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Board hears detailed update on Farragut construction, targets mid-January moves
Summary
District business official reported state submissions for masonry restoration and Burke field work, outlined preexisting-condition change orders, and staff laid out a phased move plan aiming for student occupancy the week of Jan. 20 with final reopenings in February.
The Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District received a progress update Dec. 15 on the Farragut renovation and related field projects.
Marine Carvalho, the district’s business official, told the board that both the masonry restoration at the Farragut complex and work at Burke field have been submitted to the state and inspected in a recent “page turn” review that tightened specifications for restoration and field design. Carvalho said the state review flagged infrastructure work — for example, cornice repairs and masonry work — that is typical for older buildings and could increase costs compared with earlier estimates. Carvalho said prior bonds have funded similar infrastructure maintenance, typically “a few hundred thousand to $1,000,000” on those elements when necessary.
Superintendent (speaker 4) and staff described several preexisting conditions discovered during the flood-related gutting of Farragut: three uncapped chimney openings that had been buried in walls and were allowing water to seep into interior cavities, and a covered floor hatch that is still under investigation. Contractors identified these as items that will require separate access and specialized work, and staff said they are awaiting quotes for that additional scope.
On logistics, the administration outlined a phased move plan. Staff said the weeks of Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, 2026, are the earliest windows to begin moving furniture back into finished spaces, with occupancy checks planned for mid-month. The district expects staged classroom moves around Jan. 20–23, beginning with fifth grade, and is considering a reopening celebration in mid-February to ensure no surprises remain.
Carvalho also noted ongoing planning for ancillary field features — including permanent snack-stand opportunities and bathroom capacity requirements the state may impose for outdoor facilities — and said the district is working with architects to locate potential concessions and storage without jeopardizing state approvals.
Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and remaining punch-list items; administrators said technology, HVAC and fire-suppression work are complete in many zones and that remaining tasks are mostly finishing and installation. The administration committed to supply updated move schedules and cost implications as quotes and state feedback arrive.
The board’s packet and the superintendent’s board notes will be posted in the public record, the administration said.
