Holley Central School District will complete its last phase of the Capital Improvement Project by fall of 2017. On December 13, they accepted bids for this third and final phase. By the end of the project, over $30 million of improvements will have been made to district facilities, at zero tax impact to taxpayers.
Throughout the phases of the Capital Improvement Project, large transformations have taken place, including a complete renovation of the Middle School/High School (MS/HS) providing a state-of-the-art library media center, auditorium, dining hall and classrooms; and the creation of a new bus loop and student drop off loop.
A completely new Transportation Center now houses a bus wash bay, which helps extend the life of the busses and keeps them in better shape. A new football stadium and an all-weather track were installed for the use and enjoyment of all district residents.
There are more large transformations planned for the last phase of the Capital Improvement Project in 2017. New tennis courts will be constructed, and some existing tennis courts will be renovated to become basketball courts. This will add another physical education teaching station and allow community use of the courts when school is not in session.
Both the MS/HS and Elementary School (ES) will have heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units replaced, and the ES will have windows and doors replaced, which will increase overall energy efficiency. The ES will have two new playgrounds next year, along with a new bus loop to separate busses from car traffic.
“The entire project has provided the district with one of the finest facilities in Western New York, from both an instructional and extracurricular standpoint,” said District Superintendent Robert D’Angelo. “Over the past few years, it’s been great to see the community enjoy using the track and fitness center, attending performances in the auditorium, and noticing the improvements made at large for students, especially at the MS/HS. I look forward to the end of the project, and all the additional benefits it will bring to the students and community. Our long-term goal for the campus is to maintain it as a state-of-the-art school facility and learning environment.”
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