“My economic development team is happy to assist Kellenberg Memorial High School in better serving its student athletes,” said County Executive Mangano.

NCLEAC authorized the Province of Meribah Society of Mary Inc., the Marianist not-for-profit corporation that owns Kellenberg, to sell up to $12.5 million in bonds. The fields are on the corner of Glenn Curtiss Boulevard and Hempstead Turnpike.

The private high school, also known for its strong sports programs, has a license to use the property, formerly part of the Mitchel Field Complex, for the past three years. The school needs the fields for its 3,000 students who participate in 81 athletic teams and clubs.

"This financing will help a leading educational institution maintain its highly regarded sports program and support student athletes," said NCLEAC Chief Executive Officer Joseph Kearney.

In addition to Kellenberg, Meribah runs Chaminade High School and St. Martin de Porres Marianist School, which serves students from pre-K through the 8th grade.

NCLEAC, a local development corporation, was created by the Nassau County Legislature in 2010 to provide assistance for the not-for-profit sector. Nassau County and the Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corporation are not responsible for payment of interest or principal on the bonds.