Board votes 8–0 to declare intent to serve as lead agency for environmental review of transportation center site

The South Colonie Central School District Board of Education voted by roll call to declare its intent to serve as lead agency and coordinate the environmental review for the district’s transportation center site.

Superintendent Dr. Perry explained the process for environmental review under state procedures and said the district will notify potentially interested agencies — including the town and the state education department — that it seeks lead‑agency status for environmental review of planned demolition and site reconfiguration. He said the district previously established lead‑agency status for aspects of the NextGen project and that the current change reflects a revised demolition footprint (demolishing different buildings than originally planned).

The board moved, then conducted a roll call; board members individually answered “Yes,” and the roll carried 8–0. Dr. Perry said the district attorney will send letters to the agencies and await responses (including any notices from other agencies asserting interest) and that staff will return to the board after the 30‑day period.

The vote is procedural and does not authorize construction; it establishes the district’s desire to lead the review process so that environmental impacts and mitigation can be identified and addressed before the district advances capital work.