BUILDING INSPIRATION After working through a difficult winter, the late spring and early summer have given us great weather for construction. Progress continues on the Junior High School addition and many other projects across our campus this summer. The new BJH roofline is now visible as crews set the roof decking in late June. While a lot of work is visible on the building exterior, significant progress has been made on the inside, too. Framing is complete for the first two levels, and will happen on the third level in the coming days. In addition, masonry crews will begin laying brick to complete walls of the building exterior. The general contractor expects to compete work in early 2023, but remains cautious about exact dates due to continuing weather, labor and supply chain issues.
Pictured above, the JH Addition looking east. Crews are placing sheathing board in preparation for the brick exterior.
The High School HVAC and roof renovation project is also happening this summer. These projects are focused on improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality throughout the High School and Auditorium. Roof renovation is a critical part of the project. The existing roofing systems on the High School and Auditorium are both over 20 years old and starting to develop leaks and weak areas. While these infrastructure repairs are not visible from the street, they are important for keeping our buildings comfortable and healthy for students and staff. As an added bonus, these renovations also reduce operating costs and improve efficiency. Pictured to the left, a view of the Raymond Keller Auditorium from the stage as it is being stripped. The original 1965 vintage seats were removed. The floor will be prepared for installation of the new seats which are waiting in the boxes in the foreground. Page 12 - Summer 2022
