Networking
Watch & Learn: New York Charter School Adopts Smart Building Technology
New World Preparatory charter school on Staten Island, N.Y., serves 840 K–8 students across two campuses. Construction of a new main campus was completed in March 2026 and includes a robust networking infrastructure built from the ground up.
A Power over Ethernet system connects the smart building technologies designed to keep students and teachers healthy and happy. Smart lighting, air quality sensors and a large plant wall contribute to the building’s overall wellness functions. The system is also constantly collecting data, allowing it to adapt to changing conditions and helping school leaders make informed decisions about the future of the space.
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Participants
Angelo Aponte, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, New World Preparatory
Bob Cicero, Americas Director, Future-Proofed Workplace for Real Estate, Cisco
Video Highlights
- New World Preparatory implemented smart building technology as part of construction on a new main building.
- The smart building technology, which runs on a single Power over Ethernet network, automatically adjusts air quality to optimal levels.
- Continuous data collection means the system is prepared to support both current and future environmental needs.
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