What's Planned For Every School?

Building updates would include:  

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• repointing of masonry to protect the community’s investment in that building 

• more efficient interior and exterior lighting 

• replaced ceilings 

Instructional space improvements would include:  

• small addition toward Virginia Street to provide greater flexibility for one-on-one and small-group instruction; currently students in the Basic Skills, Resource Room, OT and PT programs share rooms and many are old closets or locker rooms  

• added space could potentially bring specialized programming for grades three through five from Maugham to Mackay, making Mackay a hub for students who require language learning disability (LLD) services

Heating and ventilation updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

• replaced corridor radiator/convector  

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include:  

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility 

Safety & security layers proposed are: 

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building 

• bollards strategically placed to block errant vehicles 

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders 

• window security film for improved shatter resistance 

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

• new emergency generator to maintain basic building functions during power outages

School grounds improvements would include: 

• repaving courtyard to replace broken asphalt 

Building updates would include: 

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• repointing of masonry to protect the community’s investment in that building 

• replaced vinyl asbestos tile flooring (with necessary precautions) 

Instructional space improvements would include:  

• small addition (on top of the 2002 addition) to provide greater flexibility for one-on-one and small-group instruction; currently those take place in renovated closets, in the hallway or on the stage   

• added space would allow creation of a preschool hub for all those programs (except Tiger Tots) and provide classrooms for the Integrated Pre-Kindergarten program for students with and without special needs 

Heating and ventilation updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

• replaced boiler for improved energy efficiency 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include: 

• new elevator as part of the proposed second-story addition (the current elevator does not extend to the second floor) 

Safety & security layers proposed are:  

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building 

• bollards strategically placed to block errant vehicles 

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders 

• window security film for improved shatter resistance 

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

• new emergency generator to maintain basic building functions during power outages 

School grounds improvements would include: 

• replacement of existing, worn synthetic turf field 

Building updates would include: 

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• replaced windows for function and energy efficiency 

• more efficient interior and exterior lighting 

• replaced ceilings 

Instructional space improvements would include:  

• small addition to the front of the school to provide greater flexibility for one-on-one and small-group instruction, including three rooms for occupational, physical and speech therapy services 

• addition would also include a music classroom with storage space (currently instruments are stored in a small locker room behind the stage)  

• repositioned and rewired technology components to transition from patchwork placement to comprehensively designed system 

Heating and ventilation updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include: 

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility 

Safety & security layers proposed are: 

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building 

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders 

• window security film for improved shatter resistance 

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

• new emergency generator to maintain basic building functions during power outages, including functions that reduce the risks of flood damage 

School grounds improvements would include: 

• sitework to improve drainage and the building’s front entrance 

Building updates would include:  

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• replaced windows for function and energy efficiency 

• replaced vinyl asbestos tile flooring (with necessary precautions) 

• replaced ceilings 

Instructional space improvements would include: 

• small addition extending toward the intersection of Windsor and Tenafly roads to provide greater flexibility for one-on-one and small-group instruction, providing more – and more appropriate – space for Basic Skills, Resource Room, English Language Learners instruction and occupational/physical therapies 

• shift of preschool programs to Maugham would open up two classrooms at Stillman to allow the creation of a music/instrumental room 

• added outlets in classrooms to provide for plug-in of instructional technology 

Heating and ventilation updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include:  

• new elevator built within the courtyard area just for this purpose (currently stairs are the only option for second-floor access) 

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility

Safety & security layers proposed are:  

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building  

• bollards strategically placed to block errant vehicles  

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders  

• window security film for improved shatter resistance  

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

• new emergency generator to maintain basic building functions during power outages  

Building updates would include:  

• replaced windows for proper functioning and energy efficiency 

• cafeteria expansion to accommodate one entire grade at a time for lunch indoors; current lunch service splits the student body into six sections and crimps academic scheduling 

• replaced vinyl asbestos tile flooring (with necessary precautions) 

• replaced hallway lockers for improved functionality 

• replaced ceilings 

Instructional space improvements would include:  

• renovation of locker rooms used for required Physical Education classes; they are original to the building with outdated restroom plumbing and broken lockers 

• new gym bleachers to replace the ones that are used sparingly due to poor functionality

• updated stage and house lighting in the auditorium to replace older hot lights with cooler, longer-lasting and more energy-efficient LED equipment (other upgrades have already enhanced this space) 

Heating, ventilation, and A/C updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

• replaced equipment that supports efficient HVAC, such as electrical panels/wiring, a steam pipe, and switchgear replacement 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include:  

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility 

Safety & security layers proposed are:  

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building 

• bollards strategically placed to block errant vehicles 

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders 

• window security film for improved shatter resistance 

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

Building updates would include: 

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• replaced windows for function and energy efficiency 

Instructional space improvements would include:  

• renovation of locker rooms used for required Physical Education classes. These lockers are from 1972 and are in desperate need of being replaced 

• replacement of the gym floor that has already been sanded down multiple times and cannot be sanded again  

• replacement of gym components such as bleachers and wall pads; new curtain divider to get twice the use out of that one space  

• renovated auditorium with updated stage and house lighting  (trading out hot lights for cooler, longer-lasting and more energy-efficient LEDs); audio/visual and sound systems (coordinating the technology that integrates soundboards and microphones); ceilings, wall finishes and acoustic panels; new rear section of seats with accommodations for people who have mobility issues (the front section has already been replaced) 

• repositioned and rewired technology components (such as removing a modem from a nurse's office)  

Heating, ventilation, and A/C updates would include: 

• upgraded unit ventilators in classrooms 

• better air circulation equipment for the small gym 

• improved ventilation through the exhaust of stale air 

• replaced outdated rooftop HVAC units and chillers to stop the cycle of repairs and operate more efficiently 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include:  

• replaced 50-year-old elevator cab that needs frequent repairs, improving accessibility 

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility 

• new, accessible seating in the auditorium’s rear section 

Safety & security layers proposed are:  

• two-stage security vestibule to create a physical barrier to the main building 

• bollards strategically placed to block errant vehicles 

• door signage for better identification by visitors and emergency responders 

• window security film for improved shatter resistance 

• replaced exterior doors with improved safety features 

• a 9-foot sound wall at the cafeteria to reduce noise, as proposed by district’s security report  

• enclosure for exterior trash receptacle 

School grounds improvements would include:  

• synthetic turf athletic field for more versatile, weather-resistant use 

• improved lighting, dugouts, and scoreboards for athletic facilities 

Building updates would include: 

• replaced/repaired roofing 

• repointing of masonry to protect the community’s investment in that building   

Heating, ventilation, and A/C updates would include: 

• replaced boiler and associated components for improved energy efficiency 

• replaced rooftop HVAC units to stop the cycle of repairs and operate more efficiently 

Restrooms & accessibility measures would include:  

• renovated restrooms for better use of space, improved functionality and improved accessibility