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Capital Project Update – Summer 2022

Jun 21, 2022 | Athletics, Bell Top, Columbia, District, Genet, Goff, Green Meadow, Red Mill, Sutherland

Construction at Columbia High School turf field

The turf field, track and drainage system is being replaced at Columbia High School this summer as part of the Capital Project.

The East Greenbush Central School District is planning to complete its $39 million Capital Project by the end of next school year, ending an extensive multi-year project that has improved aging infrastructure in buildings across the school district.

The Capital Project was approved by district voters in 2017, and even with obstacles created by the pandemic such as supply chain issues and lack of workers, the district has pushed through and made significant upgrades at all schools. This includes replacement of aging systems, safety and health improvements and updated technology and instructional classroom spaces that will benefit students, staff and visitors.

“We’ve been fortunate with the bid results we have received on the last phases of this capital project. To our surprise, they were lower than expected,” said Director of Facilities Paul Bickel. “That has allowed us to add in a couple of much needed upgrades on top of the originally planned project scope. While these changes are adding slightly to the overall length of time of the original project, they are not adding any additional costs.”

The items that will be completed this summer include replacement of the turf field at Columbia High School, replacement of heating and cooling pipes at Howard L. Goff Middle School, new windows at Genet Elementary and the front portion of Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School, refinishing of gym floors, roofing repairs, and paving at select parking lots.

Capital Project

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 – COMPLETED
    • Refinishing of Gym flooring – COMPLETED
    • 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
  • 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
    • 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 – COMPLETED
    • Provision of daylighting controls on select room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – COMPLETED
    • Enhancements to exterior lighting.- COMPLETED
    • 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. – COMPLETED
    • 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 – COMPLETED
  • 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 – COMPLETED
    • 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 – COMPLETED
    • Provision of daylighting controls on select room lighting and replacement of failing occupancy energy management master controls on lighting – IN PROCESS
    • Enhancements to exterior lighting. – IN PROCESS
    • 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 – SUMMER 2022
    • Reconstruction of selected areas of paving at entrance drive and main entrance parking lot – SUMMER 2022
  • 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 – COMPLETED
    • 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 – COMPLETED
    • Enhancements to exterior lighting – COMPLETED
    • 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. – COMPLETED
    • Selected areas of pavement reconstruction – SUMMER 2022
    • Replacement of hot water heaters – SUMMER 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
  • 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 – IN PROCESS
    • Modify selected door locksets for improved intruder-prevention control and selected doors for improved function – COMPLETED
    • Reconditioning of larger air conditioning chiller – COMPLETED
    • Replacement of main field event lighting, public address, and assistive listening systems and poles – COMPLETED
    • Modifications to undersides of select entry canopies – IN PROCESS
    • 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 – IN PROCESS
    • Replacement of one ticket booth – SUMMER 2022
    • Replacement of lighting controls – 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

Phase 4A – Summer 2022
Goff

  • Goff Middle School
    • Replacement of heating and cooling pipes throughout the entire building – SUMMER 2022

Phase 4B – 2022-23 School Year
Columbia

  • Columbia High School
    • Replacement of Fire Alarm System – 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR