Watervliet Building Project

As you may be aware, the Watervliet City School District Board of Education recently approved a resolution for a $21.7 million building proposition that will go to voters in early March. The proposal expands and renovates the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School and also includes some additional improvements to the Watervliet Elementary School.

This is really a great time to be doing a project of this scope, as our district is eligible for 95.2 percent building aid from the state and we have $700,000 in remaining excel funds available for the project. The tax impact on homeowners is expected to be less than one percent. We hope that all community members will learn as much as they can about this proposal and be sure to come out and vote on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Here’s how you can learn more about the project:

• A newsletter outlining the details of the proposal will be sent to all district residents in late February.
• A public meeting will be held give an overview of the project and provide an opportunity for community residents to ask questions will be held Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm in the WJSHS auditorium.
• Informational videos will air on WVLT later in February.
• Information, including blue prints of the proposed additions and renovations, frequently asked questions and timelines for the project, are available on the district’s website, www.watervlietcityschools.org.

Please keep in mind that in order to vote on the proposed building project and/or the district's budget in May, you need to be registered to vote.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the proposal or about the process leading up to the vote. I can be reached in my office at 629-3201, or you can e-mail me at ppadalin@vliet.neric.org.