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Two school funding proposals on track for voter approval

Early results indicate voters approved two tax proposals in Cape May and Burlington counties. The proposals include the Avalon Stone Harbor School District's $1.5 million bond referendum, and the Burlington Township School District's $576,000 ballot question. Both results remained unofficial at publication. More on election coverage: Early results show Bordentown school referendum headed for approval In March, the district proposed replacing the elementary school’s roof for $1.5 million. With all districts reporting, Cape May County’s election website showed 75.49% voted “yes” and 24.51% voted “no.” Unofficial results at publication indicate the Avalon Stone Harbor school district’s bond referendum passed. If approved, annual taxes would rise $37.86 for the average home assessed at $1.6 million, according to the district’s website. If officially approved, state aid would reduce taxpayers’ cost by $600,000. Burlington Township schools proposal The $567,000 proposal question from Burlington Township Public Schools appears to have passed as well. Burlington Township Public Schools’ $567,000 proposal question appears to have passed as well. The $576,000 question would add two elementary school teachers and a music teacher. The district also said it would expand middle school athletic programs. With 95.24% of districts reporting, Burlington County's unofficial results showed 58.64% “yes” and 41.36%

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