WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo Public Schools voters approve one referendum ballot measure.
The first question on the ballot was approved with 4,758 yes votes and 2,488 no votes for 65.7 percent yes votes. It includes $99.7 million for the completion of Heritage Middle School and Horace High School, adding multipurpose rooms at West Fargo and Horace high schools, building an inclusive playground at the Early Childhood Center, special education improvements, adding classroom space for early childhood special education programming, the renovation and expansion of South Elementary School, safety and security upgrades and restroom renovations.
Question two failed with 4,440 yes votes and 3,073 no votes. The yes vote only attained 59.1 percent, falling 0.9 percent short of passing. It would have included $58 million for elementary renovations, a new elementary school, acquisition of land and a second expansion of space for early childhood special education programming.
Question three also failed with 4,274 no votes and 3,230 yes votes. It would have authorized the district to be a collaborative partner with the West Fargo Park District and the West Fargo Youth Hockey Association to expand the Veterans Memorial Arena for $5 million.
Each question needed 60 percent yes votes to pass.
