The Cleveland City School System saved $100,000 on renovation projects at George R. Stuart Elementary by utilizing the school system’s Maintenance Department, Cleveland Board of Education members learned Monday night.
Cleveland City Schools maintenance director Bob True and his crew completed restroom renovations which saved taxpayers $56,000. Cleveland City Schools site representative Gene Bishop refurbished the elementary school’s fire alarm system which saved $40,000. This week, workers estimate completing the installation of energy efficient lighting, ceiling tile, security windows near the school’s front office and completing interior painting.
Through a $104,000 Energy Efficient Schools Initiative Grant, energy efficient lighting will also be installed at the Cleveland City Schools Administrative Office Building, E.L. Ross Elementary and Yates Primary School.
The school board voted to begin receiving bids for a parking lot expansion project at Cleveland High School for the school’s new science wing. Cleveland Schools Director Dr. Rick Denning submitted the parking expansion idea to the board. The design plan would create approximately 150 additional parking spaces.
A Site Committee meeting will be held at the central office Wednesday at 10 a.m. to discuss additional construction project updates.
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