Cornwall Central School District

May 2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

In May 2022, District voters approved multiple crucial propositions establishing the District’s trajectory toward continuous improvement of our school buildings and facilities.

Included were two propositions for capital projects totaling just over $23 million. This work was divided into three phases and included improvements to all school buildings. With the exception of the window replacement project at Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School which will be finished in the Summer of 2026, all work associated with these projects has been completed.

Although this capital project was the biggest investment our community has made in our facilities in a generation, there is more work to be done. There were many projects identified during the planning process in 2022 that didn’t quite make the cut – in the ensuing four years these issues have become more immediate needs. The District’s administration and the school board meet regularly, constantly planning and looking for ways to tackle these additional improvements.

Along with the propositions establishing the last capital project, in May 2022 the community approved the establishment of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund to be used for necessary future repairs. Every dollar in this Fund is matched by roughly three dollars in state aid, making it a powerful financial tool. As of June 30, 2025 this Capital Reserve Fund is fully funded with the approved $5 million which allows the district to tackle a new $20 million capital project – again, without raising local school taxes.

Similarly, in May 2025, the community approved the establishment of another $5 million Capital Reserve Fund. This Fund will be utilized in the same manner; towards future repairs and matched by a roughly three to one ratio for state aid. As of June 30, 2025 this Fund holds just over $2.5 million.

For the last 18 months, the District’s Facilities Committee has been hard at work considering which necessary infrastructure improvements should be included in newly proposed projects. Utilizing the needs assessments from the 2022 capital project as well as the 2025 Building Conditions Survey, a formal architectural and engineering evaluation process submitted to New York State, the District has identified a wide range of needs to tackle.

Based on their findings, the District Facilities Committee has made a recommendation to the full Board of Education to move forward with a new capital project to be voted on in May 2026. The Board of Education agrees with this recommendation and is proposing the capital projects to the community to be voted on as three separate propositions. Information about each of the propositions is detailed below. Based on the financial position of the district, inclusive of our capital reserve funds and debt that is set to expire in 2030 when bond payments would be issued, each proposition has varying levels of tax impact on our community.

VOTE | Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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2026 Cornwall Capital Project Overview Video

Proposition #1: $44,582,337

Various improvements & additions Districtwide | Tax Neutral Status – No additional tax responsibility

CCHS = $7,832,538
Bathroom/concession stand at athletic complex; front entrance pavers; roofing replacement; floor replacements; door safety enhancements; replace fire alarm and PA system

CCMS = $22,909,237
New parent pick-up/drop-off area; cafeteria/kitchen addition; renovation of former cafeteria/kitchen to classroom space; paving and sidewalk improvements; replace fire alarm and PA system

CES = $4,775,332
Classroom renovations and conversions; door safety enhancements; additional fencing; replace fire alarm and PA system

WAES = $4,865,541
Additional parking and paving improvements; additional fencing; roofing replacement; gym floor replacement; auditorium air conditioning; replace PA system

COH = $1,853,131
Reconstruct front entrance at auditorium; auditorium air conditioning; bathroom upgrades; replace PA system

B&G = $1,564,572
Construct addition of new 4 bay garage/storage facility

DO = $781,987
Full window replacement; install ADA access to front of building; replace retaining wall and adjacent masonry stairs; bathroom upgrades; install fire alarm system

CCHS roof repairs to fix pooling issues.

CCHS repairs to bridges to fix moisture issues.

CCHS repairs to replace pavers at front entrance.

CCMS renovation to existing kitchen floor to address deterioration.

CCMS cafeteria freezer is currently located outside and would be moved inside the proposed new kitchen space.

CCMS cafeteria freezer is currently located outside and would be moved inside the kitchen space.

CCMS roof replacement on D-wing.

CCMS new paving and sidewalks at the front entrance.

CCMS D-wing roof replacement will address drainage issues.

Existing CCMS Site Access and Circulation Map

Proposed CCMS Site Access and Circulation Map

CCMS new parent pick-up and drop off at the rear entrance.

CCMS new paving at the front entrance.

CCMS new sidewalks at the front entrance.

CCMS repairs to address drainage issues and moisture penetration.

CCMS repairs to address moisture penetration in the crawl space.

CCMS proposed site of new cafeteria and kitchen space.

CES driveway replacement.

CES address chimney deterioration.

CES provide a secondary egress to Room 104.

CES replace curtain wall at bridget corridor to address moisture penetration.

CES convert classroom into a more functional, less crowded space and provide a secondary egress.

All Buildings - New PA and clock system

COH reconstruct front entrance outside auditorium to address deterioration.

COH address plumbing and mechanical issues.

COH replace boys and girls restrooms.

COH install air conditioning in auditorium

DO upgrades to the male and female restrooms.

DO upgrades to the male and female restrooms

DO address lack of ADA access at entrance.

DO full window replacement.

DO replace timber retaining wall and masonry steps.

DO replace front entrance doors.

WAES roof replacement.

WAES replace pavement in the bus loop.

WAES widen roadway and add additional parking.

WAES replace gym floor including subfloor abatement.

WAES reinforce composite slab under kitchen.

CCHS roof repairs to fix pooling issues.

CCHS repairs to bridges to fix moisture issues.

CCHS repairs to replace pavers at front entrance.

CCMS renovation to existing kitchen floor to address deterioration.

CCMS cafeteria freezer is currently located outside and would be moved inside the kitchen space.

CCMS roof replacement on D-wing.

CCMS new paving and sidewalks at the front entrance.

CCMS D-wing roof replacement will address drainage issues.

Existing CCMS Site Access and Circulation Map

Proposed CCMS Site Access and Circulation Map

CCMS new parent pick-up and drop off at the rear entrance.

CCMS new paving at the front entrance.

CCMS new sidewalks at the front entrance.

CCMS repairs to address drainage issues and moisture penetration.

CCMS repairs to address moisture penetration in the crawl space.

CCMS proposed site of new cafeteria and kitchen space.

CES driveway replacement.

CES address chimney deterioration.

CES provide a secondary egress to Room 104.

CES replace curtain wall at bridget corridor to address moisture penetration.

CES convert classroom into a more functional, less crowded space and provide a secondary egress.

All Buildings - New PA and clock system

COH reconstruct front entrance outside auditorium to address deterioration.

COH address plumbing and mechanical issues.

COH replace boys and girls restrooms.

COH install air conditioning in auditorium

DO upgrades to the male and female restrooms.

DO upgrades to the male and female restrooms

DO address lack of ADA access at entrance.

DO full window replacement.

DO replace timber retaining wall and masonry steps.

DO replace front entrance doors.

WAES roof replacement.

WAES replace pavement in the bus loop.

WAES widen roadway and add additional parking.

WAES replace gym floor including subfloor abatement.

WAES reinforce composite slab under kitchen.

Proposition #2: $21,154,103

Classroom additions at three buildings (CCMS, CES, COH) Proposition #1 must pass in order for Proposition #2 to pass – Partial effective tax rate impact.

CCMS = $7,328,689
Construct additional classroom space to connect B & C wings; add bathroom facilities in new addition; improve flow of the building

CES = $11,761,871
Construct addition of “4 on-top-of-4” classrooms to relieve space issues

COH = $2,063,543
Construct addition on cafeteria to create a more formal kitchen space and add cafeteria space; renovate former kitchen space into classroom space

CCMS - shows both propositions #1 and #2 with the addition of classrooms.

COH - proposed site for the cafeteria addition/expansion. The space would add cafeteria and kitchen space to the current cafeteria/kitchen.

CES - proposed site of additional classroom spaces. The "4 on-top-of 4" would add a total of 8 eight classrooms.

COH - proposed site for the cafeteria addition/expansion. The space would add cafeteria and kitchen space to the current cafeteria/kitchen.

CES - proposed site of additional classroom spaces. The "4 on-top-of 4" would add a total of 8 eight classrooms.

Proposition #3: $14,605,724

Athletic Fields at CCHS | Proposition #1 & #2 must pass in order for Proposition #3 to pass – Full effective tax rate impact

CCHS = $14,605,724
Relocate baseball and softball fields and include synthetic turf; include multisport field; address drainage issues

CCHS new synthetic turf baseball, softball and multipurpose athletic fields. Address drainage issues in same location. This is one possible rendering.

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