# Bayonne Board of Education OPEN WORKSHOP


**Body:** Bayonne Board of Education Channel
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Bayonne Board of Education held an open workshop on September 23, 2026, which included a presentation by architects from DMR regarding a proposed school building referendum. The architects outlined the steps for site and environmental assessments, program planning, and budget preparation, emphasizing the need for a new school building to accommodate the city's growing student population. The board discussed the long-range facility plan updates, potential construction costs, and the timeline for approvals, targeting January 2028 for referendum readiness. The board also highlighted prior efforts to procure land and explore public-private partnerships. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussion centered on capital improvement planning and future procurement related to school construction projects.

**Source:** Bayonne Board of Education Channel