On Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase by a tally of 231 yes votes to 48 no votes.
The project will be financed through a combination of retiring debt along with funds set aside in a capital reserve ($1 million). The district will receive building aid from New York state (76.3% of project expenditures) over a 15-year period, in line with debt payments.
“We appreciate everyone who took the time to make it to the polls,” said Superintendent Peter Smith. “Administrators and the Board of Education are excited to move forward with this project. The goal is to improve safety, enrich the student experience, and ensure our buildings are equipped to continue to serve our school community for years to come.”
You can view the detailed project scope by visiting the district’s capital project webpage.