Roselle School Bond Referendum Forum August 18

The Roselle Public Schools district will hold an in-person community forum on August 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Abraham Clark High School auditorium. The forum is intended to inform residents ahead of the September 15 bond referendum vote.

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Forum Details and Format

The August 18 session was originally scheduled as a virtual event. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nathan L. Fisher decided to change the format to in-person after hearing from the community. "Holding a referendum is a community process, and we want to make sure voters feel as informed as possible. This forum will provide the opportunity for the community to hear directly from the architects and financial advisors."

Board of Education members, Dr. Fisher, and professional consultants—including architects and financial advisors on the project—will participate in the forum. Residents may ask questions during the session or submit questions in advance through a Google form.

The Bond Referendum

The bond referendum, if approved, would allow the district to build a new school on Board of Education-owned property on Chandler Avenue and to improve facilities at the district's other schools.

Prior Community Outreach

The August 18 forum is the second public session the district has held on the referendum. A first forum took place on July 23, 2026, where Dr. Fisher presented the benefits of the proposed project and answered questions. At the end of July, the district also set up tents outside each public school throughout the week to reach voters and answer questions.

On July 30, 2026, Board of Education President Dr. Courtney Washington spoke outside Leonard V. Moore Middle School, explaining the district's approach to the referendum. "We are just trying to inform and arm our community with the why. We can't tell them how to vote, but what we can do is continue to explain the importance and that is all that we are doing."

Getting Involved

Residents interested in attending the August 18 forum are encouraged to plan to arrive at Abraham Clark High School auditorium at 6 p.m. Advance questions can be submitted through a Google form available from the district.

The referendum vote takes place September 15, 2026.

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FAQ

Q: When is the Roselle school bond referendum forum?
A: The community forum is Wednesday, August 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Abraham Clark High School auditorium in Roselle.

Q: What is the bond referendum for?
A: The referendum, if approved, would allow the district to build a new school on Board of Education-owned property on Chandler Avenue and to improve facilities at other district schools.

Q: When is the referendum vote?
A: The bond referendum vote is September 15, 2026.

Q: Can I ask questions at the forum?
A: Yes. Residents can ask questions during the forum or submit them in advance through a Google form available from the district.

Q: Who will be at the forum to answer questions?
A: Board of Education members, Superintendent Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, architects, and financial advisors on the project will participate.

Q: Was the forum originally scheduled differently?
A: Yes. The forum was originally scheduled as a virtual event but was changed to in-person after Superintendent Dr. Fisher heard from the community.

Q: Has the district held other forums on the referendum?
A: Yes. A first forum took place on July 23, 2026. The district also held tent outreach at public schools in late July to answer questions.

Q: Where can I submit questions in advance?
A: Questions can be submitted in advance through a Google form available from the Roselle Public Schools district.