of their lives. We’re preparing them to make good decisions when the time comes.” INVESTING IN THE FUTURE Tenafly’s commitment to excellence extends to its infrastructure. In 2023, voters approved a $76 million capital improvement referendum—the district’s first in nearly two decades. The project will update all six of the district’s buildings, with major upgrades to HVAC systems, roofing, windows, gyms, athletic fields, and classroom additions, along with new security vestibules and surveillance systems. The initiative also includes redesigned learning spaces for small group instruction, and auditorium upgrades and athletic facility improvements that reflect the community’s passion for extracurricular involvement. “It’s an ambitious project, and it’s something the district desperately needed,” says Schwarz. “These upgrades will ensure that our schools continue to meet our student’s needs for generations to come.” A concept drawing 352 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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