FAQs

The proposed capital improvement project would fund the district’s highest priority projects as identified in 2022 Building Condition Survey, which is a state required plan that identifies aging, outdated or energy inefficient school infrastructure and facilities issues.

New York State school districts are required to conduct regular building condition surveys and routine visual inspections in order to develop multi-year facilities plans. These plans help identify aging, outdated or energy inefficient school infrastructure and facilities issues related to health and wellness. The district also uses its long-range facilities plan to improve learning spaces based upon educational program needs. The district then prioritizes projects in conjunction with stakeholders, the board of education and the public.

In March 2020, voters approved a capital project that included adding energy efficiency methods to the district, as well as updating the Jr./Sr. High cafeteria and replacing the turf at Brothertown Stadium.

Just like a home, school facilities need regular attention and upkeep to continue to operate as originally intended. The cost of keeping up with the daily wear and tear can rise above what the annual school budget can support. Capital improvement projects are a way for school districts to access state aid to complete larger amount of facilities work than possible within the scope of the annual school budget.