School Board Plans to Put Bond Measure Before Voters
The South Whittier School District Board has voted unanimously to put a $15-million bond measure on the April ballot to finance new classrooms, asbestos removal, seismic upgrades and general repairs.
“Our schools are 35 years old,” board President Terri Halstead said. “The classrooms need new wiring for computers, the schools need new roofs and South Whittier Intermediate needs additional classrooms.”
Board member Sharon Stys said that because an earlier school bond is virtually paid off, the new measure will not increase taxes.
“Our intent is to keep the tax level the same,” she said.
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