Month: December 2023
Proposed upgrades aim to provide safe, comfortable learning environment
Included in Liberty Central School District’s proposed $42.7 million capital project are vital upgrades to heating, plumbing and electrical systems, building repairs and safety enhancements that are vital to creating a comfortable and safe learning environment for the students and staff. Many of the items below were noted in Liberty’s latest state-required building condition survey, completed in 2022.
HVAC
In the three school buildings, heating, ventilation and air conditioning are controlled by outdated, inefficient pneumatic systems. A switch to direct digital control allows for more efficient heating and cooling of our buildings.
Proposed work at the elementary school would also replace the classroom unit ventilators and install a ventilation system in the gymnasium. The old steam boiler that provided heat to the entire building will be converted to hot water, a safer and more efficient system.
Electrical
Emergency generators will be replaced at the middle and high school, as well as in the district office. The middle and high school are deemed emergency shelters, and the district office houses the servers. New generators will help ensure power will be available to this vital systems if power is disrupted.
Electrical upgrades at the Middle School will help address continual electrical issues with the more than 30-year-old building. The 2000A main electrical distribution panel, damaged by water infiltration, has outlived its useful life and a replacement will allow electricity to be more effectively distributed. Site upgrades at the chiller and transformer feed locations at the middle school will mitigate issues with water infiltration into the building.
Hardwired carbon monoxide alarm systems will also be installed in all district buildings. A hardwired system allows for a more reliable system that doesn’t rely on replacing batteries on a regular basis.
Exterior repairs and upgrades
As part of the project, the elementary building facade near the roof will be repaired for preventative maintenance.
At the high school, exterior stairs to the 100/200 and 300 wings that are in disrepair will be replaced, allowing for a safer entry into the building.
The paths to the athletic fields will also be reconstructed to provide for an ADA compliant and safer route for the public to watch our student athletes perform. And when there, new complaint bleachers will allow all members of the community to display their Liberty pride on safe, accessible seating.
Interior upgrades
At the Elementary School, flooring repairs and replacement will address potential safety concerns. Vinyl asbestos tiles in one classroom are deteriorating. If left undisturbed, the tiles do not cause a hazard, but damaged tiles must be removed and properly mitigated. There are also sections of original wood flooring that are uneven and/or deteriorating that will be repaired or replaced and refinished.
Many people enjoy the view from above in the elementary auditorium. However, the railings are not compliant with ADA regulations. The proposed project would address these issues, making the bleachers above safer or more accessible for all who attend the concerts and programs at the elementary school
At the high school, cafeteria and senior lounge renovations are geared toward making the areas a more social and attractive place to gather. The changes also help make the area safer, offering more supervision in the lounge and creating a single point of entry to the dining area.
In the middle school, 41 interior doors will be replaced, and emergency lighting will be updated, creating a safer and more secure building.
Voting will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the high school gymnasium, with a snow date of Jan. 17, at the same time and location.
For more information, visit the capital project page on Liberty’s website, https://www.libertyk12.org/about-us/capital-project-2023-24/, or ask questions at a community forum or via email at questions@libertyk12.org.
Video explains proposed capital project
The vote on Liberty Central School’s $42.7 million capital project proposal will be from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the high school gymnasium..
To help the public be more informed about the project, a video explaining more about the project has been produced. The video can be seen here:
There are also three upcoming forums and presentations:
- A community forum in WJFF’s Community Room at 2758 State Route 52 in Liberty at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20.
- A virtual presentation via Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4.
- A community forum and walk through at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, starting in the high school auditorium.
Residents can also find more information about the project on the district’s Capital Project webpage.
The Liberty Central School Board of Education and administration, working with CSArch, the construction management team from Schoolhouse Construction Services and Fiscal Advisors, crafted the plan using information gathered in a capacity study, a long-term demographic analysis and the building condition survey conducted during the 2021-22 school year.
Residents may email questions@libertyk12.org with “Capital Project” in the subject line with any questions about the project.
Refund process for Redhawk merchandise set
Students, Parents, Employees, and Other Community Members (“Individual Purchasers”)
- Merchandise that has been ordered and paid for by you, but has not yet been delivered to you:
- Request a refund of your payment directly from the school/community organization that you made a payment to.
- Do not request a refund directly from the District. No refunds will be made by the District directly to Individual Purchasers of Merchandise.
- Merchandise that has been delivered to you:
- You may return the Merchandise to, and request a refund of your payment from, the school/ community organization who sold you the Merchandise.
- Do not return Merchandise to, or request a refund from, the District. No refunds will be made directly by the District to Individual Purchasers of Merchandise.
School/Community Organizations
- Unsold Merchandise
- Merchandise that was paid for by you and delivered to you between October 14, 2023, and November 16, 2023, but which has not been resold by you to Individual Purchasers, together with proof of your payment for the Merchandise, may be delivered to the Liberty Central School District District Office at 115 Buckley Street Liberty, NY 12754, on school days between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. You will receive a full refund for the actual cost you paid for the Merchandise.
- Any lost profits or lost fundraising revenue that may have been gained by future resale of the Merchandise will not be compensated by the District.
- Merchandise sold to Individual Purchasers
- Merchandise that was sold by you to Individual Purchasers between October 14, 2023, and November 16, 2023 should be fully refunded to Individual Purchasers who either cancel their order for undelivered Merchandise, or who return delivered Merchandise to you and request a refund. Undelivered Merchandise and returned Merchandise, together with proof of your payment for the Merchandise and proof of refunds made for cancelled orders and returned Merchandise, may be delivered to 115 Buckley Street Liberty, NY 12754, on school days between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. You will receive a full refund for the actual cost you paid for the Merchandise.
- You will not receive reimbursement for any lost profits or lost fundraising revenues. To be clear, the difference between the amount that you paid for the Merchandise, and the resale price that was paid to you by and refunded by you to Individual Purchasers, will not be reimbursed by the District.
Any questions may be directed to mascotrefund@libertyk12.org
LMS students earn Leader of the Month Awards, Good News Notes
Liberty Middle School has awarded students for their leadership and following the Leader in Me Seven Habits during the first three months of the school year.
Leader of the Month
The criteria for Leader of the Month Awards are:
- Effort: work hard and be persistent to the best ability
- Character: be proactive and display initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, optimism
- Behavior: referral free for the month nominated
- Leadership: willingness to help peers, show respect and be a team player
- Attendance: good daily attendance and no excessive tardies
The following students received Leader of the Month Awards:
September
Grades 5 and 6: Dia D’Agata, Xavier Castle Figueroa, Makenzie Knack, Daisuke Mapes, Megan Martinez Gomez, Liriel Mueses Valdez, Milsi Ramirez Martinez and Kailani Rivera.
Grades 7 and 8: Jared Briggs, Alex Olivares-Reyes and Mason Williams.
October
Grades 5 and 6: Claire Ferguson, Americus Mott, Denali Owens and Caleb Rusin.
Grades 7 and 8: Alyessia Avellino, Samantha Bull, Tyler Juron and Shea-Leigh Kristiansen.
November
Grades 5 and 6: MaKynlie Smith, Erick Torres and Carolina Vera Rivera.
Grades 7 and 8: Amelia Cole, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen and Mariana Joya-Reyes.
Good News Notes
To receive a Good News Note, students must display the Seven Habits promoted by Leader in Me:
- Being Proactive
- Beginning With the End in Mind
- Putting First Things First
- Thinking Win Win
- Seeking First to Understand then to be Understood
- Synergy
- Sharpening the Saw
September
Grades 5 and 6: Juan Carlos De La Cruz De La Cruz, Ethan DuBois, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Araceliss Gomez, Alan Hernandez-Lopez, Jazmia Padilla, Luke Poley, Jayden Stoddard, Sophie Toledo, Aleigha Travis and Ethan Zheng.
Grades 7 and 8: Gabe Bossert, Alyssia Boyles, Nika Brown, Beverly Caal Chub and Avery Wilson.
October
Grades 5 and 6: Montgomery Allen, Elisa Barragan, Raymond Cottman, Dia D’Agata, Avery Decker, Mia Duncan, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Delilah Flores-Serapio, Ava Frailey, Raegan Harman, Tyrone Harris, Madison Hernandez, Isabella Intranuovo, Dylan Joya-Reyes, Tyler Kavleski, Aubrie Keating, Antoni Klys, Alan Lopez-Hernandez, Alexandria Lyden, Ayanelson (Nelson) Mazariegos-Cuz, Madison Molina, Zalaina Nash, Denali Owens, Iker Perez, Alayna Pomerantz, Jordanno Rivera, Kameren Samuel, Lucille Sanders, Angel Terraza Raymundo, Francisco Vicente-Gonzalez, Raegan Wagner, Delanie Yupanqui and Subhan Zeeshan.
Grades 7 and 8: Carlos Erazo-Palma, Belle Gandulla, Starriah Harris, Hunter Kavleski, Bella Lopez, Quinn Santiago, William Vargas-Martin and Cody Winters.
November
Grades 5 and 6: Riley Church-Bradley, Avery Decker, Gavin Grant, Mia Grant, Jacob Grossman, Thomas Jandik, Lorenzo Marullo, Michael Mishquero, Pearl Mott, Scarlett Ratner, Genesis Robles Burgos, Sophie Toledo and Raegan Wagner
Grades 7 and 8: Riley Harte, Gabriella Lisacchi and Elektra Van Loan.
Community events set to provide information on capital project proposal
Liberty Central School District is proposing a nearly $42.7 million capital project that will address safety, efficiency of building systems and educational spaces and meeting the needs of today’s learners for tomorrow’s careers.
The project will go before voters Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the high school gymnasium between noon and 9 p.m. A snow date of Jan. 17 is set. To help inform voters about the proposal, a series of public meetings and presentations will be held in December and January.
The first forum will be held in WJFF’s Community Room at 2758 State Route 52 in Liberty at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The public is invited to hear a presentation from district administration and ask questions about the project. A second forum originally scheduled in White Sulphur Springs for Jan. 8 has been canceled.
On Thursday, Jan. 4, Superintendent Dr. Sullivan will offer a virtual presentation on the project via Zoom at 6 p.m. and will answer questions submitted in advance to questions@libertyk12.org. Questions must be submitted by Jan. 3 with “Capital Project” in the subject line. The Zoom link will be listed on the district’s webpage as the event gets closer.
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the district will host a community forum and question-and-answer session with district administration, representatives from architects CS Arch and a turf specialist. A walkthrough of select project areas will follow the presentation. The Jan. 10 forum and Q&A will be live streamed via LocalLive on the district website. The public is invited to the event, which will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
The Liberty Central School Board of Education and administration, working with CSArch, the construction management team from Schoolhouse Construction Services and Fiscal Advisors, crafted the plan using information gathered in a capacity study, a long-term demographic analysis and the building condition survey conducted during the 2021-22 school year.
More information on the project is available on the district website.
More than 250 LHS students named to honor roll
The following students were named to the honor rolls at Liberty High School for the first marking period. High Honor Roll students must have attained a marking period average of 89.5 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades. Honor Roll students must have attained a marking period average of 84.5 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades.
12th grade
High Honor: Maria Abreu, Jumana Abu Al Ghanam, Mia Barragan, Kevin Cando, Brittany Cardenas, Lorena Chevalier, Shannon Ciardo, Yuridia Cristino Lopez, Noellia Cruz Cruz, Nevaeh Davis, Morgan DeGraw, Nathan Desrochers, Jayla Edwards, Alexandra Etess, Briasia Gamble, Christopher Garzon Valle, Hannah Gill, Claudia Herzog, Brooke Hessinger, Liliana Ines Leon, Joaquin Isler Diaz, Cyah Jackson, Julia Juron, Madeline Kelly, Zoe Kip, Aylin Leon Martinez, Melany Manzanares Orellana, Dania Maradiaga, Natalie Morales, Josue Nunura Galan, Elyanna Ocasio-Lombardi, Samuel Olivares-Reyes, Lesly Panama, Jake Parks, David Philips, Elaina-Louise Ramirez, Alesandra Rivera, Alexandra Rivera, Jacob Ross, Rozlyn Schauerhamer, Jeremy Simon, Erin Skinner, Grace Torres, Cristian Vargas Martin, Maylluri Vinocunga Llano, Benjamin Visconti, Sincere Warren and Aiden Yaun.
Honor: Carlos Campos-Castro, Lorna DeWitt, Aldo Garcia Romualdo, Tyarah Harris, Adam Houser, Perla Macias, Madison Morales, Maytte Morales-Romero, Ronny Rivas Guardado, Kayla Samuel and Irvin Valente Guzman.
11th grade
High honor: Quinn Allen, Endya Alvarez, Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Noah Call, Cathy Delgado-Flores, Colin Doeinck, James Dworetsky, Sara Fajardo Reyes, James Fancher, Sophia Ferguson, Haley Gill, Lianna Gissentaner, Camila Hernandez, Jordan Hewlett, Joshua Kratz, Jack Krum, Carla Lara Fernandez, Kimberlin Malaga Gonzalez, Cindy Maradiaga Garcia, Diego Marcia Paz, Matthew McKoy, Luis Molina Gonzalez, Owen Moore, Sierra Norris, Liam Parks, Jose Perez Sanchez, Joshuaj Reyes Escobedo, Mason Smith, Austin Werlau, Kyra Wingert, Hannah Wormuth and Rita Zheng.
Honor: Elmida Aguilar-Reyes, Jayniece Arroyo, Andres Castillo Hernandez, Raul Esquivias Garzon, Haylee Gomez, Sandra Hanofee, Mya Huebsch, Alex Kearney, Kenisha Ledoux, Skylar Loyce, Addison Makky, Colin Mangan, Jameel McCline, Andrew McPhillips, Joseph Metz, Gerson Nolasco Monroy, Megan Schmidt, Brianna Smith, Ixzel Torrez Cruz and Mykenzi Williams.
10th grade
High honor: Maliea Agapito, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, Cristian Argenal, Teodulo Banegas Jr, Adisyn Bell, Shawn Bickham Jr., Aubrey Botsford, Brooke Bull, Carmela Burgio, Addison Bury, Runxian Chen, Jake Cross, Valeria Cruz, Genna DeFrank, Giada DeFrank, Cameron Degroat, Eli Desrochers, Allisson Diaz Lopez, Joseph DiBartolo, Nicolle Feijo, Abigail Fitzgerald, Sydania Foster, Damaris Garcia, Lia Guillerme, Jacob Kelly, Zane Kip, Kaley Klein, Belen Leon Martinez, Gianna Lewis, Yamilet Lopez Cortez, Arwyn Lucero-Bonilla, Angelina Magie, Leonel Malaga Ventura, Brenna Mangan, Emely Maradiaga Martinez, Yuritzy Martinez Ramirez, Quelin Molina Gavilan, Serenity Moore, Makayla Morales, Melanie Moreno Velasquez, Genesis Munoz Valladares, Soleil Ocasio-Lombardi, Amber Peachey, William Pennell, Scarlet Perez, Brooke Porter, Cassandra Porter, Danny Ramon-Fernandez, Phillo Romero, Joseph Sarney, Justin Simon, Ashley Szuba, Isabella Wagner, Elijah Warren, Angela Wheeler, Cameryn Will and Isaiah Young.
Honor: Alexis Buschmann, Wendy Chabla, Kamoren Connell, Elizabeth Cruz Cruz, Marcus Curry, Joshua Decker Jr., Christopher DiBartolo, Cheyenne Graham, Miguel Guzman, Emily Hook, Lincoln Klein, Joselyn Lojano Inga, DaShaun Loyce, Maria Quintanilla Bonilla, Jose Rivera, Serenity Ryder, Tayler Schwartz, Jaidon Simmons, Elmer Son Vicente and Leysli Vinocunga Llano.
Ninth grade
High Honor: Brayan Abrego Medina, Zackary Alvord, Gianino Amendola, Josue Artiga Martinez, Jehu Baldes Lara, Jeffrey Banegas Barahona, Jill Baumander, Eyanna Castro, Kent Clarke, Olivia Corrigan, Adolfo Cos Cux, Abdi Coy Pop, Liliana Crespo, Alan Cruz, Louis Daniels, Colin Dasraj, Dung Duong, LeonJahnae Fountain, Kylie Fuller, Yamilet Garcia Gonzalez, Juanita Garcia Lopez, Diana Guallpa, Peyton Hadjstylianos, Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo, Misael Juarez Perez, Peyton Klein, Bartlomiej Klys, Audrey Krum, Marvin Lucero Ramirez, Roger Lynker III, Katherine Maldonado, Bridgette Mateo Cruz, Jeremiah McLeod, Mariely Medina Orellana, Elizabeth Navarrete, Angele Osorio Ramirez, Savannah Pagan Van Wagner, Katherine Panama Guaillazaca, Giselle Perez Sanchez, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Riley Santiago, Ruth Sellers, Jordan Smith, Madelynn Stewart, Amy Szuba, Olivia Tyler, Allison Vasko, Jeronimo Velez Osorio, Giuliana Wagner and Sebastian Yupanqui.
Honor: Derick Aliers Amparo, Sophia Avellino, Riley Cox, Colin Dole, Titus Donmoyer, Angel Figueroa, Austin Frunzi, Rahel Garrod, Isiah Johnson, Orchid Langlois, Nester Leon Aldana, AnnaMay Lopez, Meylin Mendoza Bonilla, , Adrianna Slater, Olivia Torres, Kasey Turcios Mejia, Keyanna White and Lige Young.