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May 26, 2013
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Capital Project

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LES new entry 

The new entrance and media center (left) at the elementary
school.
 

Students enjoy a story in the new library/media center at Liberty Elementary School.

 

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The new covered walkway and media center at Liberty High School.
(photo: Ashley McGraw Architects, P.C.)


solar panels A look from above at the solar panels that cover the walkway and produce energy for the LHS library/media center.
(photo: Ashley McGraw Architects, P.C.)


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The Liberty Central School District Capital Project, approved by voters in 2007, has reached its conclusion, with the completion of the media center, entrance/foyer, administrative offices and new staircase at Liberty Elementary.
 
The $35.8 million capital project also saw improvements at the high school, which were completed in the fall of 2010.

The most visible part of the capital project at the high school is the library/media center, which will be the site of the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 14 at 9 a.m..

The unique design of the library/media center makes it a “net zero building” with regard to energy usage. That means it uses day-lighting strategies (positioning the building for maximum natural light potential) and solar panels to produce at least as much energy as it consumes. The center is one of the only known net-zero school facilities in New York State.

Many other renovations at the high school include a new covered walkway over the main entrance, new foyer and new main office. Locker rooms, bathrooms and six science classrooms were also renovated with state-of-the-art laboratories installed.

Capital project work at the elementary school that was completed by autumn of 2010 includes the addition of eight new classrooms, a cafeteria, kitchen, and a drop-off loop at the front of the building; an expanded playground; façade preservation; renovated offices and bathrooms; and the replacement of windows and roofing.

"Many of the improvements made to the buildings will yield savings in the long run on energy costs," said Superintendent Michael B. Vanyo. "However the benefits for our students are what really matter. I believe this project has accomplished that.
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