The district has experienced maintenance, energy efficiency, and health and safety concerns over the past several years, resulting in the need for roof and boiler replacements, masonry restoration, and flooring replacements.
The original floor tiles at Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center dating back to the 1930s contained asbestos, posing a potential safety hazard to students and staff. The original tile was removed and replaced with new vinyl flooring.
At Stissing Mountain Jr/Sr High School, the existing synthetic gym floor was wearing, buckling, and quickly attracted dust, making it slippery and difficult to clean. A new wood gym floor was installed to eliminate safety concerns and improve maintenance.
The existing roofs at Seymour Smith and Cold Spring experienced considerable leaks in previous years. The roofs were replaced with a high-quality synthetic rubber (EPDM) roof that is durable, long-lasting, and reduced long-term energy costs.