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100 building gets a glow up

Addison Mark | Managing Editor and Business Manager

Over 60 years ago, Bishop Kenny’s 100 building opened its doors to students, and this summer it will be renovated.

Organized by Vice Principal Vincent Saladino, this renovation is part of the school’s “strategic plan.”

With the help of Auld & White Constructors and Kasparov Architects, BK will improve the function and aesthetics of the building, creating a sophisticated, twenty-first century learning environment.

Each classroom will be equipped with a dedicated wireless access point, providing strong internet connection. State-of-the-art 75-inch Promethean touch screens will replace the current outdated Epson smart boards.

“You can still AirPlay without doing Apple TV,” Saladino said. “And you can screencast your iPads and go up and touch and work on it and write.”

Classrooms will also have dimmable LED lights and blackout shades like the ones in the Carla Harris Performing Arts Center.

To increase comfort in the learning environment, new student desks have been purchased and high efficiency heating and air conditioning units will be installed. These desks are similar to the ones in the DLC.

The building will have updated security for the teachers, using key fobs to gain access to classrooms and other faculty areas.

Each room will have new carpet, and halfway through next school year, the hallway floors will also be replaced. “The exterior floors will be done in the hallways over Christmas break next year because the timeline wouldn’t fit,” Saladino said. “The floors will also have a thicker grip to keep students from slipping when it’s humid or wet.”

Phase two of the strategic plan will take place the following summer and will include the renovation of the 100 building’s two science

Photo courtesy of Vincent Saladino

Top: Model shows renovation expectations for 100 building classrooms. Bottom: Room 115 was remodeled during Christmas break.

labs, the family and consumer science classroom and the four northernmost classrooms.