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Facilities committee previews auditorium expansion and Black Box Theater classroom

Board of Education, NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT · June 18, 2026
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Summary

The facilities committee discussed a concept design that would expand the district auditorium (transcript reference to seating capacity is inconsistent) and add a Black Box Theater classroom and accessible weight room; the committee will review quotes and present plans to the public before a final vote.

The facilities committee described early concepts for an auditorium expansion that would add a Black Box Theater classroom to the stage end and create public-accessible amenities connected to the new space. The Chair noted that the proposed design "looks like it would be 12 to 1,400 seats, where we only have 1000 now," language that appears inconsistent in the transcript and is therefore recorded as transcribed rather than as a verified figure.

Committee members said they will return with refined plans and cost estimates and expect to meet over the summer to review quotes and prepare public-facing information ahead of a December vote. The concept includes adjustments to aisles and stage layout; the design team will finalize seating and accessibility details in subsequent planning rounds.