Saranac Lake Central School District 79 Canaras Avenue Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Saranac Lake Central School District

Board of Education Clyde Baker, President Aurora White, Vice President Miles VanNortwick Kelly Morgan-Duprey Jim Abendroth Rick Retrosi Jeremy Evans Chris Fransen, Board Clerk

2017 Capital Improvement Project December 5, 2016 Dear Saranac Lake Families,

Administration Diane Fox, Superintendent Cindy Moody, School Business Executive

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining facilities that provide a safe, well-cared-for learning environment. It has been more than 15 years since Saranac Lake Central School District voters have been asked to approve a major capital project. Although the District has addressed a variety of issues through the years using funds from its annual budget, there are large-scale projects in desperate need of completion.

Vote Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8 am to 8 pm District Office (High School) Informational Meetings December 13: Informational Meeting and Building Tour 6:30 PM (Tour), 7:15 (Informational Meeting) High School LGI Room (park in upper lot) December 20: Informational Meeting and Building Tour 6:30 PM (Tour), 7:15 (Informational Meeting) Petrova Elementary/Middle School Library January 5: Informational Meeting and Building Tour 6:30 PM (Tour), 7:00 (Informational Meeting) Bloomingdale Elementary School Library Who is eligible to vote? A person must be 18 years old by the date of the vote, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote, and a registered voter. What if I can’t vote in person? Please call (518) 891-4221 to request an absentee ballot application. Applications must be returned to the district clerk by Tuesday, January 3, 2017 if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by Monday, January 9, 2017 if the ballot is to be picked up in person. All absentee ballots are due to the District Clerk by 5 PM on the day of the vote.

Visit our website for more information: www.slcs.org Smart Schools Technology Bond Update New York State voters approved the Smart Schools Technology Bond in May, 2015. The district is proposing the funds be used to support the following projects scheduled to begin this summer: High School and Petrova Elementary/Middle School Projects  Provide integrated visitors management system.  Replace existing DVR CCTV system with new NRV based IP security system, including interior and exterior high definition cameras with state of the art monitoring and reviewing software all recorded and stored in network servers.  Provide new access control system with integration to IP security system and VoiP system. Access control for multiple doors and includes intercom system with video. District-Wide Projects  Purchase of technology hardware (laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, etc.). Purchases will be specific to grade/content area. Please check www.slcs.org for date/time of public hearing. Comments accepted for 30 days following public hearing.

Total Smart Bond Funding: $796,558 $ 620,500 Construction $ 200,000 Technology Hardware $ 30,000 Design Contingency $ 65,000 A/E Fees $ 915,500 Total Project Cost - 796,558 Available Funding $ (118,942) Shortfall (Covered by Annual Budget)

Our most recent Building Condition Survey (completed last year) identified projects that totaled 43 million dollars. Our district Facilities Planning Committee, along with the Technology Committee and the entire Board of Education, have worked to identify top priorities in order to present to the public a package that provides projects that will help sustain the vitality of our facilities while being respectful of the constraints of taxpayers. The proposed project includes safety and security upgrades, energy-saving measures, instructional efficiency projects and system upgrades to support technology integration. In an effort to establish a long-term debt management goal of undertaking smaller capital projects more often in order to reduce the tax implications, the District is breaking this project into two phases: the first phase is anticipated to begin the summer of 2017 and the second phase in five years. This way, our borrowing can be staggered. You are encouraged to review the information provided in this brochure and to attend the information sessions and building tours. Additional information is available on our website, www.slcs.org. If you have specific questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact the District Office at 891-5460. Sincerely, Saranac Lake Board of Education

Vote

January 10 District Office (High School) 8 AM – 8 PM

Financial Information Regarding the Proposed Capital Improvement Project

Major Work Included in the Proposed Capital Project by Building Bus Garage

High School                  

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Replace original 1969 windows Replace 1969 vintage wood doors Replace gym floor and failing bleachers Renovate Library Media Center Replace 1998 vintage unit ventilators Replace 1969 vintage air conditioners Replace original 1969 electrical service and distribution panels Add receptacles in classrooms Replace fire alarm system Replace generator Replace deteriorated asphalt pavement Replace deteriorated track areas Replace deteriorated retaining walls Connect Industrial Arts Bldg. to HS Create secure vestibule at main entry Upgrade wiring to support VoIP system Install new video surveillance Replace PA system

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Add doors to rooms (original building) Replace 1967 boilers Improve ventilation Replace 1967 vintage electrical service Replace generator Create secure vestibule at main entry Upgrade wiring to support VoIP system Phase 1A General Work Total Construction Costs Site development Estimated incidentals

First Year Tax Impact Calculation

Petrova Elementary and Middle School

Bloomingdale Elementary School       

It has been many years since Saranac Lake Central School District voters have been asked to approve a major capital project. In an effort to establish a long-term debt management goal of undertaking smaller capital projects more often in order to reduce the tax implications, the district is breaking this project into two phases. It is anticipated that the first phases (Phase 1A and Phase 1) will begin next summer and the second phase (Phase 2) will begin in five years. This way, our borrowing can be staggered. What this means to the average homeowner for the first year is outlined below:

Patch concrete slab Replace roof Replace plumbing fixtures Replace smoke detection system Replace gas dispenser and inventory control system

Reconfiguration of bus loop/parking area by separating bus traffic from parking area Replace deteriorated sidewalks and curbing Improve storm drainage Replace 1993 vintage roof Renovate corridor walls and ceilings Replace worn carpeting Replace boilers and primary pumps Replace unit ventilators and HVAC controls Replace fire alarm system Replace generator Create secure vestibule at main entry Upgrade wiring to support VoIP system Install new video surveillance Replace PA system

High School $ 633,189 $ $ 633,189 $ $ 99,000 $ $ 158,297 $

Phase 1A: Summer, 2017 (anticipated) Phase 1: Summer, 2018 (anticipated) Phase 2: Summer, 2023 (anticipated)

Phase 1

Replace fire alarm system Replace entry stairs

Petrova 973,775 973,775 82,500 194,755

General Work HVAC Work Electrical Work Plumbing Work All Trades (no sitework)

HS A lterations $ 1,361,152 $ 868,423 $ 1,748,351 $ 37,950 $ 227,447

Total Incidental Costs Total

$ $

Total Phase 1 Project Cost

Phase 2 General Work HVAC Work Electrical Work Plumbing Work All Trades (no sitework) Total Construction Costs Site development Estimated incidentals Total Incidental Costs Total Total Phase 2 Project Cost

2,088,331 6,331,653

$ 10,398,902

HS Alterations $ 1,170,490

Industrial Arts Addition

Industrial Arts Alterations $ 73,310 $

$

83,490

$ $ $

20,873 104,363 238,219

33,776

$ 26,771 $ 133,857 IA Add + Alts

Industrial Arts Alterations $ 14,288

Petrova ES/MS $ 706,748 $ 349,140 $ 391,201 $ 8,223 $ 69,575

Bloomingdale $ 66,055 $ 64,515 $ 152,083 $ 9,488

Bus Garage $ 14,148

Lake Colby $ 140,355

$ $

6,325 18,975

$ $

6,325 18,975

$ $

$ $

$ $

9,862 49,310

$ $

33,131 198,786

1,705,477 3,230,364

Petrova ES/MS $ 607,174 $ 1,026,375 $ 654,695 $ 26,954

58,428 350,569

$ $ $ $ $ $

224,250 37,735 143,750 1,576,225 237,500 394,056

$

2,156

$ $ $

16,444 2,500 4,111

$ $ $

2,315,198 257,500 463,040

Bloomingdale $ 21,866 $ 287,500 $ 160,281 $ 4,313 $ 79,063 $ 553,023 $ 18,750 $ 110,605

$ $ $

631,556 2,207,781 6,391,082

$ $

6,611 23,055

$ $

720,540 3,035,737

$ $

129,355 682,377

Bus Garage $ 245,180

$ $ $

$ $

6,469 12,938

$

264,587

Annual

$ 75,000

$

$ 100,000

$

No STAR Non-Primary Residence

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

2

$ 0.17

$ 9

$ 0.75

$ 14

$ 1.17

7

$ 0.58

$ 13

$ 1.08

$ 19

$ 1.58

$ 125,000

$ 12

$ 1.00

$ 18

$ 1.50

$ 24

$ 2.00

$ 150,000

$ 16

$ 1.33

$ 23

$ 1.92

$ 29

$ 2.42

$ 175,000

$ 21

$ 1.75

$ 28

$ 2.33

$ 33

$ 2.75

Projected Marginal Future Annual Tax Rate per $1,000

Total Incidental Costs $ 158,297 $ 194,755 Total Project Cost $ 791,486 $1,168,530 Total Phase 1A Project Cost: $ 1,960,016

Projected Project Start Dates

Home: Full Value

With STAR: $30,000 Equalized Value Exemption. Primary Residence

The tax impact decreases over the life of the bonds, amounting to $0.05 per thousand average marginal cost to taxpayers with the Senior/STAR exemption, $0.09 for homeowners with the STAR exemption and $0.13 per thousand average marginal cost to taxpayers without a STAR exemption over the life of the bonds.

Lake Colby Elementary School  

Senior/STAR: $64,200 Equalized Value Exemption. Income Restrictions

Lake Colby $ 37,795 $ 1,438 $

14,016

66,147

$ $ $

53,249 47,500 10,650

66,147 330,733

$ $

58,150 111,399

Fiscal Year Ending June 30: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Average:

Full Value (No STAR) 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.17 0.17 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.13

Breakdown of Project Costs Total Cost of Projects: $ 18,750,000 (The district has $1 million in unallocated fund balance to put towards this project in order to lessen the tax impact.) District would borrow: Interest Payments: Total Debt Service: State Building Aid: Total Local Cost Share:

$ 17,750,000 + 7,598,732* $ 25,348,732 - 13,116,605** $ 12,232,132

*Costs assume a borrowing rate for Bond Appreciation Notes at 4% and Serial Bonds at 5% **54.5% of the approved project costs are reimbursed to the district by NYS Building Aid.

What happens if the voters don’t approve this capital project? Much of the $18.75 million capital project is high-priority work related to aging school facilities that, if left unaddressed, could lead to state violations, safety hazards, infrastructure failures, expensive maintenance costs and operational inefficiencies.

Interested in Learning More? Visit www.slcs.org for:  Detailed project listings  Additional financial information Attend an Informational Meeting and Building Tour @ 6:30 PM:  December 13 - High School  December 20 - Petrova  January 5 – Bloomingdale Call the District Office: 891-5460