Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Approve Bond Referendum Passes

Submitted by Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools

The Plainview-Old Bethpage (POB) School District community approved the district’s bond referendum to help fund various infrastructure improvement projects throughout each building in the POB School District. Upgrades include the replacement of original windows, ceilings and floor tiles; upgrades to the current security system; and energy efficiency projects.

“We are greatly appreciative for all of the feedback and support from the Plainview-Old Bethpage community as we navigated this process,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. “The planned school improvements will help us build upon our safe and efficient educational environment as we continue to nurture and ensure the success of our students.”

The bond process began in July when members of the community and POB staff were appointed to a Facilities Upgrades and Improvements Advisory Committee. The committee worked with the district’s architect, BBS Architects, to finalize a list of necessary improvements to better serve the needs of POB students. Committee members analyzed a full list of proposed upgrades, took tours of the buildings to analyze each suggested project, and received community input at a public forum and several board meetings before finalizing a prioritized list of facility updates.

“The construction program will include building envelope renovations that aim at improving energy efficiency, classroom and other interior renovations, safety and security upgrades, new technology, renovations of outdoor sports facilities, and infrastructure and building systems upgrades,” said BBS Architects Principal Architect Roger Smith. “Energy efficiency improvements will result in annual savings of approximately $239,000 for the school district.”

Construction will begin at the beginning of this school year and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2018. For more information regarding the bond approval process and the list of projects to be completed, visit http://www.pobschools.org.