On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, New Hartford Central School District residents will vote on a $44.7 million proposed capital project. The proposal is anticipated to have no additional impact on the local tax share.

The project proposal includes, but is not limited to:

Bradley, Hughes and Myles elementary schools

• Classroom upgrades
• Bathroom improvements - compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Main entrance vestibule security upgrades
• Safety and security improvements
• Kitchen/cafeteria improvements
• Asbestos abatement
• Parking lot and driveway upgrades
• Sidewalk replacement
• Window wall/window replacement
• Ceiling replacement
• Door/door hardware replacement
• Lighting and electrical upgrades
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems replacement
• Boiler/hot water systems replacement
• Electric bus charging system installation

Senior High School

• Safety and security improvements
• Pool locker room upgrades
• Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) reconstruction
• Masonry reconstruction and repointing
• Parking lot and driveway upgrades
• Sidewalk replacement
• Window replacement
• Press box window replacement at athletic stadium
• Door and hardware replacement
• Lighting and electrical upgrades
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system upgrades
• Pool boiler system replacement
• Electric bus charging system installation

Bus storage garage (lower bus garage) on Graham Avenue

• Pavement and parking upgrades
• Column reconstruction
• Liner panel and deteriorating insulation replacement
• Masonry reconstruction and coating
• Door and hardware replacement
• Lighting and electrical upgrades
• Electric bus charging system installation

Food Service Storage Building at Perry Junior High School

• Security improvements
• Lighting and electrical upgrades

If district residents approve the proposed project, district officials expect that work would begin in spring 2025. The total project is expected to take approximately two years to complete.