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Potential 2026 Bond Planning
Potential 2026 Bond Planning
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The Scarsdale Public Schools has embarked on a planning process for a potential bond referendum in 2026. In anticipation of significant debt service falling off in the 2027-2028 school year, the District has engaged with BBS Architects and Arris Contracting Company to develop a long range capital plan. A Capital Projects Steering Committee (CPSC) formed in March 2025 charged with presenting a recommendation to the Board of Education of a scope of work consistent with the Strategic Plan. That initial recommendation was made on September 15, 2025, kicking off a phase of discussion and feedback with the Board and members of the public. This page is designed to track the process and capture important milestones, documents, reports, and feedback. Please check back often as the year unfolds.
Key Developments
- Save the Date – Public Feedback Sessions
- October 16 at 7:00 PM Scarsdale High School
- November 6 at 7:00 Zoom
- 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?
- 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 -
