Paterson Public Schools – Phase 1

The Paterson School Board, a “state intervention” Board, was tasked with improving their learning environment without the necessary funds to accomplish that goal. They needed a way to fund the identified solutions for their facilities. We not only were able to find an alternative funding strategy, but also developed a plan that was cash positive and still concentrated on the Board’s goals, including (1) adding Air Conditioning and (2) implementing a full-building automation system, within 9 months from initial selection.

Worked to finalize Phase I of a multi-phase process to enhance 17 of the 48 school buildings for the Paterson Board of Education. The project provided the Board with $1 million dollars in positive cash flow over 18 years. Between the annual savings of about $1 million dollars per year and the positive cash flow, the Paterson Board of Education was able to provide its students with a substantial upgrade to their learning environment and focus on their educational goals.