Voters in Lexington, Massachusetts, have approved a tax increase that will provide funds for construction of a $660 million Lexington High School.
The Lexington Observer reports tha the vote on a debt exclusion proposal passed with 5,283 “yes” votes, or about 62% support, and 3,276 “no” votes.
It is anticipated that residents will cover about $533 million of the $659.7 million total cost of the project. The rest will be covered by state and federal grants.
Monday's vote is only the beginning of the high school building project.
The project team’s next step is to finish the design of the school. In March 2026, the team will come up with a revised cost estimate, referred to as the “Design Development” estimate.
“In three and a half years, our students will walk safely through modern hallways, gather in a cafeteria with room to connect and belong, and learn in spaces designed for collaboration and discovery," said Lexington Schools Superintendent Julie Hackett. "No more faulty HVAC systems leaving rooms sweltering or freezing, no more windowless classrooms or air quality concerns, and no more conditions that fail to reflect the vibrant learning happening within them."
