Funding for 2 new high schools on Saipan OK'd
Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio signed three new laws yesterday, including appropriation of $10.5 million for construction of two new high schools on Saipan as well as creation of a special account for ambulance fees collected by the Department of Public Health.
He endorsed the plan by the Board of Education to construct two new high schools instead of just one, which he said will allow for better environment for the students, as well as for their parents.
“The proposed sites for the schools at Koblerville and Kagman will reduce busing and commuting time for the students and or parents, as the students will be attending school closer to their homes,” he said in signing Public Law 12-5.
An amendment to the Public School System’s Capital Improvement Projects, the $10.5 million will be divided for the two schools.
But the governor said the Legislature must appropriate additional funds to complete those projects which are intended to ease overcrowding at the Marianas High School.
PL 12-6, on the other hand, will ensure that fees collected for ambulance use will be reserved for repair and maintenance of the emergency vans, purchase of related equipment and supplies as well as for education and training of Emergency Medical Services personnel.
Mr. Tenorio also signed PL 12-7 diverting funds initially set aside for Tanapag Homestead to As Matuis for the village’s water, sewer, drainage system and road. The funds will come from public land lease payments and the CIP construction grants under the Covenant 702.
