State approves Schenectady High School core renovation; work to start in February

What happened

The district said the state approved the Schenectady High School core design in November 2025. Bids were due to open January 13, with work starting in February 2026 and running to summer 2028 in two stages.

Why it matters to families

Part of the main building will be torn up for more than two years, and a hallway will shrink to about 8.5 feet near the construction wall. It is the largest piece of the voter-approved $300 million building plan.

The evidence

At the December 17 work session the project manager said the south wing work runs from February to summer 2027, then the north wing and new main entrance run summer 2027 to summer 2028. Board members asked about safety next to the construction wall and moisture problems.

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