Reduced bond referendum passes in West Hempstead

On Tuesday, March 15, residents in the West Hempstead School District voted in favor of a reduced capital project bond referendum of $35.5 million.

Voters approved the bond: 1,124 Yes votes to 985 No votes. It was the first time the school district used the digital voting system.

“The approved bond will enable the district to move forward with the repairs and renovations needed to improve our schools,” said Superintendent of Schools John Hogan. “We are extremely grateful for the community’s continued support and thank everyone who voted.”

The bond will finance the most critically needed items listed in the district’s five-year plan, including restoration/reconstruction of existing exterior walls and roof replacements to preserve the structural integrity of the district’s facilities. It will also be used to address safety issues, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The district's public announcement systems will be replaced, and renovations will be made to improve numerous instruction and student support services. The high school and middle school athletic fields will be renovated, and the middle school's gymnasium will be expanded by an additional 1,800 sq.ft. to allow for spectator seating.

The bond will not be used towards any work on the Marion Delaney school on Eagle Avenue.