Capital Project Plans

EASTCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOND REFERENDUM
PRESENTATION
Dr. Walter Moran
Superintendent of Schools
Capital Project Plans
The District determines capital projects as delineated in the Five
Year Capital Plan (2011-2015).
The Capital Plan is based on the Building Condition Survey
that the New York State Education Department requires
school districts to submit every five years. The plan serves as a
guideline that aids the Facilities Committee in managing and
prioritizing the work required to keep our buildings and facilities
in good working order. The committee has met many times to
discuss the Capital Plan and has been sharing concerns with
the full Board about essential facility infrastructure needs for
quite some time now.
Bond Project
Based on recommendations in the Five Year Plan, the
Board of Education has authorized a bond referendum
to be put forth to Eastchester School District voters to
allow the District to complete a capital project for field
and track renovations and for maintenance/repair
items. Items in the project include:
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HS and MS Masonry Repointing
HS and MS Synthetic Turf Replacement
HS and MS Track Resurfacing
Track and Field Security Cameras
Field Perimeter Fencing
Brick Repointing – HS/MS
 Repointing is the process of renewing the pointing
(the external part of mortar joints) in masonry
construction.
 Over time, weathering and decay cause voids in the
joints between masonry units (usually bricks),
allowing the undesirable entrance of water.
 Water entering through these voids can cause
significant damage.
 This bond covers repairs to areas that need
repointing and lintels (support structures above
windows) that need replacement.
Brick Repointing – HS/MS
Field Project
 The synthetic turf field behind the Middle School and
High School was installed in 2002 and has exceeded
its life expectancy.
 The field has been closed due to exposed seams
and safety concerns. It will be replaced with a state
of the art synthetic product.
 Perimeter fencing will be installed around the field for
protection and to deter unauthorized users.
 Security cameras will be installed around the field.
Synthetic Field vs. Natural Grass Field
 A synthetic field is already in place so it makes sense to use any
of the existing underground structure that may be intact.
 Synthetic fields can stand up to constant use. A natural grass
field needs to be taken out of rotation to recover from use.
 Due to the limited space available, our fields are used
continuously to support numerous physical education classes,
teams and other programs, making a synthetic field a necessity.
 Cost analysis and studies show that synthetic fields cost less
over the long run; while the costs of a natural grass field are
lower up front, the cost of maintenance is higher and eventually
will cost more money over the life of the field.
Field Usage
The synthetic field is heavily used by:
 The Middle School and High School for
Physical Education instruction.
 Modified, JV and Varsity Sports Teams for
practices and games.
 Programs run by outside organizations for
the benefit of Eastchester youth.
School Physical Education Use
 High School PE Classes
450 Daily Users
 Middle School PE Classes
350 Daily Users
 Middle School Recess
700 Daily Users
Eastchester School Teams’ Use
(Practices and Games)
Almost 600 Students Use the Field in season for practices and games for the
following sports:
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Varsity Football (36)
JV Football (31)
Modified Football (49)
Varsity Girls Soccer (23)
Varsity Boys Soccer (23)
JV Boys Soccer (19)
JV Girls Soccer (18)
Modified Boys Soccer (23)
Modified Girls Soccer (18)
Varsity Girls Lacrosse (25)
Varsity Boys Lacrosse (30)
JV Girls Lacrosse (25)
JV Boys Lacrosse ((25)
Varsity Track and Field (80)
Modified Track and Field (40)
Spring Track (80)
Town and Recreation Use
Program
Blue Devils Football
EYSA Soccer and EYSA
Travel Team Soccer
Blue Devils Lacrosse
Town Camp (summer)
Participants/Users
200
1600
200
250
Track Project
 The track behind the Middle School and High
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School has been available to all community
residents since it was opened in the late 1990s.
Although the field is closed, the track remains
open at this time for community use.
The track will be resurfaced as part of the bond
project.
Security cameras will be installed.
After track resurfacing, it will be open again to
residents of the community.
Security and Investment Considerations
Track Use Policy/Posted Regulations
• Perimeter Fencing of Turf Field
• Security Cameras
• Field Use Policy/Posted Regulations
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Total Project Cost
 What is the cost breakdown?
 Synthetic Turf Replacement
 Track Resurfacing
 Fencing and Security Cameras
 EHS/EMS Masonry Work
 TOTAL
$ 576,159
239,501
235,000
840,064
$1,890,724
Cost to Taxpayer
Total: $1,890,724
For a home assessed at 10,000
Cost is $29.90 per year for 15 years
Project Timeline
 Bond Vote Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013. If
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approved by voters, design work commences.
Architects conduct site survey and design plans for
project.
Plans are submitted to State Education Department for
review and approval.
Project is put out to bid, per legal guidelines.
Lowest responsible bidder is awarded contract.
Work commences.
Project is anticipated to be substantially complete by
Fall, 2014.
Bond Referendum Vote Date
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Polls Open from 6am-9pm
Eastchester High School
(enter from Lincoln Avenue)
and
235 Garth Road Community Center
(for Garth Road residents only)