Wilton, NY, November 12, 2025 — The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES officially broke ground today on its Vision 2027: Future-Focused Facilities project marking a significant step toward a modern, centralized K–12 instructional campus designed to expand hands-on learning and student supports.

The ceremony brought together component school superintendents, WSWHE BOCES Board members, regional legislators, workforce development partners, students, and staff to mark the beginning of construction.

The project reflects district partnership, beginning with the WSWHE BOCES 2023 Strategic Plan and facilities study process, and incorporating sustained input from component school superintendents, business officials, educators, community and workforce partners. The New York State Education Department approval process, a required step, was completed in August. 

“This groundbreaking reinforces our commitment to creating modern instructional environments that equip students with the skills and confidence they need for success,” said Dr. Turina Parker, District Superintendent of WSWHE BOCES. “Vision 2027 expands access to high-quality educational opportunities for students across our region and will benefit generations to come.”

About the New Campus

Located on a 45.5-acre site at 230 Ballard Road, the new campus will bring all WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Exceptional Learners Division (ELD) programs together on one site. The 291,650-square-foot campus includes:

• Three new instructional buildings (K-6 ELD, 7-12 ELD, CTE)

• 44 CTE classrooms/shops and specialty labs

• 53 ELD classrooms with proximity to service providers and student supports

• Gymnasiums, playgrounds, and therapeutic spaces

• Enhanced transportation access within one mile of I-87, Exit 16

The new campus will bring WSWHE BOCES programs currently offered in Saratoga Springs, Hudson Falls, and Glens Falls together in one future-focused instructional setting supporting student learning and workforce development. The Early College Career Academy programs housed at SUNY Adirondack will continue operating at those locations and are not part of the project.

A Strategic & Cost-Effective Investment

Growing enrollment, facility limitations, and increasing demand for specialized instruction informed the project design. A 2024 building condition survey identified more than $80 million in necessary repairs to the two BOCES-owned sites over five years to maintain existing buildings. Constructing a new BOCES-owned campus was estimated at over $160 million.

Following collaborative review with component districts, a 20-year lease totaling approximately $98.6 million in construction costs was approved as the most cost-effective and instructionally aligned approach.

Current programs will continue uninterrupted during construction. WSWHE BOCES will provide a detailed transition plan for families, staff, and districts closer to campus completion.

“This campus is built on district collaboration and a clear vision for student success,” Dr. Parker added. “We look forward to opening a space to welcome students in Fall 2027 that will support innovation in teaching, career pathways, and student achievement for today’s students and those who follow.”

Renderings of the new campus and additional information are available on the WSWHE BOCES website:

https://www.wswheboces.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4414563&type=d&pREC_ID=2647450