2025-26 Capital Project: Investing in Our Schools’ Future with Zero Tax Impact
Our district is excited to announce an upcoming capital project (December 2025 Vote) aimed at enhancing our school facilities to better serve our students, staff, and community. This $7.7 million investment will have no tax impact to taxpayers and focus on the following areas:
Infrastructure and Sitework
- Aging infrastructure requires regular maintenance, and equipment is nearing the end of its useful life. Air conditioning will improve quality of classrooms for students.
- Roof Replacement, including rooftop mechanical units that are at the end of their useful lives
- Provide A/C capabilities in select locations
- Improve heating and sprinkler systems
- Repair front stairs
- Complete concrete foundation repair and brick repointing/replacement that was started in the 2020 Capital Project
- Replace exterior door at Cafeteria/Kitchen
Existing aged roof and broken equipment
Existing failed condenser
Foundation repair needed; finish from 2020 project
Front stair repair needed
Health and Safety
- Upgrading public address/communication systems will provide a greater level of safety in daily operations.
- Fire Alarm system upgrades
- Provide temperature control valves to prevent scalding at hot water distribution points
- Replace failing Classroom floor slab
Existing floor condition: peeling and broken tiles
Academic Programming
- Relocate district offices to create separation from day-to-day administration, allowing for improved services to be delivered.
Existing district office plan (Not to scale)
Proposed district office plan (Not to scale)
This project is part of our district’s commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and innovative learning environment for all. For questions or more information, please contact Dan Kalbfliesh Superintendent of Schools dkalbfliesh@greenisland.org.
Budget
Infrastructure & Sitework
$6,230,000
Health & Safety
$760,000
Academic Programming
$710,000
Total 2025 Capital Project Proposed Budget:
$7,700,000
Zero Tax Impact
Timeline:
| Committee Recommendation to BOE & BOE Confirms Project Scope and Budget | September 8, 2025 |
| Open House | September 18, 2025 |
| Public Information Session | October 6, 2025 |
| Capital Project Vote | December 16, 2025 2 PM-8 PM |
FAQ
What is a capital project?
Just like a home, school facilities need regular attention and upkeep to continue to operate year after year as originally intended. Capital improvement projects are a way for school districts to complete a larger amount of facilities work.
How are items in the project determined?
New York school districts are required to conduct regular building condition surveys and to develop multi-year facilities plans, which can help identify aging, outdated or energy inefficient school infrastructure and facilities issues related to health and wellness.
Who can vote on the proposed project?
Qualified voters must be age 18 or older, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the election.
If the project is approved, when will construction begin?
After a project is approved, plans need to be submitted to the state for approval. The approval process can take several months.
2020 Capital Project
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, residents approved the capital project proposition by a margin of 52 to 2. This project will provide no tax increase for taxpayers.
Public Town Halls
The district hosted two public town halls where individuals could learn more about the proposed project and ask questions.
View the town hall presentation.
Project Scope: Health and Safety
- A handicap accessible main entrance
- Door and hardware replacements
- Replace CO detectors
- New phone and security system building-wide
- Build a school playground
Project Scope: Building Envelope/Infrastructure
- Masonry restoration at the chimney
- Masonry cleaning and restoration
- Restoration at concrete foundation walls
- Restoration at window sills
- Brick masonry restoration, replacement and repointing
- Eliminate leaks in rooftop units