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Posted on April 23, 2008 Has Shen ever considered having handball courts (a concrete wall that can be used to hit a ball against with a racquet or by hand)? It would be great practice for tennis when you can't find a partner. Thanks!
No. It has never been considered. I'll can forward the suggestion to our facilities committee.
Posted on April 8, 2008 Why can't traffic lights be installed at the Moe Road and Clifton Park Road entrances of the campus? There have been a few accidents. Wouldn't it help with some of the congestion especially at arrival and dismissal time. Even if they are just working during school hours.
The school district does not have the authority to put traffic lights on county or state roads. The district just applied for a grant that will help develop pathways and traffic safety issues.
Posted on April 8, 2008 Why has it taken 4 or so years for the pool to finally be built?
When a project is put up for a vote, a conceptual design is presented. Once approved, the actual design must be completed by the architect, it must be approved by the NYS Education Department, it goes to bid and then it is built. This process typically takes two-three years. Combined with that, the initial design of the pool came in over budget because of the rise in the price of steel.
Posted on March 18, 2008 Does Shenendehowa rent out facilities such as auditoriums and the gym to the public? If so, which ones?
Yes, Shenendehowa facilities are available for use by community groups. For more information, go to our Community Services webpage.
Posted on March 13, 2008 If we continue to spend money on new uniforms and other sports equipment, when are we going to begin fixing up the High School East Library?
It is not a competition of athletics versus academics. The district has a long range facilities plan that identifies and prioritizes all areas of need throughout the district. For example a new e-library was added to Koda and the library in Gowana was renovated this year.
Posted on March 13, 2008 When will the middle school auditorium refurbishment be finished?
The goal is to work on it this summer, barring any delays in approval of the plans by the State Education Department.
Posted on March 13, 2008 Traffic & parking on campus is so congested. Are there any plans to alleviate this big problem?
Several steps were taken this past September, which significantly improved the flow of traffic on campus. New turning lanes and parking spaces were constructed, new drop-off locations were created, and new entrance/exit patterns were developed. Further, parents are constantly being encouraged to have students ride the school buses.
Posted on March 13, 2008 I heard that your answer about when the new track would be complete was incorrect and the track would be ready of use in the Fall of 2008. It was said that the track would be taken out after Suburban Championships and worked on over the summer. Is this correct?
No, the district is not expected to have approval from the state education department until this summer 2008. At that point, several months are required to make the necessary preparations for bidding. The timeline calls for construction to begin in Spring 2009.
Posted on March 13, 2008 Are there any plans for work on other sporting fields besides the turf football field?
The district invests a significant amount of time and money on all athletic fields. Plans are in place to complete significant work on the soccer and lacrosse fields including new bleachers. Also, the district constructed several fields at the new Shatekon Elementary school, with the expectation that they will be used in the coming year.
Posted on March 7, 2008 Is the new football field going to be built in time for next year's season?
No. It is scheduled to be complete by 2009.
Posted on February 29, 2008 Is the new football field on hold right now because of the proposed law that puts a moratorium on building of turf fields? If it passes, does the district get to vote again for the field?
Posted on February 29, 2008 To add to the temperature of the building; why are doors open throughout the school day in the high school in the middle of winter?
Posted on February 24, 2008 Why is High School East so cold?
Posted on February 12, 2008 What is the district's policy on use of the district's outdoor facilities (tennis courts, track, etc)?
This link will take you to our Board of Education Policy #3280. It addresses public use of all district facilities.
Posted on February 15, 2008 Is it true that Shen has a complicated basement system and can hold students in case of an emergency?
No.
Posted on February 7, 2008 When will the construction begin for the new 8-lane track and when will it be ready to use?
The construction work is expected to begin in the Spring of 2009 and it is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2009.
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Archives • Handball court • Traffic lights • Pool • Community use of facilities • HSE Library • MS auditorium • Traffic congestion • New track • Sports fields • New football field • Turf fields • Doors propped open • Temperature of classrooms • Use of outdoor facilities • Basement • New track and field
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