Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, located on the city’s north side, is also set for a major overhaul. Aware of the building’s aging infrastructure and the use of asbestos when the school was built, the district secured special legislation to access enhanced state aid, allowing for a $56 million renovation project. “We’re taking $24 million in capital reserve and combining it with that other aid, and we’re able to gut a part of that school and rebuild a brand new Elementary School. It is very exciting to have another brand new building in an old school district. We’re hoping to regenerate that community,” Dr.Thompson remarks. At the high school level, BCSD is investing in several enhancements including the restoration of the historic main entrance, supported by grant funding. Plans are underway to introduce a recording studio and a communications suite, providing students with hands-on experience and aligning with their interests. “We will have a career center, where guidance counselors and outside organizations for workforce development and college readiness can come and meet with students,” Thompson details. “We’ve also committed to upgrading all of our cafeterias and our gymnasiums, and we’re now moving into some library spaces as well.” 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTI5MjAx