Voters approve $98 million project for all schools, with no new taxes

What happened

On May 19, 2026, voters approved Proposition 3, a $98 million facilities project covering all 17 school buildings. About $71 million comes from state building aid, $11.3 million from a NYSERDA energy grant, and up to $9.3 million from the district's capital reserve. Work is expected to start in 2028 after design and State Education Department approval.

Why it matters to families

Every school building is getting work on large spaces like gyms, libraries and cafeterias, plus secure entrances, fire alarms, roofs and heating and cooling. The district says it will not raise taxes. Construction will touch many students' schools in coming years.

The evidence

The district page says the project passed 2,502 to 600, about 40% of it ($40.8 million) is for large instructional spaces, and work is expected to begin in 2028. The March 26, 2026 board recording shows resolutions for $97,974,040, bonds up to $88,674,040 and up to $9.3 million from the capital reserve.

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