Project: Capital Improvement ● New classroom ventilation units that have air-conditioning capacity in addition to heat Project ● Upgrading existing electrical systems in all aging school buildings Proposed Bond Cost: ● $50 million. The school district will be eligible for reimbursement from New York State on 45% of total construction costs. Projected tax impact estimate: ● $11.95/month This is a one-time increase on home assessed at average value as determined by County Assessor.
Oceanside School District Proposed Bond
Capital Project Details ● Replacement of existing classroom unit ventilators with new unit-ventilators with air conditioning capacity in addition to heat ● Installation of new roof top heating and air conditioning units including steel dunnage, electrical work, gas piping work and associated roofing work ● Upgrade existing buildings’ electrical service to accommodate new equipment ● Installation of split heating and ventilating units in small offices ● Installation of sheet rock chases to conceal new piping ● Ceiling reconstruction work ● Casework reconstruction associated with the HVAC reconstruction work ● Asbestos abatement associated with the HVAC reconstruction work ● Automatic temperature controls associated with the new HVAC reconstruction work
Reimbursed Expenses to Minimize Tax Impact The district expects to receive approximately 45% of total construction costs reimbursed from New York State.
● The electrical systems in all of our aging buildings need upgrading. ● The district’s current ventilation/air Why now? circulation system does not allow for consistent temperatures in school buildings for optimal teaching and learning. ● The medical needs of students and staff are increasing. ● This project will impact ALL students and community members within the Oceanside schools.
● The majority of the proposed project will be eligible for state aid, with 45% of total Why a bond? construction costs reimbursed from New York State; reimbursements will offset budget expenses to minimize burden on taxpayers. ● The cost of borrowing is currently low.
Phasing & Timeline of Project Late Fall/Early Winter 2020: Bid December 2019: BOE adopts packages are distributed to a bond resolution contractors Spring 2020: Architect Winter 2021: Contracts awarded completes and files plans with SED Spring 2021: Project construction commences Fall 2020: Receipt of approval
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