Westfield Public Schools Approves $256 Million Referendum to Upgrade Facilities and Expand Full-Day Kindergarten;  J&U selected to lead the MEP Engineering effort !

WESTFIELD, NJ — The town of Westfield has officially approved a comprehensive $256 million referendum proposal designed to address urgent facility infrastructure needs, modernize learning environments, and expand access to full-day kindergarten across the district.

The referendum consisted of multi-part proposals aimed at securing state aid while making critical investments across all 10 Westfield public schools:

School Building Infrastructure & Modernization: Upgrades across elementary, intermediate, and high school facilities, including modern Learning Commons spaces, HVAC/climate control replacements, restroom overhauls, safety upgrades, and auditorium/locker room renovations.

Full-Day Kindergarten Expansion: Dedicated additions and classroom expansions to support the community's goal of establishing a universal full-day kindergarten program.
Operating Budget Alignment: Support for key educational programming, staffing, and facility maintenance to keep pace with district needs.

Key projects across the district include:

Elementary Schools: Classroom additions, site drop-off/traffic loop improvements, playground safety surfacing, and restroom renovations.
Intermediate Schools (Edison & Roosevelt): Collaborative Learning Commons, small group instruction spaces, and modern athletic facilities.
Westfield High School: Major mechanical upgrades, cafeteria and gymnasium air conditioning, and cafeteria/auditorium enhancements.