Goshen board hears $2.1 million-plus in core repairs needed for Main Street administration building

District officials on Aug. 3 outlined costly repairs and longer-term capital needs for the Goshen Central School District’s Main Street administration building, a nearly 30,000-square-foot structure first constructed in 1912.

Interim Superintendent Tom Bondovi told the board that the building is historic and heavily used: "This was constructed ... 1912," noting the district occupies the first floor while BOCES rents upper floors. Assistant Superintendent for Business Rain Van Punt Lanmerich reported rent income from BOCES of about $186,150 for 2026–27 and said the district has renegotiated utility shares to reflect BOCES occupying roughly 63% of the space.

Van Punt provided itemized costs from recent work: an asbestos-abatement and flooring project across three floors was reported at $584,381.32 and subsequent flood-related repairs after a water-main break contributed to the total emergency costs. "In essence, the cost for those two repairs and some other maintenance ... comes to $715,068," Van Punt said, adding that most flood repair costs were covered by insurance aside from a $10,000 deductible.

The administration cited an approximately $2.1 million five-year projection for core system upgrades if the district retains the building, and flagged priorities including boiler replacement, replacing the water main to the street, and adding a permanent generator (presenters estimated a generator at roughly $223,000). Van Punt also noted functional upgrades — HVAC and acoustics in the boardroom, dated public restrooms below grade that are prone to flooding, and parking-lot reseal/striping — that affect usability during events such as elections.

Officials emphasized that the facilities committee will continue to meet and that any decision to renovate, sell or pursue a capital project would include public forums and a vote. Bondovi said the committee is targeting December 2027 as a potential timeline for moving forward on a capital plan.

The board received the presentation and discussion focused on the condition survey findings, expense history and public-engagement next steps.