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Cornwall Central board advances planning for May 2026 bond referendum, weighs three propositions totaling draft tens of millions
Summary
Board members reviewed three draft propositions for a May 2026 capital project referendum: a $44.5M tax‑neutral package of repairs and upgrades, a $21.1M classrooms package and a $33.6M athletics package, and directed the facilities committee to refine scope and tax impacts ahead of March deadlines.
The Cornwall Central School District Board of Education spent the bulk of its meeting reviewing a draft May 2026 capital project that the facilities committee recommends be presented to voters in three propositions.
John, chair of the facilities committee, told the board Proposition 1 would be a tax‑neutral package covering districtwide roof, fire‑alarm and PA system replacements, auditorium air conditioning and other repairs and upgrades with a project total of "approximately 44 and a half million dollars," and a conservative forecast of about 58.7% aidability from New York State. "This project is likely to balloon a little bit bigger in the tune of 50 to $60,000,000," John said, noting the district is forecasting conservatively until building aid is confirmed by the state.
Proposition 2, described as…
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