Capital Project 2025
The Beaver River Central School District is proposing a capital project to its district residents. The project vote was originally planned for December 12, 2024 however, due to a snowstorm the vote was rescheduled for February 5, 2025 from 1 PM – 8 PM in the Beaver River Library.
Public presentations for the project were held on the following dates:
- November 19, 2024 – Public Meeting at the Croghan Fire Hall @ 6:00 PM
- December 9, 2024 – Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00 PM
projectSince the project is still the same for the vote in February, a question and answer session will be held during the January Board of Education Meeting on
- January 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM at the Beaver River Central School District
Information on the project may be found on the district website and in the November and December newsletter. Copies of the December Newsletter were mailed out to all district residents and can be requested from the district office. Information will be included in the January Newsletter as well.
Below is some general information regarding the Capital Project Proposal: (click the proposition to view details)
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This proposition is the base proposition that provides repairs and renovations to our facilities that apply to maintenance, safety, and programmatic support. Areas that will be included in the project are, roofs, parking lots, office and classroom spaces, PreK playground, pool remediation, and elementary cafeteria reconstruction.
Summary of Proposition One:
Reconstruct Areas
Proposition
Area
Description of Work
Last Construction
1
Elementary Parking Lot
Complete repair of parking lot.
2000
1
Main Parking Lot
Reconstruction of parking lot. Testing is being done if only a “mill and top” is needed in areas.
2000
1
Roof Area
Replace roof in areas near the elementary gym
2000
1
Elementary Cafeteria
Reconstruction of the elementary service area to provide a safe and updated area for grades PreK-5.
2000
1
Pool
Proposition 1: pool remediation to “shore up” the deteriorating sections of the pool.
1967 – Structure
2000 - Cosmetic
New and Renovated Areas
Prop.
Area
Need
Description of Work
1
Library
Space is inefficient for both the use of the space and supervision
Library will be redesigned to fit the needs of students providing study and reading spaces for modern education
1
Various Offices/Counseling/Special Education Services
With the tremendous increase of special education needs, we have added staff support for areas including, academic support and counseling. Many of these areas are in tight quarters or closets that are not conducive to student learning.
Various offices and areas will be constructed to be suitable for services to be offered. Space saved with the library construction will provide for adequate space. In areas where space is not efficient, rooms will be remodeled to provide optimum space for existing and new classrooms.
1
PreK Playgound
Our youngest students need a safe, fenced in area for their recess. This program has grown.
Near the playground, there will be a small area constructed for PreK students with new equipment. Funds remaining may be used to enhance our current playground equipment for other students.
1
Tennis Court Lights
With only two courts our tennis team can only play home games in the earliest part of the season, and cannot hold competition such as sectional or Frontier League tournaments. The lights will be available for community use as well.
Lights will be provided to extend playing time on the tennis courts.
1
Greenhouse
An additional space to our building needs to be added to provide space and ability to grow and produce plants. Our Ag program has grown, and throughout our building we teach STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through the use of smaller greenhouse type equipment.
A 700 sq. ft. greenhouse will be constructed that will be connected to our agriculture classrooms. This will provide for programs at all age levels to learn about growing, producing and using plant production.
Proposal 1: Estimated Cost
- $14,000,000
- Estimated no tax payer impact
- Will use capital reserve funds for local share
- State Aid covers 82% of eligible costs
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Pool Reconstruction
Proposition
Area
Description of Work
Last Construction
2
Pool
Proposition 2: Complete restoration of Pool
1967 – Structure
2000 - Cosmetic
Proposition #2 Estimated Costs
- $4,320,000
- Based on square foot costs
- Estimated Tax Impact: $19.90 per $100,000 assessed value
- Can only pass if proposition #1 passes
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Locker Room Reconstruction
Proposition
Area
Description of Work
Last Construction
3
Locker Rooms
Proposition 3: Complete renovation of male and female high school locker rooms to ensure they are ADA compliant.
2000
Proposition #3 Estimated Cost
- $2,912,000
- Based on square foot costs
- Estimated Tax Impact: $14.00 per $100,000 assessed value
- Proposition can only pass if BOTH proposition #1 AND proposition #2 pass
Below are various recordings of presentations, discussions and meetings related to the capital project.
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October BOE Capital Project Discussion - VIDEO
This video shows the overall discussion of the Compact Council recommendations to the BOE in October.
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November 12, 2024 Capital Project Presentation - VIDEO
This presentation was given during the Board of Education Meeting in November. A similar presentation will take place at the Croghan Fire Hall on November 19 @ 6:00 PM.
Project Summary

- Interior Renovation Areas
Remodeling of interior rooms to provide efficient space for student services.
- Parking Lot Possibiity
Parking lot renovation to improve safety and effeciency
- PreK Playground
Safe area for our youngest students
Various aspects of the proposed project
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Areas of renovation to provide efficient use of space.
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Renovation of areas to provide for space for new special education programs.
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Greenhouse location connected to agriculture program.
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Roof renovation near elementary gym.
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Elementary kitchen view of 24 year old equipment.
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Spalling and corrosion under the pool.