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Jana Silsby of DLR Group explains facets of the new Norwalk Public Schools facilities study during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.
NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk would ideally spend $20-30 million a year for two decades to update its schools, according to consultants hired to study the district’s facilities and advise the Board of Education.
“There’s probably some sticker shock when we look at these numbers, but it is not surprising if you’re looking at other districts that
are investing as they should in their schools,” Rachel Pampel of Newman Architects said Tuesday.
The numbers stemming from the 12-week study by Newman + DLR Group actually indicate up to $35 million in year one, to address “critical maintenance” and “critical multi-school projects.” Recommendations were made based on a “tiering” system, designed to make it equitable.