Capital Projects
In 2018, the White Plains City School District partnered with a team of architects from H2M and Triton Construction to develop a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. The resulting document describes the district’s vision for its classrooms and buildings, defining our dreams and our needs and guiding our planning and improvements for the future.
As a part of the district's Long-Range Facilities Master Plan, an addition is being added to White Plains High School to offer students increased opportunities and a state-of-the-art facility to enhance their education. Community members can keep track of all updates regarding the high school addition on this page, which will be updated following each presentation to the Board of Education and with any other pertinent developments.
Facilities Master Plan
A facilities master plan attempts to measure the future needs of the district and considers the current state of each of our district school’s buildings as well as potential maintenance and or student/staff needs.
By taking a proactive approach instead of a reactive one, the district continues to play a role as a steward of the community’s financial resources. A master planning process demonstrates that funds are being spent in a cost-effective way to meet the community’s educational needs and creates a feeling of transparency with the public.
The most successful master plans are drafted with full input from the community. By engaging stakeholders in planning for the future of local education, it serves as a unifying process that brings the community together and builds support for your goals.
As part of its facility's master planning process, the district created a master planning committee and collection of subcommittees that represented the school community’s various stakeholder groups (board members, administrators, staff/faculty, parents/guardians/caregivers, and community members). The district then hosted a series of community meetings and launched a community survey in 2018 and 2019 to gather input about potential facility improvements.
- May 17, 2022: Voter approval of Bond Vote & Capital Reserve Authorization
- February 28, 2022: A Special Board of Education Meeting is held to authorize the use of Capital Reserve and Bond Referendum. Phase I Recommendations
- January 18, 2022: A Special Board of Education Meeting is held to present the Master Plan to the Board of Trustees. Video Recording | Presentation
- July-August 2021: Committee meets to refine scope and cost options.
- June 2021: Master Planning Advisory Committee meetings resume.
- March 2020-June 2021: Facility improvement planning halts during COVID-19.
- April 2019: District analyzes survey results.
- March 2019: District surveys all staff/faculty and parents/guardians to determine what areas the community would like to see updated/improved. Review survey results.
- May 2018-March 2019: Together with H2M and Triton, the committee meets six times to review and finalize the master plan and prioritize work.
- May 2018: District forms its Master Planning Advisory Committee.
- September 2018: District partners with architects from H2M and Triton Construction Manager to develop a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan.
White Plains High School Addition
Groundbreaking
Timeline
Board of Education Updates
- November 2025 - Capital Projects Update
- August 2025 - Capital Projects Update
- July 2025 - Construction Project Updates
- February 2025 - Construction Project Updates
- December 2024 - Construction Project Updates
- September 2024 - Construction Project Updates
- July 2024 - Construction Project Updates
- April 2024 - Construction Update
- February 2024 - Construction Update
- December 2023 - Project Status Update
- October 2023 - Board accepts recommendation of High School Building Addition Committee for H2M Architects & Engineers
- September 2023 - Project Status Update
- March 2023 - Capital Projects Update
- January 2023 - White Plains High School Addition Project and Project Status
- August 2022 - Capital Project Construction and Design Progress Update
November 2025 - Capital Projects Update
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Capital Projects Update
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
SED Approved / Bidding
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
- Mamaroneck Restroom Renovations
Construction Projects (Underway)
- High School Innovation Wing Complete
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- Four elementary schools (George Washington, Church Street, Ridgeway & Mamaroneck) – All (4) In Closeout
In Design / Future Work
- HS Phase-II Interior Alterations and accessibility improvements
- Additional A/C Projects
- Serving Lines at the High School
HVAC & Filtration Upgrades
Ridgeway
- Completed. Project is in construction close-out phase with contractors.
MAS
- Transformer was delivered. New electric service connected to transformer and building.
- Upgrade to street service line in progress
- Con-Ed in progress with off-site electrical work to bring new power to site.
Construction Projects
High School Innovation Wing
- Construction underway
- Foundations Complete, Steel Erection in progress, Site Utility Improvements continuing
Rochambeau HS Renovations
- Phasing has been developed to allow for normal operation throughout school year
- Phase I work nearing completion and occupancy
- Phase II work to commence once Phase I is occupied
- Items that will be completed at later date(s):
- Air Conditioning Condensers
- Window Replacement
- Casework
- New Electric Service
Church Street Elementary School, Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School, Ridgeway Elementary School
- Projects are substantially complete and are in the close-out phase with all (9) prime contractors
SED Approval/Bidding
Education House Electric Service & MAS Bathroom Renovations:
- SED approvals received/complete on both projects
- Bid schedule to be determined for both project in coming weeks
- Targeting Summer 2026 Construction
In Design / Future Work
HS Phase II Interior Alts In Design
- Accessibility and Security Improvements, Corridor Widening @ 90%. Construction documents to be finalized and submitted to SED for technical review by end of November 2025.
Additional A/C - Future
- Due to savings on the current HVAC projects (all full-size classrooms), additional spaces will be air conditioned; including all Gymnasiums, Resources Rooms and Offices that were not covered under the original classroom scope.
Serving Lines at High School - Future
- Due to savings on the current capital projects, the Team is pursuing the design of new serving lines for both of the High School serveries.
August 2025 - Capital Projects Update
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Capital Projects Update
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
SED Approved / Bidding
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
- Mamaroneck Restroom Renovations
Construction Projects (Underway)
- High School Innovation Wing
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- Four elementary schools (George Washington, Church Street, Ridgeway & Mamaroneck)
In Design / Future Work
- HS Phase-II Interior Alterations and accessibility improvements
- Additional A/C Projects
- Serving Lines at the HS and Highlands
HVAC & Filtration Upgrades
Original 5 Projects – HS, Highlands, Eastview, Church and GW
- High School
- AC and Heating were operational, although there is 1 unit (affecting 5 spaces) being repaired under warranty
- Supplemental electric heat remains to be made operational and commissioned
- Due to the Innovation Wing construction, building A units required restarting
- Highlands
- A few systems serving 11 spaces have issues with equipment, this is being addressed
- CIS and Daiken are working on correcting the issues the week of 8/25, targeting completion prior to school starting
- Eastview
- AC is operational
- Supplemental electric heat remains to be made operational and commissioned
- Church Street ES
- AC was operational and has been commissioned. Classrooms affected by summer construction will need to be confirmed once construction has concluded
- Supplemental electric heat remains to be made operational and commissioned
- George Washington ES
- AC is operational and has been commissioned
- Supplemental electric heat remains to be made operational and commissioned
Ridgeway HVAC
- Electric Service upgrade complete.
- Start-up and commissioning have commenced
- Systems should be operational for beginning of school
Mamaroneck Avenue School HVAC
- Transformer was delivered
- Systems have been started, room-by-room basis, commissioning is in progress
- New utility service line upgrade has not started, this will affect system operation at start of school
Construction Projects
High School Innovation Wing
- Construction underway
- Addition of material lift to basement level, in lieu of ramp, designed and provided to contractors
Rochambeau HS Renovations
- Receiving conformed contracts, bonds and insurances for review
- Construction scheduled to begin Mid-September
- Phasing is being developed to allow for normal operation throughout school year
Church Street ES
- Exterior: Ramp and Entry door construction in progress. Installation of door, entry gate and asphalt pavement could be delayed. Will not impede opening of school.
- Corridors: Completion of corridor and classroom wall extensions was delayed, although work will be completed by start of school.
- Library: Work is in progress and will be completed as scheduled for opening of school.
- Serving Lines: Due to manufacturing issues, the equipment delivery was delayed. The equipment is scheduled to ship on August 25th with delivery on August 27th. Installation of the equipment is scheduled to be complete by August 29th, prior to the start of school. In the unlikely event that the equipment cannot be installed in time for start of school, a back-up plan has been established and will be implemented.
- Cafeteria: Work is substantially complete
- Music Suite: New entry will be completed as scheduled.
Mamaroneck Avenue ES
- Library: Work is complete.
- Corridors: Work is complete.
- New Accessible Lift: There is a possible delay in the delivery of the lift. Will not impede opening of school, some temporary walls will be installed.
- Serving Lines: Due to manufacturing issues, the equipment delivery was delayed. The equipment is scheduled to ship on August 25th with delivery on August 27th. Installation of the equipment is scheduled to be complete by August 29th, prior to the start of school. In the unlikely event that the equipment cannot be installed in time for start of school, a back-up plan has been established and will be implemented.
George Washington ES
- Serving Lines: Due to manufacturing issues, the equipment delivery was delayed. The equipment is scheduled to ship on August 25th with delivery on August 27th. Installation of the equipment is scheduled to be complete by August 29th, prior to the start of school. In the unlikely event that the equipment cannot be installed in time for start of school, a back-up plan has been established and will be implemented.
- Gym: Installation of HVAC unit on roof will be completed as scheduled.
- Punchlist is in progress.
Ridgeway ES
- Serving Lines: Due to manufacturing issues, the equipment delivery was delayed. The equipment is scheduled to ship on August 25th with delivery on August 27th. Installation of the equipment is scheduled to be complete by August 29th, prior to the start of school. In the unlikely event that the equipment cannot be installed in time for start of school, a back-up plan has been established and will be implemented.
- Library: Work is complete.
- Punchlist is in progress.
SED Approval/Bidding
Education House Electric Service & MAS Bathroom Renovations:
- SED approvals received/complete on both projects
- Bid schedule to be determined for both project in coming weeks
- Targeting Summer 2026 Construction
In Design / Future Work
HS Phase-II Interior Alts – In Design
- Accessibility and Security Improvements, Corridor Widening @ 75%. Construction documents to be finalized and submitted to SED for technical review.
Additional A/C - Future
- Due to savings on the current HVAC projects with an original intent of targeting full-size classrooms, the Team has begun investigating other spaces within the district such as gyms, kitchens and offices that do not currently have AC. MORE TO COME
Serving Lines at HS and Highlands - Future
- Due to savings on the current capital projects, the Team is reviewing the possibility of designing new serving lines for the High School and Highlands. This would afford the district the opportunity to pull this work forward.
July 2025 - Construction Project Updates
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Construction Updates
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
More on HVAC and Filtration Upgrades:
- Original (5) HVAC Projects are at Substantial Completion Stage for Base Scope. (Additional scope also substantially complete at High School D-Wing, Church St. and GW ES.)
- On going HVAC Projects at Ridgeway & Mamaroneck
- Installations of units, mechanical piping & electrical scope complete
- Installations of switchgear (long lead item) and coordination with Con Edison work pending.
- Commissioning proceeding at Highlands MS, and to begin in phases at Mamaroneck & Ridgeway
- Communication Issues between Mechanical Units and BMS System
Construction Projects (underway)
- Four elementary schools (George Washington, Church Street, Ridgeway & Mamaroneck)
- High School Addition
Construction Projects (in close-out)
- HS Field 12 & High School Track
- High School Ceilings & Lighting
Summer 2024 Projects are all Completed / in Final Close-out
- High School Field 12
- High School Track Resurfacing
- High School Ceiling and Lighting
- George Washington Bathroom Room Renovations
- Dammann House Demolition
Summer 2025 Construction Projects
- High School Innovation Wing
- All (5) prime contracts have been awarded. Bonds, Insurances, Submittals and Pre-construction process is underway
- Groundbreaking Ceremony 7/1
- Project came in under budget
- Renovations and infrastructure upgrades at (4) Elementary Schools:
- Church St., George Washington, Mamaroneck and Ridgeway
- Church Street ES: Corridors, Flooring, Cafeteria serving line & Front Entrance Upgrades for ADA accessibility
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George Washington ES: Cafeteria serving line upgrades & Gymnasium Ventilation
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Mamaroneck ES: Corridors, Flooring, Roofing, Library upgrades, Cafeteria serving line, kitchen ceiling/lighting & Music Room ADA access improvements
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Ridgeway ES: Library & Cafeteria serving line upgrades
- Serving Line Upgrades, Library Reno’s, Flooring, Finishes, Corridor Walls, etc.
- Church St., George Washington, Mamaroneck and Ridgeway
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Construction to carry on throughout summer 2025
In-Design/Awaiting State Education Department Approvals
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HS Phase-II Interior Alterations and accessibility improvements
Bidding
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- HVAC, Window Replacements, Interior Renovations for Classroom Upgrades: Bids opened Wed. 6/25
- Initial Bid Results: project came in under budget; scoping and vetting with presumed low-bidders to commence in coming weeks
- Construction to start later in 2025 and continue to 2026 in phased approach
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade and Mamaroneck Restroom Renovations
- SED approvals received/complete on both projects
- Bid schedule to be determined for both project in coming weeks
- Targeting Summer 2026 Construction
Recently Completed
- George Washington Toilet Rooms
- Dammann House Demolition
February 2025 - Construction Project Updates
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HVAC and Filtration Upgrades
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
Construction Projects (In close-out)
- HS Field 12 & High School Track
- High School Ceilings & Lighting
- George Washington Toilet Rooms
- Dammann House Demolition
Pre-Construction
- Interior Renovations & infrastructure upgrades at four elementary schools (George Washington, Church Street, Ridgeway & Mamaroneck
In Design/Awaiting SED Approvals
- High School Addition
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- HS Phase-II Interior Alterations and accessibility improvements
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
- Mamaroneck Restroom Renovations
December 2024 - Construction Project Updates
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Construction Updates
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades:
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
Construction Projects (in close-out):
- HS Field 12 & High School Track
- High School Ceilings & Lighting
- George Washington Toilet Rooms
- Damman House Demolition
Bidding / Pre-Construction:
- Interior Renovations & infrastructure upgrades at four elementary schools (George Washington, Church Street, Ridgeway & Mamaroneck)
In Design/Awaiting SED approvals:
- High School Addition
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- HS Phase-II Interior Alterations and accessibility improvements
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
- Mamaroneck Restroom Renovations
September 2024 - Construction Project Updates
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Construction Updates
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades:
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School
Ongoing Construction:
- HS Field 12 & High School Track
- High School Ceilings & Lighting
- George Washington Toilet Rooms
- Dammann House Demolition
Pre-Construction:
- High School Addition
- Interior Renovations at Multiple Buildings (Phase 2 & Phase 3, combined)
In Design:
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
- HS Interior Alterations and Accessibility Improvements
July 2024 - Construction Project Updates
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Construction Updates
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades:
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
Ongoing Construction:
- HS Field 12 & High School Track
- High School Ceilings & Lighting
- George Washington Toilet Rooms
- Dammann House Demolition
Pre-Construction:
- High School Addition
- Interior Renovations at Multiple Buildings (Phase 2 & Phase 3)
In Design:
- Rochambeau Alterations & HVAC
- Ed. House Electric Service Upgrade
April 2024 - Construction Update
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Construction Update
HVAC and Filtration Upgrades at:
- White Plains High School
- Highland Middle School
- Eastview Middle School
- Church Street Elementary School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Ridgeway Elementary School
- Mamaroneck Elementary School
Active Construction Upgrades to:
- Field 12 and Loucks Field Track Reconstruction
- High School Ceiling and Lighting Upgrades
- George Washington Toilet Room Renovations
Bidding Efforts:
- Dammann House Demolition
Preconstruction Efforts:
- High School
- Interior Renovations Phase 2
- Interior Renovations Phase 3
February 2024 - Construction Update
December 2023 - Project Status Update
Presentation Video
Project Status Update
- $39.8M HVAC & Filtration Projects
- $71.4M Capital Project
- $1.5M Loucks Field Track Upgrades
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HVAC & Filtration Projects - Project Status
Buildings in Construction
- High School (Cap Reserve & DASNY)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~70%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
- Highlands (Cap Reserve & CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~70%
- Expected Completion: Spring/Summer ‘24*
- Church Street (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~98%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
- Eastview MS (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~98%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
- George Washington (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~95%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
* Highlands requires a new electrical service upgrade to power the air conditioning function of this project. Between ConEd and electrical equipment lead-times, the new service is anticipated for Summer 2024.
Bids received and being evaluated
Anticipated BOE Award December 11, 2023
- Mamaroneck E.S. (Cap Reserve)
- AC and Ventilation Project
- Ridgeway E.S. (Cap Reserve)
- AC and Ventilation Project
- Air Conditioning Expected Spring 2025 - Due to electrical switchgear lead times.
HVAC projects to be bid at later date
Anticipated BOE Award Fall 2024
- Rochambeau (Cap Reserve)
- AC and Ventilation Project
Change Orders
- High School (Cap Reserve & DASNY)
- Additional condensers required based on manufacturer’s final design requirements, Electrical Contractor.
- Proposals are being reviewed by Triton and H2M, final change orders to be issued for approval by the Board in January
- George Washington (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Additional condensers required based on manufacturer’s final design requirements, Electrical Contractor
- Proposals are being reviewed by Triton and H2M, final change orders to be issued for approval by the Board in January
Phase 1-2 Status - Bond/Cap/General
Committees and Status
- Mamaroneck E.S. (Construction Documents)
- Library Innovation Lab, Corridor, ADA, Roof, and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
- Ridgeway E.S. (Construction Documents)
- Innovation Lab and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
- Church Street E.S. (Construction Documents)
- Library Innovation Lab, Corridor, ADA and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades.
- George Washington E.S. (Construction Documents)
- Gym Ventilation and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
- White Plains H.S. – Phase I (Design Development)
- High School Building Addition 30% Submitted for Cost Estimate
- White Plains H.S. – Phase II (Not Started)
- Project Lead the Way Upgrades, Air Handler Replacement, and ADA Upgrades
Building Permit Approvals, Bidding and Awarded
Permits Received
- Dammann House
- Building Demolition
- Construction Schedule: Summer 2024
Awarded
- White Plains H.S.
- Interior Renovation, Sports Turf Field, Track and Lighting Upgrades
- BOE Award: October 10, 2023
- Construction: Fall 2023 – Summer 2024
Bids Received and Being Evaluated
- George Washington E.S. (Cap Reserve)
- Bathroom Renovation Project
- BOE Award: January, 2024
- Construction: Summer 2024
Renovation Schedule
Interior Renovations (anticipated Summer 2024)
- Projects in Design for 12/20/23 SED Submission for Summer 2024 Work (dependent on NYSED review)
- GWES: Gym Ventilator + Cafeteria & Kitchen Upgrades
- Church Street: Cafeteria & Library Reno
- WPHS: Casework Replacement at Music Rooms
- Mamaroneck: Roof Re-coating & Library Reno
- Ridgeway: Library Reno
- Rochambeau: Design Development to begin 1/1/24 with. SED submission 7/31/24
Interior Renovations (anticipated Summer 2025)
- Projects in Design for Fall 2024 SED Submission for Summer 2025 Work
- Church Street: Corridor Renovations, Front Door Renovation, Cafeteria Window Replacement.
- WPHS: Air Handler/Ventilation, ADA Access (‘E’ Building), Project Lead-the-Way
- Mamaroneck: Corridor Renovations, ADA Improvements at Music Room
- Eastview: Innovation Lab Renovation
WPHS Addition Schedule
- Design (SD/DD/CD Development)
- Schematic Design (SD-30%): Issued 11/17/23
- Schematic Estimate In Progress – Anticipated Completion by 12/22/23
- Design Development (DD-60%): Anticipated 1/19/24
- NYSED Submission (CD-90%): Anticipated 4/5/24
- Bid & Award
- Dammann House | Bid and Award Contracts by: 3/4/24
- New Addition:
- Permit Anticipated: 8/15/24
- Bid and Award Contracts by: 10/27/24
- Construction
- Dammann House Demolition: Summer 2024 (Permit Approved)
- New Addition:
- Start: 11/1/24
- Substantially Complete: 7/16/26
October 2023 - Board accepts recommendation of High School Building Addition Committee for H2M Architects & Engineers
The Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the High School Building Addition Committee for H2M Architects & Engineers to move forward to the development of the schematic design.
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Discussion of HS Addition
- Design Re-Evaluation Options
- Review Three-Story Documents
- Review Two Story Documents
- Review Comparisons
- Discuss Program
- Discuss Next Steps
- Q&A
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September 2023 - Project Status Update
Project Status Update
- $39.8M HVAC & Filtration Projects
- $71.4M Capital Project
- $1.5M Loucks Field Track Upgrades
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Presentation Video
HVAC and Filtration Projects - Project Status
Buildings in Construction
High School (Cap Reserve & DASNY)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~60%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
Highlands (Cap Reserve & CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~70%
- Expected Completion: Spring/Summer ‘24*
Church Street (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~80%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
Eastview MS (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~95%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24
George Washington (Cap Reserve, ARP, CRRSA)
- Original Completion: Spring ‘24
- Percentage Complete: ~95%
- Expected Completion: Spring ‘24 *Highlands requires a new electrical service upgrade to power the air conditioning function of this project. Between ConEd and electrical equipment lead-times, the new service is anticipated for Summer 2024.
Projects going out to bid
Anticipated BOE Award November 13, 2024
- Mamaroneck E.S. (Cap Reserve): AC and Ventilation Project
- Ridgeway E.S. (Cap Reserve): AC and Ventilation Project
Projects to be bid at later date
Anticipated BOE Award Fall 2024
- Rochambeau (Cap Reserve): AC and Ventilation Project
Phase 1 Status - Bond/Cap/General
Committees and Project Schedule
Mamaroneck E.S. (Preliminary Design)
- Library Innovation Lab, Corridor, ADA, Roof, and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
Ridgeway E.S. (Preliminary Design)
- Innovation Lab and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
Church Street E.S. (Preliminary Design)
- Library Innovation Lab, Corridor, ADA and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades.
George Washington E.S. (Preliminary Design)
- Gym Ventilation and Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades
White Plains H.S. – Phase I (Preliminary Design)
- High School Building Addition
White Plains H.S. – Phase II (Not Started)
- Project Lead the Way Upgrades, Air Handler Replacement, and ADA Upgrades
Overall Project Schedule
- Project Schedule – Being Updated
Building permit approvals and bidding
Permits received
Dammann House
- Building Demolition
- Construction Schedule: To be generated as a result of the HS Committee.
Bids received and being evaluated
White Plains H.S.
- Interior Renovation, Sports Turf Field, Track and Lighting Upgrades
- BOE Award: October 10, 2023
- Construction: Fall 2023 – Summer 2024
Being bid next
George Washington E.S. (Cap Reserve)
- Bathroom Renovation Project
- BOE Award: November 13, 2023
- Construction: Summer 2024
March 2023 - Capital Projects Update
A Regular Board of Education meeting was held to present a Capital Projects Update to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Board of Education authorized a proposition to be included in the Notice of Annual District Meeting and Election to expend an additional amount to pay a portion of the cost of HVAC improvements to various District school buildings.
Presentation Video
Construction Update – Capital Project
$71.4M ($60M Bond & $11.4M Cap. Reserve) Capital Improvement Project & $1.5M Gen. Fund
- Summer 2023 Construction – Projects are at NYSED under Review
- New WPHS Turf Field & Loucks Field Track Replacement
- WPHS Interior Improvements (Ceilings & Music Room Casework)
- Dammann House Demolition
- WPHS New Addition – In Design
- Preliminary Filing sent to NYSED last week
- Schematic Design to Continue throughout Early Spring – H2M to provide update to BOE on May 8th
- NYSED Submission Target: August 2023 (on-track)
Construction Update – ARP/CRSSA/DASNY/Capital Reserve
District-Wide HVAC and Unit Ventilator Upgrades (ARPA/CRSSAA/DASNY/ $12.65M Cap. Reserve)
- Summer 2023 – Spring 2024 Construction (WPHS, Highlands MS, Eastview MS, Church St. ES, George Washington ES)
- The District has taken advantage of different purchasing avenues for best pricing; including Cooperative Contracts and Public Bidding.
Equipment: District has authorized $6.57M in Equipment Purchase from Daikin Applied LLC. for HVAC Upgrades
Labor: District/ Triton/ H2M have solicited pricing from both Cooperative Contracts and Public Bids:
- Equipment & Labor through Cooperative Contracts:
- Highlands Middle School
- Church St. Elementary School
- Equipment (Cooperative Contract ) & Labor (Public Bid):
- Eastview Middle School
- George Washington Elementary School
- White Plains High School
Construction Update – ARP/CRSSA/DASNY/Capital Reserve
Current and Next Steps:
- Current: Summer 2023- Spring 2024 Work – Equipment Awarded
- Next: Summer 2023- Spring 2024 – Labor Bids Received
- (Recommended Next Steps)
- 1. Labor Bids Received and Being Evaluated for Award.
- 2. Award at Next BOE Meeting : Highlands MS, Church St. Labor – Due to Critical CRSSA Spending Deadlines (Sept. 30, 2023)
- 3. Award at Next BOE Meeting: George Washington ES & Eastview MS Labor – Scheduled for Summer ‘23 Start.
- 4. Hold on Awarding White Plains HS Labor assuming Proposition Passes in May– Project is 2nd Largest in Total Cost/ Deadline
Recommendation to Cover Budget Shortfall:
- In effort to execute the entire Scope of Work intended as a part of the HVAC & Unit Ventilator Replacements:
- Recommendation: Proceed with requesting Community to approve additional funding from Capital Reserve, in the amount of $13.5M
Further Considerations:
- Rochambeau is currently anticipated to be over budget by $2.3M+, and may require the District to request a future proposition to transfer funds from the Capital Reserve at a later date (May 2025):
- Recommendation: Confirm pricing once design is complete, reconcile any remaining costs from other DW HVAC projects and proceed with a possible proposition to transfers funds.
January 2023 - White Plains High School Addition Project and Project Status
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Presentation Summary
- Discussion of the Master Plan Process (Phase 1 & 2)
- Discussion of HS Committee(s) programming process
- Define scope and program with Committee
- Define individual spaces with the Sub-committees
- Preliminary Drawings for adjacencies, layout, and size
- Discussion of Committee & Sub-committees results
- Discussion of next steps
- HS Preliminary submission to the State Education Department & Schematic Design Phase
- Continue Design of Phase 1 Projects
- Prepare / Start Phase 1 Construction Projects
The Master Plan Process
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Since 2018 the White Plains School District has been working with H2M and Triton to develop a Long-Range Master Plan for its Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure.
- The process started with reviewing the District’s New York State approved 2015 Building Condition Survey & Five-Year Capital Plan (BCS), which indicates the useful life of the buildings and infrastructure used to aid in preserving capital assets of the district and, in addition, to identifying programs space needs.
- The results of the process, including the work outlined in the Building Condition Survey (BCS) totaled approximately $395 million dollars including construction & soft costs to be completed in phases over the next 20+ years.
- The needs were categorized into the following 6 major components:
- Ventilation / Filtration & Air Conditioning
- Infrastructure
- ADA Accessibility
- Program Space Renovations
- Program Space Additions
- Athletic Fields & Grounds
- Phase 1 Federally and Cap Reserve Funded Projects: Upgrades to ventilation, filtration, and air conditioning.
- Federal and State Grants totaling $13.65 million
- 2019 Capital Reserve Funds totaling $12.65 million.
- Phase 1 Bond, Cap Reserve and General Funded Projects: Library Innovation Lab, Interior Renovations, Air Handler, Cafeteria/Kitchen Upgrades, Sports Turf Field / Lighting Upgrades, Project Lead the Way Upgrades, ADA Upgrades and new High School Building Addition at the White Plains High School, Building demolition at Dammann House.
- Bond Funds totaling $60 million
- Capital Reserve Funds totaling $11.4 million
- 2022-23 General Fund Operations Budget totaling $1.5 million
- Phase 2 Capital Reserve Funded Projects
- Includes renovations to Highlands M.S. & Education House, new Field House building and Turf softball / Baseball fields funded by a new Capital Reserve totaling $50 million supported over a period of 15 years
August 2022 - Capital Project Construction and Design Progress Update
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In the Presentation:
- Bond Vote, Design Implementation and Construction Timeline
- Capital Project Schedule Overview
- Capital Project Finance Review
- Next Steps
Major Milestone Overview:
- Bond Vote: Voter approved on May 17, 2022
- Design: Process started on June 1, 2022
- Construction: Anticipated start in summer 2023
- Completion: Anticipated finish in fall 2026
Finance Update
$71.4M Capital Project
- Capital Reserve: $ 11,400,000
- Capital Bond: $ 60,000,000
- Total Capital Project Cost: $ 71,400,000
- Construction Contingency: $ 5,517,271
- Incidentals (Professional Services, Insurance, Legal): $10,710,000
- Hard Cost (Construction Budget): $55,172,729*
*Includes Cost for Site Work Construction
$12.65M Capital Reserve HVAC & Filtration
- Total Capital Reserve Project Cost: $ 12,650,000
- Construction Contingency: $ 963,636
- Incidentals (Professional Services, Insurance, Legal): $ 2,049,999
- Hard Cost (Construction Budget): $ 9,636,364
Building Aid Units (BAUs): Designated by NYSED. (State Aid)
Capital Reserve: Funds targeted to be used first, prior to District sourcing financing.
Next Steps
- Design Progression (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents)
- Committees (High School New Addition, Innovation Labs, Rochambeau Renovation)
- NYSED Permitting (Timing, Submissions & Approvals)
- Cost Opinions, Constructability, Establish Bid Documents
- Construction Start (Summer ‘23: Dammann House Demo, HS New Turf, Misc. HVAC...)