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BOCES preparing Dickinson Avenue site; district cites BOCES payment for HVAC and fence request
Summary
Administrators told the board BOCES hopes to begin operations at the Dickinson Avenue property in about two weeks, will pay for specified renovations (transcript cites about $98,000 for air conditioners) and requested installation of a 4‑foot fence for upper‑playground safety.
District administration provided an update on the Dickinson Avenue property, saying Western Suffolk BOCES is preparing to occupy space and is undertaking staffing and renovation tasks prior to operations.
Speaker remarks to the board said BOCES hopes to start operations "in about two weeks" and has taken on responsibility for several work items at its own expense. The transcript cites an example: installation of roughly $98,000 worth of air conditioners paid for by BOCES, with district staff performing the installations and BOCES reimbursing the district.
Administration said BOCES also requested a 4‑foot fence to enclose the upper playground for student safety; the fence work will likewise be at BOCES’ expense. The district noted ongoing coordination as BOCES hires staff and prepares the facility for occupancy.
The board was told the arrangement is not a transfer of ownership but preparation for occupancy; additional work and activity around Dickinson Avenue may be visible to neighbors and the community in the coming weeks. No formal votes or agreements were recorded in the meeting transcript.
