A new office addition is pictured in this rendering.

Dunkirk City School District capital project proposals were listed by the LaBella engineering firm at a recent Board of Education meeting.

The total cost would be $51.5 million, not inclusive of renovations to athletics fields. The athletic fields would cost $4.5 million. LaBella’s representative said the non-athletic projects could be done without a tax increase – but the athletic work would demand one. A third proposition to add air conditioning across the district, costing $23.3 million, would also likely lead to a tax hike.

Many of the projects involve the secondary school. A new office addition is planned on the Sixth Street side of the secondary school. The intent is to consolidate all school offices into one place. It’s hoped that it will open up space for six new classrooms.

The media center, cafeteria, and cafeteria kitchen would also be reconfigured.

When it comes to athletics, the track needs resurfacing and the warranty is up on the football field’s synthetic turf. New artificial surfaces are also sought for the baseball and softball fields. The tennis courts need a reconstruction, too. Finally, there are plans to improve lighting at all the sites.

The curb and wall at the loading area need replacing. The high fence next to the creek also should be replaced.

Renovations are proposed at the auditorium, such as curtains and sound system.

Some of the secondary school’s electric grid dates from the 1970s and should be replaced. The fiber-optic cable is 20 years old and also should be replaced.

Six new parking spaces are planned at the intermediate school on Eagle Street. The school also needs loading dock repairs and new stage lighting in the auditorium, according to LaBella’s representatives.

At School 7, extensive parking lot work will create 19 new spaces. A new classroom addition is planned for special education students. A ramp to the courtyard will be built. A new boiler is also planned.

Relatively minor projects, such as sidewalk replacements and tweaks to student dropoff areas, are planned at the district’s other schools.

It’s expected that all of this will be voted on by district residents sometime later this year.