As I mentioned in my previous blog, the time has come to do some repairs, updates, and renovations. As a superintendent I have been involved in many different projects, and the approach that I have always taken with the community has been one of transparency, cutting to the chase, and exceeding expectations. Basically, like we have handled everything else since my arrival.
This will be the longest blog that you will see from me, but I want you to have all the facts about this proposed project. We will have an even more detailed newsletter that will be sent home during the first week in October. This information will give you an overview, talking points, and of course the financial considerations. If you have any questions you can contact me at 315-487-4682 or cbrown@westgenesee.org. Thank you for your continued support!
Capital Project Facts:
Total Scope of Project: $24,305,200
Total Tax Impact: $6.00 or less on a home valued at $100,000
Timeframe: Vote day is November 12, 2013 from 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium Lobby
Project Timeline: Security and technology updates begin immediately following the vote with the "Brick and mortar" changes completed in 15-24 months from vote day worst case scenario; 12-15 months best case scenario.
Overview of Project:
This project will address security, technology, energy efficiency, repair, updating, and new construction. The areas impacted with this project were NOT included in the previous District Capital Projects completed prior to my arrival in 2008.
- Security updates involve installation or reconfiguration of security systems both inside and outside of buildings
- Technology updates include wireless access for all buildings, faster Internet, Internet phone systems, and changes to the Internet filter.
- Repairs, renovations, energy efficiencies and updates include playgrounds, parking lots, locker room at the high school, pool, roofs, boilers, windows, emergency power generators at the high school and both middle schools, and air conditioning to all buildings, to list the substantial pieces. More detail is below by building.
Voters will also be asked to approve the establishment of a reserve fund to replace the turf at the high school in about five to seven years. The reserve will be funded by additional monies that come to the District from various sources over the next few years.
New construction consists of adding cafeteria and special education spaces to Onondaga Road and East Hill Elementary Schools. Students currently eat in their classrooms.
Public Meetings:
I will be speaking about the proposed project at the upcoming public meetings:
- October 1 – Split Rock PTO meeting
- October 9 – Onondaga Road PTA meeting
- October 10 – Stonehedge PTA meeting
- October 15 – West Genesee High School PTSO meeting
- October 16 – District Council meeting
- October 22 – West Genesee Middle School PTA meeting
- November 4 – East Hill PTA meeting
Overview of Project by Building:
West Genesee High School- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Pool Repairs; Upgrades
- Roof Repairs
- Locker Room; Gymnasium Bleacher Replacement
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Roof Repairs
- Locker Room; Gymnasium Bleacher Replacement
- Building Security
- Boiler Upgrades
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Elevator Replacement
- Gymnasium Bleacher Replacement
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Air Conditioning - Full Building
- Restroom Upgrades
- Playground Enhancements
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator – If funding is available after all other work.
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Air Conditioning - Remaining Building
- Playground Enhancements
- Restroom; Locker Room Upgrades
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator – If funding is available after all other work.
- Library Addition / Cafeteria Reconfiguration
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Air Conditioning - Full Building
- Restroom Upgrades
- Playground Enhancements
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator – If funding is available after all other work.
- Library Addition / Cafeteria Reconfiguration
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone system
- Air Conditioning - Full Building
- Playground Replacement
- Restroom Upgrades
- Building Security
- Site, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Construction Repairs and Upgrades
- Emergency Generator – If funding is available after all other work.
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Replace Three (3) In-ground lifts
- Site, drainage, Door and Masonry Repairs and Upgrades
- Technology Upgrades / IP Phone System
- Drainage Upgrades
- Replace Carpeting
- Storage Facility
