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Construction manager shows progress on high school STEM additions; district emphasizes maintenance focus

Ithaca City School District Facilities and Finance Committee · March 17, 2026
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Facilities & Finance Committee heard a construction progress report and an outreach update for a maintenance‑focused capital project that includes STEM classroom renovations, switchable glazing, new casework and playground repairs; staff said most elements are deferred‑maintenance rather than 'bells and whistles.'

Travis Randall, with Campus Construction Management Group, told the Ithaca City School District Facilities & Finance Committee that construction on the high school STEM additions is advancing and is on track for turnover before the end of June. He showed photos of exterior brickwork, temporary storefront openings, interior aluminum curtain‑wall framing with newly installed electrochromatic (switchable) glazing, student lockers, casework and a physics classroom equipped with a fume hood and safety fixtures.

"The roof is on," Randall said, adding that some soffit and finish work remain but are scheduled for completion prior to turnover. The presentation emphasized interior…

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