KPS have announced over $7 million in construction projects over the next two years, using a number of different funding sources.
A significant renovation, costing $3.3 million, will be undertaken at Horizon Middle School to remodel its roof. The current flat roof will be transformed by elevating its slope and installing a new drainage system to prevent leaks from the original roof dating back to 1968. The roof renovation is expected to be completed by November 2023.
At Northeast Elementary, KPS will replace the HVAC system and change a room by the cafeteria into a dedicated PSD (Programs for Students with Disabilities) room for students with disabilities.
Park, Bryant, and Emerson Elementary schools will see restroom renovations to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In addition, updates will be made to the flooring in the school buildings. These schools were constructed in 1950. Park Elementary updates will take place in the summer of 2024, while Bryant and Emerson updates will happen this summer.
In preparation for the construction of a new administration office in 2024, footings will be poured at Windy Hills Elementary this summer.
Due to a lightning strike, Park Elementary will additionally receive a new roof which is covered by insurance.
Looking ahead to the summer of 2024, Windy Hills Elementary is scheduled for a significant remodeling project. Constructed in 1981, the classrooms will be reconfigured to provide a more functional rectangular layout. The existing irregular room shapes limit space for desks, tables, and activities. Furthermore, the 1981 window/Kalwall panels will be replaced with more energy-efficient glass windows.
