Heim - Elementary School Air Conditioning Project

November 22, 2024

Dear Families and Staff,

We wanted to provide you with an update as we begin the Elementary School Air Conditioning Project.  As you are aware, the community approved additional funding during the May 2024 budget vote, allowing for the project to move forward.

This capital project is being done in two (2) phases. Phase 1 begins this year and involves Country Parkway, Heim Elementary, and Maple West.  Phase 1 is anticipated to be completed in 2027.  Phase 2 begins in 2026 and involves Dodge, Forest, and Maple East.  Phase 2 is anticipated to be completed in 2028.

After a successful bid process, Phase 1 work will begin over the Winter Recess.  Below is an overview of the process and project through the end of the school year.  Please note that additional District/building communication will follow as we keep you updated during this capital initiative.

Phase 1 - Anticipated Project Timeline for Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year

• October 2024 – Bids formally opened
• November 2024 – Accept Bids, receive New York State Education Department approval for construction to begin
• December 2024 – Work begins over the Winter Recess (December 23-January 3) with the removal of ceiling tiles in the impacted schools
• January 2025 – Buildings will begin utilizing temporary classroom spaces
• February 2025 – Abatement work occurs during the Mid-Winter Recess (February 17-21)
• April 2025 – Abatement work occurs during the Spring Recess (April 14-21)
•  May – July 2025 – AC project work continues
• August 2025 – Updates provided prior to the 2025-2026 school year

As a reminder, information is available on the District website’s Elementary School Air Conditioning Project page.

Sincerely,

Dr. Darren J. Brown-Hall
Superintendent of Schools

December 09, 2024

Dear Heim Elementary Families and Staff,

As we previously shared, we are preparing to begin using a temporary space inside the school as part of the Elementary School Air Conditioning Project.  This capital project will provide relief to our students, faculty, and staff during the warmer months of the school year.

While this is a multi-year endeavor and teachers will be utilizing temporary classroom spaces during construction, our goal remains the same: to maintain continuity of instruction. The current construction plan will impact two teachers per week as they utilize the temporary classroom space inside the school.

Here is a reminder of the key items the project will entail as we head toward the Winter Recess and New Year:

• Ceilings will be removed
• Temporary lighting will be in place in some locations in the building
• Abatement will occur (will be posted 10-days prior at the building)

We will continue to keep you updated as the project moves along.  We have established an Elementary School Air Conditioning Project landing page on the District website, as well as the Heim Elementary website, which includes the project timeline and communication.

Sincerely,

Patrick Quast
Interim Principal, Heim Elementary

Dr. Darren J. Brown-Hall
Superintendent of Schools