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Capital Project News

Capital Project Nearing Completion Across C-R Schools

In December 2024, the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District community approved a $12.5 million capital improvement project designed to address high-priority health, safety, and infrastructure needs across all four school buildings. The project passed with strong support by a vote of 242 to 63.

As the District prepares to welcome students back on September 8, we are pleased to share that the majority of renovations are now nearing completion, with significant improvements made throughout each building.

Project Overview

Like any well-used buildings, our schools require regular maintenance and periodic upgrades to remain safe and functional. This capital project focused on maintaining safe, functional, and up-to-date learning environments for students and staff. Work was carefully planned and completed in phases to minimize disruption while addressing critical infrastructure needs. 

Construction workers in orange vests pour concrete into wooden forms for a building foundation.

Satellite Image of Ryder Elementary

Ryder Elementary School (PreK–2)

Renovations at Ryder Elementary focused on safety upgrades and exterior improvements:

  • Replacement of select playground equipment
  • Installation of new kindergarten playground fencing
  • Removal of an existing chimney
  • Reconstruction of a section of the roof
  • Masonry facade repairs in targeted areas

 

Highlighted sections indicate areas of work →

  • Two construction workers instal a large blue playground fixture, around dug up dirt
    Installation of new Ryder playground
  • A pile of playground pieces inside of orange plastic fencing
    Ryder's upper playground removed, ready for new installation
Radez Satellite Image highlighting areas of work

Radez Elementary School (Grades 3–5)

At Radez Elementary, updates improved both student spaces and building systems:

  • Replacement of select HVAC units
  • Locker room renovations
  • Replacement of playground equipment
  • Installation of a new stage curtain

 

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  • A large yellow crane is lifting a metal frame near a brick building, with a black semi-truck and a white van parked nearby.
    Crane transports Air Handlers at Radez
  • Pieces of equipment on a playground are removed, blocked off, and awaiting replacement
    Equipment replaced at Radez playground
  • The shell of a room with many steel bars, construction workers, ladders, and spotlights
    Radez locker room renovations include two new offices for coaches
  • A worker installs a large electrical transformer box
    Electrical transformer installation
  • Two images, a full view of two boiler systems, and a close up are hard water and rust stains coating the equipment
    Before: The outdated boiler system will be fully replaced
Satellite image of Golding/Shelter highlighting areas of work

Golding Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Work at Golding Middle School emphasized accessibility and structural improvements:

  • Reconstruction of exterior stairs and ramps
  • Masonry facade repairs
  • Replacement of select windows
  • Reconstruction of sidewalks and sections of the parking lot

 

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  • Several excavators help completely dig up the parking lot, preparing to eventually be paved
    Golding's parking lot/drop off circle
  • A ramp and stairs leading to double doors removed, leaving a concrete frame
    Golding ramps removed and reconstructed
  • A brick wall, with a noticeable strip repaired
    Cracks in brick masonry repaired
  • Stairs leading to double doors removed, leaving a concrete frame
    Golding stairs removed and reconstructed
Satellite image of C-RHS highlighting areas of work

Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (Grades 9–12)

At C-RHS, improvements focused on infrastructure, safety, and future-ready upgrades:

  • Replacement of several door and entrance systems
  • Replacement of select windows
  • Reconstruction of sidewalks
  • Replacement of cooling tower and chiller systems
  • Installation of a new fire pump
  • Masonry facade repairs
  • Installation of electric bus charging stations

 

Highlighted sections indicate areas of work →

  • A sidewalk is filled with rebar, ready for a fresh concrete pour
    Several C-RHS sidewalk sections demolished and repoured
  • Fresh concrete formed at C-RHS sidewalk entrance
    New sidewalk at C-RHS side entrance
  • A truck crane moved large pieces of concrete for the new electrical transformer
    A truck crane moves large pieces of concrete for the new electrical transformer
  • A brick wall with a finished stitch
    A finished brick stitch to repair a large crack

Student Involvement Makes a Difference

Outside of the capital project work, students in Mr. Carson’s class at C-RHS played a small role in improving campus facilities.

The practice football field, located behind the main field, had experienced significant wear and tear and lacked access to a reliable water source, making maintenance difficult. Students in Mr. Carson’s classes refurbished an old water reel traveler—equipment that can cost up to $10,000 when purchased new.

Thanks to their efforts, the grounds crew is now able to draw water from a nearby creek to irrigate the field and support new grass growth.

A red water traveler sits on a grassy field.

A wide, sunlit grassy field stretches towards a line of trees and rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

A Community Effort

Completing a project of this scale requires immense collaboration, planning, and communication. The District extends its sincere appreciation to the Facilities Team, led by Director of Facilities Trevor Chaisson, as well as the architects, engineers, and contractors who worked diligently throughout the process.

We appreciate the community’s support in the District’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable, and effective learning environments for all students.