2026 Capital Improvements Bond

Building a Stronger Foundation for the Future

On May 19, residents of the Pearl River School District approved a $61.4 million bond to fund comprehensive renovations to essential infrastructure in all school buildings. The project scope addresses critical needs identified in the District’s NYSED Building Conditions Survey and priorities voiced by families, students and staff in our Capital Project Community Survey.

A stronger foundation for student success starts with healthy, safe and comfortable learning environments.
 

District-wide School Renovations

• New heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including upgrades to:
  • All elementary school multipurpose spaces
  • Pearl River Middle School cafeteria and gymnasium
  • Pearl River High School auditorium and gymnasium

• Boiler replacement at each school
• New ceilings and LED lighting in selected areas of each school
• Roof removal and replacement at each school

District-wide Safety and Security Upgrades (All Schools)

• Lockdown system integration and installation of notification strobes
• Exterior access control enhancements
• Interior door replacements and hardware upgrades
• Fire alarm system upgrades and expansion of coverage

Improvements to Support Student Wellness and Programming

• Playground resurfacing and equipment upgrades to the Blauvelt Road playground at Evans Park Elementary School and rear playgrounds at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and Franklin Avenue Elementary School
• Renovation of PRMS library media center, computer room and technology classroom; sink, faucet and casework replacement in science classrooms; athletic field drainage improvements and new irrigation system
• Renovation of PRHS locker and team rooms; gym floors, bleachers, basketball goals and divider walls; turfing of and drainage upgrades to softball, baseball and practice fields; and addition of visitor bleachers on multipurpose field

PROJECT COST

$63.6 million Total Project Budget

- $2.2 million Capital Reserve Funds

$61.4 million Total Bond*

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*$373 annually

Estimated additional cost to residents with a home assessed at $200,000

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD[IMAGE]

Summer 2027- Fall 2029

PROJECT TIMELINE

May 19, 2026: Bond for 2026 Capital Improvement Projects approved by Pearl River community.

June 2026: CSARCH develops preliminary phasing scheduling for projects. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Management (CM) firm. 

July 2026: RFP issued, review responses.

August 6, 2026: CM interviews and selection of finalists. 

August 11, 2026: The Palombo Group appointed as CM.    

September 3, 2026: Kick Off Meeting with CSARCH, The Palombo Group, Pearl River District Administration. Phasing schedule of projects reviewed and approved by The Palombo Group and District Administration. 
 

October through December is the design phase for the project leading up to submission of plans to NYSED for their approval.