UV School Board reviews $12 million construction project
NEW BERLIN – The Unadilla Valley School Board met on Monday to review the results of its more than $12 million investment in infrastructure and to discuss plans for future programs.
On June 24, 2016, the school began phase one of its construction process with a borrowing budget of $12,840,000. After consulting King and King Architects and Riordan Management Company, the school realized that it wouldn't need the full amount to make the upgrades.
With approximately $3,000,000 in reserve, and the ability to return $250,000, Unadilla Valley Security Administrator Mike Brown said the school will still need to pay back around $9,000,000.
Riordan Management Company Speaker Frank Walczak explained, “There is still a remainder of $241,214 in the school's favor, and at this point about 99 percent of the construction has been completed."
All of the money borrowed by the school will be paid by state aid, and any money that isn't used will be returned to the lending company.
During a presentation to the board, Walczak discussed the improvements his company made on the school including the replacement of the school’s three water pumps. According to the Walczak, two of the school's old pumps had failed prior to their replacement, and if the third had followed suit then they would have needed to momentarily close the school.
"Without water the school closes, and that is nothing any of us want. Fortunately we were able to replace the pump set, and now we've built a platform to help keep moisture away from the pump set as well," said Walczak.
With all three pumps operational, Walczak said that the school can draw water in cycles ensuring better pressure and a longer life expectancy from its upgraded water system.
Another major addition to the school was the new HVAC systems which allows for more efficient energy and less disruptive temperature control. Other projects included a new agriculture classroom, wielding room, automated greenhouse, technology classroom, and several other rooms included in the school’s new wing.
Another change the board discussed was the school’s take on its summer school program.
“This year students may have the opportunity to see learning in a different venue, increasing buy-in to participation,” said Unadilla Valley Secondary Principal Brenton Taylor.
Taylor explained that the summer school program coordinators would like students to meet in five or six one-week sessions with a focus on math and science or English language arts and social students.
"Students attending may have the opportunity to research subjects like crime scene investigation, zoology, health and fitness, programing and coding, blueprint and map reading, robotics, and more," Taylor said.
The summer school program is still in development and feedback, so the coordinators couldn't guarantee that all course studies would make it to the final version.
The school also reviewed and voted to accept the retirement of four Unadilla Valley School District Support-Staff members: Rita Cornell, Timothy Mayne, Marilyn Neuland, and Reno Rutenber. Their retirement agreed upon by the board will be effective June 30 of this year, and the employees were thanked for their service.
The education board members agreed that they’re very pleased with the progress both in construction and in the possible programs, and thanked Walczak and the Riordan Management Company for all of the hard work that they’ve instilled into making the school a better place.
Pictured: Board Members Rich Potter, Valerie Doliver, and Superintendent Robert Mackey preparing to hear guest speakers. (Zachary Meseck Photo)
On June 24, 2016, the school began phase one of its construction process with a borrowing budget of $12,840,000. After consulting King and King Architects and Riordan Management Company, the school realized that it wouldn't need the full amount to make the upgrades.
With approximately $3,000,000 in reserve, and the ability to return $250,000, Unadilla Valley Security Administrator Mike Brown said the school will still need to pay back around $9,000,000.
Riordan Management Company Speaker Frank Walczak explained, “There is still a remainder of $241,214 in the school's favor, and at this point about 99 percent of the construction has been completed."
All of the money borrowed by the school will be paid by state aid, and any money that isn't used will be returned to the lending company.
During a presentation to the board, Walczak discussed the improvements his company made on the school including the replacement of the school’s three water pumps. According to the Walczak, two of the school's old pumps had failed prior to their replacement, and if the third had followed suit then they would have needed to momentarily close the school.
"Without water the school closes, and that is nothing any of us want. Fortunately we were able to replace the pump set, and now we've built a platform to help keep moisture away from the pump set as well," said Walczak.
With all three pumps operational, Walczak said that the school can draw water in cycles ensuring better pressure and a longer life expectancy from its upgraded water system.
Another major addition to the school was the new HVAC systems which allows for more efficient energy and less disruptive temperature control. Other projects included a new agriculture classroom, wielding room, automated greenhouse, technology classroom, and several other rooms included in the school’s new wing.
Another change the board discussed was the school’s take on its summer school program.
“This year students may have the opportunity to see learning in a different venue, increasing buy-in to participation,” said Unadilla Valley Secondary Principal Brenton Taylor.
Taylor explained that the summer school program coordinators would like students to meet in five or six one-week sessions with a focus on math and science or English language arts and social students.
"Students attending may have the opportunity to research subjects like crime scene investigation, zoology, health and fitness, programing and coding, blueprint and map reading, robotics, and more," Taylor said.
The summer school program is still in development and feedback, so the coordinators couldn't guarantee that all course studies would make it to the final version.
The school also reviewed and voted to accept the retirement of four Unadilla Valley School District Support-Staff members: Rita Cornell, Timothy Mayne, Marilyn Neuland, and Reno Rutenber. Their retirement agreed upon by the board will be effective June 30 of this year, and the employees were thanked for their service.
The education board members agreed that they’re very pleased with the progress both in construction and in the possible programs, and thanked Walczak and the Riordan Management Company for all of the hard work that they’ve instilled into making the school a better place.
Pictured: Board Members Rich Potter, Valerie Doliver, and Superintendent Robert Mackey preparing to hear guest speakers. (Zachary Meseck Photo)
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