2026 Cap Project - Community Forum 03/09

The West Genesee Central School District held a community forum on March 9, 2026, to discuss a capital improvement project involving a new transportation center, site improvements at the high school, and related facility renovations. The project, estimated at just under $78 million, includes constructing a new bus garage, expanding parking, improving traffic flow, and relocating certain district departments such as information technology and athletics to school buildings to maximize state aid. The forum addressed the project's background, goals, financial breakdown, and timeline, emphasizing the need to replace the existing 46-year-old bus garage and alleviate traffic congestion. Attendees raised questions about project priorities, tax impacts, and the potential for phasing the project. The district clarified that the bond referendum on March 24 would authorize borrowing funds specifically for this project, with approximately 63% of costs covered by state aid and a local share of about $26 million. The district also discussed future considerations for electric bus infrastructure and ongoing maintenance needs. The forum concluded with an invitation for further questions and community engagement before the upcoming vote.