The Phoenixville Area School District Board of Education is currently reviewing three options for a district-wide facility renovation.
Summary descriptions, estimated costs, and the associated estimated tax increase for each option is as follows:
Facilities Planning Options
OPTION A: CRITICAL UPDATES $28,581,254
- High School – HVAC replacement, kitchen remodel, fire safety replacement and upgrades, electrical and lighting replacement and upgrades, ceiling replacements ($23,674,365)
- Middle School – Sewage plant ($1,300,000)
- Schuylkill Elementary – Flooring replacement ($864,565)
- Barkley Elementary – Roof replacement, fire alarm replacement and upgrade, flooring replacement, restroom and plumbing renovation and replacement, ADA upgrades ($2,742,324)
Tax Implications
New Debt Service: $655,700/year
Tax Increase: 0.81% increase
OPTION B: MID-RANGE CONSTRUCTION PLAN $45,977,681
- All of Option A updates - $28,581,254
- High School – Additional renovations at the HS include upgraded flooring, windows, plumbing, wall replacements, cabinetry and countertops, science labs upgrades (plumbing and gas lines), sidewalk and concrete replacement, exterior wall work (masonry, brickwork, repointing), exterior canopy ($17,396,427)
Tax Implications
New Debt Service: $1,540,761/Year
Tax Increase: 1.91% Increase
OPTION C: FULL HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION $108,539,389
- All of Option A updates - $28,581,254
- High School – Complete renovation of current building, new performing arts area, new dining area, new athletics area, circulation space upgrades ($79,958,135)
Tax Implications
New Debt Service: $4,675,235/year
Tax Increase: 5.5% Increase, (1.37%/YR - 4 years)