The Chenango Forks Central School District recently completed a capital project that improved school safety and security, updated classrooms and technology, and added a state-of-the-art STEAM Academy addition. The total cost of the project was $18,226,304, of which over 83% was covered by state aid. The approximate local tax impact for the project was 9.9 cents per $1,000 full value of taxpayer property. Highlights of the project include:
Districtwide Safety/Security and Technology
- additional card readers at exterior & interior doors
- Voice Over IP telephone system
- IP based interior & exterior cameras
- wireless access points for each classroom
- expanded exterior PA system
Technology and Art Classrooms
- updates & additions - expanded arts center on 2nd floor
- dust collection system & clean room
- computer lab
High School Science Room Renovations & Additions
- classrooms expanded by approximately 30%
- separate lab and lecture area within each room
Restrooms
- renovations to provide increased accessibility
- asbestos abatement
- plumbing upgrades
Roofing Systems
- critical renovations of aged roofing
- addition of skylights and guards where needed