Voters approve 2019 Capital Project

Voters in the Florida Union Free School District have approved the 2019 Capital Project.

Here are the unofficial results of the Feb. 26 vote:

  • 187 “yes” ballots cast
  • 112 “no” ballots cast

The $7,985,804 million capital improvement project will address necessary building repairs, enhances learning spaces, and make Golden Hill Elementary and S.S. Seward Institute safer and more secure.

After months of research and consideration, key repairs and improvements were identified and put into the plan, including the addition of safety vestibules; upgraded alarm systems; S.S. Seward library and locker room renovations; the restoration of athletic fields; parking lot paving; and air conditioning in school cafetoriums. The project also includes infrastructure repairs to masonry, flooring and lighting.