By SCOTT CARLSON
North Platte Post
HERSHEY, Neb.-The voters have spoken and on the second attempt have given their approval to make major improvements to Hershey Public Schools facilities.
A special school bond election was held with the votes being tallied on Tuesday. Voters passed the bond issue 490-462.
The project consists of approximately 55,000 square feet of renovation of the existing facility and 30,000 square feet of new construction. The design incorporates the 1959 addition and results in an educational facility that school officials said will serve the district well into the future.
Officials said the following improvement will be made:
- Increase the size of classrooms in 1959 portion of the building
- Renovate 1959 kitchen and lunchroom into classrooms, nurse’s office and K-12 Art room
- Convert 1959 gym and stage into a K-12 Library/Media center, classrooms and office space
- Create classroom space for Vocational Agriculture and FFA program
- Add classroom space to serve special education and Title I students
- Build a new kitchen, serving area, and lunchroom space
- Make all existing bathrooms accessible for people with disabilities
- Remodel existing locker rooms to meet Title IX required standards
- Build two locker rooms which are the same size with same features for Title IX compliance
- Current bus doors renovated to create a safe and secure entrance with central administrative office
- Build a multipurpose space for physical education classes and fine arts
- Approximately 55,000 sq ft of renovation and 30,000 sq ft of new construction
- Other site improvements include electrical, plumbing and HVAC
A 23 cent bond levy will be assessed to residents in the school district.
The bond issue failed to pass in 2021.
More information can be found HERE.
