Stamford High School Facilities Projects (Updated September 2023)
Project in Process:	Anticipated Start Date	Impact of Project
Additional security cameras	Spring 2024	Prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students, staff and facilities, four new security cameras (2 interior/2 exterior) are being added.
Electronic door control for exterior doors*	Summer 2024	Prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students, staff and facilities, keyless entry solutions are being added to all school facilities as part of our district-wide adoption of integrated security systems.
Completed Projects:
major summer cleaning	Summer 2023	Over the summer all school buildings underwent their major summer cleaning (deep clean of all major educational spaces - furniture and fixtures are removed from all classrooms, the floors/walls are deep cleaned and then the roos are restaged).
Floor stripped and waxed	Summer 2023	Stripping and refinishing is the process of removing old layers of wax and dirt, restoring the floors to a like-new appearance and protecting it from future damage.
Grounds Related Projects:
Perimeter	Ongoing	SPS has engaged a site contractor to clear away overgrowth / weed / poison ivy / etc. along the perimeter of the school property.
North Courtyard	Ongoing	School grounds were added to the district-wide organic lawn maintenance program which includes regular aeration and fertilization.
Trailers	Fall 2023	Trailers are being removed or replaced with newer equipment owned by SPS. Trailers are used for on-site storage of furniture and equipment.

*Denotes a Capital Project managed by the City

 

Baseball/ Softball Field (updated 9/26/23)

Through its competitive bid process, the City of Stamford has awarded a contract to DeRosa Sports, for the renovation to athletic fields at Stamford High School. DeRosa Sports is a premier builder of field facilities serving the tristate area and members of the American Sports Builders Association.

 Last school year, the Mayor and City officials visited with the SGC on site at the athletic fields to discuss this project. At the time we were unable to commit to constructing more than the baseball field based on the $3M in state grant funding received for the project. We’re excited to share that based on the bids received – the project scope will now include both the baseball and softball fields!

 The project includes a new a synthetic turf softball field and a synthetic turf overlapped baseball and multipurpose field. The key funding sources for the work comes from two State grants - CT DEEP and CT DECD. The outcome of this project will allow SHS student athletes currently using alternate locations for sports to remain on campus for after school activities. Additional benefits include improved safety precautions, drainage upgrades, and providing for more accessible walkways across the athletic campus.

 The field design was completed in August 2023 by SLR, a leader in outdoor sports design. The project is scheduled to commence in October 2023 and will be completed in the Spring/Summer 2024.

 

Upper Soccer Field (updated 9/26/23)

The Mayor’s Office is aware of the concerns raised by the Athletic Director and parents regarding the condition of the upper soccer field.  I know the school community received an update from Stamford Public Schools regarding steps that have been taken by the Stamford Public Schools Facilities team.  The City is working with SPS to secure a third-party professional consultation to review the condition and composition of the Upper Soccer Field. The City’s goal is to act on professional recommendations that can be implemented for long - term solutions that will complement the continued maintenance by the SPS Facilities team.

 Additionally, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Stamford Public Schools and Stamford High School Athletic Director, are working to identify city field space for any games needed in the meantime.