Slideshow: Capital Project Photos of Current Facilities, Improvement Plans & Examples

Through both in-person voting on Feb. 9 and absentee ballots, Niskayuna voters will decide on a proposed $79 million investment in facilities improvements across the district. Voters will consider two propositions that include significant renovations and a classroom additions at the middle school level, critical health and safety projects across the district, and outdoor athletic improvements.

More information, including how to obtain an absentee ballot: https://www.niskayunaschools.org/our-schools-our-future/

The slideshow below shows the current condition of district facilities, improvement plans and some examples of modern classrooms.

An outdated technology classroom at Iroquois.
Example of a modern classroom with flexible furniture, storage and technology.
An outdated classroom at Van Antwerp Middle School.
An example of a modern classroom with movable furniture, whiteboards, and small group space.
An outdated science classroom at Iroquois with inadequate storage, furniture and fixtures. Some of the school's classrooms have not been updated since they were built in 1969.
Another example of a modern classroom with space and technology for small group collaboration.
An example of modern space for performing music ensembles. If the project is approved, middle school students will have dedicated space for music at their own school and will no longer need to go to the high school in the morning.
An example of modern space for performing music ensembles. If the project is approved, middle school students will have dedicated space for music at their own school and will no longer need to go to the high school in the morning.
This site plan for Iroquois Middle School highlights the proposed improvements.
This site plan for Van Antwerp Middle School highlights the proposed improvements.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished including replacing the Van Antwerp boiler with a more efficient model.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished. Seen here is a deteriorating entry way to a Van Antwerp classroom.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished. Seen here is a Van Antwerp toilet room that needs to be upgraded.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished. Seen here is the main water supply to Van Antwerp.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished. Seen here, aging sinks in a classroom at Iroquois.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished. Seen here, a deteriorating exterior entry way to Iroquois.
As part of the middle school renovations, a variety of health, safety and infrastructure work would be accomplished, including replacement of the Iroquois roof.
The proposal includes replacement of the Glencliff roof, shown here with the vegetation currently on it.
Pooling and vegetation on the Glencliff roof, which often leaks into classrooms.
A common site in Glencliff classrooms when it rains - trash cans to catch the leaking water.
Water in the Glencliff boiler room.
If the project is approved, aging boilers at Birchwood, Craig (shown) and Van Antwerp would be replaced with newer units.
If the project is approved, the Rosendale roof would also be replaced.
Deterioration of the roadway at Rosendale. If Propositions #1 and #2 are approved, the bus loop, upper and lower staff parking lots and parent drop-off areas will be reconstructed.
The first two lanes of the Niskayuna High School track are not usable and the high school is unable to host home track and field meets.
In some areas, the track surface is separating from the layer below.
More deterioration of the track facility.
The Niskayuna High School baseball field is often unplayable during the season because of poor drainage, which would be corrected if Propositions #1 and #2 are approved.
The baseball dugouts and backstops have not been updated in as many as 30 years. If Proposition #1 and #2 are approved, , there will be baseball and softball facilities at the high school.
The unfinished roadway near the high school stadium. If Proposition #1 and #2 are approved, accessibility, traffic flow and parking would be improved.
The Niskayuna High School Outdoor Athletics Master Plan with proposed improvements highlighted.

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