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Future Construction

Phase 3b.1

Key Scope Items

  • Addition of a canopy and additional seating at the visitor entrance/student drop-off area, façade upgrades on cafeteria walls, installation of motorized shades for the cafetorium, and toilet room upgrades at Enfield Elementary

  • Boynton kitchen additions (power, hood, floor drains)

Status (as of 4/9/25)

  • Enfield: Canopy, façade, and toilet room renovations are scheduled for the summer of 2025.

  • Boynton: Kitchen floor trough and hood replacements are scheduled for the summer of 2025.

Enfield Water Updates

Status (as of 4/9/25)

  • Plumbing Contractor has begun technical submittals for review.

  • Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025.

Phase 3b.2

Key Scope Items

  • Remaining HVAC work and paving improvements at Ithaca High School

  • Site improvements on Lake Street at the district office and Area K parking lot and entrance improvements

  • Cafeteria lighting improvements at Beverly J. Martin Elementary

  • Cafeteria lighting improvements, new playground, and floor abatement/replacement at Fall Creek Elementary

Status (as of 4/9/25)

  • Drawings/Specifications are under review by NYSED.

  • NYSED approval is anticipated in May 2025.

  • Tentative project bid date is expected for October-November 2025.

  • In partnership with Dr. Janet Loebach of Cornell Human Ecology's Department of Human Centered Design, students at Fall Creek Elementary are co-designing their school's new playground.

    • In November 2023, students in Mr. Bell’s fifth-grade class presented their ideas for the playground to researchers, ICSD administrators, and Tetra Tech architects. Check out photos here!

    • In April 2024, Professor Loebach presented to the Board Facilities Committee on the co-design process with the Fall Creek students and their recommendations/design exemplars. View the presentation on YouTube (click here for the slideshow)

EV Bus Stage 2a

Status (as of 4/9/25)

  • Drawings and specifications are under review by NYSED.

  • Cost estimate of current design exceeds forecasted 2019 fund balance after expenditure for Phase 3B.2.

  • Current understanding is that EV Bus Stage 2 would possibly occur after the passing of a future Capitol Project Referendum.