Awarded Grants Total $1.7 Million Since May 2019

 by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski    

Vice Chairman Bruce Brown, McKinstry Executive of Operations Tyler Bush and I presented the Coal Board Grant on December 9, 2021 and were awarded $127,112.00 to complete the CHS Academic Area LED Lighting of the grant. CPS was two of six applicants that were funded. There was only $309,152.00 available at the time and an estimated $1,000,000.00 additional revenue by the end of the fiscal year. Instead of funding other projects contingent on additional funding, the Coal Board only funded two projects. 

There were a total of $1,703,105.00 projects requested; however, the Coal Board only funded $170,062.00 of the available funds. 

Total Competitive Grants acquired since 2019 is $1,740,738.00: ADA Compliance Phase I (5.1.19) $473.550.00; ADA Compliance Phase II (9.12.19) $271,303.00; Delivering Local Assistance (11.4.20) $747,500.00; Water Main (1.27.20) $121,273.00; and the LED Lighting CHS Academic Area (12.9.21) $127,112.00.

Total Competitive Grants since 2019

NAME OF GRANT	DISTRICT COST	GRANT CONTRIBUTION	TOTAL
ADA Compliance Phase I (5.1.19)	$72,647.00	$473,550.00	$546,197.00
ADA Compliance Phase II (9.12.19)	$83,852.00	$271,303.00	$355,155.00
Delivering Local Assistance (11.4.19)	$147,000.00	$747,500.00	$894,500.00
Water Main (1.27.20)	$10,566.00	$121,273.00	$131,839.00
LED CHS Academic Area (12.9.21)	$0.00	$127,112.00	$127,112.00
TOTALS	$314,065.00	$1,740,738.00	$2,054,803.00
	15.28%	84.72%

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Major Maintenance and Summer Construction Projects Underway

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Teaching students to be good stewards of what is entrusted to them is an educational value that we want students to learn. Setting a good example is essential; therefore, taking care of our school is paramount. Every summer the District works on major maintenance issues that cannot be addressed throughout the year when school is in session. This year's summer projects have been especially difficult to complete because of the early summer rain as contractors have a number of projects they are trying to complete in fair weather. Because of bad weather, contracted schedules get changed. This happens regardless to whether the projects are indoor or outdoor projects. As we move closer to this school year, we are completing projects that should have been completed at the end of June and mid July. Never-the-less, we are anticipating completing all scheduled projects and having our buildings ready for the new school year.

Here are a few of the major projects we have or are addressing before school starts:

• CHS: identified pavement replacement in both the upper and lower parking lots (complete)
• CHS: interior rooms LED lighting to replace the current florescent lighting (complete)
• CHS: LED lighting in the parking lots to replace the current lighting (complete)
• CHS: tree removal (complete)
• CHS: addition of a Frequency Operated Button reader on door #17 (scheduled August 1)
• CHS: sprinkler repairs on both the practice and football fields (in progress)
• CHS: repaint identified classrooms (in progress)
• CHS: repair leak in pool (complete)
• CHS: remove and replace locker room carpet with epoxy based seamless flooring (scheduled July 26)
• CHS: refinish the gym floor (complete)
• CHS: mezzanine door replacement (scheduled early August)
• CHS: complete the heat pump modification and fluid coolers on the roof (in progress)
• CHS: repair airlock breezeway from door #17 (scheduled early August)
• CHS: weed removal and spraying (in progress)
• Bus Barn: erosion repair on hillside (complete)
• Bus Barn: painting of lines and entrance bumpers (complete)
• FBMS: exterior door repairs (complete)
• FBMS: irrigation retrofit (complete)
• FBMS: landscape of driveway median (scheduled)  
• FBMS: refinish the gym floor (complete)
• FBMS: replace and number interior doors (scheduled)
• FBMS: weed removal and spraying (in progress)
• PBES: carpet replacement in Rooms #1, #2, #3, #5,  and #14 (complete)
• PBES: carpet replacement in hallways (scheduled August 6)
• PBES: sprinkler repair (complete)
• PBES: repaint main hallway (in progress)
• PBES: replace the removable hanging wall in the gym/cafeteria (scheduled July 23)
• PBES: repair of pot holes in drive (scheduled early August)
• PBES: replace failing Smartboards with with interactive whiteboard technology (in progress)
• PBES: weed removal and spraying (in progress)

As you can see this is quite a list in addition to normal maintenance and custodial work that is being done to get our buildings ready for the 2018-2019 school year. The District is diligent in preparing for our students return to school and we certainly ask for everyone's understanding and patience as we work to make our great schools even better.

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Low Temperatures Create Heating Issues at CHS

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

WEATHER UPDATE: The extreme temperatures outside have created heating issues at the High School. The air handling system that heats the cafeteria and office area is experiencing mechanical issues. It will take over a week before parts are available. There are backup radiant heat systems in these areas that haven’t been used for some time. We are doing everything possible to re-establish these backup systems and fix the main system.

In the meantime all other areas in the high school are operational. The academic wings, gym and auditorium all have heat. We have no reason to believe conditions are not safe and appropriate for our students and staff. All activities, including lunch, that are scheduled in the dining area of the cafeteria will be moved to the learning commons. Thank you for your understanding.

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MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

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