State EXCEL Aid Provides Funding for
Health, Safety & Technology Renovations
New York State is offering a one-time opportunity for the Yorktown Central School District to receive additional capital projects aid under the EXCEL Program. Combining EXCEL Aid and the District's eligible building aid, 100% of the qualifying construction costs of the projects listed below will be covered by state funds.
At A Glance
Total Cost of Projects
$2,680,000
NYS EXCEL Aid
$1,340,484
NYS Building Aid
$1,339,516
Total NYS Aid
$2,680,000
Taxpayer Contribution
0
For the District to receive this aid, voters must approve the school facilities improvement plan and authorize related financing. A referendum will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 7:00am-9:00pm.
Proposed Renovations & Improvements
Master Clock and Public Address Systems in the Elementary Schools
$656,000
Category: Health & Safety
PA system essential to emergency response
Systems are original to building
Cannot be expanded
Areas of buildings do not receive coverage
Inconsistent performance
Replacement parts scarce
Air Conditioning in the High School Auditorium
$450,000
Category: Health & Safety
Sole auditorium in school district
Home to every major performing arts event
Secondary site for graduation ceremonies
Playground Equipment Replacement at Mohansic, Crompond and Brookside
$320,000
Category: Health & Safety
Current equipment has exceeded useful life
Requires significant maintenance to insure safety
Some aspects obsolete in today’s educational environment
Newer and safer products are available in the market-place
Life Skills Classroom Renovations
$100,000
Category: Accessibility - ADA Compliance
Transitioning from Middle School
Re-modeling of existing classroom
Includes required appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator
TV Studio Upgrades
$100,000
Category: Technology
Current technology circa 1970’s
Part of broader communications plan
Includes equipment necessary for high school production classes
Districtwide Technology Improvements
$500,000
Category: Technology
Fiber optic connections to elementary schools to replace T1 lines
Replace ceilings original to buildings with suspended ceiling systems
EXCEL Project
Voter Information
Vote Date
Tue 10/23/07
7:00am-9:00pm.
Mohansic Elementary School
Voter Registration
Eligible voters may register on any school day at the office of the District Clerk, 2725 Crompond
Road from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Final registration date:OCTOBER 18TH
Voter Eligibility Residents of the Yorktown Central School District must:
Be a United States citizen
Be a resident of the school district for at least 30 days prior to the election
Be 18 years of age by October 23rd
Be registered to vote in the past or on one of the registration dates, or
Have voted in a school election within the past four years, or
Be duly registered to vote in the general political elections and have voted within the past four years
Voter status may be checked by calling the District Clerk’s Office at 243-8199 between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Absentee Ballot Eligible voters may request an absentee ballot by completing an application for same. The application may be obtained by calling the District Clerk’s Office at 243-8199. Said application must be received by the District Clerk at least 7 days prior to the Excel Aid Vote if the ballot is to be mailed, or the application must be received by the District Clerk the day before the Annual District Election if the ballot is to be hand delivered. Ballots for applications received after OCTOBER 17TH may not be mailed but they may be picked up at the District Clerk’s Office.
