November 3, 2004 -- Voters in the Shaker Heights City School District yesterday approved a $23.5-million bond issue to pay for repairs and maintenance for schools and public libraries. The unofficial vote totals were 12,441 (68%) for the bond issue and 5,946 (32%) against.

Superintendent of Schools Mark Freeman expressed gratitude for the community's support.

"On behalf of the Board of Education, staff, and students of the Shaker Heights City School District, I want to thank the residents of our community for their support of the bond issue for the schools and the Shaker Heights Public Library," he said. "Thanks in particular to the hundreds of school and library volunteers who worked on behalf of the issue.

"We will plan carefully to get the maximum benefit from the bond issue proceeds. We look forward to using these resources to continue providing a safe and appropriate learning environment for Shaker's children."

Proceeds from the bond issue will be used for projects such as window and door replacements, roof repairs, upgrades of electrical and fire alarm systems, and replacement of aging technology. The issue will cost property owners approximately $61.25 per year for each $100,000 of value.

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