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Capital Improvement Project
Building Our Future Together
On May 20, 2025, voters approved a $153,768,000 multi-year capital improvement project that will help us respond to the changing needs of our families.
View our Capital Improvements Proposal site, shared with voters Spring of 2025.
Project Overview
This multi-phase, longterm project will add more space for vital programs: additions to our junior high schools will create more opportunities for grades 6-8, and more room in our elementary schools. The project also includes essential improvements to our athletic facilities, and many other structural upgrades and repairs district-wide.
Timeline
Site Improvements
Roy C. Ketcham High School
- New artificial turf soccer/softball field with portable bleachers and lights
- Eight new tennis courts
- New fencing at softball field
John Jay High School
- New artificial turf soccer/softball field, portable bleachers, lights
- Press box/concession stand renovations
- Additional parking below baseball field
- Reconstruction of walkway from feature field
- Potential additional road to Patriot Way
Van Wyck JHS
- Reconstruct fields for proper drainage
- New basketball court
- Add athletic field lighting
- New press box/ concession stand, portable bleachers and walking track
- Reconstruct back drive loop, improve drop off parking
Wappingers JHS
- Add athletic field lighting
- New press box/concession stand and portable bleachers
- Replace deteriorated entrance steps
Myers Corners Elementary
- Site feasibility study to investigate improved vehicle access to site and additional parking.
- Digital display sign at site entry
Brinckerhoff Elementary
- Reconstruct driveway & parking lots
- Reconstruct sidewalks
Fishkill Elementary
- Reconstruct driveway & parking lots
- Reconstruct sidewalks
- Add exterior lighting
Gayhead Elementary
- Upgrade site lighting
Sheafe Road Elementary
- Reconstruct basketball court
- Upgrade ramps to comply with ADA
Building Improvements
Roy C. Ketcham HS
- Re-point original brick
- Replace science wing roof
- Replace old ceilings
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
- Replace original electrical panels & upgrade PA
- Renovate technology classrooms
- Renovate large group instruction room
- Handicap ramp at gymnasium entrance
John Jay HS
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Replace original electrical panels
- Upgrade PA system
- Renovate technology classrooms
- Renovate large group instruction room
- Increase electrical service to building
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Wappingers JHS
- Re-point original brick
- Replace roof
- Add cooling to auditorium and gymnasium
- Replace old ceilings
- Replace original electrical panels and exist signs
- Modify health suite and toilet rooms for ADA
- Re-finish selected classroom wood floors
Van Wyck JHS
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
- Replace original electrical panels
- Add cooling to auditorium and gymnasium
- Replace steam piping in tunnels, unit ventilators and add exhaust fans in classrooms
- Replace asbestos tile at selected classroom floors
Brinckerhoff Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
- Replace original electrical panels & upgrade PA
Fishkill Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Remove remaining asbestos tile flooring
- Replace rooftop units
- Upgrade PA system
- Install main switchgear
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Fishkill Plains Elementary
- Replace selected original electrical panels
- Renovate (4) toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Gayhead Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Add exhaust ventilation, replace rooftop units
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
James Evans Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Replace old electrical panels
- Replace fire alarm system
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
- Upgrade PA system
Kinry Road Elementary
- Replace primary feed
- Re-point original brick
- Replace old ceilings
- Replace roof & skylights
- Replace air handlers
- Upgrade cafeteria/gym ventilation
- Replace fire alarm system
- Add elevator
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Myers Corners Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Replace roof
- Replace remaining ceilings
- Replace fire alarm system
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Oak Grove Elementary
- Replace roof
- Replace exhaust fans, unit ventilators and rooftop units
- Replace fire alarm systems
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
Sheafe Road Elementary
- Re-point original brick
- Replace corridor ceilings
- Replace fire alarm system
- Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
- Add exhaust fans to classrooms, replace rooftop units
What Will it Cost?
How We Pay
Total Construction Cost: $126,032,400
Incidental Costs*: $ 27,735,600
Total Cost: $153,768,000
*May include hazardous materials testing, geotechnical testing, site surveys, storm water pollution protection design, special inspections testing, construction insurance, furniture & equipment, design fees, legal fees, construction management, etc.
We are committed to fiscal responsibility and ensuring these funds are used efficiently to benefit all students and the community for decades to come.
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Total project budget of 153,768,000 is secured through a combination of sources approved by the Board of Education:
XX from
67,300,000 from state Aid
XX from Fund Balance
Your Tax Bill
Taxpayer cost will be realized over time: see the estimated timeline here
School Year 2024-2025 | 2025-26
- No Impact on Taxpayer
School Year 2026-27 | 2027-2028 | 2028-29 | 2029-30
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The costs incurred during this time are included in the annual school budget until the project is complete.
School Year 2030-31
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Once the project is complete, we’ll consolidate debt into a long-term loan
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The cost for a homeowner with an assessed value of $400,000 would be approximately $25 a month.
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