Livingston Voters Pass School Construction Referendum

Voters in Livingston approved an $18.2 million school construction project on Tuesday by a vote of 1,446 to 1,257, according to unofficial election results. 

The project will add 14 new elementary classrooms, three media centers, and bring full ADA compliance to the older portion of Livingston High School. 

“Livingston residents take great pride in their public schools and they made a long-term commitment to their excellence by the passage of this referendum,” said Dr. Brad Draeger, Superintendent of Livingston Public Schools in a statement. 

The referendum will allow the district to add classrooms to five elementary school buildings; create three media centers at Collins, Riker Hill, and Harrison schools; provide the space needed to house new in-district special education programs to be developed over time, and bring LHS to full ADA compliance.

The construction project is expected to begin early next year, according to district communications manager Marilyn Joyce Lehren.

With 13 percent of registered voters in Livingston voting, 53.5 percent decided in favor of the referendum, said Steven Robinson, the district’s business administrator. The ballot passed by 189 votes. 

“We want to thank the community who once again reaffirmed its support of our school District and our commitment to provide an exemplary education to all students,” said Ronnie Spring, President of the Livingston Board of Education.