When district voters passed the school bond in 1997, one of the benefits of the new building was air conditioning. Our students are in comfortable classrooms where teachers can focus on education and not have to deal with problems associated with excessive late summer heat. That is not the case in some neighboring districts, which have had to let out early because of the weather.
When construction bids were accepted in 1998, the air conditioning to the gymnasium was cut to stay within budget, a savings of $60,000. After re-considering the district financial picture at the time, the gym air was put back in a few months later. In hindsight this was a wise decision. The school gymnasium is utilized just about every period of the day for physical education classes and recesses, in addition to the time it is used after school for activities and events. The doors to the gym are typically open and would have drawn cool air from other parts of the building, causing those cooling units to work harder.
It is nice knowing that our students are provided a classroom environment conducive to learning. Thanks B-R taxpayers.
