11-28-2018

FERNDALE, Wash. — After falling just shy of the 60% support needed to pass a $112 million bond package, the Ferndale School Board is planning to give it another try in February 2019.

Final results showed the bond that would fund a new Ferndale High School, at a cost of $105 million reached about 58.6% in the November election.

School Board President Dr. Kevin Erickson says he and the other members decided to resubmit the unchanged proposal after urging from the community and the task force that put the proposal together.

The bond package includes a rebuilding of the high school, a $2 million modernization of the Performing Arts Center, $4 million to address mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and roofing needs, and $1 million for safety and security at all school district buildings.