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-- that the Central High School District will have done by next summer at its four schools. Other projects -- such as replacing the carpeting in the main offices, installing ventilation systems and repairing classroom ceilings -- district officials hope to have included in the 2009-10 operating budget.
At South, there are four classrooms that will be re-tiled with 12-by-12 commercial vinyl tiles, Assistant Superintendent for Business Wayne Loper said. The old tiles have traces of asbestos, he said, however, do not endanger students. Only when the tiles are completely deteriorated could they pose a health threat, Loper said, and at this time, they are not. Also, the district hopes to install a ventilation system into a 150-square foot office located at the back of the school's gym. Three teachers share that office, South High School Principal Maureen Henry said, and its gets very hot during the spring and summer seasons. "Students come in here to meet with teachers as well," Henry noted. The estimated cost is $6,000.
Lastly, the concrete in the northwest, Jedwood Place section of the high school, will be re-done because of cracks and holes that pose tripping hazards to students.
At North, several classrooms were outfitted with energy efficient lighting and new drop ceilings. "This feels like a new classroom," North Principal Clifford Odell said in visiting one of those locations.
Additionally, District officials want the gym lockers to have internal locks, rather than the external combination locks that are currently used. Odell said with internal locks, administration would have a master key for all lockers, which is helpful if a locker search needed to be conducted. It would also help reduce theft, Odell said, which has become a concern of his over the last few months. The estimated cost of installing these locks is $9,000.
At Central, floor tiles in a few classrooms were replaced and the school's tennis court will soon be resurfaced. District officials hope to convert the former photo lab into a classroom. "We are moving toward more digital photos, so the need for a lab is diminished," said Dr. Tom Troisi, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. The estimated cost to renovate the room is $12,000.
The district also wants to install additional ventilation in the cosmetology classroom -- which is slated to cost $6,500 -- and replace all the old ceilings on the third floor with new drop ceilings and energy efficient lighting. Air conditioning will be installed in the school's auditorium, which was already approved by the board and residents last year.
Memorial Junior High School will also have some classrooms re-tiled and will also its fire alarm system outfitted with heat sensors.
Comments about this story? ABottan@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 246.
At South, there are four classrooms that will be re-tiled with 12-by-12 commercial vinyl tiles, Assistant Superintendent for Business Wayne Loper said. The old tiles have traces of asbestos, he said, however, do not endanger students. Only when the tiles are completely deteriorated could they pose a health threat, Loper said, and at this time, they are not. Also, the district hopes to install a ventilation system into a 150-square foot office located at the back of the school's gym. Three teachers share that office, South High School Principal Maureen Henry said, and its gets very hot during the spring and summer seasons. "Students come in here to meet with teachers as well," Henry noted. The estimated cost is $6,000.
Lastly, the concrete in the northwest, Jedwood Place section of the high school, will be re-done because of cracks and holes that pose tripping hazards to students.
At North, several classrooms were outfitted with energy efficient lighting and new drop ceilings. "This feels like a new classroom," North Principal Clifford Odell said in visiting one of those locations.
Additionally, District officials want the gym lockers to have internal locks, rather than the external combination locks that are currently used. Odell said with internal locks, administration would have a master key for all lockers, which is helpful if a locker search needed to be conducted. It would also help reduce theft, Odell said, which has become a concern of his over the last few months. The estimated cost of installing these locks is $9,000.
The district also wants to install additional ventilation in the cosmetology classroom -- which is slated to cost $6,500 -- and replace all the old ceilings on the third floor with new drop ceilings and energy efficient lighting. Air conditioning will be installed in the school's auditorium, which was already approved by the board and residents last year.
Memorial Junior High School will also have some classrooms re-tiled and will also its fire alarm system outfitted with heat sensors.
Comments about this story? ABottan@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 246.
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