Voters in Middlebury and Southbury have approved a nearly 96 million dollar Region 15 school budget along with 224 million dollars in bonding for new elementary schools. The projects will replace several aging schools in Southbury with larger buildings that will also include prekindergarten space. District officials hope construction can begin in 2028 with completion targeted for 2030. School leaders say the upgrades are needed to replace outdated facilities and improve learning space for students.