Julia A. Stark Elementary School - Heating and Ventilation

In 2023, Julia A. Stark received $289,142 for HVAC work as part of a competitive grant from the State of Connecticut. The City completed additional heating and ventilation improvements utilizing Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds for an additional $1.3 million dollar investment over the summer of 2024.

Building on prior investments in this historic neighborhood school, which opened in 1927, repairs to the exterior brick facade and new roofing with interior flooring and bathroom renovations are also planned. In 2024 educational specifications were approved by the Board of Education and the City and SPS worked with an architecture and engineering firm that developed documents and cost estimates in preparation for the State grant reimbursement program.