The Primary Renovations initiative of the SMART Program largely focuses on improving schools and the educational experience of students through structural upgrades to campuses and infrastructure. A six-step process is put in place to ensure that all renovations are completed effectively, moving through a thorough process that begins with Project Planning and ends with Construction Closeout.

NEW RENAISSANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL has moved through the first phase of this process and is currently in Hire Designer. In this phase, design firms submit proposals and negotiations are held to select the firm most suited for the project and its allocated funding. Once a designer is selected, the project moves into the next phase of the process, and begins the drawings for the proposed renovation