🏫 Investing in Our Schools: 2027 Deferred Maintenance Projects
At its November 9 meeting, the WBSD7 School Board approved plans to move forward with approximately $9.35 million in deferred maintenance improvements at four district schools.
🔸 Rickard, McVay, and Wilkinson Elementary Schools will undergo significant upgrades to aging and outdated HVAC systems. Improvements will include heating, ventilation, air handling, and temperature controls, along with electrical and lighting upgrades in select areas.
🔸 Williston Middle School Central Campus will have two aging chillers replaced to improve cooling system reliability.
Construction is planned for summer 2027, with the goal of completing the projects before students return in the fall.
Building on Recent Facility Improvements
These projects are part of a larger, ongoing effort to modernize HVAC systems across WBSD7 schools.
✅ Summer 2025: Hagan l received a new HVAC system and roof.
✅ Summer 2026: Lewis & Clark received a new HVAC system.
✅ Summer 2027: Planned HVAC improvements at Rickard, McVay, Wilkinson, and WMSCC.
With the completion of the 2027 projects, all WBSD7 schools will have up-to-date HVAC systems!
These investments reflect the district's ongoing commitment to maintaining our existing facilities and providing comfortable, functional learning and working environments for students and staff.
📋 Want to learn more? Detailed 2027 project scopes are available in the supporting documents attached to the November 9 School Board meeting agenda.