BOE Capital Project Communications Committee Meeting on Wed,, March 18, 2026, at CES at 7 00 P M

The Cornwall School District Board of Education held a Capital Project Communications Committee meeting on March 18, 2026, to update the community on proposed capital improvement projects totaling approximately $78 million in identified needs. The discussion focused on three bond propositions: Proposition One, a $44.5 million tax-neutral package addressing critical infrastructure upgrades across district buildings including PA systems, roofs, fire alarms, and safety improvements; Proposition Two, a $21 million project for classroom additions with a partial tax impact; and Proposition Three, a $14.6 million athletic fields project with a full tax impact. The board explained funding sources including capital reserve funds and expiring debt that allow for tax-neutral spending up to $55 million. Community members raised questions about sustainability practices, safety concerns related to traffic flow and parent drop-off areas, and the prioritization of projects. The board and facilities committee emphasized safety improvements, infrastructure needs, and the rationale behind the project structuring and tax impacts. A traffic study was noted as forthcoming to inform decisions on road and drop-off improvements. The meeting included detailed descriptions of planned renovations and new construction at multiple school sites, with an emphasis on maintaining operational continuity during construction and meeting state education department requirements.