Senators move to keep Simon Sanchez construction going

Three senators are pushing for progress in the construction of Simon Sanchez High School.

During budget discussions at the Guam Legislature yesterday, Sen.Therese Terlaje garnered support passing an amendment that would put $500,000 away for the construction of the Yigo campus. Vice Speaker Telena Nelson passed her own provision that would commit the money to Simon Sanchez by ensuring the funding was non-transferable.

Previously, appropriations were diverted by the Guam Department of Education to operations when Territorial Educational Facilities Funds were short.

Additionally, Sen. Sabina Perez passed an amendment that would require quarterly reporting from the GDOE on progress moving forward which would include a listing of projects awarded, projects that have been put out for bid and the current status of the rebuild. Perez stating, "We owe it to our island's children to build them a school worthy of their limitless potential."