The existing HVAC system serving the three-story high school and both gymnasiums, with some components ranging from 45+ years of age, has exceeded its life expectancy and needs complete replacement. In March - May 2023, the 40-year-old chiller suffered a terminal breakdown and could not be fixed due to its age. Additionally, the windows in the high school are outdated, not energy-efficient, and create safety concerns. Replacing windows will help improve the performance of the new HVAC system, providing better temperature control in classrooms and reducing energy costs for the district.

Handicap-accessible bathrooms in the high school are only available on the first floor. The second and third floors of the high school do not have ADA-compliant bathrooms to serve our students, staff, and community members. If someone needs to use a handicap-accessible bathroom while on the second or third floor, they need to take the elevator down to the first floor to use the bathroom.

The kitchen facilities were part of the original elementary school built in 1960. The walk-in cooler and freezer are approximately 65 years old and are built into the building. All kitchen appliances, except the dishwasher, are 50 years old or older. These items have outlasted their life expectancy and can no longer be fixed when they fail. Additionally, the kitchen and serving area is undersized compared to industry guidelines. Due to the lack of space in the kitchen, the serving line has been moved into the cafeteria space. This requires kitchen staff to bring food back to the kitchen to reheat it to comply with the state health code, making it challenging to work and serve meals efficiently.

Portions of the underground sewer piping in the elementary school were recently replaced, but the entire system is aging and needs reinvestment and attention to remain functional and not cause larger issues in the future.