Out with the OLD, In with the NEW

As the renovation work uncovered the remnants of the old gymnasium (Circa 1925- 1958) under the former district offices, the walls were being erected in the new health and wellness center area located at the other end of the building. In addition, the former locker rooms were demolished.

Unfortunately the crew discovered more asbestos, which slowed work since it had to be removed before they could continue excavating in the former district office area. That area will house the ground floor of the integrated arts classrooms.

Other work included the installation of the ceiling grid in the hallway and some interior painting, both on the third floor.

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Renovation Work Varies from New Construction to Finish Work

Depending on where you enter the middle school renovation, you would see anything from the construction of the new wall on the gymnasium expansion to drywall being taped in classrooms and in preparation for lockers.

The former middle school main offices have been completely demolished and rough wiring for the circuit breakers were installed on the third floor.

Components of the heating and cooling systems have been installed in areas that had been prepped; new boilers have been set in place and workers have been inspecting the fan coil units, which regulate the heating and cooling in each classroom.

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School Board Approves PlanCon H

The school board approved the completion of PlanCon H by the administration and architect, and the submission of Plan Con H to the Pennsylvania Department of Education at a cost of $1,200 for the production of microfilm of the middle school drawings and specifications to be taken from the 2011 bond issue fund.

According to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, PlanCon Part H -Project Financing, addresses the financing used for a project. Calculation of the temporary reimbursable percent for a project's financing occurs at PlanCon Part H.  Once PlanCon Part H is approved, reimbursement on a project commences.

In order for the district to be considered for reimbursement, PlanCon Part H is another step in the process, which the district must complete.