Beecher Road School Upgrade Project
Referendum Date:
� February 11, 2014
� 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
� Center Road Gym polling location
Project Scope:
� Heating, ventilation & air conditioning upgrade & replacement
� Building envelope: replace window walls, doors, etc.
� Roof: Replace roof
� Security: Upgrade security (doors, windows, main entrance, etc.)
� Classrooms: paint, upgrade fixtures/cabinets (where affected by other maintenance/upgrades)
Referendum:
"Shall the $13,345,000 appropriation and general obligation bond issuance authorization to pay for the energy conservation, modernization and security enhancements at Beecher Road School be approved? Yes __ No __ "
Referendum Structure:
� Two-thirds majority is required for referendum to pass.
� If "NO" votes comprise 50% or more of the total votes, the referendum fails.
� If the "YES" votes comprise 50% or more of the total votes, but less than 2/3 of the total votes, the referendum will go to a SECOND vote which will require a simple majority to pass.
� Example:
- 1000 residents vote
- 600 vote "YES", 400 vote "NO"
- Result: Referendum does NOT pass, but does go to a second referendum
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