anticipates the opening will be an important moment given global attention on the district’s recovery. “I cannot wait for it to open and for us to get to show it off to the world because I do feel like the world is watching what we’re doing,” she says. However, infrastructure challenges persist across the district’s other campuses. “The rest of our students are in buildings that are 75 to 100 years old, with the exception of a few additions built about 25 years ago in the 2000 bond,” Chohlis explains.“We have a lot of deferred maintenance on lots of them. We’re working on our finances because we don’t have a solid fund balance. Our financial situation is not great.” The district recently passed a $4 million maintenance tax note to replace HVAC controls and complete an LED lighting project. “The cost savings from those two things will pay the maintenance tax notes,” Chohlis notes. With annual spending at $14,297 per student and total revenue of $66.8 million, the district strategically prioritizes self-funding projects new school is going to be absolutely state-of-the-art and safe. Safety and security were the utmost, the number one factor in designing this school,” Chohlis says.“The entire thing is masonry, set up in a triangle design. The design and development of that school have been so well thought through. It’s such a great representation of this community and honors the victims of May 24th in such a beautiful way.” The facility will house third, fourth, and fifth grade students when it opens later in fall 2025. Chohlis Bullet-Resistant Construction Single-Motion Locking Mechanism Customizable for Any Door Type Proprietary Key for External Access ADA Compliant Design Quick Installation Process Our mission is to secure every door and protect every life. Lorem i GUARDING LIVES 386 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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