On the November 3rd ballot, in addition to our candidate races, there is a school bond referendum valued at $232,580,000. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee unanimously voted to support (vote YES) on the school bond.

QUESTION:  Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue capital improvement bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $232,580,000 for the purposes of providing funds, in addition to funds from school bonds previously authorized and any other available funds, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the costs of school improvements, including acquiring, building, expanding and renovating properties, including new sites, new buildings or additions, renovations and improvements to existing buildings, and furnishings and equipment, for the Fairfax County public school system?

The 2009 Referendum includes:

• New Construction
  $ 50,000,000 to construct a new middle school in the south county area.
• Capacity Enhancement (Additions and Other Modifications)
  $ 4,150,000 Crestwood Elementary School                                                        
  $ 3,455,000 Cunningham Park Elementary School                                                          
  $ 5,662,000 Kings Park Elementary School                                                                    
  $ 4,784,000 Lynbrook Elementary School                                                                      
  $ 6,333,000 Spring Hill Elementary School                                                                     
  $ 3,225,000 Springfield Estates Elementary School                                                        
  $ 3,929,000 West Springfield Elementary School                                                           
  $ 4,955,000 Woodley Hills Elementary School                                                    
  $ 4,264,000 Whitman Middle School
• Renovations
  $ 101,822,000 million to renovate Marshall High School.
  $ 2,501,000 million in planning money for the renovation of Sandburg Middle School.
  $ 9,750,000 in modular relocation money. 
• Infrastructure Management
  $ 3,250,000 ADA Upgrades                                                                   
  $ 11,250,000 Roof Replacement                                                            
  $ 3,250,000 Athletic Infrastructure                                                          
  $ 5,750,000 HVAC Replacement                                                            
  $ 1,500,000 Security Enhancements
  $ 1,250,000 Asphalt Paving

2009 Bond Referendum Facts