Warwick voters approve 2024 Capital Project
Warwick Valley Central School District voters passed the 2024 Capital Project by a preliminary vote of 578 to 217 (72.7% approval) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
The $19,544,469 referendum was developed through a process of careful collaboration between the Warwick Valley school board, district administrators and engineers, utilizing the New York State Building Condition Survey to identify aging, outdated or energy-inefficient school infrastructure and facilities issues. The project carries zero additional tax impact on local taxpayers.
“Thank you, Warwick voters, for once again supporting the needs of this community’s district and showing just how much this community values the education of its children,” said Superintendent Dr. David Leach. “The roofing and infrastructure improvements as well as the security enhancements in our district will benefit our students, staff and the community for years to come.”
The 2024 Capital Project features a $550,000 investment in security with an additional $500,000 in state funding. Security enhancements include the hardening of 150-plus exterior doors throughout the district. Altogether, the project addresses high-need repairs and installations that will make an immediate impact on school security, while avoiding the potential of more costly emergency expenses in the future.
The 2024 Capital Project was designed to create a healthier, safer learning environment for students, faculty, and staff; and to deliver valuable energy and operational savings in the future.
You can read a full breakdown of the 2024 Capital Project details here.
2024 Capital Project Initiatives
- Security ($550,000)
- Roofing ($8.1 million): WVHS, WVMS/District Office, Park Avenue, Kings building, Pine Island building
- HVAC ($2.1 million): WVHS
- Windows ($2.1 million): WVHS, Park Avenue,
- Bleachers ($1.3 million): WVHS & WVMS
- Plumbing ($1.1 million): Sanfordville, Park Avenue
- Electrical ($1 million): WVHS
- Sidewalks ($135,000): District-wide
- Construction Management/Architect Fees/Contingency ($3,179,310)