This page serves as a central hub for all facility updates across the district, providing our community with transparent, up-to-date information on ongoing and upcoming projects. From renovations to new construction, you’ll find details on how we are enhancing our schools to better support student learning and safety.

Major building and facility repair and replacement" and "major maintenance" mean the repair, replacement or upgrade of complete or major portions of any component, equipment or system of a property at irregular intervals that is required to continue the use of the property at its designed capacity for its designed intended use and is typically accomplished by contractors due to the personnel demand to accomplish the work in a timely manner, the level of sophistication of the work or the need for warranted work.

1. Spreadsheet is used to track upcoming projects that have been identified and for life cycle items that have been identified through the School Construction Departments Facility Condition Assessment for review for consideration of replacement.

2. In June the Chief Operations Officer and Maintenance Manager tours each facility with the building administrator to review the facilities assessment, discuss maintenance issues and requirements that may qualify for Major Maintenance.  These are then prioritized per school.

3. Requests from buildings are then prioritized by the Chief Operations Officer, Maintenance Manager and ACSD1 Civil Engineer to rack and stack the projects for the district.

4. Scheduled projects are then submitted int the annual budget based on using 75% of the funds allocated by the legislature for Albany County School District 1.

5. Approximately 25% of funds are set aside for emergencies. These funds can be rolled over to the following year for consideration for projects if not used.

6. All scheduled Major Maintenance and as emergencies arise throughout the year are submitted IAW Policy 2004 (Purchase and Supply) for approval.

As part of ACSD#1’s ongoing effort to make thoughtful, long-term decisions about District facilities, the Board of Trustees voted during the May Business Meeting to submit an offer to purchase property located at 2931 Soldier Springs Road. Following the acceptance of the District’s offer, plans are moving forward to utilize the property as a centralized location for several District operations.

The new facility will house Central Administration, Central Kitchen, Technology, Maintenance & Operations, and Transportation, bringing departments currently located across multiple District properties together at one site.

With this change in plans, the former Beitel Elementary building at 1721 Park Avenue will be repurposed as the ACSD#1 Teaching and Learning Center rather than serving as the new Central Office.

The Teaching and Learning Center will house the District’s Special Education, Curriculum, and Professional Development Departments, creating dedicated space for teams focused on supporting students, educators, and instructional programs throughout ACSD#1.

The Teaching and Learning Center is expected to complete its move to the Beitel building by the end of August 2026.

The opportunity to purchase the Soldier Springs Road property provides several long-term advantages for ACSD#1. Most notably, the purchase is expected to result in approximately $2 million in cost savings by reducing the need for several renovation projects previously planned.

The property also provides an opportunity to better address the long-term space and operational needs of Transportation, Maintenance & Operations, Central Kitchen, Technology, and other District support services.

Centralizing these operations will allow the District to improve efficiency, reduce the need to maintain operations across multiple locations, and keep more financial resources focused on supporting students and staff.

The transition will take place through the next two months. The Teaching and Learning Center is expected to be relocated by the end of August, followed by Central Administration and remaining departments by the end of September 2026.

Whiting High School:
Roof Replacement
Full roof system replacement to protect the building envelope and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Spring Creek Elementary School:
Roof Replacement
Complete roof replacement.
Playground Fall Protection Installation
New safety surfacing for improved playground protection.

Indian Paintbrush Elementary School:
Roof Replacement
Roof system replacement to address aging materials.
Playground Fall Protection Installation
New impact-absorbing surfacing for enhanced student safety.

Rock River School:
Track Replacement
Replacement of the existing track surface to improve safety and performance.

Laramie High School:
Boiler Plant Refurbishment
Modernization of heating infrastructure to improve reliability and operational efficiency.

Slade Elementary School:
Air Conditioning Installation
Installation of air conditioning to enhance indoor comfort and instructional environments.

During this period:

• Exterior doors will remain secured

• Limited access will be granted only for approved construction or essential personnel

• Please plan summer work schedules accordingly

Regular weekday access (Monday–Thursday) will continue unless otherwise communicated.

• Fenced construction zones

• Equipment and contractor traffic

• Temporary building access adjustments

• Periodic noise or dust

• Scheduled utility interruptions (communicated in advance)

Please do not enter restricted work areas and follow posted signage.