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JOHN MOONEY | JANUARY 28, 2016

SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • JANUARY 26, 2016 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 23

Voters Approve $42 Million in School Construction

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Published by the NJ School Board Association

Voters in five New Jersey school districts approved $42 million in school construction proposals on Jan. 26, including security enhancements, heating system renovations and athletic facility improvements. Construction proposals appeared on ballots in six districts, in five counties: Burlington, Cape May, Hunterdon, Monmouth and Union. All of the approved projects will receive state funding to cover part of the cost, through grants or debt service aid or both.

In addition, in one district, Lakewood, in Ocean County, voters defeated a question that sought to authorize raising an extra $6.2 million in taxes for student busing. The fourth Tuesday in January is one of five dates on which a school board may propose a bond issue or special question to voters. The next date available for special elections is in March.

Following is a summary of the six school construction proposals that were on the ballot Jan. 26...