Purpose of the Project:

·       Extend the building life of both schools for 20 +years

·       Increase efficiency of all systems.

·       Provide the students with a safe, secure, environment to learn in

·       Modify space to align with educational program

What is Included in the Project?

·       Existing space converted into 4 classrooms

·       Increased medium-sized instructional spaces

·       Locate administration at the building entrance to control building access

·       Renovated administrative offices, conference rooms, staff workroom, small instructional spaces

·       Increased storage capacity

·       Hi Efficiency condensing boilers with a central acid neutralization system

·       HVAC system with partial cooling (decrease noise and moisture)

·       New roof (Bowman)

·       Lighting

·       Replace wiring for technology (CAT 6)

·       Telephone and PA system (security/safety)

·       New fire protection system

·       Accessible stage

·       Accessible bathrooms

What will Happen if the Vote Does Not Pass?

·       Bridge and Bowman will function in the current capacity.

·       Bridge and Bowman will not receive necessary fire sprinkler system and alarm upgrades, needed instructional space, security upgrades, clean air filtration, and will lack capacity to support new technology. 

·       Bridge and Bowman systems will continue to deteriorate.

Project Phasing:

·       April Vacation: Boiler room construction begins, ceiling removal begins in hallways

·       May-June 2012: work conducted between 4pm-12am (hallways, ceilings, wiring)

·       June-August 2012: ½ of the building renovated

·       August -November 2012: Finish ½ of the administrative offices and small group instructional space in main hallway (4pm-12pm)

·       November 2012-February 2013: Complete renovations on ½ of the administrative offices, small group instructional space, and new classroom adjacent to main hallway

·       February-June 2013: Minor renovations to ceilings, (4pm-12am)

·       June-August 2013-1/2 of the building renovated

·       August-November 2013: Removal of old boiler, completion of two new classrooms