Capital Project
2024 Capital Project Approved
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, voters in the Averill Park Central School District approved a Capital Project referendum 686 (yes) to 475 (no). The referendum passed with 59.09% of the residents voting in favor of the project.
The referendum will invest $39.9 million into critical infrastructure and building needs that are measured, reasonable and necessary.
“Thank you to the community members who came out to vote for this capital project. This work will not only enhance our school safety, it will address critical building and infrastructure deficiencies across the District,” Superintendent Dr. James Franchini said.
In the coming months, architects will prepare plans for the project which will be submitted to the State Education Department for approval. We will keep the community updated on progress as it occurs.
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About the 2024 Capital Project
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 residents of the Averill Park Central School District will vote on a Capital Project referendum focused on improving critical safety needs and building condition deficiencies across the district.
The $39.9 million project provides improvements at every school building along with the transportation building.
Some examples of priority items included in the proposed project are:
District-Wide
- Refinishing and/or reconstructing deteriorated parking areas and drive lanes.
- Replacement of select curbs and sidewalks.
- Complete PA system replacement at all schools.
- Select tree trimming/removal where branches or roots are causing damage to a building’s roof, mechanical equipment, underground drainage piping, etc.
High School
- Creation of two new parking areas to alleviate congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
- New exterior lighting to improve pedestrian safety.
- Renovation of original, 1957 bathrooms.
- Renovation of boys and girls locker rooms and team rooms.
- Replacement of select, aging equipment in boiler room.
- Select mechanical system upgrades throughout the building.
- Renovation of “Stairway 1” to remedy cupping treads and replace aging finishes.
Algonquin Middle School
- Sitework and paving improvements to include assessment and potential reconfiguration of drop-off loop to ease congestion on campus and on Route 66.
- LED lighting upgrades in select areas.
- HVAC, ventilation, and cooling upgrades in multiple spaces, including auditorium.
- Renovation of older bathrooms and installation of new fixtures.
- Replace aging, sagging ceilings in classrooms.
- Replace broken/missing window screens.
Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School
- Sitework to include redevelopment of the play area behind the building, including repair of stairs from rear classrooms, regrading, and new walkways and playscape.
Replace windows in the original portion of the building and restore openings to their original size to provide better natural lighting and ventilation to classrooms.
Provide a new, fire-rated door at the kiln room.
Poestenkill Elementary School
- Sitework to include new, paved walkways to play areas.
- LED lighting upgrades in the gym.
- Replace carbon monoxide alarm system.
- Replace select windows with broken seals.
- Add exhaust to improve ventilation in select bathrooms.
- Air flow/ventilation improvements in the music room.
West Sand Lake Elementary School
- Sitework to include drainage upgrades at the parking lot adjacent to the play area, parking lot outside of the loading dock/kitchen area, and in front drop-off loop.
- LED lighting upgrades at the gym and cafeteria.
- Reconstruction of brick at 1935 and 1967 chimneys.
George Washington School
- LED lighting upgrades in the gym.
- Dehumidification and piping replacements in basement and crawlspace to address moisture issues.
- Minor mechanical system and plumbing system upgrades throughout the building.
Bus Garage
- Repair retaining wall.
- Replace carbon monoxide alarm system.
- Replace egress door at mezzanine to improve safety.
- Repair leaking pipe in Building & Grounds/Maintenance corridor.
Information Graphics:
Newsletter:
Presentations:
Board of Education Meeting – June 17, 2024
Board of Education Meeting – June 13, 2024
Community Presentation
Project Information Boards:
Videos:
Informational videos on Proposed 2024 Capital Project
Voting Information
The Sept. 24, 2024 Capital Project vote is an in-person vote. In order to vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the Averill Park Central School District for at least 30 days prior to Sept. 24, 2024. Advance registration is NOT required, however, you will be asked to show proof of residency. Such forms may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballots can be obtained by residents who will be out of town or are unable to vote in person due to medical conditions or other reasons. You must complete an application to receive an absentee ballot.
Residents who will be out of town or unable to vote in-person can vote by absentee ballot. You must complete an application to receive an absentee ballot. Applications may be requested by calling the District office at 518-674-7085, picked up at the District Office located in the Averill Park High School at 146 Gettle Road, or downloaded at the link below. Completed applications for absentee ballots must be received seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed by the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Absentee Ballot Application: Absentee Ballot Application
Please print, complete and return the application to Averill Park CSD, attention Yvonne Phillips.
Early Voting
Registered voters can obtain early mail ballots through an application to the school district. This process is similar to an absentee ballot, but without a requirement to provide a reason to vote early by mail. Early voting is available to all voters. Applications may be requested by calling the District Clerk’s office at 518-674-7085, or picked up at the District Office, located in the Averill Park High School at 146 Gettle Road. Completed applications for early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2024.
Early Voting Mail Ballot Application
2021 Capital Project