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PROJECT COST: $18,725,000
The first proposition authorizes the district to undertake an $18,725,000 capital project that focuses on aging infrastructure, code compliance, and health and safety issues at all schools plus the bus garage. It also focuses on meeting the educational program requirements at the High School that have been impacted by both the increase in graduation requirements for all general education students, and the mandates to provide educational support services to students in need of academic intervention.
Fourteen high school instructional classrooms and an expanded art room are proposed. These include eight classrooms to replace existing classrooms that are being converted for science/lab, district offices, and the link to the new addition, plus six new classrooms. The proposed additions are NOT being driven by enrollment, but rather by the increase in State and Federal educational requirements for students, and mandated educational support services that are increasingly encroaching on the space available for regular academic programs.
“Relocation of the district office to the high school was the most cost-effective solution,” according to Dr. Mark Lewis, Superintendent. “The current district office building has deteriorated significantly over the past thirty-plus years and also is now not large enough to accommodate District administrative needs. No state aid is available for the renovation of the existing building or construction of a new one. However, the state will aid the conversion of existing classrooms to accommodate a district office, as well as aid construction of new space for the displaced classrooms.”
PROPOSITION #2 - High School Music / Technology Addition and Alterations
PROJECT COST: $2,105,000
This proposition authorizes the district to undertake a $2,105,000 capital project that focuses on meeting music and technology curriculum mandates, as well as supporting the high level of student interest in these two areas. It also will eliminate high school students having to cross Ludlowville Road to access the 1955 Tech Building behind the middle school.
An enlarged band/orchestra classroom, an enlarged technology education classroom and two additional lavatories are proposed. The current band/orchestra room would be renovated for lesson space and storage of instruments and music supplies. The chorus room would be renovated to make space for a larger chorus and for music and instrument storage space. The spaces for chorus, band, and orchestra were designed for smaller groups (approximately 50 students each). Many of these groups now exceed 100 students and the spaces have become significantly overcrowded. In fact, many instrumental music lessons must now be conducted in the hallway.
This component was placed in a separate proposition as a means of allowing the district voters the opportunity to consider increased space to accommodate the high school fine arts and technology education programs independent of a broader proposition focusing on district-wide renovation and expansion considerations.
Proposition #2 is dependent on the passing of Proposition #1. It cannot be implemented unless both propositions pass.
TAX IMPACT
The average annual tax impact for both propositions is 98 cents per $1,000 Assessed Value for 16 Years (2008-2024). This will be less for taxpayers with STAR or Senior STAR exemptions, as these lower the assessment. Breakdown by proposition is:
- Proposition #1 87 cents for $1,000 Assessed Value
- Proposition #2 11 cents for $1,000 Assessed Value
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