School Construction Authority to build addition to P.S. 97
Treyger pushed for extension of building to relieve overcrowding
District 21’s most overcrowded elementary school will be getting some relief, according to officials, who said the New York City (SCA) will be adding an extension to the building.
Councilmember Mark Treyger and representatives of the SCA and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) came to P.S. 97 at 1855 Stillwell Ave. in Gravesend on Monday to announce plans for an extension addition to the school’s building.
The extension is badly needed, according to Treyger (D-Coney Island-Gravesend-Bensonhurst), who said that P.S. 97 (also known as the Highlawn School) is currently operating at 143 percent of utilization.
“As a former educator, I am a firm believer that our children need a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment to see optimal performance in the classroom,” said Treyger, who is a former high school teacher. “Because of these extensions, students will be in real classrooms rather than trailers, classrooms will see less overcrowding and teachers and staff will be able to keep their jobs while transportable classroom units are removed.”