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You've probably noticed that many of Schenectady’s schools have been
undergoing construction work this summer. The work, all part of the
2007 capital project, includes safety and security updates,
handicapped accessibility, modernizing heating systems and replacing
roofs and building updates.
Summer work is
currently underway at Hamilton Elementary School, Central Park
International Magnet School, Martin Luther King Magnet School, Van
Corlaer Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and the
Steinmetz Educational Center.
The summer 2009
building projects are:
Hamilton Elementary School
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New boilers,
plumbing work, electric work
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New hallway floor
(basement), door replacement
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Limited asbestos
abatement
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Bathroom upgrades
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HVAC work, new
chimney stack, asbestos abatement
Central
Park International Magnet School
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Basement gym floor
replacement
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Interior painting
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New bus loop and
parent drop off
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New front entrance
(steps)
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New playground
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New stairs leading
to playfield
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New fence,
sidewalk
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Roof work on
parapet
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New roof and
masonry
Martin Luther King Magnet School
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New addition
(12000 sq ft.) middle school science, cafeteria, classrooms
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New parking lots
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New front entry
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New exterior
parking lot lighting
Schenectady High School
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New synthetic
football field and lighting
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Track resurfacing
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Gym floors
refinished
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New 18,000 sq ft
addition (science rooms)
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New parking lot
and bus loop
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Exterior security
cameras
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New entrance with
security station
Steinmetz
Van Corlaer Elementary School
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Exterior masonry
restoration
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Roof replacement
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New boilers and
hot water system (plumbing)
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Asbestos abatement
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Work to power
system
Woodlawn
Elementary School
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New playground
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New fire alarm
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Exterior site work
(parking lots, bus loop)
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Handicap lift
Other major projects, including the six-classroom addition at Paige,
were completed over the last year. Work in other buildings will
begin or continue in the fall. See the complete list of project
highlights
HERE.
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