Ichabod Crane Central School District

Modernizing educational space, enhancing athletic facilities, and addressing health, safety, and infrastructure needs through a $27.1 million capital project

Ichabod Crane Central School District

Modernizing educational space, enhancing athletic facilities, and addressing health, safety, and infrastructure needs through a $27.1 million capital project

Client
Ichabod Crane Central School District
Location
Valatie, NY
Cost
$27.1 million
Scope
STEAM Programs, Physical Education & Athletics, Student Support Services, Safety & Security, Infrastructure Improvements
Completion Date
August 2022

Following an extensive planning process to identify and prioritize facility improvements, Ichabod Crane Central School District partnered with CSArch to develop a district-wide capital project.

Approved by voters in December 2018, the project enhanced academic programming, athletics, health and safety, and infrastructure.

Improvements at the high school included auditorium renovations to modernize the space and improve lighting and sound technologies, as well as STEAM classroom improvements and the creation of a new student support suite. Middle school classroom wings required renovations to fit the needs of 21st century classroom design by promoting collaboration, connectivity and flexibility.

Secure entrances were designed at all school buildings in order to provide a single entry point that allows administrators to clearly see who enters and exits the building. Security windows and a sophisticated lock system give students and faculty a feeling of safety in the event of an emergency.

Aligning Space with Diverse Student Needs

Hear from former Superintendent Suzanne Guntlow, High School Principal Craig Shull, Technology Education Teacher Stephen Leader, and Athletic Director David Ames on the planning process and transformative improvements

STEAM, Athletics, and Student Support Spaces

STEAM Center

The high school technology program previously operated out of a dated space that was too small to support the instructional changes in CTE programs. The new STEAM Center addition separates design space from the adjacdent woodshop and automotive classrooms, allowing the district to introduce new courses and better engage students in various trades programs.

Science Classrooms

Complete renovations to the high school science classroom provided new lighting, finishes, casework, and lab furniture to better reflect 21st century science instruction.

Guidance Suite

The existing guidance office was renovated to provide a more open, collaborative space for student support services. Students now have a more welcoming space to discuss course selection and receive counseling services throughout the school year.

Gymnasium

The existing middle school gymnasium was gut renovated to make way for a new enlarged gymnasium to host athletic events and physical education classes.

Building Technology

Sustainability

The district and design team kept sustainability in focus throughout the course of the project. As part of an energy performance contract, the district was able to convert its existing boilers from oil to propane, install a new solar array, and upgrade all lighting to LED.program.

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