2026 Bond Planning
2026 Bond Planning
Project Updates by Date
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This update included the components oulined below. The presentation slides are here, and the Arris Cost Esimate slides are here.
- Overview of work since November 17
- Revised Building Conditions Survey (BCS)/Infrastructure Cost Estimates
- Revised Spatial Projects cost estimates (updates to FM site work and FM and ED classroom electrical and data wiring)
- Review of complete scope and cost estimates
- Recommendations for scope cost reductions
- Next Steps
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This update included a presentation of Edgewood and Fox Meadow proposed additions and improvements (Kevin Walsh, BBS); a review of cost estimation procedures and updated cost estimates for proposed AC and Spatial projects (Paul Tozzi & Jonathan Federico, Arris); updated field project proposals for SMS (synthetic turf) and Greenacres (Varsity Softball, originally @ Fox Meadow; Ken Schupner, BBS; Cinday Parrot, Athletic Director) and cost estimates (Paul Tozzi & Jonathan Federico, Arris); and a summary of next steps followed by Board discussion.
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Dr. Patrick presented the Demographic Study, which included a conceptual redistritcing analysis between Fox Meadow and Greenacres. Dr. Patrick also presented the October 2025 Bond Survey results; and he and Mr. Lennon discussed ongoing cost estimation work and proposed next steps.
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A public feedback session was held at Scardale High School to gather input from community members. 80 people attended and submitted 238 comments, which were summarized in the 10-27-25 Capital Projects update.
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10-6-25 – Capital Projects Update – Dr. Patrick and Mr. Lennon reviewed the following topics: Feedback Process; Bonding Capital Work; Further Project Details - BMS; BCS items; Edgewood and Scarsdale Middle School; Next Steps. The Board asked questions and discussed 5 key questions:
- Are there items that would be appropriate for the annual budget instead of a bond?
- What other information does the Board need to seek consensus on for the bond proposal?
- What features or enhancements should all of the schools have?
- Are there concerns about taking on significant debt at this time or about the reserve levels?
- Is there consensus in the belief that the size of the bond is justified by the scope of work?
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9-15-25 – Capital Projects Steering Committee Presentation – Representatives from the CPSC, BBS Architects and Engineers, and Administration presented an initial proposed scope of work to the Board for a potential bond referendum in spring, 2026. The proposed scope including work on Building Conditions/Infrastructure, Air Conditioning, Field Improvements, and New Construction/Renovation projects totalling $95.6 million. Discussion will continue over the coming months about this work scope, with opportunities for community input forthcoming.
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Last Name First Name Role Representing Last Name First Name Role Representing Tozzi Paul President Arris Mangiamele Michelle Teacher ED Hillje Scott VP of Operations Arris Casal Chris Teacher HE Walsh Kevin Architect BBS Byrnes Kate Teacher QR Seeba Fred Engineer BBS Fass Jessica Teacher SMS Schupner Ken Architect BBS Healy Patrick Teacher SHS Messina Mike Architect BBS Mehta Anish Student SHS Cornacchiulo Nicky Architect BBS Vandal Ammr PTA Representative ED Hansen Tracy Architect BBS Goldman Katy PTA Representative FM Patrick Drew Superintendent District King Liza PTA Representative GA Lennon Andrew Assistant Superintendent for Business District Burinescu Andrea PTA Representative HE Paterra Michael Director of Facilities District Millman Jeffrey PTA Representative QR Ferraro Nick Assistant Director of Facilities District Fowler Andrea V PTA Representative SMS Antonicelli John Assistant Director of Facilities District Simon Meg PTA Representative SHS Bonamo Ken SHS Administrator SHS Satler Meryl PTC Representative District Coughlin Chris SMS Administrator SMS Picheny Matt Community Member At Large Stile Maria Elementary Administrator HE Thomas Hilary Community Member At Large Feinberg Melissa Elementary Administrator FM Joan Iorio Teacher GA Klein Bob BOE Member District Tsang Stephanie Community Member At Large Dembitzer Leah BOE Member District Myers Koike Rebecca Community Member At Large Vaughan Joe Teacher STA Silberfein Scott Community Member At Large Giustino Jennifer Teacher ED
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