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Stratham voters approve $11.96 million bond for school renovations after contested debate
Summary
At the Stratham School District meeting, voters approved a $11,961,745 bond for school renovations, including sprinkler upgrades, cafeteria expansion and replacement of temporary classrooms. The bond carried on a ballot vote; an amendment to reduce the bond to $10 million failed after floor debate.
Stratham voters on Tuesday approved a bond of $11,961,745 to fund renovations at Stratham Memorial School, with an additional $299,044 to cover the 2025–26 debt-service obligation.
The warrant article, introduced by the moderator and recommended by the Stratham School Board (5–0) and the Financial Advisory Committee (5–0), authorizes the board to issue bonds or notes under the Municipal Finance Act and to accept any federal or state aid that may become available.
The bond campaign was presented to voters by members of the school building subcommittee and staff. Principal Kate Lucas described the school’s educational priorities and community programs and explained the renovation plan’s focus on safety, ADA compliance and instructional space. The building subcommittee and construction manager proposed replacing two temporary classroom buildings, upgrading fire protection, improving administrative circulation, expanding the cafeteria by roughly 20 percent and adding four special-services classrooms (two of those to replace temporary…
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