Facility Expansion and Renovations

Immaculate Conception School, during its early years, was gifted with an Educational Broadband Service license from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). These “airwaves” were given to non-profit schools to provide educational broadcasting in their local communities.  Unfortunately, Immaculate Conception was not equipped to utilize these broadband services.  Throughout the years, the FCC has revised its policies to allow commercial usage of a portion of these airwaves.  

In June 2023, Father Jacob received a proposal from a broadband provider to purchase these airwaves. Working with the Parish Finance Board, Parish Council, Diocese, and legal counsel, he negotiated a sales agreement that would generate over $1,100,000.00 for the school.  The sale was finalized in May 2024 with the net revenue of $1,174,985.00. 

These funds are specifically earmarked for future facility needs of our Madison Street campus and have been on deposit at the Dioceses accruing interest.  Father Jacob, with the assistance of the Parish Finance Board, Facilities Staff, Parish Council Members, Architect and Engineer, began researching and developing a plan for expanding and renovating our school facilities at the 1901 Madison Street Campus.  

The renovations to date include additional campus security, installation of electric gate in the rear of the campus with emergency safety features, updated restrooms, additional classrooms, newly renovated STREAM/Science lab, PreK – K playground, additional parking with carpool lanes and more. 

Renovations began during the Summer of 2025 and will be ongoing through 2026.  

Expenses 

May 2025 – Current

Classroom Renovations:                        $ 20,337.56 

Playground Expansion:                          $ 27,588.80 

Restroom Renovations:                         $ 20,922.68 

Security upgrades:                                  $ 69,549.76 

Demolition of single family house:     $ 17,866.00 * includes asbestos removal 

Professional Fees:                                    $ 26,772.12 *architect, engineer, etc. 

State Fire Marshall:                                  $ 885.33 

Boxx Modular:                                           $ 307,930.00 

Permits and Fees:                                    $ 367.00 

Fire Alarm:                                                 $ 32,729.00 

Front Parking Lot & Site Work:            $ 139,674.40 

(grading, paving, sidewalks, etc.)

Rear Site Work:                                         $ 31,889.00 

Landscaping:                                            $ 1,813.95 

Furniture & Equipment:                        $ 52,441.45