Capital Project
Restorations address
urgent building needs
On Dec. 12,
2006, Port Jervis City School District
residents overwhelmingly approved a $14.6
million Capital Projects Referendum.
The restoration projects, which include the replacement of
deteriorating roofs and aging heating systems, are being funded
by State Building Aid and the new EXCEL (Expanding our
Children’s Education and Learning) Aid program.
Phase I the project was completed in
the Summer of 2007.
Click here to view project photo gallery.
Click
here to read more about renovations.
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Capital Project - Phase II |
Work begin April 18, 2008 on the
second phase of the school district's $14.6 million Capital
Project.
The scheduled work will include
renovating the high school
auditorium and cafeteria, replacing roofs, and replacing fire
alarm systems, security systems upgrades, removing and replacing
fuel oil tanks at all Port Jervis schools.
Maintaining a safe school environment
Click
here for a copy of the letter that outlines the steps
that will be taken to maintain a safe school environment during
the construction work.
Two school buildings closed this
summer
Port Jervis Middle School, High School and sections of Anna S.
Kuhl Elementary School are temporarily closed during the summer
renovations. All schools will open Sept. 3 - ready to welcome
students back for the first day of school. If you need to meet
with school staff over the summer, please call in advance for an
appointment. Some offices will be temporarily relocated to
sections of the construction sites that are not open to the
public.
Click here for the list of
relocated school offices and office phone numbers.
Notice of asbestos removal
During the Summer of 2008,
asbestos abatement will be performed at ASK Elementary School,
Port Jervis High School, and Port Jervis Middle School.
Abatement protocols on the removal of asbestos and asbestos
containing materials in public schools are very strict.
Precautionary measures to assure safety include, but are not
limited to, completely sealing off the work section from the rest
of the building along with cleaning and testing abatement areas
before reopening that section of the building to the public.
Click here to read the
letter sent home to parents that outlines all safety measures.
Phase I the project was completed in
the Summer of 2007.
Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary
School received new roofing, flooring, and a safer, more
energy-efficient entrance; the Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School
library was renovated and expanded; the Middle School student
lockers were refurbished, and the high school tennis courts were
resurfaced.
Modulars add needed space to High
School
More
information
Hamilton-Bicentennial ready for
new year
After a
much-needed facelift, HBE was ready to welcome
students back to school, Sept. 5.
This summer,
workers replaced all of the building's old floors with new tiles and
carpeting. The entrance way was expanded to provide better
access and safety. And, 63,900 sq. feet of deteriorating roof
was
replaced.
Photos of HBE renovation projects
Anna S. Kuhl Library improvements
Positive changes
also took
place at the ASK Library this summer. New wall-to-wall carpeting was
installed in the library and adjoining computer lab.
The next step was to unpack the cartons and cartons of books,
periodicals, and other reading materials. Plans are now in the
works to provide the Library with wireless internet access.
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