GOVERNOR LINGLE RELEASES $24,750 FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

For Immediate Release:  May 5, 2005

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released $24,750 to enhance safety at Castle High School through installing exterior floodlights for portable classroom buildings P-27, P-29, and P-30.

Castle High School along with the Department of Education has reported attempted assaults on teachers and fire bombings at these portable classroom buildings.

“Illuminating the exterior of the buildings will improve the safety in this area and better protect the school, teachers and students,” said Governor Lingle. “This project is urgent and crucial, as it affects the lives and well-being of our students and dedicated teachers.”

The project is expected to be completed by spring of next year.

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For more information, contact:
Russ Saito  
State Comptroller – DAGS  
Phone: 586-0400

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone:  586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: 586-0043