Capital Project
SUMMER 2008 - Phase II
The remaining phases of the extensive project are being completed
during the summer/fall of 2008.
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Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School
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Gymnasium
- Improve facility by installing new lighting and upgrading
sound system.
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Building systems
- Improve building safety and security by replacing outdated
public address/clock/bell system and installing new closed
circuit televisions, fire alarm, and intercom.
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Roofing
- Replace deteriorating library roof.
Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary
School
Port Jervis High School
- Rt. 209 Complex
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Auditorium
- The seat coverings and other
finishes were selected by a committee of students, staff,
and members of the Board of Education.
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Roof
- More sections of the current roof have deteriorated
recently, expanding the area requiring replacement beyond
the original estimate of 45,000 sq.
feet.
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Building
Exterior - Repair
broken sidewalks, lighting, and building canopy.
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Science &
Technology Labs -
Today’s science classes need to be properly equipped to
provide students with the skills needed to excel on the
challenging Regents exams. Renovations would make the labs
highly functional and more effective learning space.
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Cafeteria
- Replacement windows, wall paneling, new paint, and other work is needed
to give students a quality cafeteria.
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District
Sewage Plant -
Upgrade and make needed repairs.
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Security
Upgrades -
Building systems are being enhanced to heighten building
safety. Work includes the installation of cameras, keyless
entry devices, and a new building intercom.
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High School Exterior
- Replace electronic sign.
Port Jervis Middle School
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Building
Systems - To
ensure safety, building needs to be equipped with fire
stopping devices and closed circuit TV. A wireless network
is also being installed as part of the district's efforts to
enhance educational technology.
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Safety
- A sprinkler system will be
installed.
All school buildings
SUMMER/FALL 2007 - Phase I
Work began in the
summer of 2007 on
the first phase of the capital project. All of the following
projects were completed:
Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School
Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary
School
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Roof
- Replaced the school's
63,900 sq. feet of deteriorating roofing.
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New entrance
- Added a new vestibule to the front of the building. The
new entrance was designed to improve building security and
energy efficiency.
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Utilities
- Replaced air
conditioning in library and cafeteria, and installed new unit in
computer lab.
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Interior
- Replaced all building carpeting and flooring.
Port Jervis High School
- Rt. 209 Complex
Port Jervis Middle School
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Lockers
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Student lockers
refurbished with fresh coat of red paint.
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Auditorium
- Installed new room dividers.
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Technology Classroom
- Upgrades included the installation of new student work
stations.
Voters
approve referendum to renovate schools
On Dec. 12,
2006, Port Jervis City School District
residents overwhelmingly approved a $14.6
million Capital Projects Referendum.
Grateful for voter approval, Superintendent John Xanthis said, “The passage of this
referendum is particularly important because it will
have a direct impact on our students and the quality
of their learning environment."
"I want to thank
everyone in the
community from the Board of Education, teachers, and
staff to the PTAs, parents, and other organizations
for coming together in support of this referendum,"
said Xanthis.
Thanks to your support the district now has the means to
make the major repairs needed to ensure the
integrity of our buildings and the safety of our
children.”
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.
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