Dear Newfane School Community,
As Superintendent of Newfane Central School District, I am proud to share an important update regarding our 2026 Capital Improvement Project – Safe Schools, Modern Spaces, Bright Futures.

On January 15^th, we will be holding our Capital Project Vote at Newfane Elementary school. We will be presenting this to the community as two propositions. Proposition 1 will address key items of need such as roofs, electrical service upgrades, boiler and HVAC replacements, masonry repointing, floor and door replacements, and renovations to our Middle School nurse’s office, band room and a portion of our classrooms. Proposition 2 will complete renovations to our original instructional spaces at Newfane Middle School as well as upgrading our Technology Wing at the High School.

Newfane Middle School is the beautiful centerpiece of our community. Construction of the building began in 1948. The classrooms have never been renovated or updated with the exception of painting and repairs. Any alumni of Newfane Middle School over the last 75 years, have sat in the exact same classrooms as our students are today. Our goal with this project is to provide our students with an updated learning environment that will foster engagement and improved academic success. Proposition 2 will be contingent on Proposition 1 passing.

Proposition 1- NO TAX IMPACT - $18,018,422

Proposition 2 - Minimal Tax Impact - $16,681,578

Total of Two Propositions – $34,700,000

Proposition 1 will have NO TAX Impact. This is the result of long-range financial planning that balances our state building aid, capital reserve and debt service so there is no increase to our tax levy. Proposition 2 will have MINIMAL TAX impact.  This will equate to a tax increase of less than $3/month per $100,000 of assessed value to address all of the capital improvements in both propositions. Proposition 1 has to pass in order for Proposition 2 to pass.

Our Public Forum will be held on January 6^th at 6:00PM in the Middle School Auditorium.

Our Public Vote will be held on January 15^th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Newfane Elementary School.

Sincerely,

James Lupini

Superintendent of Schools.