Proposition 1: Colonial & Prospect Hill Infrastructure & Air Conditioning; PMHS & PMS Infrastructure
Overview
Last school year, the District conducted a Buildings Conditions Survey to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure projects. Proposition 1 focuses on the highest priority projects at Colonial, Prospect Hill, Pelham Memorial High School and Pelham Middle School. This proposition also includes central air conditioning at Colonial & Prospect Hill. Voting on these projects now is intended to allow these issues to be addressed before infrastructure issues worsen, fail and/or cause additional damage.
Key Challenges:
- Heating boilers at Colonial, Prospect Hill and PMHS end-of-life
- Heating delivery systems (piping, etc.) are antiquated and inefficient
- Roofs, masonry and windows are deteriorating, allowing water infiltration and exacerbating their decline
- Lack of air conditioning creates an uncomfortable learning environment in fall, spring and summer.
Total Cost
$56.2 million
Tax Impact
Due to the retirement of existing debt from previously approved projects, there would be no additional taxes levied from projects in this proposition.
What to Know:
- This proposition includes upgrading end-of-life steam heating systems to hydronic (water), providing better efficiency and control and reducing risk of failure which could result in school closures/expensive repairs.
- Proposed masonry repairs and window/roof replacements are among the prioritized items noted in the District's Building Conditions Survey.
- School construction projects require lead time for full design, State Education Department approval and competitive bidding, which is why these projects are being proposed before infrastructure fails.
- A new state law requires school districts to relocate students if classrooms are in excess of 88 degrees.
- Infrastructure projects at Siwanoy are included in Proposition 2.
Colonial Projects
- Window replacements
- Repair cupola roof
- Masonry restoration, repointing & repairs
- Replacing current end-of-life steam boilers and relating piping to install upgraded hydronic heating system
- Central air conditioning
Prospect Hill Projects
- Replacement of original slate roof
- Window replacements
- Masonry restoration
- Replacing current end-of-life steam boilers and relating piping to install upgraded hydronic heating system
- Central air conditioning
Pelham Memorial High School Projects
- Window replacements
- Roofing repairs
- Masonry restoration
- Replacing current end-of-life steam boilers and relating piping to install upgraded hydronic heating system
Pelham Middle School Projects
- Roof replacement
- Masonry restoration
Infrastructure Photos
The middle school roof is nearing the end of its useful life.
Many windows across the District are showing signs of age, resulting in failing mechanisms and fogging.
The original slate roof at Prospect Hill is due to be replaced.
Masonry repairs and repointing are among the projects being proposed at all schools except Hutchinson to prevent water intrusion and further deterioration.
Deteriorating masonry and roofs allow water to infiltrate schools.
