Edgemont voters approved the $62 million capital improvement bond. Yes - 901 (75.3%); No - 295 (24.7%)

On October 7, 2024, Edgemont voters approved a $62 million investment in our schools.

The Edgemont School District is dedicated to providing an exceptional education to equip students for college, careers, and life. It’s vital to update our facilities to ensure we are offering a 21st-century educational experience in a comfortable, collaborative, and safe environment. Upgrades would advance academic and extra-curricular opportunities, improve safety, and address aging infrastructure. Rooted in community needs, advised enhancements by our local safety professionals, and in support of our students, this bond will help “build dreams.” This bond captures the here and now and keeps an eye on the future to build a brighter tomorrow for all Edgemont students.

The district has thought deeply about the results of the Bond 2024 “Building Dreams” capital-project plan, which voters collectively declined to approve on May 21, 2024. The proposed improvements were fundamentally rooted in the need to ensure an exceptional 21st-century education for all while upholding the standards of a top-performing school district and prioritizing health and safety.

We appreciate the subsequent community feedback we received and have used these crucial insights as fuel to strategize options that chart our course forward.

As the Board of Education and school district administration reviewed the feedback, we recognized that some of the projects proposed in May require additional community outreach before seeking future authorization from voters. That said, many aspects of the original bond proposal require more immediate attention (e.g., air conditioning, field updates, fortifying instructional space for STEAM initiatives, etc.) as soon as possible. With that in mind, the school district will offer a new bond vote, with a reduced scope, on October 7, 2024. This approach is designed to start moving forward while minimizing escalating costs for proposed improvements.

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about cost, tax impact, voting information, and more.

BOND STATUS UPDATE (AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025)

NYSED APPROVALS

NYSED APPROVED PROJECTS

Greenville Cafeteria Project
EHS Cafeteria & Sitework Project
EHS A-Building Renovation Project

PROJECTS AWAITING NYSED APPROVAL

Greenville STEAM & Sitework Project
Seely Place A/C, STEAM, Oil Tank, & Sitework Project

PROJECTS AWAITING SUBMITTAL

EHS Resource Building Renovation Project
EHS B-Building Renovation Project
EHS C-Building Renovation Project
EHS D-Building Renovation Project
EHS E-Building Renovation Project
EHS Admin Building Renovation Project
EHS Gymnasium Building Renovation Project
EHS Arts Building & Field Renovation Project
Greenville HVAC & Security Project
Seely Place HVAC & Security Project

FINANCING

VOTER SPENDING AUTHORIZATION

$62,071,470

BONDS SOLD

Phase I - $12,143,481 on March 20, 2025, at 3.35%.

ANTICIPATED BOND SALES

Phase II - Approx. $32 million, on or about March 2026
Phase III - Approx. $18 million, on or about March 2027

CONSTRUCTION PHASES

ONGOING CONSTRUCTION

Greenville Cafeteria Project
(Fall 2026 est. completion)
EHS Cafeteria & Sitework Project
(Fall 2026 est. completion)

OPEN BIDS

PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE APPROVED BOND PROJECT

CAFETERIA & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS

Expand the EHS cafeteria (± 3,800 s.f.) and redesign the servery area.
Repurpose the EHS Cafeteria Annex classroom as additional cafeteria space.
Renovate the Greenville and Seely Place cafeterias and serveries.
Construct warming kitchens at Greenville and Seely Place to facilitate hot lunch service.

AIR CONDITIONING

Upgrade the ventilation system in the EHS and Greenville cafeterias to HVAC-compatible systems.
Replace the ventilation system in the EHS A-Building with an HVAC-compatible system, servicing 16 classrooms.
Replace the ventilation system in the new wing of Seely Place with an HVAC-compatible system that will serve 11 classrooms, the library, and the newly renovated cafeteria.
Based on feasibility and cost, the 94 remaining classrooms district-wide and the Greenville Library will be outfitted with a combination of ductless split air conditioning systems and new HVAC-compatible unit ventilators.

SAFETY & SECURITY UPGRADES

Panic buttons with full integration into our building management system.
Exterior camera upgrades and interior camera installations.
Upgraded locksets on all classroom doors.
Installation of bollards in critical areas to restrict vehicle access
Construction of Jr./Sr. High School security vestibule.
Replacement of all interior doors at Seely Place.

DEDICATED STEAM CLASSROOMS

Renovate the existing Jr./Sr. LGI to create two dedicated STEAM classrooms.
Relocate an existing Jr./Sr. High School art classroom to lower E-building, creating a STEAM center that houses all STEAM classrooms and the technology department offices.
Renovate existing Greenville and Seely Place Elementary School classrooms for STEAM programming.

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

Interior renovation of the Jr./Sr. High School A-Building.
Interior renovation of the Jr./Sr. High School teacher collaboration space, bathrooms, copy room, and office space.
Repurpose existing classroom space in the Jr./Sr. High School Arts Building for district-level departmental office space.
Interior renovations of the existing District Office.

Jr./Sr. High School Teacher Workspace

District Office Renovation

Jr./Sr. High School A-Building

ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS

Replace the existing grass surface on the Jr./Sr. High School Lower Field which houses the existing baseball and softball diamonds, with a new artificial surface, while adding multiple field lining options for use by a variety of sports.
Install dugouts, new batting cages, and fencing to enhance the baseball/softball environment.
Resod Greenville’s field, update drainage, and install a new backstop. ,

Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School Lower Field Replacement

EMERGENCY ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Formalize and reinforce an emergency vehicle access path behind the B- and C-Buildings at the Jr./Sr. High School and rear of Seely Place.
Widen the existing walkway at the rear of Greenville and reinforce the neighboring surface.
Expand the existing Henry Street parking lot at Seely Place; replace the oil tank housed in that area.

Greenville Elementary School

Seely Place Elementary School

Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING BOND PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSIONS

8/20/24 Presentation

This presentation provides an overview of the background, previous work, and revisions made to the May 2024 bond proposal that will be put forth for community vote on October 7, 2024. Specific attention is paid to the items removed and included, cost estimations, and voting details. District-directed bond-related discussions begin at the 20:40 mark.

9/3/24 Presentation

This presentation reviews the updated, proposed construction timeline and drills down into two components of the proposed scope to address frequently discussed questions posed by community members: district-wide air conditioning initiatives and athletic field improvements. District-directed bond-related discussions begin at the 21:57 mark.

9/17/24 Presentation

This presentation reviews information related to Jr./Sr. High School classroom utilization, district office renovations, and tax impact. District-directed bond-related discussions begin at the 12:45 mark.

PRESENTATION SLIDE DECKS & RESOURCES

8/20/24 Presentation Slide Deck

Fall 2024 Capital Bond.pdf

9/3/24 Presentation Slide Deck

Fall 2024 Capital Bond - 09-03-2024.pdf

9/17/24 Presentation Slide Deck

Fall 2024 Capital Bond - 09-17-2024.pdf

Proposed Scope of Work

APPENDIX A 2024 Capital Bond Project.pdf

Cost Estimates

Proposed Cost Summary.pdf

Construction Timeline

Tentative Construction Timeline.pdf

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