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Capital Project News
Posted on 12/18/2024

Informational graphic about a capital project for the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the District held a public vote on a proposed $12.5 million capital improvement project to address high priority health, safety, and infrastructure needs at each of our four schools. We are pleased to announce that the project has been approved by a vote of 242 to 63.

The approved District-Wide Capital Project will focus on essential infrastructure improvements for our schools, including:

- Repairing sidewalks and exterior stairs.
- Replacing a limited number of windows and repairing damaged exterior facade.
- Updating elementary playground equipment.
- Completing interior renovations at Radez Elementary that were removed from the 2022 Capital Project due to cost constraints.
- Replacing exterior door sets in designated locations.
- Replacing and/or upgrading HVAC systems and equipment.

The upgrades will strengthen our facilities and support safe, secure and productive learning environments. Approval of this project does not raise the local tax levy. The scope of the identified work is eligible for state aid and the local share will be offset by debt from prior projects that are scheduled to retire. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • A: Just like any well-used buildings, our four Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD school buildings require periodic upgrades, repairs and improvements to remain safe and functional while accommodating the evolving needs of our students and schools. There is a need for capital improvements at each of our school buildings to improve safety and efficiency.
     

  • A: Based on aid eligibility of the identified work and the district's schedule of retiring debt from prior projects, no additional tax impact is anticipated from this proposed project. We take great care to ensure necessary projects are efficiently planned and executed to maximize cost savings and minimize disruptions.

  • A: The scope of work includes HVAC upgrades, replacement of select entry doors and windows, reconstruction of aging stairs and sidewalks, and the replacement of playground equipment, among other items.

  • A: Detailed design work on the project has already begun and most of the work is anticipated to begin in 2026.