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July 16, 2009
 This
summer, the whir of drills and scent of fresh cement have filled
the air in Schalmont Central School District. Work is underway
on a $9.7 million
renovation and reconstruction project,
which was approved by voters in October 2007. The capital
project work will extend the life and usefulness of facilities
at the Schalmont High/Middle Schools complex and Schonowe
School.
"Much
of the work will be completed by the start of the 2009-10 school
year, and the entire capital project should be finished by late
fall. While we make these improvements, we'll continue to
focus on ensuring our students' safety and access to a quality
learning environment," said Superintendent Valerie Kelsey.
The majority of the
projects are in the original 1957 wing of Schalmont
High School. While other areas of the school saw renovations
over the years, this wing remains much the same as it did when
the school first opened more than 50 years ago. The
projects at Schalmont Middle School include
exterior structures and interior areas not addressed in Bond
2000 renovations. Since 1980, various programs and organizations have leased
the Schonowe School
from Schalmont. A heating system reconstruction project will
allow the district to continue to maintain the school as an
income-earning, quality facility.
Look below for updates on the
various projects and additional images of work taking place this
summer.
COMPLETED
 Schalmont
High School:
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A project to replace the old,
dim lights in the HS Old Gym with brighter, energy-efficient
lighting.
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A lighting and paving project
in the area of the formerly gravel lot near the Schalmont
High School athletic fields to improve the safety and
usability of the area.
IN PROCESS
Schalmont High School:
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An exterior project to
address the weathered and stained panels that trim the
building (i.e., fascia and soffit reconstruction).
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A roofing reconstruction
project in the 1957 wing to address frequently occurring
leaks that are difficult to locate and repair.
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A cafeteria reconstruction
project to address the energy loss created by original,
single-pane windows; replace the original, stained ceiling
tiles; and add slightly to the room capacity.
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A project to bring nearby
52-year-old restrooms up to more modern health standards.
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Second-floor classrooms not
included in recent renovations are receiving new flooring,
ceiling tiles and lighting.
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A project in the main lobby
to address the old, water-damaged ceiling tiles and the dim,
inefficient lighting.
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A project to replace the
huge, old steam boilers with smaller, more efficient hot
water boilers that are centralized in a more convenient
location.
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A project to reconstruct the
classroom heating and ventilation system, which is original
and beyond its useful life.
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Reconstruction of the bus
loop area
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A window reconstruction project in the
1957 wing to replace the original, single-pane windows.
Windows have been ordered and should be installed in
September with minimal impact on daily classes.
 Schalmont
Middle School:
Schonowe School
- A heating system reconstruction project
Click on the images below for additional pictures
of the work taking place this summer.
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