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Pleasantville board approves bonds to finance $17.5 million in campus upgrades, lays out phased construction plan
Summary
The Pleasantville Union Free School District board voted unanimously June 2 to adopt two bond resolutions—one authorizing up to $4.25 million in bonds for $8.25 million of safety and athletic work, and a second authorizing up to $9.25 million for instructional and athletic improvements—and described a three‑phase construction schedule tied to State Education Department approvals.
The Pleasantville Union Free School District Board of Education voted June 2 to adopt two bond resolutions that will finance approved capital work across district sites.
In roll call votes the board approved Bond Resolution No. 1, which described an estimated maximum project cost not to exceed $8.25 million. The superintendent explained the district expects roughly $4.0 million of available funds and authorized the issuance of up to $4.25 million in bonds to finance the balance. Later the board approved Bond Resolution No. 2, describing an estimated maximum cost not to exceed $9.25 million and authorizing issuance of bonds to finance that appropriation. Both measures passed on unanimous board votes.
Why it matters: The financing actions provide the borrowing authority to begin the district’s newly approved capital project and to move to the next procurement and design steps. During the meeting the superintendent said the architect CPL had already submitted pre‑approved planning documents to the New York State Education Department (SED) to accelerate the project timeline.
What the board said and how it voted: The clerk or meeting chair conducted roll calls for each resolution. Individual votes were recorded on the floor by name where provided; named board members who voted yes include Mr. Vosi, Lordana, Lucas, Aaron and John (the meeting chair confirmed his vote verbally). The motions passed.
Project schedule and next steps: The superintendent outlined a phased approach intended to limit construction during the school year. Phase one will cover expedited items from Proposition 1 with construction slated for summer 2027. Phase two, focused on athletic work from the propositions, is scheduled to begin in spring 2028 and continue through summer 2028. Phase three would cover STEAM spaces and BRS outdoor projects, slated for summer 2028. The administration said it has conducted interviews for a construction manager and expects to make a hiring decision before the next board meeting; pre‑planning documents were filed with SED by the district’s architect.
Financing detail discussed at the meeting: For Bond Resolution No. 1 the board stated an estimated maximum cost of $8.25 million, noted approximately $4.0 million in district funds available or expected to be available, and authorized issuance of up to $4.25 million of bonds to finance the appropriation. For Bond Resolution No. 2 the board stated an estimated maximum cost not to exceed $9.25 million and authorized issuance of bonds to finance that appropriation.
Administration and oversight: The superintendent said the district will position savings and reserves for initial spending while preparing for borrowing. The board also discussed continuing community engagement through the Community Facilities Committee to provide design feedback as the project moves forward.
What’s next: The board approved the financing authority necessary to proceed; the district will complete required SED approvals, finalize procurement of a construction manager and begin design and public engagement phases timed to summer construction windows.
