The Schuylerville Board of Education has approved a capital project proposal, scheduled for a vote on May 20, alongside the annual budget vote. The initiative underscores the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving school facilities, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of students, staff, and the broader community.
The district invites community members to attend an information session to learn more about the proposed capital project on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. A video highlighting features of the proposed construction will be released in April.
“The proposed project is designed to tackle items that were left out of previous initiatives and address new priorities that have emerged,” said Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman. “Since the district’s last major project concluded in 2019, several areas have been identified as needing attention.”
Proposed Scope of Work
The proposed project will span from summer 2027 to the summer of 2028 and includes the following components:
- Main Parking Lot:
Reconstruct the existing parking lot with asphalt and stone subbase.- Study circulation patterns for safety and efficiency.
- Separate bus and car traffic for improved safety.
- Shift student parking spaces to the north parking lot.
- Widen the access road to the rear of the middle school.
- Elementary School:
- Replace classroom cabinet doors and countertops.
- Construct a concrete walkway from the building to the playscape.
- Paint and enhance the main lobby entrance.
- Add dimmable, LED lighting in classrooms.
- Replace lockers for grades 4 & 5.
- Update the gym with new wall pads, basketball backboards, and paint.
- High School:
- Renovate chemistry and physics classrooms.
- Replace lockers.
- Paint and enhance the main lobby entrance.
- General Work:
- Asbestos abatement to ensure a safe learning environment.
Strategic Financial Planning/Next Steps
The estimated cost of the capital project proposal is $10,795,000, which will align with the expiration of current bonds. As a result, there will be no additional tax impact to fund the capital project. If the project is approved by voters, the district will work to finalize the details of the design and construction and submit plans to the NYS Education Department.
Post-Vote Timeline
- Design: June-December 2025
- NYSED Approval: January-June 2026
- Contract Bidding/Award: September-December 2026
- Construction Begins: June 2027