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Three Village board hears bond briefing: district cites $123 million of needed work and 66% state building‑aid ratio
Summary
District business officials briefed the board on a bond referendum scheduled for Jan. 20, explaining why a bond—rather than annual maintenance—funds roofs, HVAC, paving and other capital needs, and noted the district’s historically high building‑aid ratio (described as 66%) that would apply to bond projects.
Mr. Carlson, speaking for the district, told the Three Village Central School District Board of Education on Jan. 7 that the district will hold a bond referendum on Jan. 20 at Ward Melville High School (gymnasium) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. He summarized outreach to the community, noted forums already held and one planned for Jan. 13, and said the bond committee voted unanimously to place the referendum on the ballot.
Mr. Carlson described the distinction between maintenance and capital projects, saying maintenance covers day‑to‑day repairs handled by custodial, grounds and maintenance staff, while capital projects—such as roof replacement, heating and ventilation system upgrades, paving…
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