The proposed projects at Shaker Junior High School include safety and security improvements, preventative maintenance, as well as projects to meet the needs of a growing student body.

Project highlights at Shaker Junior High School

• Install a back-up generator and tie in to critical building electrical systems, including fire alarm, cooler, freezer, boilers, heating pumps, lighting, PA and phone, to handle emergency situations and power outages ($100,000).
   

• Replace original gym air handling unit with a high efficiency roof top unit to enhance air quality and energy efficiency ($150,000).
   

• Stabilize bowing exterior wall on Northwest corner of the building ($45,000).
   

• Increase classroom space in technology room to accommodate course growth ($15,000).
   

• Switch to an Internet-based energy management system, which would allow select maintenance staff to more effectively troubleshoot problems and adjust energy settings from any PC with an Internet connection, on or off site ($27,000).
   

• Upgrade existing heating and ventilation controls to a newer, more efficient, Direct Digital Control (DDC) system, which would provide the ability to better maintain space comfort and maximize energy savings ($140,000).

Total cost at Shaker Junior High School: $477,000