Voters within the Cicero-North Syracuse Central School District have approved proposals for a $65 million capital project that includes major upgrades to district buildings and classrooms, the installation of a pool at C-NS High School and the establishment of a capital reserve fund for the district.
The Board of Education commissioned its architects to conceptualize a pool facility on the site of Cicero-North Syracuse High School. It’s total cost – $16.95 million – will result in an increase in school taxes of about $1.50 per month (less than 1% increase in the tax levy) for an average $100,000 home in the district.
Each proposition received more than 80% approval, according to the district’s information officer.
“We are incredibly pleased that voters recognize the value of this cost-effective project and the meaningful impacts it will have on our programs and for the community at large,” said Superintendent Dan Bowles. “It is essential that we continually address the issues of effectiveness and safety of our learning spaces. On behalf of the Board of Education, I am delighted by this outcome and the positive changes that are taking root in our district.”
Construction on the roof of C-NS High School is slated for this summer, with all other projects commencing in 2023, according to the information officer.
