The South Orangetown Central School District facilities committee updated the board on consultant work, capital-project timelines and facility bids, and confirmed the formation of an athletic-field subcommittee to study adding green space.

Committee notes from the Oct. 29 meeting said Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) submitted a Fleet Electrification Plan to NYSCRDA and included William O’Shaffer and Soames as potential bus-lot spaces in that submission; the report cautioned that the William O’Shaffer field and the Soames parcel could conflict with a planned walking-path project and recommended evaluating alternative lot spaces and capacity needs.

Committee members reported progress on capital projects: Phase 1 punch-list work at William O’Shaffer, phase-2 phasing adjustments at Tappan Zee High School awaiting contractor agreement, and a posted bid (Oct. 20–Nov. 20) for Somes renovations that include field work, bathroom upgrades, third-floor HVAC and classroom renovations. The committee also reviewed design and construction scheduling assumptions for projects slated for the May 2026 voter referendum and construction in 2027.

The facilities committee said it formed an athletic-field subcommittee, which will prepare recommendations for the school facilities committee and the board later this year. No final site or contract awards were approved at the meeting; the items were reported for board information.