Our new turf field is on schedule to be open and useable in the Spring of 2025.

See a mock-up of what the field will look like below:

Progress is being made at Tanglewood elementary on our new track and baseball field. Grass has been laid and the track is in place.

This portion of our project is on track to be used during the 2024-25 school year.

On May 17, 2022, South Glens Falls Central School District residents voted to approve the Envision 2025 Capital Project.

The project will advance the district’s instructional and co-curricular programs and improve the health, safety, security and ADA compliance of our buildings. The aim of the Envision 2025 project is to achieve energy efficiencies and cost-saving measures while also protecting the community’s long-term investment in infrastructure and technology.

Proposed Improvements at Tanglewood Elementary

(Work begins Spring 2023)

• The district will be relocating the high school track and baseball field to the Tanglewood Elementary site

• To expand the area, the district will remove some trees and level the ground. The above image gives a view of where the proposed changes will be. 

As a part of the new field, the district will install an additional parking lot, which will be accessed by a new driveway off Feeder Dam Road. The new driveway will create a four way intersection between the driveway, Feeder Dam Road and Jackson Road. 

See more here.

Timeline of Construction:

• Phase 1 - Tanglewood Fields and Classroom Floors - Work begins Spring 2023

• Phase 2 - Middle School Renovations - Summer 2024-Fall 2026

• Phase 3 - High School Fields and begin interior renovations 

  Summer 2024-Fall 2025

  
  Phase 4 - 2025-2026

  • Nurse’s Offices

  • HS Guidance

  • Select Roofing - B & T

  • Refinish Gym Floor - B & T

  • Digital Signs @ ES's

  • Water Filtration - H&M

  • Hot Water Heaters - H&M

  • Unit Ventilator Replacement - M

  • Select Electric Panel Replacement - H & M

    
    

Background on the Project

On May 17, 2022, South Glens Falls Central School District residents voted to approve the Envision 2025 Capital Project.

The project will advance the district’s instructional and co-curricular programs and improve the health, safety, security and ADA compliance of our buildings. The goal of Envision 2025 is to achieve energy efficiencies and cost-saving measures while also protecting the community’s long-term investment in infrastructure and technology.

A focus is being put on making updates to the Oliver W. Winch Middle School, including an LGI retractable seating system, reconstruction of the stage, relocating public bathrooms from the lobby to improve entry space, library improvements, ceilings, lighting, paint, flooring to classrooms and improvements to locker rooms.

• Elementary schools:  

  • Provide ADA compliant toilet rooms at the nurse and faculty rooms and main bathrooms

  • Exterior door replacement

  • Hazardous Material Abatement

  • Replace chalkboards with whiteboards at all elementary locations

  • Refinish gym floors at Ballard and Tanglewood

  • Classroom flooring replacement

  • Provide digital site signs at Ballard and Tanglewood

  • Electric panel replacement

  • Hot water heater and storage tank replacement

  • Replace the hood fire suppression system in the kitchens

  • Provide water filtration systems

  • Replace stone window sills

  • Drainage pipe replacement

  • Mechanical equipment replacement

  • Renovate storage rooms for improved utilization

  • Partial roof replacement at Tanglewood and Ballard

• South High

  • Remodel the guidance suite reception area to create more open space

  • Renovate the nurse’s suite to improve its functionality

  • Replace interior doors

  • Replace kitchen hood fire suppression system

• Athletics:  

  • Install a multi-purpose turf field at South High

  • Relocate the high school track and baseball field to the Tanglewood Elementary site

  • Install an irrigation system at Oliver W. Winch Middle School and Tanglewood fields

Why is the district embarking on capital planning now even though the district just completed another capital project?
Just like a house, school facilities need regular upkeep and attention. Some of this can be done yearly through the school district budget. However, just like a large home improvement project may require a loan, some school district projects require additional funding. Capital improvement projects allow school districts to complete a significant number of facilities work sooner than they would otherwise be able to accomplish within the scope of the annual school budget.

What is the cost to the tax payers?

What will the timeline look like?
The current timeline that would lead to a public vote is as follows: 

• Feb. 14: Board of Education finalizes the project scope and approves of a public vote date

• May 4: Capital project community information session at 6:30 p.m. 

• May 17: Capital project public vote 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Should the project be approved by voters, construction would commence in the summer of 2023 and continue through the summer of 2027

• Phase I – Tanglewood Elementary School – track and baseball field relocation 

• Phase II – Middle School renovations

• Phase III – Tanglewood Elementary School field work and High School field work

• Phase IV – Interior elementary and high school renovations

Why not complete capital construction work as part of the annual school budget?
The annual school budget does contain funds to support routine repairs and maintenance of the district’s four elementary schools, middle school, high school and transportation building and associated grounds. However, the cost of more significant projects, like roofing, field construction, or major renovations is too costly to be included in the regular operating budget of the district, especially with a cap on the tax levy. By funding these projects as part of a capital project, it allows the district to spread the expense over a longer period of time.

Will the new outdoor light system be eco-friendly?
Yes. The lighting system that would be installed will use energy efficient bulbs. The system will be used as needed for sporting and public events and can be shut off when not in use.
South Glens Falls Central School District is always looking for ways to save money. Energy-efficient lighting fixtures are a great way to help out the bottom line.

Why would we relocate the track to Tanglewood?
With the plan to include a multi-purpose turf field at South High relocating the track to Tanglewood will allow for more room on the new field.

The track will be located far enough back from the school building that it can be used by middle and high school students without it being a distraction to our elementary students.

Another benefit of the proposal is it will allow the track to remain open for public use while we host games and events at South High in the evenings.

A new parking lot and vehicle access will also make for better accessibility.

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Envision 2025 Capital Project

Budget approved by voters:
$33,620,000

Capital Reserve fund used:
$9,950,000

Tax levy Impact
ZERO IMPACT

Additional Funding
$4,125,000 comes from Tax Certiori Reserve

Remaining funding through existing district funds

2022 Capital Project News Updates