Board approves architectural agreement, recalls site work and updates on $52M high‑school project

The board received an update on the district’s high‑school capital project and approved related administrative items at the meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Theiss reported that construction on the $52,000,000 capital improvement project is underway, with renovations and House 2 work in progress. Officials said the recently released phase‑5 site‑work package was recalled so the district could explore a redesign of the bus and parent drop‑off loop and pursue state contract pricing for some paving to preserve eligibility for state aid.

On formal actions, board members approved a resolution to enact revised policy 72‑10 and the NISBA (NYSBA?) 9000 policy series in second reading and deferred final enactment pending completion of the policy transition process; Anne moved the policy motion and John seconded. The board also approved an agreement with King and King Architects for post‑referendum services after legal review; the motion was moved by Sarah and seconded (seconder not verbally identified). The minutes of a November 3 special meeting and the consent agenda were also approved by voice vote.

Superintendent noted upcoming community items: the district’s annual community satisfaction survey is open through December 1 and OCM BOCES has a capital vote scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 at multiple campuses (Elwood Davis Road, Crown Road, Cortlandville and Thompson Road locations).

Next steps: facilities committee will return with potential site redesign concepts and staff will provide a detailed facilities update at a future meeting on heating issues raised for House 1 and the music wing.