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County voters say “yes” to Nassau BOCES referendum
GARDEN CITY, NY, Feb. 10, 2009 — By a vote of 2,211 to 447,
Nassau County residents approved Nassau BOCES’ referendum to purchase
One Merrick Avenue, Westbury, N.Y. The
facility will be home to nine major programs that provide 77 services to
the 56 school districts of Nassau County.
"With threats of budget cuts and caps, it is vitally important for
Nassau BOCES to do everything it can to reduce expenses for its local
school districts," said Deputy Superintendent Dr. Robert J. Hanna. "We
felt that purchasing this building would lead to long-term cost savings,
and we are pleased that voters agreed.”
By purchasing the building instead of renting, Nassau BOCES expects to
save school districts $20 million in facilities costs during the next 20
years.
Chosen for its centralized location, One Merrick Avenue will serve as a
center for teaching and learning, supporting more than 17,000 teachers
throughout the county. Furthermore, Nassau BOCES will use this facility
to provide school districts with a variety of cooperative services that
generate thousands of dollars in savings annually through consortium
purchases, innovative product development and cost-effective shared
services.
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