Areas for receipt and distribution of supplies are poorly located. While there have been significant playground improvements, playing fields for sports activities are in substandard condition. Five options ranging from the construction of a new school down to minimal mandated repairs were presented to the Board for consideration. The units to be demolished are the oldest, least energy efficient and the most expensive to renovate. Three other options were based on the present building configuration and failed to sufficiently address major site, traffic and education issues.
Educational space is increased.
Travel distances within the building are reduced. There is a defined main entrance and the building will have a unified, single structure appearance. Administrative functions and many student services will be centralized. Kindergarten classes will be close to the main entrance and support services. Only twenty-six out of more than eight hundred elementary schools in the state do not have a hot lunch program.