Campus Forward '24 Project Approved
Voters Approve Capital Project
Voters of the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District approved the Campus Forward ’24 Capital Improvement Project by a certified final total of 206-107 (65.81% approval) on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
The $35 million project will address a variety of needs to enhance the educational experience for students while contributing to the safety, accessibility and longevity of the District’s facilities.
Pending final design and NYSED approval, improvements will include a new multipurpose turf field, roof replacements at both buildings, upgrades to elementary music rooms as well as secondary educational rooms, along with boiler, HVAC and mechanic upgrades and much more.
The proposal calls for no additional increase in school taxes to pay for construction. The District plans to pay for the project with $8 million already set aside in a Capital Reserve Fund along with State reimbursements totaling 87.7% on all approved costs of the project.
►Superintendent’s Message: Building Our Future Column | Video
►Midlakes Journal Capital Project Edition
►Frequently Asked Questions
►Proposition & Ballot Info.
►Photos: Campus Conditions
►Video: August Presentation
►Update: Board of Education Sends Project to Vote
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Residents are invited to vote on the district's latest capital project plan.
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Responses to commonly asked questions of the capital improvement project.
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Proposition on the Dec. 11 ballot calls for no new taxes.
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Superintendent Nick Ganster details the capital project set to go before voters on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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A vote on the capital project is set for Wednesday, Dec. 11 in the old Middle School Library.
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Absentee ballot and proposition information are available for review.
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The Phelps-Clifton Springs CSD holds a Town Hall-style meeting on its planned capital project.
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District officials provide an update on the Campus Forward 2024 Capital Project.
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A meeting to address questions on the capital project is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25.
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The District introduces a $35 million capital project to the Board of Education.
Watch a video of the Aug. 26 Capital Project presentation.
Capital Project Questionnaire Closes
The Campus Forward '24 Capital Project Questionnaire has closed. Thank you to all those who provided feedback!
August 2024: Current Conditions
Capital Project: April 2024 Update
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Campus Forward - 2019 Capital Project
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The Midlakes Aquatics Center and pool are officially closed for planned repairs.
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Open swim canceled Dec. 20
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State aid will cover 87.7 percent of the cost of the work.
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Students place signatures on a wall under construction at Midlakes Middle/High School.
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Varsity football hosts its first home game in two years on a new grass field.
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The capital construction project approved by voters in 2019 brings many upgrades to campus.
2019 Capital Project Work
2023 Construction
2022 Construction
