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Potential Facilities Improvement Project Presentation to the Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Gregg D. Nolte, P.E. Director of Facilities & Operations

Objectives for Tonight’s Discussion • Provide the information requested by the board at the June 15 th meeting • Review feedback/questions from community • Discussion on desired scope of work, and ultimately the amount of authorized expenditures • Opportunity for additional public comment 2

The Process to Date: • December 2015 - BCSD and architect completed the Five Year Capital Facilities Plan. • May 18, 2016 – BOE presentation of potential scope and overview of project review & approval process. • June 1, 2016 – BOE presentation of proposed projects (approx. $30 million). Highlighted components of larger projects. • June 15, 2016 – BOE presentation of options associated with the HS Auditorium project. Also reviewed conceptual designs of the HS LMC and HS exterior public restrooms. Reviewed categories of proposed projects at each school. 3

Breakdown of Proposed Projects Total by Building High School ($32,129,150) Middle School 4% 6% 2% Eagle Elementary School 5% Elsmere Elementary 12% School 53% Glenmont Elementary 2% School 16% Hamagrael Elementary School Slingerlands Elementary School O&M, Transportation Buildings 4

Breakdown of Proposed Projects Total by Project Type Building Renovations ($32,129,150) Sitework, Paving, 6% Drainage Building Envelope 15% Health & Safety, Asbestos 42% Abatement 17% MEP Systems, Cameras 20% 5

Where can you get more info? Our website! bethlehemschools.org 6

Online Resources • 5-Year Capital Facilities Plan • Current priority ranking list for all facilities • Video of previous forums and Board of Education meetings • Links to media coverage • Ability to submit comments/questions 7

HS Auditorium - $7,821,459 • Update interior finishes & cosmetics • Improve sound and lighting systems • Improve acoustics and new motorized stage rigging systems (new curtains) • New auditorium & stage floor surface • Removal of ceiling & replace w/acoustic panel clouds • Add air conditioning • New seating (maximize capacity plus removable seating) • Add sound/light/production control room • Improve ADA accessibility and assisted listening system • Provide “sound lock” to front lobby • Widen Proscenium Opening • Increase Fly Loft Height • Provide Flex Stage Extension Note: a brand new auditorium is not feasible. Not aidable. 8

Elementary School Cameras • Cameras currently used at the High School, Middle School, Transportation, O&M Department and on school buses • Proposed installing interior and exterior cameras at key locations in each elementary school: – A deterrent for vandalism and illegal activity on school grounds – Aids administration and law enforcement when investigating an incident – Added security for front entrance access system and gives the ability to record (vs. just viewing activity as it occurs) – Indoor Cameras: 15 (Elsmere and Hamagrael) or 20 (Eagle, Glenmont, Slingerlands); plus 5 outdoor cameras at each building Total $561,344 (for 5 Schools) Questions and discussion 9

Middle School Field Improvements Base Project = $259,325 • Multipurpose field within track is heavily used by PE classes, athletics, outside groups and school recess • Improvements include aerating, top-dressing, overseeding and installing an irrigation system. 10

Adequacy of MS Track for the new Modified Track & Field team? • Modified track and field practices will be at both the MS and the HS. • Competitions will be held at the HS. • Current track is a cinder surface. – Upgrading to a paved track? Adds $348,000 – Upgrading to a resilient track? Adds $458,000 11

Other Middle School Field Improvements? • When is the last time tennis and basketball courts were updated? – Tennis Courts were resurfaced in 2013, with extensive pruning & clearing by the courts. In good condition. • Outdoor electronic scoreboard on main field? New bleachers too? – Varsity/JV competitions at HS, which has electronic scoreboard. Insufficient volume of competition at MS to justify new scoreboard. – Portable bleachers are coming for fall 2016 • Other field improvements have been identified in the 5-Year Facilities Plan, but are not included in the proposed project – Softball field re-orientation, backstop & re-skinning 12

Other Community and Board Feedback Q: Can the district install electronic message signs in front of schools? A: The Town’s zoning code does not allow electronic signs. Although the district is not required to conform, we have respected this to help maintain uniform community aesthetics. 13

Review “Bond Builder” Worksheet How many items on short list are desired for inclusion? What amount of bond authorization seems most reasonable?

Future Meetings/Next Steps • BOE Meeting on August 3, 2016: – Evaluation of additional comments, further reflection on project – Discussion of timeline and approvals (including design, SED approval, bidding and construction) – Choose a date for community forum in the fall 15

Thank you for being part of the process!