A slew of facility improvements could be coming in the Clarkstown school district. Here’s the details, from the administration…

Last evening at a special Board of Education (BOE) meeting at South High School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Meg Keller-Cogan presented her recommendation to the Board of Education regarding facilities improvements for the 16 buildings owned by the Clarkstown Central School District. Her recommendation was the culmination of a two year and two month study of the district’s facilities and infrastructure needs.

Dr. Keller-Cogan provided a history of the work done to date to assess the facilities, the meetings held with various public groups, the numerous presentations and reports presented to the Board of Education, and the financial implications of the capital work.

She has recommended that the BOE work to repair the schools’ infrastructure needs, focusing mainly on roof, window and door replacements, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety compliance issues and the refurbishing of North High School’s campus.

Approximately $29 million dollars of work has been eliminated from the original cost estimates presented by the architects and construction management firm hired by the district, leaving only repairs that are considered integral to the maintenance and structural integrity of the buildings.

She has requested that the BOE establish a capital vote date on March 10, 2009 asking the voters to support a capital project not to exceed $187,000,000. The district’s current aid for capital work is 55.1%, thus reducing the homeowners’ financial responsibility to 45% of the project’s cost.

Last evening the BOE unanimously approved the SEQRA resolution initiating the legally required environmental impact study that will occur over the next 30 days allowing the BOE to hold a formal vote on the capital project at the January 8, 2009 BOE meeting at Chestnut Grove.

The recommended improvements to each building include:

BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL

Replace interior doors and hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
Accessible path to playground
ADA building signage
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
HVAC system replacement
Boiler replacement
Electrical transformer replacement
Soundproofing quiet rooms
Science classroom renovations
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

BARDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
Reconfigure bus loop / main entrance
ADA building signage
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Stage / Music room renovations
Kitchen ceiling replacement
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

CONGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elevator and Corridor construction
Gymnasium addition
Replace interior door hardware
Interior renovations (ADA corridor ramp)
Interior modifications (doors/vestibules)
Transom window replacement
Reconstruct main entrance (stair/ramp)
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
ADA building signage
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Ceiling tile replacement
Electrical system improvements
Locker / storage cubbie replacement
Stage / Auditorium renovations
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

DINA LINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elevator construction
Interior renovations (lower level connecting corridor and ADA ramp)
Replace interior door hardware
Interior modifications (smoke doors)
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
Accessible path to playground
ADA building signage
Partial roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
HVAC system improvements (unit vent.)
Bridge improvements
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

LAUREL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Interior renovations (ADA corridor ramp)
Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Cafeteria toilet rooms (ADA)
Nurses office renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
Accessible path to playground
ADA building signage
Roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Stage / Music room renovations
Electrical transformer replacement
Parking lot expansion / resurfacing
Playground surface replacement
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elevator construction
Interior renovations (lower level ADA bathrooms & classroom partitions)
Interior renovations (first floor ADA bathrooms & ADA ramp)
Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Cafeteria toilet rooms (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance walk & curb replacement
ADA building signage
Partial roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
HVAC system improvements (unit vent.)
Parking lot expansion / lighting
Exterior staircase construction
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

LITTLE TOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gymnasium addition
Interior renovations (ADA corridor ramp & ADA staff bathrooms)
Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Stage / Music room renovations
Electrical transformer replacement
Parking lot lighting
Replace showcase glazing/doors
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

NEW CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Reconfigure bus loop / main entrance
Electrical transformer replacements
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elevator construction
Interior renovations (ADA corridor ramp & ADA bathrooms)
Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Electrical transformer replacement
HVAC system improvements (unit vent.)
Replace stairwell railings
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

WEST NYACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Interior renovations (ADA corridor ramp)
Replace interior door hardware
Interior modifications (smoke doors)
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
Reconfigure bus loop / main entrance
ADA building signage
Partial roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Electrical transformer replacement
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

WOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Interior renovations (lower level ADA bathrooms & classroom partitions)
Replace interior door hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Partial roof replacement
Window replacement
Floor tile replacement (Phase II)
Electrical transformer replacement
HVAC system improvements (unit vent.)
Parking lot improvements
Storage safe
Asbestos Abatement

FELIX FESTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Replace interior door hardware
Interior modifications (smoke doors)
Interior renovations (Ceiling replacement Phase II, PEC Room renovation)
Corridor construction (A Wing)
Replace exterior doors & hardware
Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Auditorium improvements (stage renovation & assistive listening devices)
Library Improvements
Partial roof replacement (Phase II & III)
Window replacement (Phase I & II)
Floor tile replacement (Phase II & III)
Emergency generator installation
HVAC system improvements (Phase I & II)
Gym floor replacement
Locker room renovation
Curb & sidewalk replacement
Comfort station & storage building construction
Asbestos Abatement

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Replace interior door hardware
Interior modifications (smoke doors)
Interior renovations (security kiosk)
Construction of secondary campus access road & traffic signal
Replace exterior doors & hardware (Phase II)
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Kitchen grease trap replacement
Science room renovations
Locker/team room renovations
Auditorium improvements (stage renovation, lighting system, carpet & seating replacement)
Library Improvements (carpet & ceiling replacement
Cafeteria renovations (floors & ceilings)
Partial roof replacement (Phase II & III)
Window replacement (Phase I & II)
Building & parking lighting improvements
Electrical transformer replacement
Emergency generator installation
HVAC system improvements (Phase II & III)
Gym floor replacement
Physical education renovations
Curb & sidewalk replacement
Comfort station & storage building construction
Accessible walk to athletic fields
Athletic field improvements
Asbestos Abatement

CHESTNUT GROVE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

Toilet room renovations (ADA)
Partial exterior door & hardware replacement
Accessible exits (door pads)
Main entrance curb cut
ADA building signage
Roof replacement
Window replacement
HVAC system improvements (unit vent.)
Data center mechanical improvements
Parking lot improvements (drainage)
Asbestos Abatement

TRANSPORTATION BUILDING

Fuel tank replacement
Replace interior doors & hardware
Replace exterior doors & hardware
ADA building signage
Window replacement
Roof replacement
Parking lot reconfiguration & expansion
Asbestos Abatement

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

New main entry w/offices & pupil services
New student commons area
New two full court gymnasium (can be divided into four stations), fitness center, and locker rooms. Demolish existing Annex cafeteria & gymnasium building in this area.
New two station cafeteria w/servery & kitchen
New two story science classroom wing. Demolish existing front Annex building in this area
New bridge access to existing rear annex building
Demolish existing mobile classroom building
Reconfigure existing gymnasium into a new sloped floor auditorium
Reconfigure existing auditorium into a new black box theater & studio
Renovate classrooms in existing main building 1961 addition
Main building existing cafeteria to be converted into mechanical space & storage
Renovate existing lower level annex classrooms
New roofing throughout
Patch & paint walls throughout
Floor patching and replacement where needed
Ceiling replacement in most areas
New exterior & interior doors throughout
New windows at Main building
Limited brick repair & re-pointing at main building
Replacement of trim & fascia panels at main building
New curtain wall glazing & panels at Annex including adding supplemental framing
New handrails at all stairs
Limited casework replacement
Toilet room renovations for accessibility
New accessible signage throughout
New softball field
Reconfigure main entry drive into a bus loop
Reconfigure main parking lot for safer circulation
Add parking area where annex gym & cafeteria will be demolished
Reconfigure paved areas throughout site for better emergency access
New mechanical ventilation systems throughout for all student occupied areas
Install new hot water heating system
Replacement of finned tube radiation & cabinet heaters where needed
New mechanical controls throughout
New plumbing backflow preventer at main building & annex
Replacement of plumbing fixtures & accessories in most areas
Installation of new electric primary service & utility transformer
Replacement of electrical panel boards and distribution
Installation of emergency lighting throughout
Replacement of lighting fixtures in most areas with automatic controls being added
Upgrade of power & data outlets
In the coming weeks, the district will be providing additional information and further opportunities for public input.  Please visit our website frequently as all reports, information and updates are placed there as they become available.  Thank you for your interest and support.