This past summer, District 58 completed several of its most critical facility projects. These projects were funded through proceeds of its January 2022 Longfellow Center property sale. The projects included:
* Masonry remediation at Fairmount and Kingsley
* Asbestos abatement and flooring replacement at Henry Puffer
* Paving improvements at Henry Puffer and Hillcrest
* Exterior door replacements at Fairmount
* Miscellaneous painting at several schools
* Energy-efficient lighting improvements in Herrick’s gyms/band room and O'Neill’s band room (partially funded by ComEd incentive program)
There were a few additional projects planned for summer 2022 that were not completed due to a labor shortage and supply chain delays. The following work has been rescheduled for spring/summer 2023:
* Masonry remediation at El Sierra, Henry Puffer and Highland
* Fire alarm system replacement at Henry Puffer and Highland
District 58 also discovered a significant leak in Highland’s roof and hired a contractor to complete an emergency repair of the affected section of Highland’s roof.
