Talk about Clarkstown schools bond
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- February
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I’m having some visitors tomorrow — Clarkstown schools Superintendent Margaret Keller-Cogan is coming to The Journal News’ West Nyack offices to discuss a proposed $187 million bond referendum that voters will decide on March 10. (here are the details, from the Clarkstown school district website, ccsd.edu.) The capital projects bond would cover the cost of roof/window/door repairs at all buildings in the district, as well as updates to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Also, Clarkstown North High, which made headlines in 2007 when a roach infestation sparked student protests, would be renovated.
Yeah, that’s a lot of money in a pretty bad economy. In this climate, it’s going to be tough enough to pass basic school budgets (that will be voted on in May), let alone bonds for any perceived “extra” costs. Across the Lower Hudson Valley, property tax owners are crying “uncle” and demanding schools hold down their operating budgets. Yet, the district has shown clear needs for facility-wide updates. And these are facilities the district owns, so sooner or later, these fixes will need to be done, and property owners will end up paying for them.
I have many questions about the bond, but I’m wondering: What are yours? Add your questions, comments, suggestions, observations about the Clarkstown school district bond proposal here, or email me at ncutler@lohud.com.
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Why weren’t these projects planned properly when the funds were available? Mismanagement.