Genesee Intermediate School District celebrates renovation of special education building

Flint, MI — The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) will host a groundbreaking ceremony to renovate and expand the Early Childhood Programs and Services (ECPS) building.

The ceremony will occur on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. at 5089 Pilgrim Rd. in Flint, MI. ECPS supports all local school districts in Genesee County by providing special education programs and services to children ages 3 to 8.  

This expansion project will include twelve new classrooms, therapy rooms, an additional parking area, and bus and parent drop-off loops with overhead canopies protecting the students from the weather. Once the addition is complete, the project will also involve renovating the existing building by transitioning current office spaces into more classrooms. A new library, music room, and nursing office will also be added.

The outdoor playground space will receive new equipment, fencing, surfacing, and expanded play areas for students of all ages. The exterior of the current building will also receive a face-lift of new metal panels, masonry work, paint, lighting, and landscaping.

“We are excited to begin a project that has been in the planning phase for over a year,” stated Tricia Hill, Deputy Superintendent of GISD. “The expansion and renovation of our Early Childhood Programs and Services building will provide much-needed additional space to serve students with disabilities 3 — 8 years of age. The additional space and the renovation to the existing building is intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of our youngest learners.”