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Frequently Asked Questions Capital
Project
When did voters approve the Capital Project?
In May 2007, along with the proposed 2007-08 school budget, voters in the
HF-L community approved a Capital Project that was proposed as two separate
propositions. Separating the project into two separate propositions was
done to maximize the aidable portion of the project as a whole.
What does the Capital Project include?
The
project provides for the immediate repair and maintenance to preserve and
improve safety, security, health and energy efficiency,
including:
Roof repair at the Middle School (completed summer
2007)
Replacement of doors and windows
Installation of
security cameras
Accessibility updates to buildings to comply with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations
Plumbing and
electrical upgrades
Fire alarm and PA system
upgrades
Improved efficiency of heating and
ventilation
Additional air conditioning in the Lima Primary, Manor and
High School buildings
Improved efficiency of food service coolers and
freezers
Technology infrastructure upgrades
Replacement of
the existing phone system
Bleacher replacement and gym floor
refinishing at the Middle School
Replacement of the A-Gym floor at the
High School
Floor and ceiling tile replacement in all four school
buildings
Tennis court refurbishment
Boiler replacement and
roof top units to increase the efficiency of heating and cooling
How much is the Capital Project costing
taxpayers?
Nothing. The Capital Project did not impact taxes due
to the availability of Building aid, special one-time State EXCEL aid and the
utilization of Capital Reserve Funds. EXCEL aid was made available due to
State legislative action that resulted from the New York State Supreme Court
ruling in favor of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE) movement, which
challenged the States educational funding formulas. The settlement provided
set-aside funding for schools to improve facilities. All public schools in
New York were allocated EXCEL aid for projects meeting established criteria
planned during the timeframe in which the funds were available. The amount of
funding each district was eligible for was computed by a formula that considered
school enrollment and the districts eligibility level for regular Building aid,
which is 96% at HF-L the highest ever. The additional EXCEL aid of
$844,091 the District received and the utilization of Capital Reserve Funds
permitted the District to complete the project with no impact on taxes and no
cost to taxpayers.
What parts of the project have already been
completed?
Last summer, the Middle School roof was
replaced, and some additional security cameras have been installed.
What parts of the project are yet to be completed?
Additional safety and security measures, including the installation of
cameras, increased parking lot surveillance and keyless entry security upgrades
in all schools.
Replacement of doors and windows to address security,
as well as energy efficiency
Accessibility updates to buildings to
comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations
Plumbing
and electrical upgrades in all four school buildings
Fire alarm and PA
system upgrades
Improved efficiency of heating and ventilation, as
well as food service coolers and freezers
Improved air conditioning in
the Lima Primary, Manor School and High School buildings
Technology
infrastructure upgrades
Bleacher replacement and gym floor refinishing
at the Middle School
Replacement of the A-Gym floor at the High
School
Floor and ceiling tile replacement in all four school buildings
Tennis court refurbishment
Boiler replacement in the
Support Services building
Roof top units to increase the efficiency of
heating and cooling in the support service office areas
When will the next phase of work begin?
It is anticipated that the next phase of work will begin June, 15 2008 and
continue through August 30, 2009.
Will this impact the availability of the school facilities to
community groups?
The capital project will impact the availability of our facilities to
community groups. If you are concerned about the availability of HF-L
facilities for your group, please see the Districts online facilities
database. A link is located on the Districts main webpage at www.hflcsd.org. Please contact Dr.
Michelle Kavanaugh, Superintendent of Schools, at 624-7010 or michelle_kavanaugh@hflcsd.org
with additional questions or concerns.
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