Visit the CAPITAL PROJECT PAGE on the district website for detailed information about the proposed work by building. 

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Monroe-Woodbury Central School District residents will be asked to vote on a proposed $98 million capital improvement program, which would address long overdue major system improvements and upgrades in all seven M-W schools as well as non-instructional buildings.

The goal of this multi-year program is to preserve the community’s long-term investment into our school facilities and to maintain the health, safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors and to enhance the learning environment and energy efficiencies.There would be ZERO tax impact to residents of Monroe-Woodbury.

If approved by Monroe-Woodbury voters, the $98 million project would:

• Improve health, safety and security measures districtwide: add security vestibules in three schools; upgrade public address systems, fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

• Upgrade or replace heating systems: six buildings would receive new boilers, three of these would switch from traditional steam heating system to a high efficient hydronic (hot water) system to maximize energy savings and efficiencies; replace roofs; brick repointing; and building facade maintenance

• Upgrade MS instructional space: refurbish science labs; upgrade technology classrooms

• Complete athletic complex - replace 40-year-old tennis courts, line for pickleball; construct structure to house permanent, accessible restrooms, concessions and equipment storage 

• Upgrade bus garage underground fuel storage system

In order to present the proposal to M-W residents with a ZERO tax increase, funding for the program would come from multiple sources: Building Aid (70%); capital reserves (24%); and retirement and replacement of existing debt (6%).

To learn more about the proposal and vote, please visit the capital project page on the district website. An informational newsletter will be mailed to all resident households in November and a series of Crusader Chats will be held prior to the vote.  Residents are encouraged to submit questions via the online question submission form and district leaders will answer the questions during the Chats.

Dear Crusader Family,

We hope this letter finds you well. The safety and well-being of your child and all the children in our school are of paramount importance to us. We are writing to emphasize the significance of practicing safety drills in our school and how it contributes to maintaining a secure learning environment for all.

To ensure that our school remains a safe place for our students to study, learn, and grow, it is crucial that we regularly practice our emergency and crisis response plans through safety drills. These drills are designed to exercise the procedures we have in place for various emergency situations.

As part of our comprehensive safety plan, we conduct safety drills during the school year. The primary goal of these drills is to help our students feel safe and secure at school. By familiarizing them with the procedures to follow in case of an emergency, we aim to empower them with the knowledge and confidence needed to respond appropriately in stressful situations.

We believe that open communication between the school and parents is essential. By sharing this information with you, we hope to encourage discussions at home about the importance of safety drills with your child. These conversations can further reinforce the idea that preparedness is a crucial aspect of keeping our school community safe.

It's important to remember that these safety practice drills are not meant to instill fear but to ensure that our schools remain secure and ready to handle any unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety drills or any other safety procedures at our school, please do not hesitate to contact us at 845.460.7000 ext#7001. Your feedback and inquiries are always welcome, and we are here to provide you with the information and reassurance you need.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our school a safe place to learn and work. Together, we can provide the best possible environment for our students.

Your teachers are here to support you!  Take advantage of their help!!

• Highland Mills Police Department for their back-to-school and holiday assistance for our families and students - Chief Watson, Lieutenant Kevin Phillips, and all of the members of the Highland Mills Police Department

• Back-to-school supplies from collections done by Mayor Lou Medina (Harriman) and Harriman Police Chief Patrick Tenaglia

• Heritage Financial Federal Credit Union with branch manager Martha Soto coordinating back-to-school supplies

• Staples Harriman Store

• The Woodbury Commons, Simon Outlets - Back to school supplies along with continuing the Crusader Closet to help students in need of clothing or footwear items.

• Coordinating manager David Mistretta, along with Shannon McSweeney, Alyssa Bitts

• Sacred Heart for supporting our community with food pantries, both at the church and mobile, furniture assistance, baby and infant needs along with many other areas of support.

• Target Corporation for back-to-school supplies and holiday assistance 

Other Community Support Programs For Our Families 

• First Presbyterian Church of Monroe - Food Distribution Center

142 Stage Rd, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-1632

1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 

• Monroe United Methodist Church

47 Maple Ave, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-6371

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 

• Highland Mills Methodist Church

654 NY-32, Highland Mills, NY 10930

(845) 928-6177