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Holley Central School District Votes Yes On Capital Project

Holley voters approved the third phase of the district’s Capital Project in a vote of 175-72. Holley District Superintendent Robert D’Angelo said, “On behalf of the Board of Education, the students and staff, I would like to thank the community for your support of our capital project on Dec. 9. The Phase III portion of the project enables us to take care of some very important needs such as the replacement of rooftop HVAC units which are ‘aging out,’ replacement of radiators and water pumps, repairs around windows and doors to prevent leaking, replacement of flooring, and install new tennis courts and playgrounds. The construction of a bus loop in the front of the elementary school will separate bus from vehicle traffic at arrival and dismissal times, thereby creating a more safe and orderly environment for everyone.”

The district also has plans to work with the Sports Boosters to install basketball hoops adjacent to the tennis courts to provide students and community members another chance to use the facilities on campus both inside and outside of the regular school day.

The Capital Project Phase III work is projected to begin in the summer of 2015 and will end during the 2016-17 school year. The replacement and upgrade of equipment and machinery at Holley will enable the district to become more energy efficient and save money on utility costs. The community will reap the benefits of playing on new tennis courts and playgrounds for years to come.

Once this project is complete, the district will have completed almost $40 million of capital construction work with zero tax impact. That’s an accomplishment D’Angelo is very proud of. “Our physical plant will become the most modern and up-to-date of any school district in the area,” he said.  

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