CV-SCS proposing improvement bond
by Janine Giordano |
CHERRY VALLEY – A $7.7 million capital improvement bond proposal scheduled to be voted on by Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District residents, March 13, will be the topic of discussion at two more presentations, according to CV-S Superintendent Nick Savin. At this time, residents will have the opportunity to question details of the proposed bond. The 15 year bond addresses long-term needs of the district regarding safety and security, maintenance and repairs, energy efficiency, operational efficiency and educational upgrades. Specifically, Savin explained, areas like the redesigning of the front entrance way, construction of a larger science lab, library-media improvements, computer upgrades, and replacement of the nearly 20 year old roof will be addressed if the bond is approved. The project cost analysis estimates exterior site work at approximately $1.7 million. This will cover things like repairing the front entry portico, sidewalks, a small portion of the track, athletic field drainage, and driveway and parking areas. It will also be used to redesign the bus drop off area and separate pedestrian areas from vehicular traffic in the student drop off areas. Another $1.85 million will be used for funding building projects, which includes funds for a security and safety project to redesign the front entrance so that visitors will only be able to access the school through the main office. Replacement of electric motors, the heating system boiler, and upgrading the public address system and clock system are also on the list. Energy projects include the installation of an energy management heating system, replacement of lighting fixtures with energy efficient fixtures, and replacing the burners on the remaining boilers. Space reconfigurations are expected to run approximately $2.35 million. In addition to expanding the library-media center, there are also plans to consolidate the computer labs into that center, relocate the instrumental music area, modernize the science lab areas, modify the weight room and enhance classrooms with additional instructional technology for both teachers and students. The total construction cost, with an additional $1.298 earmarked for incidental costs, has been set at $7,788,000. Approximately 95 percent of the bond is expected to be funded by New York state aid, and $155,760 expected from EXCEL aid. According to information provided by the district, the estimated local tax impact per year is $23,107. However, the figure designated for the estimated energy savings as a result of projects funded by this bond is $30,000, which actually offsets any cost created by the bond. Two more meetings have been scheduled for Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., in Room 145, and March 3 at 4:30 in Room 145. Savin said the different times were an effort to accommodate people who might have conflicting schedules with the Feb. 27 meeting time scheduled later in the evening.
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