Project Update      December 2008

The project is moving along very well with the excellent and expedient work of our contractors, the work of our architects and construction managers and most importantly the cooperation and understanding of all those effected at the Ovid site.  Here are some specific updates -

OVID CAMPUS

 NEW PARKING LOT

The new parking lot is ready to accept vehicles including student drivers which will be allowed back on campus after the holiday to park in this new lot only.  We will be putting in a cross walk to assist with safety as well as signs

NEW DOOR FROM THE GIRLS’ HS LOCKER ROOM

A door is being put into the girls’ locker-room from the landing located just outside the “official” entrance of the High School wing. This was necessary to allow for a secondary means of egress from this space in case of an emergency. Although not necessarily planned at this time, the door will also eventually become the new entrance into the Nursing Suite to be completed in summer 2010. The old secondary egress from this space was into the Guinan Gym.

GUINAN GYM AND NEW GYM

The Guinan Gym is being dismantled very quickly with walls being taken down in the very near future. In case anyone asks, we’ve have been able to save many items from the gym including lighting, bleachers, baskets etc. for future use if need be. Credit to all Phys. Ed. Teachers and coaches for being very flexible in scheduling as they now work with one less station than previous. The new gym, which should be complete in January 2010 (ish), is the main project for the General Contractor at this time as they begin to plan on foundations for the new structure. Keep tuned in to the web cam to watch the progress.

MS ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE RENOVATION

The renovation of this space into a dual MS/HS suite will begin over the holiday break and last approximately two months. Although the main entrance will still be open, about part of the doorway and the entrance into the cafeteria will be blocked off. A new door into the MS café will be placed from the atrium. As a result of the renovation, we have the following temporary office re-locations occurring over the course of next week:

MS Office (Bob F. and Karen)==è           Teacher Faculty Lounge

MS Copier===============è              Library

Teacher Faculty Lounge ==è                     Fridge and soda machine to the library media hallway

Donna Dickens ====è                                 To the main atrium for visitor check in

Guidance (Kimberly Bell) ===è                Psychologist’s Office (Jennifer Palmer)

Psychologist Office (Jennifer Palmer)èSteve Zeleinski’s Office

Steve Zelienski =============è         Will share the same office with Sue Brewer

Social Worker (Deb Chatham)=è            8:1:1 Office Space

SURGE Office============è               MS Cafeteria

Thanks to all above and the maintenance department for making these moves. Some of these spaces are less than ideal and their understanding and team play is greatly appreciated by all.       

LOGISTICS

The logistics team at Ovid will now begin to focus on work which will occur this upcoming summer.

The logistics team from Interlaken has begun to meet to discuss upcoming work at that location. As details become more clear we will get it out to you as soon as possible.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Ovid Safety Committee met recently. Jim Drew our BOCES Safety coordinator shared that all air samples to this point have come back normal. Also, in the committee Kim Gray from Bovis shared project related safety items. The safety committee meets on a monthly basis as will Interlaken’s once we get nearer construction at that location.   

Please let me know if you any questions and have a great holiday!

Stuart P.G. Mattey

School Business Administrator

South Seneca CSD

(607)869-9636 ext. 1431