Gilboa-Conesville CSD proposes $7.9M capital project

GILBOA, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Gilboa-Conesville voters will soon decide the fate of a $7.9 million capital project. The vote will take place on Dec. 17 from noon to 8 p.m. in the auditorium.

According to the school district, the improvements proposed in the capital project will enhance the district's facilities with a focus on safety, accessibility and address critical updates across education buildings and the bus garage.

The $7.9 million project will be tax-neutral, meaning there will be no tax increase for residents. The district said the project will be paid for by state aid, capital reserve funds and retiring debt services.

Improvements include:

Bus Garage

• Large Parking Lot Replacement
• Office & Conference Room Ventilation

Education Building/Site

• Gymnatorium– paint and acoustic improvements
• Modify secured entrance transaction window
• Exterior door replacement full building
• 1923 Building Locker Replacement
• Electric distribution in wood shop improvements
• Provide ADA connection between 1993 and 1929 building
• Septic system improvements (inside and outside of building)
• New Parking lot in current location of house.
• Pavement modification at Elementary
• Catch Basin Replacement at lower bus loop -
• Repair stairs west of high school
• Pavement at elementary on street parking
• Add curb to south side of Wyckoff
• Retaining wall replacement at gym loop
• Handrail and stair repair at gym loop
• Main entrance bollards
• Exterior Speaker Improvement

Alternative Scope Items

• Roof Overlay on all buildings except 1929 building
• Playground Equipment Replacement
• Gymnatorium- Cooling

The improvement list also includes alternate projects, which allows the project to adapt to budget constraints and prioritize the most important improvements. For full details on the project, visit the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District website.