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District construction update: phases, HVAC progress and auditorium bid timetable explained
Summary
Project consultants reported phase‑by‑phase completion rates, a $12.8 million contracted total to date, HVAC progress (60–70% complete at elementary sites), and a separate auditorium bid pushed to 2026 because of specialized theatrical equipment and long lead times.
Consultants from the Palumbo Group and Clark Patterson Lee told the South Orangetown Central School District board that phase 1 construction work is largely complete at the elementary and middle schools, significant HVAC upgrades are nearing final installation, and the high‑school auditorium renovation has been isolated for a later bid because of its specialized theatrical requirements.
Why it matters: the multi‑year capital program will affect summer scheduling, facility availability for events and athletics, and the district's budget. Board members pressed consultants about timelines, contingency plans for events (plays, graduation) and the district's approach to avoiding the scheduling issues experienced in the prior summer.
Consultant Mike DeBogo (Palumbo Group) and Lisa Falcone (Clark Patterson Lee) reviewed accomplishments from 2024: classroom renovations at William O. Schaefer, secure vestibule and music room work at Cottage…
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