The Manhasset Public School District is moving into the second and third phase of its bond capital improvement plan. Projects began at all school campuses this summer following the closing of school and starting the first several weeks in July.

Companies were awarded bids ranging from site work reconstruction, asbestos abatement, general construction, ceiling/lighting replacement, door replacement, electrical reconstruction, HVAC reconstruction, window replacement, security system installation, and plumbing reconstruction and new bathrooms.

Bond projects and progress of the work are summarized below.

• Masonry/Roof Replacement-This project has been ongoing for the past 14 months and is nearing completion. Parapet wall repair, skylight installation, chimney and northeast tower work was done week of July 21 and 28. All work to be completed by the third week in August.

• Plumbing Reconstruction -Currently, work in 12 bathrooms (including total renovation and/or handicapped/ADA compliance) is under way at the secondary school. The balance of the bathroom work is to follow.

• Ceiling/lighting replacement -Several classrooms and a middle school hallway has been completed; replacement of the high school gym ceiling is under way, reinstallation of new ceilings in identified areas on-going and will continue through August.

• Electrical Reconstruction-New electrical service being brought into the building; new stand-by generator is to be installed this fall.

• Floor Replacement-Work is complete in middle school and high school \ libraries. The original hardwood flooring in the Middle School library has been restored, sanded and sealed. The high school library has new floor tile. New floor file has been installed in various rooms and areas.

• HVAC-Temperature controls are being updated and equipment recalibrated for efficiency.

• Security System-Infrastructure wiring is under way and equipment installation to follow. This will include digital security surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, door monitoring devices, and proximity card access devices.

• Electrical Reconstruction-New stand-by generators to be installed in early fall.

• Plumbing Reconstruction-Work is under way that includes classroom and faculty room sinks, ADA/handicapped drinking fountains, and boys and girls locker room facilities for handicapped compliance.

• itework-Westerly expansion of the bus loop on Northern Blvd side of building has commenced. At the opening of school the existing bus exit way will be used until final NYS Department of Transportation approval is received. Various concrete walkways are being replaced.

• Flooring Replacement-Floor tile installation in the school library is to be complete by middle of August.

• HVAC-Temperature controls is being updated and equipment recalibrated for efficiency.

• Security System- Infrastructure wiring is under way and equipment installation to follow. This will include digital security surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, door monitoring devices, and proximity card access devices.

• General Construction-New boys and girls gymnasium lockers are to be installed in the fall.

• Ceiling/Lighting replacement-Work in identified corridors, classrooms and gymnasium is under way.

• Site work-Rear walkway, playground, custodial area sidewalks, front walkway is complete.

• Plumbing Renovations-ADA/handicapped drinking fountains, classroom/sink bubbler units, bathrooms and boys and girls locker room showers for handicapped compliance.

• Flooring Replacement- Corridor ramps to be completed middle of August.

• Full Window Replacement-Required asbestos abatement is under way. The first delivery of windows has been received with installation scheduled to begin the first week in August. The District anticipates 75 percent of windows to be installed prior to the opening of school.

• HVAC-temperature controls being updated and equipment recalibrated for efficiency.

• Security system- wiring under way equipment installation to follow. Infrastructure wiring is under way and equipment installation to follow. This will include digital security surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, door monitoring devices, and proximity card access devices.

As a result of extraordinary long state-approval process and long lead time for some manufactured items, some projects will extend into the school year. Work on these projects will not interfere with the educational process, with all project work taking place after normal school hours and on weekends.

For security purposes, all workers are required to wear photo ID badges at all times. Hours of work are from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise approved.

Periodic updates regarding the progress of these initiatives will be provided to the community through postings on the website, e-mails on Listserve, articles in the Manhasset Press and at Board meetings. Bond Projects totaling $19,059,810 were approved by voters on February 7, 2007.

For more detailed information on bond projects residents may visit the Manhasset School District's website at www.manhasset.k12.ny.us. Click on the news story titled "Bond Projects, Update."