Union County voters approve $134M in school bonds
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On Nov. 8, 2022, Union County voters approved a $134 million bond referendum to address aging facilities and replace current buildings at East Elementary and Forest Hills High. The school bond passed with 62 (61.96%) percent of voters approving the referendum. Since 2000, school bonds have resulted in nearly 30 new school construction and renovation projects. The last school bond passed in 2016 with 71 percent of votes.
“I want to thank Union County residents for supporting this bond. Replacing East Elementary and Forest Hills High will allow us to provide modern facilities for our students and staff that will align with current instructional programs. In addition, the new schools will have innovative classroom space, expanded dining areas, updated media centers and teacher workrooms.” –Dr. Andrew Houlihan, Superintendent
Slated to open in the fall of 2025, these cutting-edge schools are not just buildings—they are the foundation for a brighter future, designed to spark innovation, creativity and excellence in every student.
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East Elementary School
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Approximately $38,592,589 (includes design cost)
- The original building is 70 years old.
- The existing building will be demolished.
- The new school will be built on the same property.
- The new school will be a two-story facility.
- Architectural features include additional Pre-K classrooms, a flexible multi-purpose gym, expanded dining space, collaboration areas, more energy-efficient building, improved safety with more on-site parking.
Forest Hills High School
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Approximately $95,812,411 (includes design cost)
- The school is 60 years old.
- The current building is inadequate for a modern-day high school.
- The new school will be a two-story facility.
- Architectural features include a new auditorium, an expanded dining room area, updated teacher workrooms, a modern media center with collaboration space, a multi-purpose auxiliary gym, a new weight room, and new arts and band spaces.
