Construction Update Spring/Summer 2017 Letter from Victor J. Karlsson, CPA, Director of Business Services Brewster Central School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the ongoing district-wide construction at JFK Elementary School, C. V. Starr Intermediate School, Brewster High School, BHS Field Concession Stand/Restrooms, and the District Office. As you can see, an incredible amount of progress has occurred over this past year. Below is a brief summary for each building.
JFK Elementary School
Completed:
● Approximately one-half of the building’s classroom and corridor floor tiles were replaced last summer.
● Foundations were poured, structural steel , roofing , & windows were installed, and masonry was completed for the six-classroom building addition .
● Foundations were poured and structural steel was installed for the relocated library and cafeteria expansion.
● An additional natural gas utility line was installed for the building addition.
● The emergency backup generator was installed, awaiting final electrical connection.
Anticipated (Summer 2017):
● The remainder of the building ́s classroom and corridor floor tiles will be replaced, which
includes an asbestos abatement beginning on Monday, June 26th after all students and staff have left for summer recess . Summer programs and department offices that operate at JFK will be relocated to Brewster High School to avoid the construction area.
● All windows, ceiling tiles, and lighting units within the existing building will be replaced.
● Roofing, windows, and masonry will be installed in the relocated library and cafeteria expansion.
● Interior carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work will be performed on the six-classroom building addition, relocated library, and cafeteria expansion.
● The Auditorium and Roundhouse will be renovated, creating the “Innovation, Discovery, Exploration, Amazement” (IDEA) room.
● The emergency backup generator will be commissioned and connected the electrical panel.
● The district-wide water main line will be replaced, which affects all buildings.
Anticipated (Summer 2018):
● The parking lot will be repaved and a new drop-off/pick-up circle will be created near the athletic fields, pending Department of Environmental Protection approval.
● Air conditioning units will be installed, pending available project budget and State Education Department approval. C. V. Starr Intermediate School
Completed:
● Foundations were poured, structural steel , roofing, & windows were installed, and masonry was completed for the four-classroom building addition.
● Interior carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work was performed on the new addition.
● Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units were staged , awaiting final electrical and duct connections.
● HVAC connections will be completed for existing classrooms.
● The emergency backup generator will be commissioned and connected the electrical panel.
Brewster High School
Completed:
● Weight Room renovation
● Locker Room renovation
● Cafeteria renovation
● Corridor window replacement
● Corridor renovation
● Innovation Learning Center (ILC) renovation (formerly known as the library)
● Emergency backup generator installation
● Re-surfacing of the rear parking lot
Anticipated (Summer 2018):
● Elevator replacement, pending available project budget and State Education Department approval.
Concession Stand / Restrooms
Completed:
● Foundation was poured, structural walls constructed, and siding and roofing installed.
● Utility tie-ins were completed, including underground plumbing .
● Interior carpentry, mechanical, and electrical completed.
Anticipated (Summer 2017):
● Plumbing tie-in, which must be coordinated with the district-wide water main line replacement.
District Office
Anticipated (Summer 2017):
● An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible lift will be installed, providing wheelchair access to the Board Room and upstairs offices.
● HVAC upgrades will be completed. District office staff will be relocated to Brewster High School to avoid the construction area.
We remind you that throughout the construction process, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Below is a list of some general construction safety measures that we will be following:
● All construction sites will be barricaded, fenced, and secured from unauthorized access.
● Noise levels will be monitored electronically to reduce any negative impact on student learning.
● Two construction managers will be on-site full-time and available to resolve any issues that may arise.
● All construction workers will be clearly identified by ID badges and uniforms, continuously supervised by the construction managers, and instructed not to interact with students and staff.
We will be providing timely updates on our website www.brewsterschools.org under the Facilities tab. Please note that this information is only current as of the date it is written. And with all construction projects, no matter how small or large, there may be a need to make changes along the way if necessary. To that end, timelines are likely to change throughout the process. Please continue to check the District’s website for the latest update.
We wish you a happy and safe summer and look forward to opening the 2017-18 school year with significant construction progress.
Warm regards,
Victor J. Karlsson
Director of Business Services