$30M Glen Cove City School 2022 Bond Referendum Passes Tuesday

GLEN COVE, NY — The Glen Cove City School District's 2022 bond referendum vote passed Tuesday night. The final count showed 1179 yes votes to 853 no votes.

Superintendent Maria Rinna said the $30 million bond "will provide a building that is safe and supportive of the programs we have in place."

The bond will finance new science labs, enhanced security features in all district buildings and a new synthetic athletic field and track at the high school and other building improvements.

According to Glen Cove Schools, the average homeowner will pay $12.50 per month for the improvements.

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The full details about the bond posted on the district's website outline the specific improvements administrators say have been overdue:

New classroom and office hallway doors in all district buildings will meet state code and have automatic locks for security.

At Glen Cove High School, all science rooms and labs will be "reconstructed" to meet current curriculum demands. The cafeteria, kitchen and bathrooms will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements. Windows and the HVAC will be replaced for energy efficiency. Lockers will also get upgrades.

Outside, the high school will get a new synthetic turf field and track, new tennis and handball courts and the tennis building will be renovated.

The total bond cost is $30,552,621, 35 percent less than the 2020 proposed bond that was delayed due to the pandemic. State aid will account for $10 million of the cost, leaving $12.50 per month for the average homeowner, the district says.