Parsippany Littleton School Expansion - Phase 1 Target Spring 2023

Parsippany’s Littleton School expansion project video is available on Youtube through Parsippany’s Video on the Go. The taped open school board meeting began with a presentation by architecture firm, Parette Somjen Architects, and the meeting was held at Littleton School.

During the presentation, Parsippany School District Superintendent, Dr. Sargent said, “It is the Board’s aim to manage as much of this project as possible with capital reserve funds. The Board has been very fiscally prudent in maintaining a healthy balance in capital reserve. At this point, for phase one, there is not the need to go out for a referendum which would require community approval…”

Key points about the expansion included:
- Addition will be six preschool classrooms.
- Each classroom will have its own restroom.
- The design is built to support a second floor if one becomes necessary.
- They have already conducted site surveys, and await a final traffic survey.

Timeline Phase 1 - to be funded from school reserves
- Currently working with administration on finishing items, target date to go out to bid for construction: March 2023
- A panelist stated that if the school goes out to bid in March, they can review and accept a bid by April (in one month).
- They anticipate breaking ground in spring of 2023.
- The target date for using the space is September of 2024.

Phase 2 (To be determined, based on growth/needs)
- Anticipated to extend toward front of property - another approx. 6 classrooms, plus office space.

Phase 3 (To be determined, based on growth/needs)
- Additional gymnasium.