More restrooms are called for. Patio areas don't drain properly. P.E. dressing rooms need air conditioning and more lockers. Auditoriums need to be refurbished. Entryways should be more controlled, exits safer.
Parking is too crowded.
The Cooper High cafeteria needs better ventilation, plumbing lines require repair, and computers should replace typewriters in the keyboarding lab. Shotwell Stadium should be brought into handicap accessibility compliance. The list of specific shortcomings goes on and on. Beyond describing priorities and suggesting corporate sponsorship for some improvements such as artificial playing fields, the Facilities Task Force report does not contain a specific bond issue recommendation. Deter-mining that will be up to the school board, which could be an issue in the May 6 election for one contested board seat.