The Scarsdale Public Schools has embarked on a planning process for a potential bond referendum in 2026. In anticipation of significant debt service falling off in the 2027-2028 school year, the District has engaged with BBS Architects and Arris Contracting Company to develop a long range capital plan. A Capital Projects Steering Committee (CPSC) formed in March 2025 charged with presenting a recommendation to the Board of Education of a scope of work consistent with the Strategic Plan. That initial recommendation was made on September 15, 2025, kicking off a phase of discussion and feedback with the Board and members of the public.

The current bond proposal is $98,537,034. The bond would fund renovations and updates to the district’s oldest classrooms and accommodates current and projected enrollment changes at Edgewood and Fox Meadow elementary schools. Air conditioning would be upgraded at all district schools and field upgrades are planned for Greenacres and Quaker Ridge elementary schools.

Jim Dugan, President of the Scarsdale Board of Education, addressed the Capital Projects Bond process, which has been underway since early last year, at a recent board meeting. He stated, “We come now to a crossroads, where we have before us an exciting opportunity to secure the successful future of our schools and, concomitantly, our community, for the next 50 years and beyond.  The improvements that we will be able to implement via our proposed bond will be extensive, affecting student learning and experience in myriad ways.  At a basic level, this work will elevate the student learning experience and bring necessary upgrades and enhancements to our buildings, the lack of which would, over time, result in the deterioration and loss of functionality in our buildings, to the detriment of all of our students.  I am excited to be part of this wonderful opportunity to confirm our commitment to the future of our children and the continued vitality and leadership of our community in matters of public education.  We should all be proud of what we have accomplished so far, but we can and must do more to continue to be a school district others look to for leadership and as a measure of what is possible for a public school to be.” 

The bond referendum could be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, when the school budget and Board of Education vote takes place.