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SCC, Perth Amboy Educators Hold Ribbon Cutting State Fully Funded, Managed $15 Million Community Pre-School |
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| Perth Amboy, NJ (October 1, 2004) – New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation (SCC) representatives joined Perth Amboy School District educators, area officials and community supporters today for the grand opening the new Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Learning Center – one of the first new schools completed by SCC in the City of Perth Amboy. Young children, their families, and community residents will be the first to learn, thrive, and improve their quality of life in this state-of-the-art facility. | |
 On behalf of Governor McGreevey, Jack Spencer, SCC CEO, presented a proclamation to Mrs. Ignacio Cruz, Sr., Joan Marie Maldony, School Principal and Superintendent John M. Rodecker. |
The event featured a ribbon cutting, open house and tours of the new 65,000-square-foot facility. It includes 38 pre-kindergarten classrooms, speech room, health suite and a multi-purpose room to provide 21st century educational opportunities for approximately 550 3- and 4-year-old students. SCC provided $15 million in funding and oversaw construction of the new school in the Middlesex County municipality under the New Jersey’s unprecedented school construction program. Built by Turner Construction Company and designed by VITETTA, the Early Childhood Learning Center features shared specialized program spaces, such as the multi-purpose room, which are accessible to students and Perth Amboy residents alike. |
| "This new early childhood center in Perth Amboy is an important part of New Jersey’s continued commitment to our children and their future. Every child should have the opportunity to get the education they deserve," said SCC CEO John F. Spencer, "We in New Jersey know that the earliest years are the most important when it comes to how successful a child will be in life. This Early Childhood Learning Center will help provide the kind of environment where young people can learn and thrive as they prepare for success in school." | 
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| Superintendent John M. Rodecker stated, "The construction of the Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Learning Center required the concerted effort, perseverance, stamina, and patience of many people. Additionally, it required a cooperative effort between the SCC and the Perth Amboy Board of Education. Both entities realize the importance of public education and, further, that our children represent the future of our city, our state, and our nation. This school provides our early childhood learners with a model facility which will aid in formulating their educational and social foundations." | |
 Joseph Vas, Mayor, City of Perth Amboy, State Assemblyman, Leg. District 19 |
As SCC marks its second year of transforming New Jersey’s educational infrastructure, it has hundreds of school construction projects under way and is making tremendous progress in the building of quality schools statewide. SCC is responsible for implementing New Jersey's $8.6 billion school building program – the largest public construction program ever undertaken by the State of New Jersey, and one of the largest programs of its type ever undertaken in the nation. Progress over the past two years includes new school construction projects, health and safety improvements, school-based community revitalization efforts and enhanced employment opportunities. |
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