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Construction Update
Each year Hicksville Public Schools completes construction projects which continue the district's long-range plan of improving facilities. The annual school district budget allocates funds for both capital and maintenance projects to realize this goal. Capital and maintenance projects range in scope from roofing and exterior resurfacing to interior painting and floor refinishing. A detailed listing of specific capital and maintenance projects is itemized below.
Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program was begun in July of 2007 and completed in the fall.
Completed Capital Improvement Projects:
Burns Avenue
Installation of a new canopy roof
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Dutch Lane
Replacement of sidewalk adjacent to bus loop and platform
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Fork Lane
Reconstruction of exterior wall
Replaced ceilings and lighting in various areas
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Lee Avenue
Replacement of sidewalk adjacent to bus loop and under walkway canopy
Installation of new roof over (partial) corridor
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Old Country Road
Installation of new basketball court
New grass field
Replaced ceilings and lighting in various areas
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Woodland
Re-pointing and replacement of exterior brick
Installation of new louvers
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Hicksville Middle School
Replacement (partial) of roof over Cafeterias A & B and adjoining areas
Installation of Exterior Insulation Finish System (E.I.F.S.) on exterior of original building
Replacement (partial) of interior doors
Hicksville High School
Reconstruction of chimney
Completed Maintenance Projects:
In addition to capital improvements, the district carefully maintains the interior and exterior of the existing buildings through an annual maintenance program. Maintenance projects which have been completed are listed below.
Burns Avenue
Conversion of Storage Room
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Replaced counter & sink - room 133A
Installed blinds in one wing
Dutch Lane
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Installed blinds in one wing
East Street
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Fork Lane
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Installed blinds in one wing
Lee Avenue
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Fenced various areas
Repaired ceilings and lighting in various areas
Old Country Road
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Installed blinds in one wing
Woodland
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Hicksville Middle School
Upgraded Psychology Suite
Upgraded Conference Room
Upgraded Principal's Office
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Fenced various areas
Painted lockers in various areas
Hicksville High School
Replacement of flooring in various areas
Painted in various areas
Refinished gym floor
Refinished stage floor
Renovated girls locker room
Painted lockers in various areas
Replaced blinds in various locations
Replaced one set of exterior doors
Administration
Renovated Curriculum & Instruction office suite
District-wide
Installed Hand Sanitizers in all Cafeterias and other designated areas
Updated parking lots
Updated bus loops
2002 Bond Referendum - 2008 Update
On June 19, 2002 the residents of the Hicksville School District approved a bond referendum for capital improvements to the district's facilities. The work has continued since that time and included a variety of upgrade, renovation, and modernization work. Hicksville Public Schools' eleven facilities have all undergone significant facilities upgrades including the following completed improvement projects:
High School Science Room renovations
District-wide Heating Plant replacement (24 Boilers)
District-wide Window replacement
District-wide Public Address System replacement
District-wide Fire Alarm System and Electrical upgrades
District-wide Roof replacement
High School and Middle School Local Area Network (LAN)
District-wide Plumbing upgrade & Piping replacement
Front Exterior Doors at East Street
The sweeping district improvements made possible by the 2002 bond referendum have improved the safety, security, energy efficiency, and appearance of our buildings while greatly enhancing the educational environment for all of our students, teachers and staff.
To view a comprehensive listing and in-progress photos of the building-by-building improvements made possible by the 2002 bond referendum click here.
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