What needs fixed at Norwell

The Northern Wells school board, after several meetings reviewing maintenance needs at Norwell High School, must now decide which of the projects to pursue. They will select from the following list, presented by Northern Wells Superintendent Scott Mills during the board meeting. Learn more in the Wednesday, Dec. 14, News-Banner.

Norwell High School

• Upgrade heating, ventilation and cooling to elevate the air quality to meet the standards set by the Indiana Department of Health. Improve individual room comfort levels and eliminate the excessive, distractive noise — $6,100,000
• Remove roof top HVAC to seal roof, prevent water leaks and increase heating and cooling efficiency — $265,000
• Fire protection sprinklers throughout the building for safety — $690,000
• Back-up generator to provide power to NHS to improve safety of students and staff — $200,000
• After-hours security improvements, including crowd-control gates, to prevent theft and other unauthorized use of NHS — $90,000
• A-wing space modernization to improve flexibility in the use of space for a variety of activities and to accommodate the increase in class sizes. Increased classroom space will permit ease of movement for students who use wheel chairs. Reduce the noise flowing between classrooms, which will result in less distractions for students. Improve electrical to allow classroom computers and other learning technology. Correct security issues with the main entrance to efficiently manage people wishing to enter the building. Correct security issues with outside doors. Ease student traffic congestion and eliminate their need to carry backpacks. Increase classroom space, flexibility of classroom use, decrease noise between classrooms — $4,250,000
• Protect kitchen staff and students by removing obsolete equipment. Improve the flow of traffic and safety of students — $1,550,000
• Modernize the auditorium to remove obsolete and dangerous equipment. Upgrade the seating area with safe and sturdy seating. Upgrade sound and lighting systems to a modern standard — $700,000
• Improve student safety by renovating these classrooms to provide a floor with one level. Reduce the noise flowing between classrooms, which will result in less distractions for students. Improve storage and classroom areas by renovating unused space — $1,200,000
• Upgrade of classroom furniture and cabinetry for revitalized areas — $160,000
• Improve restroom sanitation by renovating all restrooms — $438,000
• Improve quality of drinking water by replacing water coolers. Improve hot water systems by replacing hot water lines and hot water storage unit — $625,000
• Replace the sidewalks that cause a safety hazard and reseal parking lots to protect our investment — $365,000
• Replace original doors for safety and security — $580,000
• Repair the D-wing wall movement for building safety — Amount not listed
  
• Interior finish maintenance: paint, flooring (CPF) — $35,000
• Increase air quality in the D-wing by improving ventilation and exhaust in the science area (CPF) — $30,000
• Lighting upgrades for better lighting and energy-efficiency — $550,000
• Upgrade electrical circuits and outlets for computers and technology — $325,000
• Energy and security management system upgrade — $50,000
• Increase building security by adding surveillance cameras in hallways and public areas — $225,000
• Re-key building — Amount not listed
  
• Update fire alarm system and clock system efficiency, safety and security — $375,000
• Preparation for expansion of geothermal and sprinkler systems in future renovations — $495,000
• Upgrade firehouse 10,000 gallon tank, jockey pump and motor to provide water supply to sprinkler systems — $165,000
• Remove all asbestos insulation above ceiling — $50,000
• Replace original drain piping (B, C) to prevent drain collapse — $720,000

Norwell Middle School

• Exterior brick replacement to eliminate water penetration and add insulation for heating and cooling efficiency — $1,000,000
• Renovate columns between the wall and brick to add structural strength to the walls $60,000
• Upgrade insulated exterior wall panels for energy efficiency and protection from moisture — $4600,000
• Eliminate moisture penetration though window replacement to prevent further deterioration and add insulation for heating and cooling — $235,000
• Replace roof at the end of it’s current life expectancy (10 years) — $940,000
• Interior finish maintenance: paint, flooring, acoustics, bleachers, storage (CPF) — $275,000
• Upgrade interior walls to maximize classroom space — $1,500,000
• Improve sanitation in restrooms and locker rooms as well as improve supervision in girls' locker room — $440,000
• Drain line replacement to prevent future drain collapses — $1,250,000
• Upgrade water softener to protect plumbing fixtures — $65,000
• Upgrade heating, ventilation and cooling: air handling units, VAV boxes, building controls, exhaust fans, ducted returns to improve air quality and climate control — $2,550,000
• Lighting upgrades for better lighting and energy-efficiency — $810,000
• Increase building security by adding surveillance cameras in hallways and public areas — $145,000
• Upgrade pool filtering and pump system to improve water quality and efficiency — $190,000
• Upgrading to a secure main entrance entrance and replace all doors and hardware for safety and security — $650,000
• Upgrade lift station for pool and pool HVAC as both are nearing end-of-life expectancy — $440,000

Ossian Elementary School

• Replace the sidewalks and asphalt that cause a safety hazard and reseal parking lots to protect our investment — $250,000
• Roof recoating to extend the roof life another 10 years — $410,000
• Roof replacement at end-of-life cycle (10 years) — $1,250,000
• EIFS repair and brick replacement to stop deterioration due to water — $110,00
• Interior finishes: paint, flooring, student lockers for safety and security (CPF) — $225,000
• Upgrade hot water system and softener — $195,000
• Heating, ventilation, and cooling: condensing units, duct work, fittings, controls — $2,875,000
• Lighting upgrades for better lighting and energy-efficiency — $600,000
• Upgrade power circuits to classrooms for instructional technology — $565,000
• Increase building security by adding surveillance cameras in hallways and public areas — $60,000

Lancaster Elementary

• Paving and building envelope — $40,000
• Interior finish maintenance: paint, flooring — $35,000
• Gas fired boiler to aid geo loop — $40,000

Central Office

• Roof recoat — $25,000
• Parking lot repair — $180,000