Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Capital Project topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves Phase 5 capital project bond, will present proposition to voters May 20
Summary
The board passed a series of roll-call resolutions to authorize bond financing for a Phase 5 capital project, including HVAC and air-conditioning work across Port Jervis schools, and approved placing the proposition on the May 20 ballot.
The Port Jervis Board of Education voted March 11 to approve a Phase 5 capital project and related bond authorization and resolution of necessity, with the measures to be placed before district voters on May 20.
The measures passed by roll call and unanimous votes among trustees present. Superintendent John Bell and administration described the work as the final phase of a multi-year plan that, as presented to the board, will include improvements at the high school and middle school and address HVAC and air-conditioning needs across district buildings.
Why it matters: The approved bond and associated propositions will allow the district to borrow for planned facility upgrades. If voters approve the May 20 proposition, the district will proceed with the project financing and the related construction and equipment work.
What the board approved (by roll call): - Resolution of necessity for the Phase 5 capital project (approved in roll call vote). - Capital project bond resolution authorizing district borrowing for Phase 5 (approved in roll call vote). - Authorization to place a proposition on the May 20, 2025 ballot asking voters to approve Phase 5 capital work (approved in roll call vote).
Roll-call details: Trustees voted in the affirmative: Judy (yes), Joe (yes), Nancy (yes), Mark (yes), Kathy (yes), Don (yes), Michael (yes), and the presiding speaker recorded a yes. The boardrecord shows each of the present trustees voted yes on the bond and proposition items.
Other votes related to Phase 5 and facilities: the board also approved capital project allowances and change orders during the meeting by voice vote, and earlier tabled a separate motion related to possible purchase of the Joyland property for further study.
Administration note: Superintendent Bell said the Phase 5 work would complete earlier phases that are already delivered in the district and reiterated the benefit of addressing long-standing HVAC/air-conditioning gaps across buildings.
Ending The proposition will appear on the May 20 ballot. If voters approve the borrowing, the district will publish project timelines, cost estimates and implementation steps in follow-up communications to the community.
