Our Challenges
Learn about the challenges that current buildings, McKinley and Adams Elementary, face.
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McKinley & Adams Elementary - Facilities Assessment Summary by Category
Adams Elementary - 85 Year Old Building
Built in 1939
McKinley Elementary - 85 Year Old Building
Built in 1939
Site
• Replace sections of concrete pavement areas that are broken, pitted, and/or are a trip hazard
Including the removal and replacement of metal railings where present/necessary
• Remove and replace concrete steps, concrete wing walls, and metal railings
Steps do not have equal and proportional risers, or a trip hazard exist
• Clean and caulk expansion joint pavement cracks; both structural and/or parallel to building
• Remove and replace sections of asphalt pavement areas to improve drainage. Clean and fill
asphalt pavement cracks and seal coat asphalt pavement areas
• Remove, replace, or mend chain link fence sections
• Correct drainage and low areas around the building to provide proper drainage away from the building.
General Building Condition – Exterior and Interior
Roofs out of warranty and beyond life expectancy
Exterior- masonry restoration, canopies, corrosion at lintels and doors- require upgrades
Interior- doors, VAT replacement, carpet, roof access and restroom accessibility- require upgrades
Roof ‘Tenting’- stress points masonry condition- requiring restoration/cleaning/repair, replace sealants
Roof Access by portable ladder – create interior ships ladder access.
Water erosion at base of masonry wall - require correction to divert water away
Non-accessible sinks
Basement staff area- non accessible, material upgrades required
Old chalkboards/ tackboards- need upgrades
Food Service
Revise kitchen to comply with hybrid central kitchen district model. Serving line to be replaced for adequate serving. Replace non-compliant equipment including wood cabinetry.
Mechanical
In 2014 McKinley Elementary School had HVAC upgrades throughout the building. These upgrades include a central geothermal system provides heating and cooling to the building. The plant consists of modular water-cooled chillers and three sets of pumps to circulate water through the well, cooling, and heating loops. A rooftop energy recovery unit provides ventilation to the fan coil units. There are a total of 29 fan coil units and 2 air handling units which distribute supply air and provide temperature control. The building energy management system is direct digital control.
The following are recommendation incorporated in the report:
Replace all Gruvlok fittings
Provide backup hot water boiler
Replace old exhaust fans
Replace domestic hot water heaters
In 2017 Adams Elementary School had HVAC upgrades throughout the building. These upgrades include a central geothermal system provides heating and cooling to the building. The plant consists of modular water-cooled chillers and three sets of pumps to circulate water through the well, cooling, and heating loops. A rooftop energy recovery unit provides ventilation to the fan coil units. There are a total of 30 fan coil units and 2 air handling units which distribute supply air and provide temperature control. The building energy management system is direct digital control. A backup condensing hot water boiler was added in 2019.
The following are recommendations incorporated in the report:
Replace old exhaust fans
Replace domestic hot water heaters
Electrical
Some electrical panels are original and need to be replaced.
Technology
Replace technology cabling, which is older and does not meet current installation standards.
It was installed before there were standards, so it is installed improperly (i.e. running over light fixtures, which can create interference, unsupported laying on ceiling tiles, etc.).