Capital Project Issue September 2019

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September 2019

CAPITAL PROJECT BOND VOTE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019

7:00am-9:00pm Dobbs Ferry High School Gymnasium

Letter from the Superintendent

Dear Dobbs Ferry Community Member,

The School District is eager to introduce you to the details of the Capital Project proposal. Dobbs Ferry residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, October 22nd to vote on a $19,977,378 Capital Project plan that will enable us to make improvements to our school buildings, address important safety issues and upgrade multi-use spaces, including air-conditioning the High School/Middle School auditorium and renovating the softball/baseball field at Springhurst. Many of these improvements benefit both students and Dobbs Ferry residents.

There are two community forums scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm in the HS/MS Library Media Center and Tuesday, October 8th at 8:40 am in the Springhurst cafeteria . Board of Education members will also be available to parents and residents at the Ferry Festa on October 5th from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm to discuss the Capital Project and answer questions.

These improvements were evaluated and developed by the facilities committee of the Board of Education, consulting architects and engineers, and the Board of Education during a year-long process. Because the District is retiring debt, taking advantage of low interest rates, maximizing State Aid and using monies saved in the Capital Reserve Improvements Fund, this work will be completed without raising taxes .

The slated Capital Project will allow the District to make necessary long-term improvements that include replacing the Middle School Roof and constructing a new sidewalk along the entry drive to the elementary school, as well as re-configuring existing spaces such as the Springhurst Library Media Center to make it more conducive to multiple learning options. This work is an investment in our children, schools and community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Lisa Brady, Ed.D.

Superintendent

PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECT ADDRESSES VITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS AND IS TAX NEUTRAL

High School/Middle School Auditorium improvements include new air conditioning, sound system, theatrical lighting, stage rigging and ADA compliance. Other work includes completing High School classroom air conditioning and Middle School HVAC upgrades and roof replacement.

photo credit: Leslie Kahan Photography

The Capital Project will provide a new sidewalk along the entry drive to Springhurst ensuring that students can walk to school safely. It also includes a new secure entry vestibule at the school's main entrance and improvements to the softball/lbaseball field at Springhurst.

The Springhurst Library Media Center will be redesigned to make the space more user friendly and reflect a more contemporary children's library. Flexible seating and creating collaborative spaces for group work is also planned, along with updating the print collection.

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Capital Project Budget

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Middle School Roof Replacement- ($3,818,093)
High School/Middle School Auditorium A/C, High School Classroom A/C, Middle School HVAC ($10,802,682)
High School/Middle School Auditorium Improvements- sound, lights, rigging, ADA compliance ($2,811,275)
Springhurst Secure Entry Vestibule at school's main entrance ($167,303)
Springhurst Library Media Center Renovation ($669,212)
High School/Middle School Sitework Improvements- new Aqueduct access, retaining wall and storm water mitigation ($637,853)
Springhurst Sitework Improvements - softball field and new sidewalk along entry drive to Springhurst ($1,070,960)

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Total Preliminary Project Budget $19,977,378

Note: Project budgets include estimated construction budgets, contingencies, cost escalations and incidental/soft project costs.