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Renovating Old York would cost about $11 million more than the Stony Brook addition and presents major safety, space, and infrastructure issues. Investing in a modern addition at Stony Brook is the more cost-effective and strategic solution.
Renovating Old York would cost about $11 million more than the Stony Brook addition and presents major safety, space, and infrastructure issues. Investing in a modern addition at Stony Brook is the more cost-effective and strategic solution.
CURRENT STATE OF OLD YORK
CURRENT STATE OF OLD YORK
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5 FACTS TO REMEMBER
5 FACTS TO REMEMBER
Old York was built in 1949 – that's over 75 years ago!
Most Old York classrooms are only 600 square feet – well below the NJDOE’s recommendation of 950 square feet for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten.
Renovating Old York would cost about $11 million more than the district’s plan to expand the existing Stony Brook School through a referendum.
The site cannot support modern infrastructure needs and lacks space for expanding the parking and drop off areas, etc.
Old York lacks a security vestibule and would need significant updates to mechanical, fire alarms, electrical, and plumbing.
WHY NOT USE OLD YORK SCHOOL?
WHY NOT USE OLD YORK SCHOOL?
We had the same question! As part of the referendum planning process, the district worked with architects to explore various options for addressing space needs, including the potential use of Old York School.
While it may seem like a simple solution to use an existing building, renovating Old York would cost $11 million more than the Stony Brook addition. The building would require major upgrades to its:
Mechanical
Electrical
Fire alarm
Plumbing systems
And, the classroom sizes and layouts don’t meet current instructional standards.
Beyond renovation costs, reopening the building would also require hiring additional staff, such as:
Principal
Nurse
Custodians
Support Staff
Expanded transportation routes
These ongoing expenses would significantly increase the district’s annual operating budget. Currently, the district leases Old York to two tenants, which brings an estimated $180,000 in revenue annually to the district.
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