Renovation of an educational facility in Cheshire, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

A previous review of the cafeterias across the school district clearly indicated that a long-term plan was necessary to upgrade the cafeterias in all our school buildings. In 2011, the Dodd Middle School cafeteria was renovated. In 2014, we added a new warming kitchen at Darcey to accommodate the full day kindergarten program. In 2018, we completed renovations at the Doolittle cafeteria. In 19-20, $400k was approved to improve the Norton cafeteria which was designed and bid in 2020. Bid estimates came in higher than the $400k capital budget allowance and an additional $175,000 was requested in the 21- 22 capital request. Due to the approval of the School Modernization pla, we will not be completing the planned improvement work at Norton since that school is being vacated after the 2025-26 school year. It is important to continue to make much needed upgrades to those schools that are not included in Phase I of the School Modernization plan. The renovations needed will vary by building but generally include replacement of freezers, refrigerators & kitchen equipment, storage enhancements & improving student serving areas. The budget requests are as follows by year and by building: 2024-25 - Highland Elementary School - $670,000 2026-27 - Cheshire High School - $5,460,000 (based on 2014 Fletcher Thompson recommendations and adjusted for inflation) As of September 18, 2024, this project is included in the City's 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Further information regarding a design firm and timeline for construction have not been established. Funding is allotted for FY 2025 and 2027. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.