HVAC Replacement at Heights Elementary
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at Heights Elementary is failing. Built with commonly used materials in 1991, the heating system depends on liquid glycol—a non-toxic gel that efficiently transfers heat—pumped through tubing throughout the building. In the 30 years since construction, the plastic tubing has deteriorated, causing liquid glycol “floods” that have damaged numerous classrooms and the library. Educators are now in the habit of draping their teaching supplies in plastic to prevent them from damaging liquid glycol leaks. The state has rejected several CSD applications for emergency funding to fix the problem. Replacing this system is also an opportunity to introduce air conditioning to the Heights gym and kitchens.
Total cost: $3.8 million
Science Wing Roof Replacement at CHS
The roof over the science wing CHS is at the end of its functional lifespan. The CSD has unsuccessfully applied for emergency grant funding for these repairs twice. While one of the major tasks of the Facilities Advisory Committee is to figure out a new path forward for CHS, repairs to this roof can no longer be delayed without potential for significant water damage to the facility, not to mention further degradation of student learning environments.
Total cost: $500,000
Carpet Replacement at Grantham and Heights Elementaries
Water damage and liquid glycol leaks have damaged the 30+ year old carpets at Heights and Grantham Elementary Schools. Flooring replacement is not eligible for state emergency grant funding.
Total cost: $490,000
Chiller at CHS
Insufficiently sized air conditioning units at Clarkston High School cannot keep up with demand on hot fall and spring days, creating learning environments as hot as 85 degrees in classrooms. Students struggle to stay awake and focus when physically uncomfortable.
Total cost: $200,000
Cracked Concrete and Asphalt
Cracked and heaved asphalt and concrete paving throughout the district has created unsafe trip hazards and pathways for further water infiltration, which damages the paving base. Repaving these surfaces now will prevent extensive damage that would necessitate the expensive total reconstruction of paved areas.
Total cost: Any remaining funds
