April 24, 2019 -- CH-UH Board of Education members, city leaders from Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and South Euclid, and the Bond Accountability Commission (BAC) toured Monticello and Roxboro middle schools last week to see the progress made on the renovations to each building.
Both middle schools remain on schedule to be reopened in August 2019, prior to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. The district is currently planning orientation and open house events for each school and will disseminate the details when completed
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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.