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EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE • K-12
HONORABLE MENTION
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL INNOVATION CENTER GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
BELMONT, NY
THE GENESEE VALLEY
Central School District serves 593 students (PK-12) and spans 117 square miles of rural terrain in the southwest corridor of New York State. As a “high needs” district challenged by
a weak economy with limited opportunities and resources for families, the 2018-19 capital project sought to enhance learn- ing and promote wellness for the community.
The centerpiece of the project features an “Innova- tion Center” designed to foster learning within Genesee Valley’s STEAM curriculum. A large central maker space is sur- rounded by additional spaces— a technology shop, art room, computer lab and design studio. This architectural layout allows
a student to take a project from inception, research, prototyping, to final build and presentation without needing to leave the space.
As a full-service community school, Genesee Valley seeks to provide for the wellbeing of stu- dents and families. The capital project strengthened Genesee Valley’s status as a community hub with the addition of a fitness center and a school-based health room that provides much- needed dental and medical care to students.
Each component of the capi- tal project moved Genesee Valley further along in its mission to “champion education, a healthy lifestyle and community involve- ment by incorporating resources to inspire and empower all to be successful in life.”
ARCHITECT
Hunt
MICHAEL SAGLIBENE 607-358-1000
PROJECT INFORMATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Brian Schmitt, Supt.
COMPLETION DATE
December 2019
GROSS AREA SQ. FT.
230,450: incl. exg. bldg, addition: 6,578
AREA PER STUDENT SQ. FT.
50: tech room/maker space, 20: classroom
SITE SIZE ACRES
Overall:70; work area approx.: 12,000
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
593
CAPACITY
175 students (in addition)
COST PER STUDENT
$13,334
COST PER SQ. FT.
$1,202.08
TOTAL COST
$7,907,280
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