7200 Financing Facilities Development

ICHABOD CRANE 7200

FINANCING FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT

The Board of Education, subject to approval by the voters, may issue bonds to  provide for the expense of new construction projects or extensive renovations on existing  buildings. 

Capital Reserve  

A capital reserve fund may, with the approval of the voters, be established per  Education Law 3651as the fund through which monies used for capital construction or  renovation projects will be controlled. 

Selling Bonds 

The sale of bonds for capital projects shall be accomplished through competitive  bids. Bonds will be sold within parameters set by the Board to the bidder bidding the  lowest interest rate. The services of a bond attorney or consultant may be used whenever  such services are deemed by the Board to be in the best interest of the District. 

Payment of Bonds 

The payment of bonds shall be based upon a fixed schedule adopted by the Board.  Every effort shall be made to secure an interest rate which is the lowest possible rate  available to the school district. The term of each bond issue shall be determined by the  Board in consideration of interest rates and financial conditions at the time of the bond  sale, as well as applicable state law. 

Effective Date: October 7, 2014