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MacArthur Elementary rebuild: architects show design, board hears schedule and transition plan

Binghamton City School District Board of Education · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Architects and district staff reviewed classroom and learning‑commons design concepts for the MacArthur Elementary project, explained the moving and storage RFP and target construction milestones (bid award in April, abatement in June, substantial completion targeted late August). An enrollment study and SED calculations were cited as key factors affecting state aid for the project.

The board received an update on MacArthur Elementary’s redesign and reconstruction plan on March 17, including design renderings, logistics for teacher moves and a high‑level construction schedule.

Design highlights: architects presented color‑zoned grade neighborhoods, learning commons, acoustic ceiling treatments, displacement ventilation and a revised stage front built for durability. The presentation emphasized keeping durable furniture and glazing while improving sightlines, flexible furniture, and student‑centered learning spaces. “This is one of the first grade learning commons,” the presenter…

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