Plans include replacing the floor in the main gymnasium which currently contains mercury, and replacing concrete walls that have reached the end of their useful life. Without the needed replacements, our main gymnasium is in danger of closing. Repairs are needed to keep the space open for use without negatively impacting physical education classes and athletic programs.
Proposed 2024 Revised Capital Improvement Project
Safety, Security, Student Programming
"Safe Campus: Enhancing Security and Enriching Student Life"
The Geneseo Central School District Community will have the opportunity to vote on October 8, 2024 on a $23.9 million proposed project. “Safe Campus: Enhancing Security, and Enriching Student Life Capital Improvement Project.”
The project aims to address immediate infrastructure issues to enhance security within our district and expand educational opportunities for students.
To ensure that our efforts were focused on the most pressing needs, a comprehensive Needs Assessment was conducted in February. Our team inspected the building, identifying the essential projects that required the most attention. With this data, we were able to narrow our focus to the key areas that demand action, which include: structural deficiencies in the large gymnasium, adding more security measures to our front entrance while utilizing existing doorways, replacing our broken dust collector, and replacing a boiler, among other projects.
We are committed to minimizing the impact of a project on our taxpayers. If this project is approved, state building aid will reimburse approximately 71% of the total cost. If the project does not pass, the critical health and safety-related infrastructure needs (including the floor, walls, and roof) would instead need to be included in our school budget and annual taxes, without the benefit of state aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
2024 Capital Improvement Project Newsletter
What are the Priorities?
A thorough Needs Assessment conducted in February identified essential areas requiring attention.
The revised plan focuses on the following priority areas:
High School Gymnasium:
Building Entrance
Keeping our school community safe has always been our top priority, and plans to redesign our main entrance helps strengthen our security. Redesigned plans allow for us to include a two-step security check-in system, while cutting costs by utilizing existing doors. Plans also include moving the SRO Office to the main lobby for added security.
Building Infrastructure
A number of elements within our school buildings have reached the end of their useful lives, and need to be replaced to make sure our school is up and running for our students. Boiler #1 needs to be replaced, as well as our dust collector which is no longer working. The district is currently using a temporary dust collection system for the 2024-2025 school year. Moisture issues in the gymnasium tunnel also need to be addressed, as well as water damage to the foundation near the Elementary School entrance.
Auditorium
In order to ensure a clear pathway in case of an emergency, and to better support our music and drama groups, this project includes separating the egress path from the backstage area. This would ensure that the path remains clear and not blocked by backstage storage should the path be needed in an emergency. This project would also allow us to replace the stage floor which has reached the end of its useful life, and would allow us to replace our dated acoustical shelves with portable ones.
UPK Inclusion
This proposal aims to redesign our facilities to better accommodate our UPK program. By creating two dedicated UPK classrooms and expanding the elementary music room, we can enhance our educational environment. If passed, this initiative will enable us to relocate our UPK students to our main campus.
Full Breakdown of the Project
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What have we changed since our last proposal?
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What Have We Completed From Our 2021 Capital Improvement Project?
Facade Completely Redone on West-Side of School
While creating our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) labs, the outside of our school got a complete makeover, bringing a modern touch to the outside of our facility.
Bridge Placed to Make Stadium Seating More Accessible
A bridge from the parking lot to the top of our stadium seating has been placed and is in the final stages before being able to open to the public. This bridge will allow easier access from our parking area to the top of the bleachers, making it easier for everyone to be able to enjoy the space.
New STEAM Labs Give Students a Space to Learn Hands-On
Our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) labs give students a large, open space where they are encouraged to learn hands-on. These open spaces make for the perfect environment for our students to dive into topics like science, art, and engineering and get practical lessons which they can touch and move.
New Playground Welcomes Students Back for 2024-2025 School Year!
A brand new playground welcomed our students back to school for the 2024-2025 school year! After facing structural issues, our previous playground needed to be replaced, and students are loving this brand new addition to our district!
Past C.I.P. Vote and Next Steps
Board of Education Public Forum - Future Capital Improvement Project - August 14, 2024
Board of Education Public Hearing - Future Capital Improvement Project - August 5, 2024
Board of Education CIP Workshop - June 25, 2024
Geneseo Central School District residents voted 208 Yes to 282 No on Tuesday, January 30, to reject a $28.3 million capital project. This project, titled "Safe Campus: Enhancing Security and Enriching Student Life Capital Improvement Project," would have focused on immediate infrastructure needs and overall enhancements to our facilities.
"While the result is not what we had hoped for, we appreciate the engagement of the Geneseo community in this important decision-making process," Superintendent of Schools Cindy Flowers said.
The proposed project, which was shaped by community and staff feedback, aimed to address immediate infrastructure needs and overall enhancements to the facilities, with a particular focus on the main gymnasium. Repairs are needed to keep the space open for use without negatively impacting physical education classes and athletic programs.