District Wide Capital Project

Challenge

Peekskill City School District undertook a comprehensive capital improvement program as part of its commitment to “Keeping the Promise”—providing students with the facilities and opportunities they need to thrive. The program addresses aging infrastructure while creating contemporary learning environments, improving safety, and advancing the district’s long-term sustainability goals. Mosaic worked with the district to identify opportunities to transform existing spaces and make strategic improvements that will benefit students, staff, and the broader community for years to come.

Results

The districtwide program will transform existing spaces in creative and sustainable ways. At Peekskill High School, a new main entrance and secure vestibule will create a more welcoming and secure arrival experience, while renovated instructional and wellness spaces will support evolving student needs. At the Administration Building, a former swimming pool—closed since 2008 and used for storage—will be transformed into three flexible, state-of-the-art classrooms with movable partitions. Across the district, roof improvements will prepare buildings for new solar installations, while energy upgrades will improve building systems and help bring air conditioning to classrooms that previously lacked it. Together, these improvements will modernize learning environments, renew aging infrastructure, and position the district for a more sustainable future.

Sector Elementary, High School, On the Boards, PK-12

Client Peekskill City School District

Location Peekskill, NY

Project Type Renovation

Construction Cost $43M

Projects

New Transportation Center

Challenge

As Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District continued to grow, its transportation department had outgrown a facility built in 1957 for a much smaller fleet. Designed to service just 10 buses, the aging building no longer supported the district’s fleet of approximately 70 buses that safely transport more than 3,100 students each day. Undersized service bays, deteriorating maintenance areas, and limited space reduced operational efficiency and made it difficult for mechanics to safely maintain today’s larger vehicles. The district sought a modern transportation center that would improve safety, streamline operations, and support the dedicated staff responsible for keeping students on the road.

Results

The new 17,000-square-foot Transportation Center provides a safe, efficient workplace designed to support the district’s transportation operations well into the future. Modern service bays equipped with vehicle lifts allow mechanics to safely perform maintenance on the entire fleet, while new offices, training space, storage, and support areas improve daily operations and collaboration. Site improvements, including new paving and a fuel station, further enhance efficiency and fleet management. More than a replacement facility, the Transportation Center represents an investment in the people and infrastructure that make learning possible by ensuring students are transported safely, reliably, and efficiently every day.

Sector PK-12

Client Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

Location Burnt Hills, NY

Project Type New Construction

Square Feet 18,579

Construction Cost 7.6 M

We want to ensure we have the means to continue to provide family-friendly, safe, and efficient busing services to our families.”

—Patrick McGrath, Superintendent

Projects

High School Auditorium Renovation

Challenge

The district’s original 1955 auditorium no longer met the needs of students or the community it served. Aging theatrical systems, limited stage facilities, and insufficient seating restricted performances, assemblies, and special events. The district envisioned a modern performing arts venue that would provide students with authentic theater experiences while creating a welcoming gathering place capable of hosting the entire student body and strengthening connections with the surrounding community.

Results

The renovated auditorium has become the cultural heart of the campus and a destination for the broader community. Modern acoustics, theatrical lighting, sound systems, expanded stage facilities, and professional production features provide students with authentic learning opportunities in performance and technical theater. A configurable stage extension and riser system allows the space to quickly adapt for concerts, theatrical productions, assemblies, and special events, supporting everything from tiered choral performances to expanded performance areas. Carefully designed catwalks and lighting galleries give students safe, hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theater production. A new balcony increased seating capacity to nearly 1,000, enabling the auditorium to accommodate the entire student body while serving as a premier venue for community performances, ceremonies, and cultural events.

Sector High School, PK-12

Client Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

Location Burnt Hills, NY

Project Type Renovation

“We have a beautiful set of risers that are engineered to be customizable…almost an endless design of the front part of the stage.”

—Patrick McGrath, Superintendent

“The entire community gets a chance to be in here and see the benefits of the work that they invested in.”

—Patrick McGrath, Superintendent

Projects

Middle School Renovation

Challenge

Glens Falls City School District sought to modernize its middle school to better support contemporary teaching, improve safety, and create an environment where students could thrive. The existing building no longer reflected the district’s educational vision, with outdated classrooms, limited collaboration space, inefficient circulation, and an entrance sequence that did not meet today’s security expectations. The district wanted to transform the school while maximizing its existing facilities and infrastructure.

Results

The renovation reimagined the middle school as a flexible, student-centered learning environment that supports both academic achievement and student well-being. A new secure entrance and relocated administrative, guidance, and health offices improve safety and visitor management while creating a welcoming first impression. Modernized classrooms, science labs, an innovative 21st Century Classroom Suite, and dedicated maker and eSports spaces support collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. New student commons, an art gallery, private all-gender restrooms, and improved circulation enhance the daily experience for students and staff, while upgraded building systems, accessibility improvements, and energy-efficient windows extend the life and performance of the facility. Together, these improvements have transformed the middle school into a future-ready learning environment that reflects the district’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, and student success.

Sector Middle School, PK-12, STEM

Client Glens Falls City School District

Location Glens Falls, NY

Project Type Renovation

Awards American School & University Interiors Showcase Outstanding Project; Learning by Design Outstanding Project

Every design decision—from the secure entrance to flexible learning environments—supports student well-being, engagement, and success.

Projects

Great Outdoors Project – District Wide

Challenge

Saratoga Springs City School District envisioned a districtwide initiative that would extend learning beyond the classroom while enhancing recreation, safety, and community use across its campuses. Developed through a collaborative planning process involving students, teachers, staff, and community organizations, the project sought to create outdoor environments that support learning, play, athletics, and neighborhood connections. From outdoor classrooms and nature trails to athletic fields and community parks, the district’s goal was to invest in spaces that enrich the educational experience while serving the broader Saratoga Springs community.

Results

The Great Outdoors Project transformed outdoor environments across all eight district schools as well as East Side Recreation Park, West Side Recreation Park, and Gavin Park. Outdoor classrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, reading areas, courtyards, and nature trails create new opportunities for experiential learning and student collaboration, while improvements to athletic facilities, recreation areas, and community parks expand opportunities for sports, wellness, and year-round community use. Safety enhancements—including improved lighting, fencing, circulation, and site infrastructure—create more secure and welcoming campuses, while energy-efficient LED lighting and other infrastructure improvements reduce operating costs and support long-term sustainability. Together, these districtwide improvements demonstrate how thoughtfully designed outdoor environments can strengthen education, recreation, and community life.

Sector Elementary, High School, Middle School, PK-12

Client Saratoga Springs City School District

Location Saratoga Springs, NY

Project Type New Construction

Construction Cost 15.6 M

“We’re really trying to think about our students, where they are developmentally, and build spaces that allow them to be kids while maximizing their learning and enjoyment.”

—Dr. Michael Patton, Superintendent of Schools

Projects

High School Cafeteria Renovation

Challenge

Originally a gymnasium converted into a cafeteria, the existing space no longer met the needs of students or the district. Poor acoustics, an inefficient serving layout, and limited seating options discouraged students from using the cafeteria, with many choosing to eat elsewhere. As Saratoga Springs prepared to transition to a closed campus, the cafeteria needed to accommodate more students while becoming a welcoming destination that encouraged connection, school pride, and healthy eating. Through the district’s educational planning process, every visioning group identified renovation of the cafeteria as a top priority.

Results

The renovation transformed the former gym into a collegiate-style gathering space that supports a variety of dining experiences and activities throughout the school day. A reconfigured serving area with multiple food stations improves circulation and shortens wait times, while flexible seating allows students to dine individually or in groups. Careful acoustic design, layered ceiling treatments, warm natural materials, and abundant daylight create a comfortable environment where conversations can take place even during the busiest lunch periods. The cafeteria also serves as a venue for student programs, professional development, meetings, and community events. Since reopening, the district has reported a 15% increase in lunch participation, demonstrating how thoughtful design can improve student experience while creating a vibrant new heart of campus.

Sector High School, PK-12

Client Saratoga Springs City School District

Location Saratoga Springs, NY

Project Type Renovation

Awards 2025 Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) Project Showcase; American School & University Outstanding Project; Learning By Design Outstanding Project

“The transformation of the high school cafeteria has been amazing. The improved acoustics have not only created a more comfortable and inviting space for students and staff, but they have also significantly reduced noise levels, fostering a better environment for connection during school meals.”

—Dr. Michael Patton, Superintendent of Schools

Projects

High School Fitness Center

Challenge

As part of the district’s Legacy Project, Saratoga Springs High School sought to reimagine its physical education program by creating a fitness environment that would serve every student—not just athletes. The existing fitness center was undersized and limited opportunities for collaborative instruction, individualized fitness, and student choice. The district envisioned a welcoming, technology-rich space that would support a modern “Fitness for All” approach, helping students develop confidence, healthy habits, and lifelong connections to physical activity.

Results

The renovated Fitness Center tripled in size, creating a bright, flexible environment that supports the district’s innovative physical education curriculum. Large expanses of glass introduce abundant natural daylight, while bold interior graphics visible from the street celebrate school pride and establish the space as a highly visible campus destination. The expanded facility allows every physical education class to incorporate foundational fitness instruction, regardless of course selection, while supporting strength and conditioning, wellness activities, and individualized learning. Beyond the school day, the center is heavily used by athletic teams and has become a showcase for the district’s commitment to student wellness. More importantly, the renovation helps ensure that every student graduates with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to pursue lifelong health and fitness.

Sector High School, PK-12

Client Saratoga Springs City School District

Location Saratoga Springs, NY

Project Type Renovation

“We believe in empowering students to find their passion for physical activity. By connecting them with something they love, we know there is a higher chance they will participate in those activities beyond graduation and for the rest of their lives.”

—Kelsey Allen, Health & Physical Education Department Head

“With our new space…we can now get all classes into the Fitness Center.”

—Kelsey Allen, Health & Physical Education Department Head

Projects

High School East STEM Center

Challenge

As technology rapidly reshaped the workforce, Shenendehowa Central School District recognized the need to modernize its aging Technology Wing to better prepare students for future careers. The district envisioned a collaborative STEM environment that would integrate science, engineering, and technical education while supporting hands-on, project-based learning. Building on Shenendehowa’s long history of innovation—including pioneering programs in engineering and robotics—the new center was designed to inspire exploration, encourage collaboration, and equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Results

The renovation transformed nearly 32,000 square feet into a state-of-the-art STEM Center that supports interdisciplinary learning and career exploration. The project included upgraded science laboratories, new classrooms, specialized spaces for physics, automotive technology, construction technology, machining, and collaborative learning, creating opportunities for students to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications. Open sightlines, display areas, and shared collaboration spaces encourage students to learn from one another while showcasing innovation throughout the building. By bringing science and technology programs together in a modern learning environment, the STEM Center strengthens connections between academic disciplines and prepares students for futures in engineering, manufacturing, cybersecurity, software development, artificial intelligence, and other high-demand STEM fields.

Sector High School, PK-12, STEM

Client Shenendehowa Central School District

Location Clifton Park, NY

Project Type Renovation

“The hands-on experience that students will now have here is all about applied learning—from math and science all the way through the technology courses.”

—Paul Kane, Retired Technology Teacher Paul Kane, Robotics & STEM Trailblazer who taught at Shen from 1971-2011.

Projects

Early Learning Center

Challenge

As one of the last districts in New York State offering half-day kindergarten, Shenendehowa Central School District sought to transition to a full-day program while accommodating approximately 500 kindergarten students. Mosaic conducted a comprehensive facilities assessment, evaluating options to meet the district’s long-term educational needs. When a three-story office building was donated for educational use, it presented a unique opportunity to transform the building into a dedicated Early Learning Center—creating space for full-day kindergarten, allowing for a future pre-kindergarten program, and freeing valuable classroom capacity within the district’s eight elementary schools.

Results

The renovation transforms 110,000 square feet of office space into Atrea, a purpose-designed Early Learning Center that supports full-day kindergarten while providing capacity for future growth. The facility features 41 kindergarten classrooms, including 10 designed to accommodate a future pre-kindergarten program, along with a library, art and music classrooms, two gymnasiums, a cafeteria, and dedicated spaces for health, speech, and student support services. Nature-inspired interiors—including a welcoming lobby and flexible learning spaces designed as indoor parks—create engaging environments for exploration, creativity, and play-based learning, while thoughtfully planned outdoor play areas and separated parent and bus circulation enhance safety and accessibility. Through the adaptive reuse of an existing building, the district creates a vibrant early childhood campus while expanding educational opportunities and creating capacity across its elementary schools.

Sector Elementary, On the Boards, PK-12

Client Shenendehowa Central School District

Location Clifton Park, NY

Project Type Renovation

Construction Cost 55 M

Named Atrea, from a Native American word meaning “to have for small children,” the Early Learning Center is currently under construction.

Projects

New Transportation Facility

Challenge

As enrollment continued to grow, Voorheesville Central School District developed a comprehensive capital improvement plan to modernize its facilities and create additional instructional space. Mosaic worked with the district to design a new Transportation Facility that would replace aging infrastructure while supporting safer, more efficient fleet operations. Relocating transportation services also created an opportunity to repurpose valuable space within the elementary school for educational improvements that better serve students and the community.

Results

The new Transportation Facility provides dedicated space for 17 full-size buses, 17 half-size buses, vehicle maintenance, all-season bus washing, staff training, and daily transportation operations within a modern, purpose-designed environment. Efficient site circulation, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and thoughtfully planned workspaces support the district’s evolving transportation needs while enhancing safety for students, staff, and visitors. By relocating transportation operations to a standalone facility, the district was able to transform the former elementary bus garage into a modern cafeteria and flexible community space while creating room for additional instructional areas, including music and art classrooms, science labs, and a library makerspace. The project demonstrates how thoughtful planning can solve operational needs while creating lasting educational benefits across an entire campus.

Sector PK-12

Client Voorheesville Central School District

Location Voorheesville, NY

Project Type New Construction

Relocating transportation operations unlocked new opportunities for instructional space, an expanded cafeteria, and future-ready facilities across the district.