Vote on 2024 Council Rock Primary School Phase 2 Capital Project is Dec. 4

Qualified residents of the Brighton Central School District will vote on a proposition in a special vote on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, Gymnasium, Door 4, 2035 Monroe Ave.      

The capital project proposition would authorize the appropriation of $19,125,000 for building and site improvements at Council Rock Primary School. The proposition requests the authorization to withdraw $3,000,000 from the existing capital reserve fund. The balance of $16,125,000 would be paid through local taxes and state aid. 

The estimated future tax impact on homes assessed at $250,000 is $18.00 per year. While this phase of construction has a future tax impact, the cumulative impact on the local tax levy is less than the amount approved by the voters in the 2017 Brighton Facilities Improvement Plan, which was $64.9 million. This is attributable to less debt being issued than previously projected and favorable interest rates achieved on borrowings.  

The scope of the project is as follows: 

• Provide consistent learning environments by upgrading 31 classrooms. This includes: flooring and wall improvements, door replacement, flexible storage, toilet room upgrades, and lighting and electrical upgrades.
• Expanding the southeast playground and making it more inclusive and accessible.
• Flooring, door, and wall tile replacement in the west, east, and south wing corridors, including abatement as necessary.
• Roof reconstruction for the art room and northwest wing.
• Installation of a turf physical education space to provide increased opportunities for active outdoor play and exercise. 

In order to vote, a person must be a resident of the Brighton Central School District for at least 30 days immediately preceding the vote, and must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. No registration is required, but prospective voters should bring one proof of residency such as a driver's license or non-driver’s ID. 

A public hearing on the project is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Central Administration Building Board Room, 2035 Monroe Ave. A community forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 19 in the same location. We look forward to sharing more information and answering your questions.

More information is available at www.bcsd.org/capitalproject