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Gates Chili holds public hearing on $88 million "Future Ready" capital referendum
Summary
District officials outlined an $88 million capital referendum and a $4 million capital-reserve proposition, describing building repairs, safety upgrades and a phased timeline that officials say would not raise taxes if approved.
The Gates Chili Central School District Board of Education held a public hearing Jan. 28 on a proposed $88 million capital referendum called "Future Ready," presenting project scope, timeline and finances ahead of a Feb. 5 public vote.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Mitch Baughn told the board the all‑in project would address a large portion of the district's infrastructure needs, and that a second ballot proposition would authorize use of $4 million already held in a capital reserve for security infrastructure. "Our goal is to have, no increase in taxes associated specifically with this project," Baughn said.
Why it matters: district staff said a building condition survey completed in 2021 identified roughly $110,000,000 in deferred work across the district. The Future Ready proposal packages a subset of those identified needs into a multi‑phase project. If approved, district officials plan design and state review ahead of construction phased through 2032.
Key elements in the proposed scope include mechanical and roofing work at the high…
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