At a special business meeting on February 24, 2025, the Cape Elizabeth School Board unanimously approved the Phased Three-School Building Plan, moving it forward to the Town Council for review. The plan includes constructing a new middle school, building an addition to Pond Cove Elementary and critical improvements to Cape Elizabeth High School.
“After years of work and collaboration with some of the state’s top experts, we are confident that this Phased Three-School Building Plan is the right choice for Cape Elizabeth students and taxpayers,” said Dr. Christopher Record, Superintendent of Cape Elizabeth Schools. “This fiscally responsible plan prioritizes student needs and safety while also creating spaces that will benefit the entire Cape Elizabeth community.”
The proposal calls for the construction of a new middle school, an addition to Pond Cove Elementary School, and critical repairs to Cape Elizabeth High School. The $86.5 million plan represents a $7.5 million reduction from the proposal presented in the November 2024 ballot question.
“For nearly eight years, the School Board has been working on a plan to address the district’s aging infrastructure, and the need has only grown,” said Phil Saucier, Chair of the School Board. “For the long-term financial health of our town and the safety of our students, it is imperative that we ‘reset the clock’ on one of our aging buildings, and Cape Elizabeth Middle School has the greatest need. Furthermore, if approved, this plan will allow us to immediately address critical repairs at both Cape Elizabeth High School and Pond Cove Elementary. I believe this is the right plan for our schools and our community.”
The Phased Three-School Building Plan will now be submitted to the Cape Elizabeth Town Council for consideration. School Board members urged the Town Council to place the bond on the June ballot, warning that delaying the vote until November could increase project costs by at least $1 million.