to discuss the proposed bond referendum.
The referendum seeks approval for a nearly $80 million proposal that would build a new school along Chandler Avenue and fund other infrastructure upgrades. "Our schools belong to the entire community, so conversations about their future cannot take place only inside board meetings or school buildings," he told TAPinto Roselle.
Dr. Fisher emphasized that institutions like Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church serve as important community anchors where families, longtime residents, seniors, parents, and other stakeholders gather. He noted that the referendum will have a long-term impact on Roselle and residents deserve opportunities to hear directly from district leadership about the proposal's details, costs, and implications for students and the community.
Since the Roselle Board of Education approved the referendum, they have hosted several information sessions across the borough. Dr. Fisher stressed the board's commitment to transparency given the magnitude of the proposal. The board aims to make information accessible by engaging in various community spaces. "It really sends the message that we are not asking Roselle residents to make this decision in the dark," Dr. Fisher noted. He emphasized that the board's role is to inform rather than persuade voters, ensuring residents understand the proposal and have meaningful opportunities to ask questions before the September 15 vote.
This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy against official sources.
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