At their March 25 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education approved the 2025 Future Ready capital project referendum. The objective of this $57.3 million improvement plan is to begin the multi-year process of transforming GCSD facilities into future ready learning environments. The proposed capital project aligns with the district’s mission and vision which is for all students — each and every one — to be prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of their future. The referendum will go before Guilderland voters for approval on Tuesday, May 20.
Scope of Work
The work of the Future Ready Task Force and the Facilities Committee helped shape the scope of the capital project. The recommendations of both committees were the basis for the proposal, which aims to make critical facilities improvements to effectively support students while being fiscally responsible.
Including work at all seven GCSD school buildings, the project addresses the priorities of modernizing learning spaces with Promethean boards and updated technology as well as improvements to safety and sitework, such as video surveillance, door access controls, paving and the demolition of the former district office. The project includes the addition of a specialized instructional space which would give Guilderland High School a dedicated music space while offering renovated facilities for technology classes.
Financial Impact
The capital improvement project totals $57,259,705, with 75 percent of the proposed project eligible for aid from New York state. The estimated tax impact to the community is 2.7 percent. For a taxpayer with the average assessed house in the Town of Guilderland of $283,585, the tax impact would be approximately $149.84 annually.