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Schenectady board adopts resolution asking state for one‑time larger aid to finish Kane and advances high‑school renovation
Summary
The board received a capital‑projects update, approved a walk‑on resolution to seek a one‑time increase to State Education Department max‑cost allowance for Kane, and heard timelines for the high‑school core going to bid Jan. 13 and construction beginning Feb. 2026.
The Schenectady City School District Board of Education on Dec. 17 adopted a resolution asking state lawmakers and the State Education Department to consider a one‑time increase to the max‑cost allowance for major work at Kane to allow a fuller renovation.
During a capital‑projects presentation, district staff said SED approved the high‑school core design in November and the drawing set is out for bidding, with bids scheduled to open Jan. 13 and construction staging expected to begin in February 2026. Presenter Mr. Alister said, “we got approval back in November, and currently, the drawing set is out on the street to bid,” and that core demolition will begin after a two‑ to…
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