Long Beach voters approved reserve funding Thursday night to repair the carport ceiling at the high school.
The capital reserve referendum passed by a vote of 336 to 97. Four of the 5 ballots were valid. The vote allows the Long Beach Board of Education to expend $5.6 million from the district's capital reserve fund.
This money will be used to cover the costs associated with the reconstruction of an area of Long Beach High School affected by the collapse of a suspended carport ceiling back in April.
The work includes repair of the carport ceiling area, as well as general construction, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work being performed in the immediate vicinity of the carport area.
Voter approval is required to expend funds from the Capital Reserve Fund. This fund, which is similar to a savings account, provides the district with the ability to set aside monies to fund capital improvements and emergencies. Since these funds have already been set aside for capital projects, funding the work through the capital reserve fund will not result in a tax increase.
Information and photo provided by Rosemary Leonetti of Syntax.
Editor's Note: this story was updated at 10:12 a.m. on Oct. 19.
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