The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school board dealt with a number of issues at its last meeting, but most of the time was spent on building and facility issues throughout the district.
The board took action on several of those building proposals.
First, $500,000 was approved to demolish the bleachers at HSE High School and replace them. Seating capacity will be reduced from 3,355 to 2,852 to accommodate current code requirements. Handicap seating positions and center rails will be added as part of the improvements.
Next, $375,000 was authorized to replace a skylight at New Britton Elementary.
Then, more than $500,000 was approved to buy new furniture for New Britton Elementary.
Finally, the school corporation will spend $922,000 to replace part of the roof at Riverside Intermediate School.
The board received information on projects set to come before the board in the future. They include:
- Fishers Junior High School renovations are planned for the Media Center and Academic Corridor. The projected price tag of this project is $1.7 million.
- Auditorium renovations at both high school were explained. At Fishers High School, the upgrades are expected to cost $1.16 million. At HSE, the projected price tag is just over $1 million. Most of the funds would be used to replace outdated sound and lighting systems.
- LED lighting upgrades are planned for Sand Creek Elementary, Sand Creek Intermediate, HSE Intermediate/Jr. High and HSE High School. The anticipated cost for this project is $1.8 million.