Polls open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. at Carle Place High School Multipurpose Room

On Thursday, March 19, residents in the Carle Place School District will vote on a proposition to authorize the use of existing capital reserve funds to complete the district’s voter-approved HVAC bond project. This vote is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to maintain safe, comfortable and effective learning environments for students and staff.

In October 2024, voters approved a bond to replace aging HVAC systems throughout the district. Since that time, competitive bids for the project have come in higher than originally anticipated due to continued increases in material costs, price volatility and broader construction market conditions. As a result, additional authorization is required to complete the project as planned.

What residents are being asked to vote on:

• Authorization to use $2.95 million from the district’s existing capital reserve funds.

• These funds have already been set aside and will have no additional tax impact.

• Voter approval is required by New York State law before capital reserve funds may be used.

If approved, this authorization will allow the district to complete the HVAC project in its entirety and avoid the need for additional rebidding, which could further increase costs. The use of capital reserve funds will not affect other previously approved capital work, including projects at the Rushmore Avenue auditorium and the Middle/High School gym roof and masonry.

The vote will be held on Thursday, March 19, from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Carle Place Middle/High School, 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place. All eligible residents are encouraged to participate in this important vote.