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Averill Park board approves bus bond, advances capital projects and finances technology purchase
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Averill Park board unanimously approved a bond to buy school buses (not to exceed $899,826), expanded a capital project to include a water line, authorized phase-one communications cabling contracts as part of a roughly $39.9 million capital program, and approved a lease financing for technology purchases.
The Averill Park Central School District Board of Education on June 8 approved a series of capital and financing measures, including a bond to purchase school buses, expansion of a capital project, awards related to a large communications-cabling phase and a lease to finance a technology purchase.
On a unanimous vote the board approved a bond resolution dated June 8, 2026, authorizing the purchase of school buses in an amount not to exceed $899,826; board discussion clarified that the buses are diesel models. The motion was moved and seconded by board members (mover: Megan; seconder: Jess).
The board also adopted a supplemental bond resolution to expand an authorized capital project to include the construction of a water line from Algaquin (Alcoa) Middle School to the town water line. Separately, members approved the extension and award of communications cabling construction contracts for phase one of the district’s approximately $39.9 million capital project, awarding work to the lowest responsive bidder as described in the board materials.
Board members additionally approved a resolution to enter into a lease agreement to finance a district technology purchase; the board voted unanimously to authorize the lease framework provided in the meeting materials.
Board leaders thanked the community for supporting the capital and budget propositions that enabled some of these actions and noted that final contract documents and procurement details are recorded in the board’s contract files. No dissent was recorded on these items and all motions passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance
- Bond resolution to purchase school buses (not to exceed $899,826): approved unanimously. - Supplemental bond to construct water line to Algaquin (Alcoa) Middle School: approved unanimously. - Communications cabling contracts (phase one of ~$39.9M capital project): awarded and approved unanimously. - Lease agreement for technology financing: approved unanimously.
The board noted these capital and financing decisions will move forward according to the timelines and amounts described in the meeting materials; specific contractor names and contract amounts were listed in the board packet and are part of the official procurement record.
