Editorial

Editorial: Vote yes for new fire alarm system

Editorial Board

November 3, 2026

Fire alarm on wall along hallway inside Del Val. The system last updated 20 years ago, in 2006.

As the fire alarms start to become outdated, Del Val has to update them to a new system. This process will cost the school $926,000, however, the school could get $314,840 in funding from the Debt Service Aid. Voting in favor of Del Val’s students and staff should be a priority.

The only requirement for Del Val to be able to obtain state aid is for the community to vote yes to the referendum in the Nov. 3 election. This vote will help to allow Del Val to apply for funding for the project without raising taxes.

Without this state aid, the funding will come fully out of the school district’s capital reserve account, which is an account set aside for capital improvements. A yes vote will save the school over $300,000, which will go towards future projects.

Message displays on Del Val’s website home page providing additional information on the referendum. (Ellie Lyons)

There are no negative effects for voting yes to the referendum. It will save the school money and free up funding for other needs without increasing taxes. Voting no may negatively impact the school’s ability to fund projects in the future.

To learn more about the referendum, read Lilah Walker’s article, or access the referendum website.

The editorial board voted yes for the referendum. The results of the vote are: 14 yes, 1 no and 1 abstained.

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The views of the Editorial Board reflects the positions of the Editors which are decided by an anonymous vote.

Ella Genovese, Editor-in-chief

Ella Genovese is a senior at Del Val. This is her fourth year writing for The Delphi. She is also a stage manager for this year’s fall play. Ella is also involved in NHS, Book Club and Peer Leaders. In her free time, Ella likes to read and listen to music.

Ellie Lyons, Managing Editor

Ellie Lyons is a senior at Del Val. This is her fourth year writing for The Delphi, and she is a Managing Editor. Ellie plays softball for Del Val and enjoys reading in her free time. She hopes to improve her editorial and leadership skills this school year.