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OCM BOCES seeks voter approval for $30.5 million capital project; district share described as minimal

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Summary

Board members heard an update on a proposed $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project to modernize two buildings; the presenter said New York State would cover about 65% of the cost and that voting opens Nov. 19 with minimal projected tax impact for most homeowners.

Marissa provided an update to the Board about a proposed OCM BOCES capital project — the first major BOCES project in about 25–30 years — intended to renovate the McAvoy building at the Cortlandville campus and the Career and Technical Education building at the Thompson Road campus.

The presentation said CTE enrollment has risen roughly 30% while regional overall enrollment has declined. The proposal calls for a $30,500,000 project, the presenter said, and indicated New York State would cover about 65% of the cost, with the remainder shared among the 23 component school districts. The presenter said the typical tax impact for homeowners would be “less than a medium cup of coffee” per year and encouraged voters to review district‑specific estimates on the BOCES website.

A video shown at the meeting included students describing hands‑on CTE programs and urging community support; one student said the programs give “a big head start for my future.” The presenter said voting is Nov. 19 in person, with early voting available, and that any resident 18 or older who lives in a component district may vote.

Board members asked follow‑up questions about the district’s assessed share and timing. One board member requested a follow‑up on the projected annual cost to the Fayetteville‑Manlius district; the presenter said she would obtain the number.