Construction Updates

• Video of car rider and bus arrival/dismissal locations during construction

Franconia Elementary was built in 1941 and the building needs updating due to normal wear and tear.

Our project has been broken into four phases and will be completed over the next two years. The first phase, which includes renovating all of the classrooms and lavatories on the second floor of the building, is planned for completion later this fall. 

Because we need to use every inch of available space during construction, some of our classroom spaces have been moved or modified. Most special area classes will be held in your child’s classroom instead of a dedicated room. Some classrooms will also need to be moved to a different location mid-year. Throughout the project, our goal is to minimize disruptions for students and continue to provide them with all the necessary materials, curriculum, and technology needed for a robust education. 

There will be some changes. A video depicting arrival and dismissal is being produced and will be distributed prior to the start of the school year. 

Yes.

No. The construction crews, as well as our in-house custodial staff, will clean and dust on a daily basis.

Yes, students will eat lunch in the cafeteria and have Physical Education class in the gymnasium as well as outdoors.

 No. While all of our construction workers have background checks, they will still be separated from students at all times during the school day. All exterior building entrances will remain locked and secure throughout the school day.