Capital Project Information
Capital Project Update
The capital project continues to make good progress. The high school locker room and athletic offices demolition is nearly complete. This area will house the new pool. During the week of April 10, construction of the footers for the new foundation will start.
The former Agriculture classroom and woodshop demolition is nearing completion. This area will become the new locker rooms and athletic offices. During the week of April 10, the concrete floor in this area will be removed to allow for plumbing lines to be installed.
The former soccer field has been stripped of the topsoil. Gravel and crushed stone are being put in place along with drainage tile for the new parking lot.
The area for the new multi-purpose, artificial turf athletic field is being cleared of topsoil.
CAPITAL PROJECT REFERENDUM VOTE IS FEBRUARY 14TH
In May 2021, residents of the Canton Central School District approved a $27.5 million capital project to improve existing buildings and classroom spaces as well as athletic facilities. On Tuesday, February 14, voters will decide on an addition of $10.5 million to the project budget.
The project will address key health, safety and security measures in the district. The additional funds, which account for inflation and supply chain challenges faced since the original vote, will bring the project total to $38 million.
What is the tax impact on district residents?
District residents that are not enrolled in the STAR program, will see an increase of $72.44 annually per $100,000. Residents with the STAR Program will see an increase of $50.71 in their annual taxes. Residents enrolled in the Enhanced STAR Program will see an increase of only $18.18 in their taxes per year.
What is the scope of the project?
Athletics + Community Spaces
• Creation of multi-purpose artificial turf field with lights
• Relocate pool to high school athletic complex
• Renovate + Expand fitness center
• Relocate high school locker rooms
• Relocate concessions to provide interior + exterior services
• Creation of multi-purpose artificial turf field with lights
• Relocate pool to high school athletic complex
• Renovate + Expand fitness center
• Relocate high school locker rooms
• Relocate concessions to provide interior + exterior services
• Add restrooms accessible from the outside
Bus Garage
• Replace failing electrical + HVAC systems
• Replace fuel island
District Wide
• Replace kitchen + serving lines equipment and meet ADA compliance
• Replace elevator motors + mechanical components
• New parking lot on current soccer field
• Reconstruction of all existing parking lots/ driveways
Instructional Space
• Relocate + Renovate CTE and STEM Classrooms
• Remodel current prop room into dressing for auditorium
• Convert current pool space into band, chorus and music classrooms
• Update auditorium curtain control system
• Update auditorium lighting control system
Main Campus
• Replace remaining two (2) domestic hot water boilers
• HVAC Upgrades
• Plumbing Upgrades
Legal Notice:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING
OF THE VOTERS OF THE CANTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CANTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the District on the December 22, 2022, a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District, County of St. Lawrence, State of New York, will be held in the Hugh C. Williams Senior High School Learning Resource Center, 99 State Street, Canton, New York, on February 14, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Please click the Legal Notice below for details:
COMMUNITY FORUM DATES:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugh C. Williams Senior High School Library
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugh C. Williams Senior High School Library