Schalmont Central School District residents are invited to attend a public forum about a $9,713,000 capital project on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 5:45 p.m. in the Schalmont Middle School LGI Room, 2 Sabre Dr. The renovation and reconstruction projects included in this “Bond 2007” capital project are designed to extend the life and usefulness of facilities at the Schalmont High/Middle Schools complex and Schonowe School. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the bond proposal and to take a tour of some of the school facilities to be renovated.

District residents will vote on the bond, which would increase the school tax levy by approximately ²/₁₀ of 1 percent (0.2%) beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, during a referendum to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Schalmont Superintendent Dr. Valerie Kelsey said, “The school board and I hope that any residents with questions about this project will be able to attend the forum. Capital projects like this can be a cost-effective way to maintain school facilities, but we always want to be mindful of the goals of this community as a whole.”

The coming referendum was significantly influenced by a report delivered by the Schalmont Facilities Committee last fall.  This volunteer committee of community members was tasked with reviewing the condition of all school facilities and grounds to create a list of renovation, construction and ongoing maintenance recommendations. Schalmont Board of Education members and administrators considered the committee’s feedback, education goals for the district and community members’ comments when coming up with projects proposed in Bond 2007.

Click here to learn more about the projects included in Bond 2007.