Peekskill Schools To Renovate For A Sustainable Future

PEEKSKILL, NY — Peekskill school officials have begun plans for renovating and modernizing the district's buildings with an eye to a sustainable future.

Projects totalling $45 million, which were approved in two propositions by voters on Dec. 12, will have no tax impact on residents because most of the expenditure will be reimbursed by New York State and because the district is retiring other debt.

"We are excited to renovate all of our schools and bring solar and sustainable energy applications to our district. It is our 'Promise for the Future,'" schools Superintendent David Mauricio said on Facebook. "Thank you again to everyone who voted."

The district's $12 million Energy Performance Contract includes new unit ventilators to provide air conditioning at Uriah Hill and Peekskill High School, the installation of solar panels on Hillcrest and PHS rooftops, the upgrade of building management systems and LED lighting to modernize classrooms and save costs.

The $32.99 million capital project will affect all elementary buildings, Peekskill High School and the Administration Center, modernizing learning spaces as well as addressing larger-scale routine repairs.

At Peekskill High School, the work will include:

• Replace second and third floor corridor flooring
• Classroom/bathroom upgrades
• Renovate the existing gym and add bleachers
• Relocate fitness center, making space for additional classrooms
• Convert boys locker room to changing rooms, bathrooms and storage
• Upgrade of Gym HVAC to include AC
• Add a grand entrance and secure vestibule
• Renovate the lobby and main office area
• Outdoor classroom with solar charging stations
• New unit ventilators to provide upgraded HVAC including AC in designated classrooms
• New LED lighting throughout the building
• New corridor ceilings on the second and third floors
• Replacement of the library HVAC system
• Upgrades/replacement of the boilers

At Hillcrest Elementary:

• Install rooftop solar panels
• New LED lighting throughout the building
• Pave the parking area
• Replace roofing
• Modernize classrooms
• Upgrade playground area

At Oakside Elementary

• Modernize classrooms
• Outdoor classroom
• Curb cut to add additional staff parking
• Exterior staircase reconstruction
• New LED lighting throughout

Woodside Elementary:

• Renovate gym wing restrooms
• Modernize classrooms
• New LED lighting throughout

Uriah Hill Elementary

• Repoint/replace deteriorated brick
• Modernize classrooms
• Replace corridor flooring on all three floors
• New LED lighting throughout the building
• New HVAC system or unit ventilators to provide upgraded HVAC including AC in designated classrooms

Administration Building

• Convert unused space to three flexible PHS classrooms
• Add an accessible entrance and new restrooms to accommodate new classrooms
• Asphalt reconstruction on west side of building
• Lighted pathway from PHS to Torpy Field
• New LED lighting throughout the building