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Danbury officials decide to send Danbury High School project to voters

The proposed Danbury High School bond package has been approved by City officials to head to a vote June 9th.  The design would essentially give the 9th grade their own building, creating the Freshmen Academy.  Mayor Mark Boughton says the cost was estimated with several contingencies and an in-house construction manager.  It's the same process as recent renovations and additions at other schools in recent years.

 

Boughton says he hopes this gains voter approval to get the projectt on the state's cure "before the state implodes".  The estimated cost is $53.5 million.  62-percent of the cost will be paid for by the state.

 

Boughton says in the last 15 years, every project has been brought in under budget and on time.  Boughton cited construction at three elementary schools and the new middle school coming in under budget by about $6 million.  He expects the same with this, but cautioned that you never know what's buried at a site until you start digging.

 

He anticipates construction by November if the weather cooperates, or by the Spring of 2016.

 

Part of the plan calls for enclosing the current canopy at the cafeteria to accommodate the increased student population.  A redesigned front entrance along with parking and bus expansions are also planned.  The bond proposal also includes a new roof, which will be outfitted with solar panels.  An addition to the current building would include a two story gym, an academic floor and a science and computer lab level with the possibility in the future for another level.

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