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Greater Albany voters approved Measure 22-165 in the May 16 election with a passing rate of  54 percent.

“We want to thank our community for its support of our schools,” said Superintendent Jim Golden. “This measure will make a difference to kids and to our whole community.”

The bond will:

• Fix aging school buildings
• Make energy improvements
• Make school safety and security improvements
• Add/expand vocational and technical classrooms at all middle and high schools
• Relieve overcrowding and accommodate growth

The planning process will begin immediately. A project timeline and plan will be announced in the coming weeks and will include opportunities for community involvement.

The district middle school track meet was held on May 11 at South Albany High School track. All four GAPS middle schools – Calapooia, Memorial, North Albany and Timber Ridge – participated.

The competition included boys and girls in grades six, seven and eight in the following events: discuss, high jump, long jump, 100 meter hurdles, 100 meter dash, 400 meter run and the 1,500 meter run.

Tomorrow is Election Day. Cast your vote before the polls close at 8 p.m. The District bond measure, Measure 22-165, and school board races will be decided.

Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Official ballot drop boxes are at Linn County Courthouse, North Albany Shopping Center and Albany Public Library.

For Teacher Appreciation Week, Memorial leadership students shared what they like about their teachers.

Our teachers are the backbone of our schools, and our students love them. Thank you, Teachers!