HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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BOND PROJECTS AND 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES


The Hauppauge Public Schools Bond Vote took place on 

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023.

  Click here to view the Bond Vote page with information on Project Scopes for each school, and other important information.


BOND PROPOSITION

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Hauppauge Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements to District school buildings and the sites thereof, substantially as described in a plan by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $58,200,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $58,200,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts the Board of Education shall determine; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the amount of not to exceed $58,200,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

BOND PROJECTS AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

 

The Hauppauge School District is grateful to the community for supporting the $58.2 million Bond project, which was put before voters on December 5, 2023. This project will improve district infrastructure, instructional areas, and athletic facilities. To ensure that the community is informed of the continued progress on the bond, the District will issue regular updates throughout all stages of the work.

Update IX - March 7, 2025

Exciting Work Underway!


Construction has begun! Work at the high school tennis courts kicked off over winter break, marking the start of Phase 1 of our bond project. These improvements will enhance facilities across the District for students, staff, and the community.

Revised Phase 1 Timeline and Highlights:

Revised Phase 2 Timeline and Highlights:

Thank you for your continued support as we enhance our schools for students, staff, and the community!

Update VIII - November 26, 2024

The District has solicited bids from contractors for Phase 1 work. The Board of Education will review these bids at an upcoming meeting.

 Phase 1 Timeline and Highlights:

Phase 2 plans have been submitted to NYSED for approval. Highlights include:

Phase 2 Timeline:

Thank you for your continued support as we enhance our schools for students, staff, and the community!

Update VII - October 24, 2024

Since our last update on September 24, 2024, we are pleased to share that the District has officially received approval for the Phase 1 Plan from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The plan, originally submitted on March 11, 2024, will now move forward with the following key projects:

With this approval in hand, we will begin the process of soliciting bids for these projects. The Board of Education will review the bids at an upcoming meeting.

Revised Timeline for Phase 1:


Update VI - September 24, 2024

Since our last update on August 22, 2024, the District has continued regular meetings with our architect and construction manager to keep things moving forward. We're excited to share that the Phase 1 Plan, which we submitted to the State Education Department (NYSED) on March 11, 2024, is in the final approval stage, and we anticipate receiving building permits within the next three weeks. 

Phase 1 will include:

Once we have NYSED's final approval and building permits, we will proceed with soliciting bids for the work, which the Board of Education will consider at an upcoming meeting.

Revised Timeline for Phase 1:


Update V - August 22, 2024

Since our last update on July 22, 2024, the District has continued holding bi-weekly meetings with our architect and construction manager to ensure steady progress. We are pleased to announce that the Phase 1 Plan, submitted to the State Education Department (NYSED) on March 11, 2024, is currently "under review" by the state’s architectural review committee.

Phase 1 includes key upgrades such as athletic field improvements at the high school and middle school, roof renovations at Bretton Woods, site work and parking expansion at Pines, and selected lighting enhancements throughout the District.

As per state regulations, school districts are required to obtain final approval from NYSED before proceeding with bids or commencing construction. We remain hopeful that by our next update, we will have received approval and can provide details on the next steps.

Update IV - July 22, 2024

Since our last update on May 22, 2024, the District has been diligently holding bi-weekly meetings with our architect and construction manager.

We are currently awaiting approval for the Phase 1 Plan submitted to the State Education Department (NYSED) on March 11, 2024. Phase 1 encompasses athletic field updates at the high school and middle school, roof renovations at Bretton Woods, site work and parking expansion at Pines, and selected lighting improvements throughout the District.

Unfortunately, school districts cannot proceed with bids or commence construction until final approval is granted by NYSED. At present, the state’s architectural review committee is evaluating projects submitted on February 13, 2024. We remain optimistic that by next month’s update, we will be able to share the approval status and outline the next steps.

Update III - May 22, 2024

Since the last update on March 22, 2024, the District has conducted interviews for the Construction Manager firm which will oversee the construction projects included in each phase of the Bond. A recommendation will be submitted for Board of Education consideration at the next meeting on June 4, 2024.

The District still awaits approval for the plan submitted to the State Education Department for Phase 1. The first phase includes athletic field updates at the high school and middle school, roof work at Bretton Woods, site work and parking expansion at Pines, and select lighting throughout the District.

 

Update II - March 22, 2024


This month, the “Phase 1” project scope was submitted to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for review and approval. 


While we await approval, the District will receive topography and survey results to prepare for the pre-design for “Phase 1.” The District will continue to meet with our Architects for pre-planning. 


An RFP (Request for Proposal) for a Construction Manager is underway, and we anticipate submitting a firm for Board of Education consideration by our next update. 



Update I - February 22, 2024

 

The project's overall scope has been categorized into three phases of construction, which will spread the work out over the next few years. The first phase includes athletic field updates at the high school and middle school, roof work at Bretton Woods, Pines site work and parking expansion, and select lighting throughout the district. “Phase 1” will be submitted to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for review and approval in the upcoming weeks. 

 

Upon NYSED’s approval of the projects, the district’s architect and construction management team will finalize bids/construction costs for the work in “Phase 1.” Once the District approves the bids, construction will begin. Currently, the District anticipates breaking ground on “Phase 1” projects in the summer of 2024.