Capital Project
The Capital Project has been completed at 2 Butler Avenue in November of 2021. Residents of the district were invited to an Open House to tour the new building. The District and Board of Education are extremely grateful for the community’s ongoing support, which allows us to continue to invest in our students, employees, and our facilities.
Please click below to view the Capital Project files.
Project Timeline
The tentative timeline below gives Seneca Falls School District residents a measure to gauge the progression of the capital project that was approved by district voters on December 19, 2017.
This timeline will be updated as changes are made.
Steps in Construction Project | Anticipated Completion Date |
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Proposed project presented to District Residents for approval |
Dec. 19, 2017 - COMPLETED |
Production of construction documents by architects (1) |
Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2019 - COMPLETED |
NYS Education Dept. review and approval of all documents |
Apr. 2019 - Oct. 2019 - COMPLETED |
Construction Bid opening | Dec. 2019 - COMPLETED |
Referendum to increase cost of project |
Feb. 25, 2020 - COMPLETED |
Construction Period | Mar./Apr. 2020 - Aug. 2021 - COMPLETED |
Completion of construction and closeout |
Sept. 2021 - Nov. 2021 - COMPLETED |
Project Funding
ORIGINAL APPROVED PROJECT FUNDS |
$13,950,000 |
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State Building Aid Portion |
$11,620,350 |
Capital reserve Fund Portion |
$2,329,650 |
Additional Tax Levy Portion |
$0.00 |
If Approved... Project Funding Increases?
IF APPROVED... PROJECT FUNDING INCREASES |
$3,950,000 |
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State Building Aid Portion |
$3,200,000 |
Capital Reserve Fund Portion |
$750,000 |
Additional Tax Levy Portion |
$0.00 |
APPROVED ADDITIONAL PROJECT FUNDS |
$17,900,000 |
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State Building Aid Portion |
$14,820,350 |
Capital Reserve Fund Portion |
$3,079,650 |
Additional Tax Levy Portion |
$0.00 |
The table above explains the breakdown of funding for the capital project. Facts you should be aware of:
- The district generates approximately 83% New York State Building Aid on this project.
- The District maintains a separate Capital Reserve Fund for projects of this nature.
- The Capital Reserve Fund would cover the local share of this capital project.
- The project was designed so as not to impact local taxes.
- Using funds from the Capital Reserve, there would be no local tax increase because of this project.
Environmental Assessment
NYS Environmental Quality Review Process
The documents below are required by the New York State Education Department prior to any resolution entering into a capital improvement project. These files include information sent to NYSED along with the Negative Declaration Resolution approved by the Seneca Falls Central School District Board of Education.
List of Project Items
With voter approval to release additional money from the Capital Reserve Fund, all of the initial project items, listed below, were included in this Construction Project.
Frank Knight Elementary
- Replace HVAC units
- Minor renovations to some classroom space
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary
- Additional staff parking to ease congestion at rear parent drop off/pick up
- Install sidewalk from rear parking lot to front of school
- Install window shades in gymnasium and cafeteria
- Renovate restrooms near school cafeteria
Seneca Falls Middle School
- Renovate restroom adjacent to Baker Gymnasium
Mynderse Academy
- Renovate all science classrooms
- Renovate gymnasium with major emphasis on the locker rooms
- Repair and replace gymnasium floor
- Replace two industrial hot water tanks
- Replace aisle carpeting and theatrical lighting in Avery Performing Arts Center
- Bus Garage
- Demo existing building and construct appropriate size building
District Wide
- Install code required CO2 detectors in all buildings
- Replace sections of pavement throughout district lots
Asbestos Abatement
SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Offices
P.O. Box 268, 98 Clinton Street
Seneca Falls, New York 13148-1497
Jeramy Clingerman
Superintendent of Schools
(315) 568-5818
(315) 712-0535 FAX
James Bruni
Administrator of
Business & Operations
(315) 568-5874
March 19, 2020
Capital Project 2020-2021
As you know, the District is starting a capital project this spring. The first work to be done is the removal of asbestos in the Mynderse Academy science wing and gymnasium/locker room area. This work was expected to start during the upcoming spring break. With the current school closure, the contractors are going to start the abatement process on March 30, 2020. The goal is to complete the work while school is not in session. Our construction manager is optimistic that the abatement process will be completed prior to staff and students returning on April 14, 2020. If by chance the work was not completed in the gymnasium, the abatement contractors would finish the work during B shift operations (3 PM-11:30 PM).
Below are the procedures and precautionary measures taken by the asbestos abatement contractors and monitored by our construction manager and a third party vendor:
The abatement contractor’s work will be completely isolated from the remainder of the building. All rooms, being worked on, will be covered in two layers of poly, with the seams staggered and sealed to make sure there are no “leaks”. All exhaust outlets, air returns, and supply, etc. will be sealed off. When performing the abatement work, the contractor will utilize negative air machines in the space to keep any dust (if any) down. When abating, the contractor utilizes wet methods, which involve soaking the material before removing it so that there is no dust. All personnel will be required to shower in their containment before exiting the space.
In the event that the abatement goes beyond April 13th and work is required to be completed during a B shift (3 PM-11:30 PM), air sampling reports will be provided each day to assure the building is safe for staff and students to enter Mynderse Academy. Staff and students will not enter the 6-12 complex if the reports are not acceptable.
A report summarizing the overall monitoring of the project will be issued at the completion of the project. The report will include pertinent data, including but not limited to site logs, air monitoring data sheets, laboratory reports, and chain of custody forms.
Contact the Business Office at 315-568-5874 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jeramy Clingerman
Superintendent