<p>The East Meadow school district is asking taxpayers to vote yes on a $71.5 million&nbsp;capital improvement bond. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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The East Meadow school district is asking taxpayers to vote yes on a $71.5 million capital improvement bond. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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If approved, the bond would be used to pay for safety upgrades, playground renovations and improvements to athletic and performing arts facilities.

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