Groundbreaking for Brewster Schools Projects

BREWSTER, NY — Brewster Central School District held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 1 marking the beginning of renovation and addition projects that are to be completed at JFK Elementary School, CV Star Intermediate School and Brewster High School.

The projects are a part of a $40-million-dollar bond referendum approved by voters in December 2014. The overall program is currently under budget and ahead of schedule, according to KG+D Architects, PC, the Westchester-based architectural firm.

Following a series of capital improvement projects associated with the referendum—including roof repairs, asbestos removal and security upgrades—the larger projects are set to begin immediately.

• The projects being completed at Brewster High School include extensive locker room and weight room renovations, a reorganized and streamlined cafeteria serveries and a flexible and innovative learning commons.
• CV Star Intermediate School will gain a new two-story four-classroom addition.
• JFK Elementary School will undergo multiple additions including a six classroom, library and cafeteria addition. Furthermore, the elementary school’s existing roundhouse building will feature a new terrace off the discovery and innovation center with bi-fold doors that open to an interior courtyard providing for indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

“KG+D is committed to our partnership with Brewster Central School District,” said Russell Davidson, FAIA President of KG+D Architects, “we are honored to have the opportunity to build upon our past success together while working toward the future goals that will allow the District to continue to provide flexible, innovative and student-center spaces.”

The various projects will be implemented in phases throughout the 2016-17 school year and the new additions will be ready for use in September 2017.

Photo/ contributed. Caption: (From Left to Right)

Ryan Carper, Associate Architect- KG+D Architects

Sarah Dirsa, AIA Project Manager- KG+D Architects

Joseph A. Reilly, Associate- KG+D Architects

Dr. Timothy Conway- Former Superintendent of Brewster Central School District

Susan Davidson, Associate Principal, Interior Design- KG+D Architects

Russell A. Davidson, FAIA President- KG+D Architects

Dr. Valerie Henning-Piedmonte- Superintendent of Schools

Victor J. Karlsson, CPA- Director of Business Services