Nov. 16, 2018 -- The Bond Accountability Commission (BAC) took a site visit to Roxboro Middle School earlier this month to see first-hand the progress made on the renovations to the building.
Most notably, the BAC reviewed a structural issue with the tunnel that houses piping and utilities beneath the building. The construction team discovered water seeping in from the exterior as they were replacing conduit in the tunnel. The district project team is evaluating options to create a water-proof membrane and replace the concrete on the exterior above the tunnel.
The group also walked the building to see progress made in individual classrooms.
The BAC visited Monticello Middle School in October.
Both middle schools remain on schedule to be reopened in the summer of 2019, prior to the opening of school in August.
The
Bond Accountability Commission (BAC) is overseeing the project in conjunction with District staff and the Board of Education. The BAC includes community members who have experience in the areas of finance, construction, engineering, architecture or project management.
Monticello and Roxboro Renovation Overview
The focus of the renovations is on improving the instructional space in each building. Once complete, every classroom in Monticello and Roxboro will have new:
- heating and air conditioning,
- paint,
- flooring,
- ceilings,
- lighting,
- fire alarms,
- sound reinforcement system,
- interactive touch-screen display monitor, and
- whiteboard.
New heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems will be installed throughout both buildings, including the auditoriums, along with new lighting. Administrative areas will receive facelifts with new carpet, paint and reception desks. The gymnasiums will be repainted, and lockers will be refurbished and painted.
At Monticello, the renovations include modifications to the rear main entry and the lower level locker rooms. At Roxboro, the renovations include improvements to the main entry and the installation of restrooms in the lower level.