FAQs
Planning
How were schools chosen to be featured on this website?
This website does not include every school we are working on, but rather highlights a portion of the many on-going projects happening across the District. For more information on all the projects occurring at Stamford Public Schools, please visit the SPS Facilities page.
Which schools will be renovated?
The City is in Phase One of the Long-term Facilities Plan. The City has invested in $35 million in renovations across the District to be completed over the next several years. In addition to these renovations the City has received funding from the State of Connecticut to construct a new high school on the Westhill High School Campus and new K-8 building on the Roxbury Elementary School Campus. The existing buildings will remain occupied by students until the new buildings are completed. The City has also applied to the State for funding to construct a new Lower School (K-4) and Upper School (5-8) South of I-95
The South School will be built at Lockwood Avenue, and the new buildings will serve students from K.T. Murphy and Toquam Elementary School. Visit the New Buildings Section for more details.
What is the timeline for completion of long-term facilities plan?
The long-term plan has a twenty-year horizon (2021-2041).
How dedicated is the City in making sure the new schools and other projects get completed? Why now versus five, ten, or more years ago?
Under the Simmons Administration, the City succeeded in achieving a re-evaluation of State reimbursement increasing Stamford’s rate from less than 30% to 60%, and 80% in some cases. Long-term fiscal planning is key to the successful completion of the work.
How are projects prioritized?
Per the Master Planning Report prioritization takes into account current facility deficiencies, capacity, utilization and demographics.
Where can I find the Long-term Facilities Plan?
Per the Master Planning Report, prioritization takes into account current facility deficiencies, capacity, utilization and demographics.
Funding
What is the total cost for these improvement projects?
Approximately 1.5 billion dollars.
If my school needs repairs but is not on this list, will there be another funding opportunity?
All schools in the District portfolio are included in the long-term plan. In addition to planned capital improvements, SPS Facilities provides ongoing maintenance and repairs to the facilities.
What is a bond project?
A bond is the funding source. Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued by public entities that use the loans to fund public projects such as the construction of schools. A ‘bond project’ is referring to the funding source. Municipal projects are often funded by a combination of grants and bonds.
What is a capital project?
A capital project creates physical infrastructure enhancements and improvements to existing facilities and systems. A capital project can also be a replacement or new construction project.
How much money is available for my school’s projects?
Available funding balances will vary from year to year and are dependent upon each year’s budget appropriations and expenditures for completed projects.
General
How can I provide input for new projects?
Sign up for the City’s Newsletter - Your City at Work - and attend an upcoming Citizen’s Service Hub.
Check out the blog posts on each New School Project Page for updates on community sessions.
What frequency will webpages be updated?
The website will be updated quarterly.
What district is my child’s school?
Please use these options to find what school district you reside in.