North Colonie Capital Project
Overview
In May 2017, voters approved a $106.3 million capital project for the North Colonie Central School District. The project includes four phases, with all work expected to be done by September 2021. Below you will find what is included in each phase, with a timeline of the work.
Facilities improvements include the creation of new and flexible learning spaces that will allow for hands-on, project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), additional classroom space to address the continued enrollment growth at the elementary level and security upgrades that will strengthen safety at each school.
Phase 1 and 2 of the capital project includes the addition of a fifth hall to transform the current 7-8 junior high to a 6-8 middle school model, a new library/media center and renovations to existing classrooms and learning spaces, as well as site work and construction of fields at the Shaker Junior High and Shaker High School campuses. Boght Hills and Southgate elementary schools will also add classrooms and spaces conducive to more project-based learning.
Phase 3 and 4 of the project includes renovations at Forts Ferry, Loudonville and Latham Ridge. In addition, the counseling and administrative offices at Shaker High School will be relocated and special education classroom space will be expanded.
Phases 1 and 2
- Shaker Middle School
- Transportation facility
- Site work and athletic facilities work at SHS and Shaker Middle School
- Blue Creek, Boght Hills and Southgate elementary schools
Phases 3 and 4
- Shaker High School
- Forts Ferry, Latham Ridge and Loudonville elementary schools
Capital Project Timeline By School
- Shaker Jr. High School
- Shaker High School
- Blue Creek
- Boght Hills
- Southgate
- Forts Ferry, Latham Ridge and Loudonville
- Transportation Facility
Shaker Jr. High School
Spring/Summer 2018
- Construction begins
- Site work
- Improvements to traffic and bus lanes as well as parking lots
Spring/Summer 2019
- Completion of one of the middle school wings
- Renovation for new Media Center
- Renovate Arts & Music wing and kitchen
- Renovate Technology wing and locker rooms (for October 2019 turnover)
September 2020
- Complete balance of additions and existing classroom renovations for anticipated 6th grade move to middle school
- Instructional space and cafeteria expansion complete
December 2020
Shaker High School
Spring/Summer 2018
- Site work
- Installation of a multi-sport artificial turf field
Spring/Summer 2019
- Improvements to traffic and bus lanes as well as parking lots
- Shaker access road moving to three lanes with sidewalk
- Reconstruction of Honor Wall
- Completion of new concession stand building
- Construction of new tennis courts
- Athletic fields
Summer 2020
- Renovation for relocation of main administrative office
- Begin classroom addition for Home and Careers
Summer 2021
Blue Creek
Spring/Summer 2019
- Construction begins
- New secure entrance vestibule complete
Spring/Summer 2020
Boght Hills
Summer 2018
- Construction begins on new classroom addition
Summer 2019
- Classroom additions and library renovation are complete to open by September 2019.
September 2020
Southgate
Summer 2018
- Construction begins
Summer 2019
- Addition and renovation for new connecting corridor are complete (to open by September 2019)
September 2020
Forts Ferry, Latham Ridge and Loudonville
Summer 2020
- Construction begins
Summer 2021
Transportation Facility
Spring/Summer 2018
- Construction begins
Summer 2019
- All construction work complete
