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Newcastle schools report enrollments, facilities work and options to re‑run bond measure
Summary
A Newcastle Public Schools representative briefed the council on enrollment (2,596 students), recent accomplishments and construction funded by a previously passed $77 million bond; the district said state statute limits bond filing windows and recommended June or August ballots if the board seeks to re‑place a sinking‑fund measure.
A representative of Newcastle Public Schools updated the council on district size, accomplishments and facilities funded by a prior bond. The presenter said the district serves 2,596 students with 367 staff, highlighted athletic and arts achievements and noted that a community‑approved $77 million bond from four years earlier funded construction, buses and safety upgrades.
The presenter described near‑term projects including completion of high‑school exterior work and…
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