Shown is a rendering of the proposed nature theme Elementary School Library renovation, included in the $16.8 million proposed Capital Improvement Project at Brocton Central School.

BROCTON — Members of the Brocton school community will soon deliver their ruling on a proposed $16.8 million Capital Improvement Project for the Brocton Central School District. A vote is scheduled for Tuesday, from noon until 8 p.m., in the High School Gymnasium.

The proposed project carries no additional tax impact, despite a referendum amount of $16,829,710. The majority of the project will be covered by State Building Aid, along with $500,000 from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund. The remaining costs will be offset through debt service.

In a letter addressed to community members, Superintendent Jason Delcamp stated, “The Brocton Central School District has a long history of delivering top-notch education and opportunities to our students. Part of our ability to fulfill this commitment to the community is having a safe and functional physical campus.”

The project is focused on four key areas: health, safety and security; asset preservation; academic programming enhancements; and energy efficiency. If voters approve the project, the following improvements will be given the green light.

— The High School Gym will be renovated, with bleachers, wall pads, wall finishes, and the scoreboard all being upgraded.

— The Auditorium will be renovated, including flooring and seating upgrades, along with new stage lighting and a sound system.

— The Elementary School office, lobby, and library will all be renovated, including a proposed nature theme for the library.

— The district’s playground equipment will be updated with a new safety surface.

— The outdoor basketball court will be updated.

— The High School Gym parking lot, the faculty parking lot, the bus loop and the entry parking lot will all be reconstructed to address multiple notable cracks throughout the campus grounds.

— A Social Support Suite will be renovated.

— The Bus Garage will have its overhead doors replaced. Deteriorated trench drains will also be reconstructed.

— Exterior doors will be replaced, new LED light fixtures will be installed, and masonry restoration will also occur, as well.

Multiple public hearings were held on the project prior to putting it out for a vote, with the most recent meeting taking place this past Wednesday, Dec. 6.

If approved, the New York State Education Department will likely offer its ruling by this upcoming summer, with work likely to begin in 2025. The bulk of the work would take place during the summer months of 2025 and 2026 to minimize the disruption to school activities. The project would aim to be fully completed by fall of 2026.

In his letter to the community, Delcamp stated, “Please help keep our District as a point of pride in our community by coming to vote on December 12.”