Gilboa-Conesville voters approve $7.9M capital project

GILBOA, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Gilboa-Conesville voters have favored a $7.9 million capital project Tuesday night. The project was approved with 62 to 21 votes.

The tax-neutral project will make improvements throughout the district in education buildings and the bus garage. If budget constraints happen, alternate project items are also included, allowing the district to prioritize the most crucial improvements.

Improvements include:

Bus Garage

• Large Parking Lot Replacement
• Office & Conference Room Ventilation

Education Building/Site

• Gymnatorium– paint and acoustic improvements
• Modify secured entrance transaction window
• Exterior door replacement full building
• 1923 Building Locker Replacement
• Electric distribution in wood shop improvements
• Provide ADA connection between 1993 and 1929 building
• Septic system improvements (inside and outside of building)
• New Parking lot in current location of house.
• Pavement modification at Elementary
• Catch Basin Replacement at lower bus loop –
• Repair stairs west of high school
• Pavement at elementary on street parking
• Add curb to south side of Wyckoff
• Retaining wall replacement at gym loop
• Handrail and stair repair at gym loop
• Main entrance bollards
• Exterior Speaker Improvement

Alternative Scope Items

• Roof Overlay on all buildings except 1929 building
• Playground Equipment Replacement
• Gymnatorium- Cooling

"We want to thank all community members who participated in the vote on the GCCSD Capital Project," the district posted. "Your involvement is vital to the success of our schools and the future of our students. Together, we’re building a brighter future."

The district is expected to discuss the project at Wednesday night's board of education meeting. To see a full scope of the improvement project or to see the meeting agenda, visit the school district's website.