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OCM BOCES Capital Project
This project will improve classrooms and other learning spaces in the McEvoy Building at our OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus and in the Career & Technical Education Building at our OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus.
Project Goal
- Enhance learning environments by creating spaces that are safer, more accessible and up-to-date so students can thrive.
- Upgrade mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to ensure facilities are more reliable, energy-efficient and secure.
- Create and maintain a welcoming and future-ready environment for a rapidly growing number of students at OCM BOCES.
Why do we need this project?
- OCM BOCES has not done a major capital project in more than 30 years.
- During that time, enrollments in Career & Technical Education (CTE) have climbed rapidly—nearly 30% in just the past five years at our Thompson Road and Cortlandville campuses. This growth has increased the need for well-planned, functional classroom spaces that support both students and staff.
- Routine building and maintenance budgets are not designed to handle the scale of needed improvements, including roofs, plumbing, security systems, HVAC and other essential equipment that is outdated, failing or nearing the end of their useful life. This project addresses these critical infrastructure needs to ensure the safe, healthy and efficient operation of our schools.
- Addressing these issues now helps us avoid larger, more expensive repairs down the road.
- The New York State Education Department mandates a Building Condition Survey every five years; OCM BOCES has used this assessment to carefully prioritize the most critical upgrades.
Voting
In Person Voting
Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- OCM BOCES Main Campus
110 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool - Crown Road Campus
4500 Crown Road, Liverpool - Cortlandville Campus
1710 NYS Rte. 13, Cortland - Thompson Road Campus
Career & Technical Education Building
6820 Thompson Road, East Syracuse
Public Hearing
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
6 p.m.
- Cortlandville Campus
McEvoy Building
1710 NYS Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045
Scope
Cortlandville Campus
McEvoy Building
Building Upgrades
- Partial Roof Replacement
- Exterior Wall System Replacement
- Window Replacements
- Elevator Upgrades
- Secure Entry Vestibule and Office Renovations
- Health OCC Classroom and Lab Renovations
- Graphics Classroom Renovations
- Special Ed Classroom Renovations
- Cosmetology Classroom Renovations
- Gym Renovations
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades
- CTE Unit Ventilator Replacements
- Chiller Replacement
- Convector Replacement
- CTE Building Controls Replacement
- Electrical Power Distribution Replacements
- Exit Lighting Expansion
- Emergency Generator Replacement
- Fire Alarm System Replacement
- Access Control Upgrades
Thompson Road Campus
Career & Technical Education Building
Building Upgrades
- Partial Roof Replacement
- Exterior Wall System Replacement
- Elevator Upgrades
- Vehicle Lift Replacements
- Auto Tech Classroom Renovation
- Auto Collision Classroom Renovation
- Welding Classroom Renovations
- New Program Classroom Renovation
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades
- Kitchen Plumbing Improvements
- Exit Lighting Expansion
- Fire Alarm System Replacement
- Auto-Shop Ventilation Upgrades
- Rooftop Unit Replacements
- Access Control Upgrades
- Water Service Upgrades
- Floor Finish Upgrades and New
- Trench Drain at Auto Bays
Cost
Cost: $30.5 million
- A large portion of the cost (65%) will be covered by New York State aid.
- Remaining costs (35%) will be shared proportionally by our 23 component districts, based on student enrollment.
- Because the cost is spread across all districts, the impact on individual taxpayers is small—roughly the price of a cup of coffee per year.
- The estimated tax impact for homeowners in each of our 23 component districts are available in the boxes below. Please click on your district to review this information.
