# Bayonne Board of Education OPEN WORKSHOP

The Bayonne Board of Education held an open workshop on September 23, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to a proposed school construction referendum. Architects from DMR provided a detailed briefing on the planning process, including site assessments, environmental and geotechnical studies, and the development of building programs and budgets. The board discussed the need for a new school building to accommodate growing student populations, referencing demographic studies projecting a 20% population increase by 2050. The board emphasized the extensive prior work done to explore land acquisition and potential public-private partnerships. The timeline for approvals and potential referendum voting was outlined, with the earliest possible completion date estimated as January 2028. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced, but the discussion centered on capital improvement planning and budget preparation for future construction projects. Additional agenda items included personnel updates and community engagement initiatives, but no direct procurement actions were taken during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Bayonne Board of Education OPEN WORKSHOP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK_xMHgFOs) - Bayonne Board of Education Channel