High School Projects

At the high school level, major improvements include...

• enhancing safety and security by improving visibility to the main entrance, updating security cameras and PA systems, installing two-way communication systems between classrooms and the main office, and replacing windows, shades, and interior corridor fire doors.
• updating the learning environment by replacing select ceiling tile, flooring, and classroom cabinets; replacing music room flooring and instrument storage, replacing lockers; adding an outdoor seating area for students outside of the cafeteria; renovating the locker rooms and all restrooms; and expanding the guidance office.
• updating the infrastructure to improve operating efficiency and student comfort. (Note: air conditioning will be installed at the high school this summer through revenue the school district received from ESSER funds.)

Caro High School Project list

Safety and Security

• Replace select interior doors, frames, and hardware
• Install new handrails at corridor ramps
• Replace the PA system (add a new master console, provide two-way communication between classrooms and the main office, add speakers, and integrate with the clock system)
• Replace the fire alarm system
• Upgrade the security camera system
• Add emergency power for the pool room sump pump
• Replace select classroom windows and window shades
• Install signage to identify the main entrance

Learning Environment

• Renovate and expand the guidance office
• Add exterior door from the cafeteria to the new outdoor eating area
• Renovate locker rooms (fixtures, finishes, partitions, and lockers)
• Renovate restrooms (fixtures, finishes, and partitions)
• Replace select acoustical ceiling tiles and grid, classroom flooring, and casework
• Replace music room flooring  
• Replace instrument storage  
• Replace lockers
• Replace instructional technology  
• Replace select furniture

Infrastructure Improvements

• Replace piping to improve drainage  
• Install trap seals in floor drains
• Replace pneumatic controls with digital controls
• Install a new sump pump in the basement  
• Replace boiler
• Replace pool equipment disconnects  
• Update interior lighting to LED
• Replace wall-mounted lighting to LED
• Connect roof downspouts to storm system

Site Improvements

• Replace select areas of sidewalks
• Install a new sidewalk to connect to the building entrance
• Replace parking lot, driveway, and bus loop paving
• Expand the high school parking lot to include a new entrance, access drive, and bus loop
• Construct a new access road to the site
• Construct a new concrete plaza for outdoor seating outside of the cafeteria

Athletic Facility Updates

• Construct a soccer field with drain tile  
• Construct new tennis courts
• Improve drainage on the baseball field
• Install drain tile to softball field
• Construct a paved accessible parking lot at baseball and softball fields
• Renovate the current bus garage into a weight room/fitness space