The renovation and expansion project will enable to magnet school to expand its unique language immersion program through grade 8 as originally planned. The deadline to apply for state grant that is expected to pay nearly 80% of the $37 million cost is June 30. The Clemente project must make the annual school construction priority list that will be forwarded to the state legislature in late December for consideration in the 2026 legislative session. The redesigned plan proposes to renovate and build additions to the existing school building and rehabilitate a vacant convent building abutting the rear of the school building and connect the two buildings through a corridor. School officials said state reimbursements could cover up to 80% of the revised $37 million project cost based on initial consultations with state officials. The cost to the city would be $7.8 million.
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