Schuylerville School Board Approves Capital Project Proposal, Vote Scheduled for May

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Central School District’s Board of Education recently approved a capital project proposal, which is scheduled for a vote on May 20 alongside the annual budget vote.

The district has invited community members to attend an information session to learn more about the proposed project on Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. A video highlighting features of the proposed construction will be released next month.

“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 in a statement. “Since the district’s last major project concluded in 2019, several areas have been identified as needing attention.”

The estimated cost of the capital project proposal is $10,795,000, which will align with the expiration of current bonds. As a result, the district said 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.

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.