LIBERTY, NY — On October 10 the Liberty Central School District Board of Education reviewed an updated capital project proposal that addresses safety and efficiency, and meets the needs of …
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LIBERTY, NY — On October 10 the Liberty Central School District Board of Education reviewed an updated capital project proposal that addresses safety and efficiency, and meets the needs of today’s learners, a spokesperson said.
The project is not expected to have any tax impact on district taxpayers.
CSArch, an architecture, engineering and construction management firm, is working with the construction management firm Schoolhouse Construction. The firm has been working with the district to recommend upgrades to the district’s aging buildings and systems.
The original part of the elementary school is around 100 years old and once housed the entire district population. Two additions were built later. The high school is 60 years old, and the middle school was constructed in the early 1990s.
The following is included in the nearly $42.7 million proposal:
High school building improvements (about $14.98 million)
Exterior stair replacement
300-wing renovations, including additional classroom space and upgrades to the counseling suite
Cafeteria renovations
Innovation Lab renovations
Replace emergency generator
Hardwired carbon monoxide alarm systems
HVAC control upgrades (Pneumatics to direct digital control)
High School: Athletic/Site improvements (about $6.88 million)
Resurfacing the running track
Artificial turf multi-sport playing field (with drainage)
Slot drains at track perimeter
Replace the long-jump
New concrete sidewalk for ADA accessibility
New bleachers
New press box
Middle School (about $3.61 million)
Interior door replacements (41 doors total)
HVAC control upgrades (Pneumatics to direct digital control)
Site electric upgrades to address water infiltration into building
Replace 2000A main electrical distribution panel
Emergency lighting upgrades
New emergency generator
Hardwired carbon monoxide alarm systems
Elementary school (about $13.93 million)
Roofing repairs and upgrades
Hazardous materials abatement (VAT floor tile)
Wood flooring replacement
Compliant railings at interior bleachers
Classroom unit vent replacements
Boiler conversions (steam to hot water)
Gymnasium ventilation system upgrades
HVAC control upgrades
Hardwired carbon monoxide alarm systems
Central administrative offices (about $265,000)
New emergency generator
Hardwired carbon monoxide alarm systems
Storage building (about $3.03 million)
The proposal also includes additional funds for the district-wide maintenance building that voters approved in 2021. Because of supply chain issues that increased costs of materials and increases in labor rates, bids for the building came in significantly higher than anticipated. Costs are not expected to drop and renovations for a new Innovation Lab are contingent on the relocation of Buildings and Grounds into the new storage building.
The proposal includes an additional $2.23 million for the construction of the maintenance building, bringing the total to $3.03 million, reflecting the current material and labor market. The original referendum will be rescinded. The district is also exploring options for alternative construction methods to reduce costs while maintaining the same quality and durability of the building.
The presentation to the board can be seen at www.go.boarddocs.com/ny/liberty/Board.nsf/files/CWAJWH4F0F13/$file/CSArch%20Capital%20Project%20Referendum%20Scope%20Review%2010-2-2023.pdf.
The board is expected to vote on a resolution authorizing a public referendum, expected this winter, at an upcoming meeting.
District officials are planning additional community meetings, tours and more to inform the public about the proposal. The dates will be announced as they are scheduled.
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