Capital Project Information

Dear Lyncourt Community, It has been my privilege to serve the Lyncourt Union Free School District for the past fifteen years as your Superintendent. During this time, I have been continually impressed by the district’s thoughtful planning and strong fiscal stewardship, which have allowed us to maintain our facility in a safe, efficient, and student-centered manner. Over the years, the district has completed numerous infrastructure projects focused on preserving the integrity of our building, enhancing safety, and ensuring our facility remains compliant with evolving legislation and educational needs. These investments have supported our daily operations while responsibly upgrading critical systems. As our student population has steadily increased, it has become increasingly important to address our aging infrastructure to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The proposed capital improvement project places a strong emphasis on infrastructure and safety upgrades identified through our Building Condition Survey. This survey is required by the New York State Education Department, is conducted every five years by licensed architects and engineers, and evaluates the overall condition of our facility to help identify anticipated capital needs and guide responsible long-term planning. The driving forces behind this proposed project include: •Health and Safety Issues •Building Condition Survey findings •Facility limitations and aging infrastructure •Instructional needs that support current and future student learning Together, these factors highlight the importance of proactively addressing our facility to ensure we continue to support a high-quality instruction in a safe and effective learning environment. Most importantly, this project represents a significant opportunity to make these critical improvements with no anticipated increase to local taxes. Through careful financial planning and the strategic use of available state aide, we can strengthen our infrastructure and improve safety without placing an additional burden on our Lyncourt taxpayers. We encourage all community members to learn more and share their input at our public hearing on March 10 at 5:15 p.m. Your participation and engagement are important to us, and we hope you will join the conversation. We are excited about this opportunity to invest responsibly in the future of the Lyncourt Union Free School District while continuing to provide our community with a high-quality, safe, and modern learning environment. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Sincerely, James Austin Superintendent

PUBLIC FORUM
Tuesday, March 10th
5:15 PM
District Conference Room
VOTE

Thursday, March 19th
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
District Conference Room,
2707 Court Street, Syracuse, NY
 

Important dates below for absentee ballots. 

Absentee Ballot Application to be mailed must be received by District Clerk 03/12/2026.

ABSENTEE BALLOT Application in person must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 pm 03/19/2026.

Absentee Ballots Due to District Clerk by 5:00 on day of vote 2026 Capital Project Vote March 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the DCR