Answer: In 2012, when our community advisory committee was looking at options for a capital project, committee members were very interested in the idea of reorganizing our schools to put all elementary students at the Perth site and all secondary students at the Broadalbin site. However, the cost estimate provided by the district’s architectural firm at the time scared many committee members away from the idea. Since then, we have learned that the cost estimate we received in 2012 was inaccurate and not representative of the work that would actually need to take place. Unfortunately, because we were pressed for time in planning for the capital project that voters approved in February 2013, we chose to just take the most conservative approach possible to that project.
Showing posts with label capital projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label capital projects. Show all posts
Friday, September 4, 2015
Capital project question
Question: I am curious as to why there is an upcoming vote to approve a capital project to have the entire elementary school at the Perth site when just a few years ago I was on an exploratory committee dedicated to this topic and the results were that it was not cost effective, that it would require too much work to make the transition and that it was not in the best interest of our school community to make the switch? Was there information published that I missed, supporting the switch?
Answer: In 2012, when our community advisory committee was looking at options for a capital project, committee members were very interested in the idea of reorganizing our schools to put all elementary students at the Perth site and all secondary students at the Broadalbin site. However, the cost estimate provided by the district’s architectural firm at the time scared many committee members away from the idea. Since then, we have learned that the cost estimate we received in 2012 was inaccurate and not representative of the work that would actually need to take place. Unfortunately, because we were pressed for time in planning for the capital project that voters approved in February 2013, we chose to just take the most conservative approach possible to that project.
Answer: In 2012, when our community advisory committee was looking at options for a capital project, committee members were very interested in the idea of reorganizing our schools to put all elementary students at the Perth site and all secondary students at the Broadalbin site. However, the cost estimate provided by the district’s architectural firm at the time scared many committee members away from the idea. Since then, we have learned that the cost estimate we received in 2012 was inaccurate and not representative of the work that would actually need to take place. Unfortunately, because we were pressed for time in planning for the capital project that voters approved in February 2013, we chose to just take the most conservative approach possible to that project.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Energy efficiency
Question: Knowing that state budget cuts are coming for next year, I would like to know what energy efficient plans are currently being acted upon and/or are being planned for the future. Did anyone look into or apply for federal stimulus funding for energy efficient upgrades when it was available?
Answer: When the federal stimulus funding for energy efficient upgrades was first announced, we spoke with our district's architecture and engineering firms. All of our newest construction has been energy efficient, including our new windows and light fixtures. However, because we already receive building aid on the new construction, we could not also receive aid specifically for the energy efficient portions of our construction projects. Unfortunately, with a lot of upgrades that would improve the district's energy efficiency, we would have to spend money in order to save money.
- answered by Stephen Tomlinson, District Superintendent
Answer: When the federal stimulus funding for energy efficient upgrades was first announced, we spoke with our district's architecture and engineering firms. All of our newest construction has been energy efficient, including our new windows and light fixtures. However, because we already receive building aid on the new construction, we could not also receive aid specifically for the energy efficient portions of our construction projects. Unfortunately, with a lot of upgrades that would improve the district's energy efficiency, we would have to spend money in order to save money.
- answered by Stephen Tomlinson, District Superintendent
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Operations & Maintenance Roundtable: Adequacy of Facilities
The Community Roundtable on operations and maintenance that was held on Monday, Dec. 14, included lively discussion on a variety of topics. In order to keep the conversation going, we invite readers to post their thoughts on each question that was presented to participants at the Community Roundtable. Click here to read notes on what was discussed at the Community Roundtable.
Broadalbin-Perth is currently in the final stages of $42 million worth of capital projects that included replacement of windows, roofing, carpet and tile at both sites; security upgrades; renovations of Patriot Field and the middle school gymnasium; the building of an addition at the high school; and asbestos abatement.
Broadalbin-Perth is currently in the final stages of $42 million worth of capital projects that included replacement of windows, roofing, carpet and tile at both sites; security upgrades; renovations of Patriot Field and the middle school gymnasium; the building of an addition at the high school; and asbestos abatement.
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