Sag Harbor Board of Education approved the proposal submitted by L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. of Brookhaven to perform the surveying services necessary to move forward with the design and development phase of the Bond Projects. The contract has been executed by the Board President and they intend on beginning their work in the first week of February (depending on weather conditions).

Sag Harbor Residents Share Opinions on Bond Implementation Project Designs

As promised, prior to the passing of the Sag Harbor School District bond referendum on Nov. 13, 2013, community residents had an opportunity to once again review the plans, ask questions and express their opinions about the proposed scope of work during individual workshops held at the sites where the projects will take place.

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, starting at 9 a.m., parents, residents, district administrators and staff members met on site in a series of seven workshops, each approximately 45 minutes to one hour long. During the workshops, those in attendance met at the Sag Harbor Elementary School gymnasium, SHES (Hampton) parking lot, Pierson (Jermain) parking lot, Pierson auditorium, Pierson basement (shop/technology), Pierson kitchen and Pierson athletic field (turf field and two-lane walking track). During each workshop, members of the community provided valuable input that will be considered by the Board of Education and administration as construction and renovation plans are finalized.

Later that day, Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso and members of the Educational Facilities Planning Committee (EFPC) met with residents who were unable to attend the daytime workshops. An overview of the information gathered during the day was shared and those in attendance had a second opportunity to ask questions and express their opinions.

“We are extremely grateful to the residents of our community who attended these meetings because we value their opinions and welcome their input,” said Dr. Bonuso.

As a follow-up to these workshops, Dr. Bonuso and the EFPC have scheduled two additional meetings on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Tuesday, Feb. 25, both starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Pierson library, to further enable community residents to ask questions and share ideas. Residents unable to attend may contact Dr. Bonuso’s office directly. For additional information regarding the project timeline, visit the district’s website.

PRESS RELEASE
Sag Harbor School District to Host Bond Implementation
Project Designs Group Meetings

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 community residents of the Sag Harbor School District voted to approve both of the district’s bond propositions. Proposition #1 includes renovations and enhancements to the Pierson auditorium, reconfiguration of the Pierson shop and kitchen areas, construction of additional gymnasium storage in the elementary school, reconstruction of the Hampton Street and Jermain Avenue parking lots and construction of the Pierson bus parking lot. District wide repairs/improvements will also be made to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing and drainage systems. Proposition #2 includes the installation of a synthetic turf athletic field and two-lane walking track at Pierson, a new scoreboard and a concrete area outside of the cafeteria.

Prior to the vote, the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso promised voters that there would be additional opportunities for input concerning the final design plans for each of these projects. “This is a very important and exciting time for the future of our district,” stated Dr. Bonuso. “We appreciate the community’s support and it is important that our parents and residents have the opportunity to be involved in the final design plans.”

The community is invited to attend a Bond Implementation Project Designs Group meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2014 starting at 9 a.m. There will be a series of seven consecutive workshops, each 45 minutes, where residents will have an opportunity to review the plans and provide valuable input as well as ask questions. Each session will take place in the area where the proposed work will be done as follows:

• 9 – 9:45 a.m. SHES Gymnasium
• 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. SHES (Hampton) Parking Lot
• 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Pierson (Jermain) Parking Lot
• BREAK
• 12:15 – 1 p.m. Pierson Auditorium
• 1 – 1:45 p.m. Pierson Basement (Shop/Technology)
• 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Pierson Kitchen Expansion
• 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Turf Field and Walking Track 

For those residents unable to attend the daytime sessions, an evening meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2014 starting at 6 p.m. in the Pierson library. All residents are invited to attend any one or more of these important project designs group sessions and to share their thoughts regarding the final plans.

Bond Implementation Design Focus Group Meetings have been scheduled to give any and all school community members an opportunity to offer ideas, suggestions or comments regarding the specific design and development of the various capital projects inherent in the recently approved bond propositions (schedule below).

If you would like to attend any of these Capital Project Design meetings, please contact Mrs. Adamczyk, Secretary to the Superintendent at (631) 725-5300 option 1, extension 411 or madamczyk@sagharborschools.org.

All are also invited to attend the general meeting of full Educational Facilities Planning Committee meeting at 6:00 PM on January 8, in the Pierson Library.