One of many projects completed this past summer was the reconstruction of Goff Middle School’s parking lot to include an expanded student drop-off area.
The East Greenbush Central School District has finished Phase 2 of its Capital Project that was approved by voters in 2017, and plans to complete the entire project by the start of next school year.
The objective of the Capital Project is to improve aging infrastructure in buildings across the school district. It includes replacement of aging systems, safety and health improvements and updated technology and instructional classroom spaces that will benefit students, staff and visitors.
Blocks lifted onto the roof at Genet Elementary School.
“We are fortunate to have the support of our district and the state to continually make much needed improvements to our buildings and grounds,” said Director of Facilities Paul Bickel.
This past summer, work included classroom and hallway bathrooms, new classroom cabinetry, roofing, masonry, paving, HVAC systems and energy-efficient lighting controls.
“We continue to proceed with health and safety upgrades to our schools, improving handicapped accessibility and modernizing our classroom environments,” said Superintendent Jeff Simons. “At this point, we continue to press forward within our schedule through material delivery delays and workforce shortages. We are grateful for the community’s support and interest in maintaining our schools.”
The district recently added a 4th phase to the project, which includes replacement of heating and cooling pipes throughout Howard L. Goff Middle School. That work will be done within the existing budget and should not impact the project timeline.
A full breakdown of the Capital Project and the status of specific items can be found below.
Public address system and clock units.
Phase 1: 2019-20
District-wide Safety Systems
- Card Access and Key Entry Systems – COMPLETED
- Security Cameras – COMPLETED
- Public Address Systems – COMPLETED
- Telephone Systems – COMPLETED
- Asbestos Abatement – COMPLETED
- Wireless Access Points – COMPLETED
- Fire Alarm System – Summer 2019 through Spring 2020 – COMPLETED
Phase 2: 2020-21
Goff, Red Mill, Green Meadow, Transportation Center and Building/Grounds
- Green Meadow Elementary School
- Replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, finishes, etc. in original group toilet rooms – COMPLETED
- Replacement of original small toilet rooms in classrooms with code compliant toilet rooms, including associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, replacement of affected adjacent cabinetry in classrooms, finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Re-roofing of older sections of roof membrane – SUMMER OF 2022 DUE TO MATERIAL SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
- Refinishing of Gym flooring – COMPLETED
- Replacement of HVAC systems in office suites – UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME DUE TO FUNDING CONSTRAINTS
- Removal of the utility company original transformer in the basement and installation of new on-grade utility company transformer with new underground wiring to the building – COMPLETED
- Provide daylighting controls on room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – COMPLETED
- Replacement of hot water heating system – COMPLETED
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Refinished gym floor at Red Mill.
Red Mill Elementary School
- Replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, finishes, etc. in original group toilet rooms – COMPLETED
- Replacement of original small toilet rooms in classrooms with code compliant toilet rooms, including associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, replacement of affected adjacent cabinetry in classrooms, finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Re-roofing of older sections of roof membrane – COMPLETED
- Refinishing of Gym flooring – COMPLETED
- Reconstruction of service and north area paving – COMPLETED
- Provide ramp from west lower level (back) doorway elevation to grade – COMPLETED
- Selected areas of exterior masonry repair – COMPLETED
- Replacement of HVAC systems in main office – COMPLETED
- Replacement of HVAC systems in office suites – UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME DUE TO FUNDING CONSTRAINTS
- Removal of the utility company original transformer in the basement and installation of new on-grade utility company transformer with new underground wiring to the building – COMPLETED
- Provide daylighting controls on room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – COMPLETED
- Replacement of hot water heating system – COMPLETED
- Goff Middle School
- Replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, finishes, etc. in original group toilet rooms – COMPLETED
- Creation of gender-neutral toilet rooms with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Modifications to the Technology Suite spaces – COMPLETED
- Reconstruction of Home & Careers Suite spaces – COMPLETED
- Repair of exterior wall panels around Gym above the adjacent roofing – COMPLETED
- Re-roofing of older sections of roof membrane – SUMMER OF 2022 DUE TO MATERIAL SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
- Reconstruction of service/north area paving – COMPLETED
- Expansion of parent-student drop-off area – COMPLETED
- Selected areas of exterior masonry repair – COMPLETED
- Replacement of failed air conditioning chiller unit and associated work – COMPLETED
- Provide daylighting controls on room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – COMPLETED
- Transportation Department
- Reconstruction of large bus parking area paving – COMPLETED
- Building & Grounds Shop
- Reconstruction of north area paving – COMPLETED
Phase 3: 2021-22
Columbia, Bell Top, DPS and Genet
- Bell Top Elementary School
- Replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, new finishes, etc. in main hallway bathrooms – COMPLETED
- Replacement of original small bathrooms in classrooms 50-90 with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, replacement of affected adjacent cabinetry in classrooms, finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Provide additional structural support under the original building corridor floor and replace VCT flooring at the main entrance. – IN PROCESS
- Refinishing of Gym flooring – SUMMER 2022
- Removal of abandoned interior water tanks in basement – COMPLETED
- Re-roofing of older sections of EPDM membrane roofing system – SUMMER 2022 DUE TO MATERIAL SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
- Reconstruction of lower parking lot pavement, drainage and retaining wall – COMPLETED
- Modify selected door locksets for improved intruder-prevention control – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Provision of daylighting controls on select room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Enhancements to exterior lighting.- SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Replacement of original small bathrooms in classrooms (right wing both floors and Classroom 120) including associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, replacement of affected adjacent cabinetry in classrooms, finishes, etc. – SUMMER 2022
- Modifications to left and center area stair guardrail systems – SUMMER 2022
- Re-roofing of older asphalt shingle section of roofing system – SUMMER 2022
- Replacement of bathrooms across from library with associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, finishes, etc. to provide code compliant toilet rooms – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School
- Replacement of bathrooms in main hallway with associated abatement, fixtures, supply and waste piping, new finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Selected areas of exterior masonry repair – IN PROCESS
- Re-roofing of older sections of roofing system including slate shingle roof areas – COMPLETED
- Installation of added storm drainage and sump pump within the building’s back area crawlspace – COMPLETED
- Modify selected door locksets for improved intruder-prevention control – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Provision of daylighting controls on select room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Enhancements to exterior lighting. – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Replacement of original small bathrooms in classrooms (back center-left and back right wings) including associated abatement, supply and waste piping, fixtures, replacement of affected adjacent cabinetry in classrooms, finishes, etc. – SUMMER 2022
- Refinishing of Gym flooring – SUMMER 2022
- Chimney masonry repair – COMPLETED
- Boiler room areaway foundation wall repair and new ladder – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Reconstruction of selected areas of paving at entrance drive and main entrance parking lot – SUMMER 2022
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New ADA-compliant bathroom at Genet Elementary School.
Genet Elementary School
- Replacement of bathrooms in east end of building on both floors with associated abatement, structural modifications, supply and waste piping, fixtures, new finishes, etc. – COMPLETED
- Renovation of Storage Room 212 into new bathroom – COMPLETED
- Selected areas of exterior masonry repair – IN PROCESS
- Replacement of existing Administration wing roof top mechanical equipment and installation of a new unit for the Conference Room area with modifications to associated HVAC ductwork systems – COMPLETED
- Repair of parapet walls above roof deck and new flashing under precast concrete cap stones – COMPLETED
- Roof Deck exploratory work at selected locations to determine if repairs are necessary – IN PROCESS
- Modify selected door locksets for improved intruder-prevention control – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Reconditioning/replacement of selected windows – SPRING INTO SUMMER 2022
- Provision of daylighting controls on select room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Enhancements to exterior lighting – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Replacement of bathrooms in west end of building on both floors with associated abatement, structural modifications, supply and waste piping, fixtures, new finishes, etc. – SUMMER 2022
- Creation of single-user code compliant bathrooms in hallway outside cafeteria with associated structural modifications, supply and waste piping, fixtures, finishes, etc. – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Selected areas of pavement reconstruction – SUMMER 2022
- Replacement of hot water heaters – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Reconditioning/replacement of selected windows – SUMMER 2022
- Refinishing of Gym flooring – SUMMER 2022
- Provide new security doors between Central Administration area and Genet Elementary School area to improve student safety – IN PROCESS THROUGH SUMMER 2022
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Reconstructed front steps at Columbia High School.
Columbia High School
- Reconstruction of main entry steps – COMPLETED
- Replacement of hot water heater – IN PROCESS
- Reconditioning of smaller air conditioning chiller – COMPLETED
- Reconstruction of west student parking area paving and sidewalks – COMPLETED
- Modifications to undersides of main entry canopy – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Modify selected door locksets for improved intruder-prevention control and selected doors for improved function – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Reconditioning of larger air conditioning chiller – IN PROCESS
- Replacement of main field event lighting, public address, and assistive listening systems and poles – IN PROCESS
- Modifications to undersides of select entry canopies – SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
- Replacement of divider curtains in main gym – SUMMER 2022
- Modifications to enlarge entry security vestibule – SUMMER 2022
- Replacement of main athletic field synthetic turf, installation of additional sideline drainage – SUMMER 2022
- Replacement of one ticket booth – SUMMER 2022
- Modifications to STEM classroom – SUMMER 2022
- Modifications to technology shop storage rooms – SUMMER 2022
Phase 4: Summer 2022
Goff
- Goff Middle School
- Replacement of heating and cooling pipes throughout the entire building – SUMMER 2022