Johnstown High School

• Two new science rooms would provide additional classroom and hands-on learning space to meet the needs of a growing number of students who are required by the state to take additional science classes.
• Two new special education rooms would allow more high-needs students to be educated within the district.
• A new 880-seat, 11,200 sq. ft. auditorium, stage, lobby and corridor would provide modern lighting, sound and space for school and community events.
• The existing auditorium and stage would be renovated into a large group instruction room and storage facility.
• Corridors would be renovated to meet fire codes, including removing glass above lockers and replacing it with fire-rated walls.
• Existing single-pane windows would be replaced with thermal-panes to make them more energy-efficient.
• Original boilers dating back to 1963 would be replaced to improve heating and reduce energy costs.
• Air cooler condensing units, originally installed in 1975, would be replaced, while the existing coils would be cleaned and its casings refurbished.
• A new aluminized roof coating would be installed to provide a protective seal against ultraviolet light damage.
• The parking lot surface would be patched and resealed.

Total Cost: $4,226,467
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $548,623

 Concession Area

• A high school concession stand with restroom facilities and storage would be constructed to provide convenience and safety for students and spectators

Total Cost: $220,972
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $220,972

 Knox Junior High School

• The original steam heating system from 1932 would be converted to hot water, and valves and pipes would be replaced to improve heat regulation from room to room.
• Two sectional boilers would be replaced with two new, more efficient fire-tube boilers.
• The 15-year-old foam roof would be resurfaced.
• Building ornamentation and masonry around the roof of the building would be reconstructed to correct deterioration caused by weather.
• A new 5,000-gallon fuel tank, with dual-burner capacities would be installed.
• The track and tennis courts would be resurfaced.
• The athletic field at Knox would be reconstructed using a new synthetic turf, allowing the field to be used for more purposes and for a longer season.
• The parking lot would be patched and resealed.

Total Cost: $3,727,217
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $624,190

 Glebe Street Elementary School

• The telephone/public address system would be replaced.
• The boiler would be modified to bring in more air for more efficient operations.
• A new aluminized roof coating would provide a protective seal against UV damages.
• The parking lot would be patched and resealed.

Total Cost: $161,973
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $43,659
 

 Jansen Avenue Elementary School

• The telephone/public address system would be replaced.
• The boiler would be modified to bring in more air for more efficient operations.
• Lead/lag boiler controls would be installed to help synchronize the two existing boilers to operate more efficiently.
• A new aluminized roof coating would be installed.
• The parking lot would be patched and resealed.

Total Cost: $250,362
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $53,823
 

 Pleasant Avenue Elementary School

• A new 5,000-gallon fuel tank would be installed. The new tank will allow use of either oil or gas, allowing the purchase of whatever fuel is less expensive at the time.
• A new aluminized roof coating would be installed.

Total Cost: $125,954
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $45,775


 Warren Street Elementary School

• The telephone/public access system would be replaced, providing teachers a direct line out of the classroom for improved safety.
• The parking lot would be patched and resealed.

Total Cost: $119,325
Local Taxpayers’ Share: $13,722
 

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