Capital Project
Building a Safer, Stronger School Community
Capital Project Vote
December 10, 2024 - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Clarence High School Gymnasium
9625 Main Street, Clarence, N.Y.
Public Hearing
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 6 p.m.
Clarence Middle School Auditorium
10150 Greiner Road, Clarence, N.Y.
Watch the Recording Here
Cost Projections * No Tax Impact *
| Project Budget | $20,600,000 |
| Energy Performance Contract | $8,000,000 |
Financial Considerations
| Building Aid Ratio | 67.2% |
| Capital Reserve Utilization | $3,000,000 |
Timeline
| January to July 2025 | Project Design |
| Fall 2025 | NYSED Review |
| January 2026 | Bids Received |
| Spring 2026 |
Construction Starts |
In order to vote on the Capital Project, you must be:
- A United States citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident of the District for at least 30 days prior to the vote
Absentee Ballots
Eligible voters who cannot get to the polls on the day of the vote due to illness or travel outside the county in advance of election day may request an absentee ballot.
Applications are available here or may be picked up at the District Office, 9625 Main Street, during normal business hours. Call 716-407-9102 for more information.
Letter to the Community
On December 10, eligible community residents are invited to vote on a tax neutral capital project. Reflecting a preventative, proactive approach to maintaining facilities, the past year has been spent developing a scope of work focused on safety, functionality, and the overall experience of students, staff, and visitors.
Starting with a careful review of our most recent Building Condition Survey (BCS), the focus has been on essential items like masonry work, roofing, window replacement, and phone upgrades. Additionally, architects have been consulted to redesign the parking lots and bus loops at both the Middle School and the High School. The improvements will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and create safer environments for families during drop-off and pick-up times.
While the proposed capital project involves work at each of our six school buildings, a new playground is planned for Harris Hill. Play is essential for student development, and by replacing the currently deteriorating structure, updated equipment can be provided in a way that leverages State funding.
Throughout the planning process, the $20.6 million capital project has been designed to remain tax neutral by utilizing Building Aid from the State, funds in the voter-approved Capital Reserve, and the strategic management of debt payments.
Included with the capital project proposition is an additional $8 million Energy Performance Contract (EPC) designed to include LED lighting upgrades across the District and boilers in the High School. EPCs give schools the benefit of becoming more energy efficient without increasing taxes, and voter approval would secure an additional 10 percent in funding from the State.
We invite all eligible community members to take part in the vote on Tuesday, December 10 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium. More information can be found in this newsletter, on the District website, or by attending the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18 in the Middle School Auditorium.
Together, we can build a safer, stronger school community, and we hope to see you on December 10 for the capital project vote.
Sincerely,
James Boglioli, Esq.
Board of Education President
Michael Fuchs
Board of Education Vice President
Matthew Frahm, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools