Update on Warrick County Schools Capital Projects Plan | Schools

Warrick County Schools are continuing a three-year Capital Projects Plan.  Superintendent Brad Schneider met recently with parent representatives and updated them on various projects. Here's that report:

Recently completed projects:

• Lynnville Elementary (new HVAC, stand along cafeteria, secure two-door entry; wood gym floor will be completed over Spring Break) Note: it took many years, but now all schools have wood floors in the gym, which are safer for children though they are more expensive.
• Tecumseh Jr-Sr High (new tennis courts, new greenhouse, additional parking)
• Cafeterias (three kitchens were equipped with AC though there are more to go)

Ongoing projects :

• District wide technology plan (see above, including 60-70 additional surveillance cameras)

Upcoming projects:

• Chandler and Sharon Elementary (Spring/Summer 2013 – roof replacement, secure two-door entry, room renovations, HVAC replacement)
• Castle High School (phase III, Spring/Summer 2013 – secure two-door entry, renovate old library into new guidance offices and classrooms)
• Tecumseh Middle School (Spring/Summer 2014 – additional classrooms, middle school office, secure two-door entry)

Future projects:

• District Technology Plan (continued)
• Tecumseh Athletic fields (currently located at Lynnville Elementary)
• Oakdale Elementary (roof replacement, secure two-door entry, HVAC)
• J.H.Castle (roof replacement)
• New elementary school (with slowed growth this year, this project is not as urgent – the growth was at the middle school and kindergarten levels; note: there are no current plans for redistricting the Castle middle schools because they are well balanced; however, if a new elementary is built in the district, it would have to be re-evaluated)
• Central Office addition/renovation