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Capital Project

2024 Proposed Capital Improvement Project

Vestal CSD 2024 Capital Project Proposals
The Vestal CSD 2024 Capital Project Proposals, which total $39,435,000, include:
Installation of Full Air Conditioning System at Clayton Avenue Elementary, Vestal Hills, Elementary and Vestal High School. 
This will provide an equitable classroom experience for all students, better focus for students and teachers and year-round use of spaces.

Installation of Lights on Sammon Field. 
This will allow the increased use of Sammon Field, especially in the evening hours, as well as provide the HS Marching Band with a safe space to practice. As of now, they practice in the HS parking lot. 

High School Auditorium Upgrades.
Once the current upgrades are completed, the anticipated work to be done includes an upgraded sound system and improved stage lighting.

Stadium Video Scoreboard.
The replacement of the stadium scoreboard with a video scoreboard will enhance video capabilities used during sporting events and special "nights', such as the Golden Circle of Bands and Cancer Awareness and Suicide Prevention Nights. The current scoreboard's controllers' connection fails intermittently. If not included in the Capital Project and the existing board fails, the replacement cost would not be eligible for state aid.

The 2024 Capital Project does not include a transportation facility proposal.

The 2024 Capital Project Proposed Proposals Newsletter will be mailed shortly. In addition, it will be posted on the district website.

IMPORTANT DATES:

PUBLIC HEARING
December 3, 2024, 5 p.m.
Clayton Ave. Elementary Building

CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE
December 10, 2024, Noon-8 p.m.
Central Junior Building Gym
201 Main St., Vestal

2024 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECT QUESTONS AND ANSWERS

What is the cost of this capital project?  

$39,435,000


How is the District paying for this project?

The District is using a mix of funding to pay for this project.  The majority of the cost (77.1%) will be paid with State Building Aid.  We will also use $3 million (7.6%) from our Capital Reserve.  The remainder (15.3%) of the cost will be funded through an increase in our local General Fund budget.


How will my school taxes be affected by this project?

The tax impact will be $0.286 per $1000.  A house that is assessed at $100,000 with no STAR exemption would have a $28.57 tax increase.  A house that is assessed at $200,000 would have a $57.15 tax increase.  A house that is assessed at $300,000 would have a $85.72 tax increase.  


When would my school taxes be affected by this project?

This change would occur in the 2028 school tax levy.


What work is being done in this capital project?

  • Classroom air conditioning at Clayton Ave Elementary, Vestal Hills Elementary, and Vestal High School

  • Lights on Sammon Field

  • High School auditorium upgrades: sound system and stage lighting

  • Stadium video scoreboard at Dick Hoover Stadium


Does this project include a Transportation Facility or infrastructure for electric buses?

No.  This project does not include any work on a Transportation Facility or infrastructure for electric buses.


Why do we need climate control upgrades?

We have been working on providing climate controlled classrooms for our students throughout the District over the past few capital projects.  We currently have air conditioning in, or being installed in, all of our schools except for Clayton Ave Elementary, Vestal Hills Elementary, and Vestal High School.  In order to provide an equitable learning environment for all of our students, we are seeking to install climate control at these remaining buildings.  This affects the learning environment for both students and teachers.


Why is it important to do this project now?

As Spring and Summer temperatures are rising earlier in the year, and higher than they have been in the past, we want to ensure that all teachers and students have access to a comfortable learning environment in order to learn and excel.

To submit additional questions, click on 2024 Capital Project "Ask Us"

Absentee Voting

ABSENTEE VOTING
Any qualified voter unable to vote in person on the day of the vote due to illness, physical disability, hospitalization, incarceration, or travel outside of the county/city of residence may apply to vote by Absentee Ballot. To apply:
 
Michelle Lewis, District Clerk
 Vestal Central School District
 201 Main Street
 Vestal, NY 13850
 Phone: 607-757-2320
 
If you are unable to print the application, please contact the District Clerk and request one be mailed to you.
Applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election (if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter) or the day before the election (if the ballot is to be issued to the voter in person).
No absentee voter's ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on the date of the election.
(Per Education Law 2018-A(2)(e), any voter registered as ‘permanently disabled’ with the Broome County Board of Elections Office will be mailed an Absentee Ballot without having to apply.)
EARLY MAIL VOTING
Any qualified voter may apply to vote by Early Mail. To apply:
  • IN PERSON: Schedule an appointment with the District Clerk.
  • BY MAIL: Print the Early Voting Application.pdf sign and mail the original to:
 
Michelle Lewis, District Clerk
 Vestal Central School District
 201 Main Street
 Vestal, NY 13850
 Phone: 607-757-2320
 
If you are unable to print the application, please contact the District Clerk and request one be mailed to you.
Applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election (if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter) or the day before the election (if the ballot is to be issued to the voter in person).
No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 pm on the date of the election.
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