District 211 summer construction update

During the summer months, facility improvements are being made across District 211.

Summer provides a perfect time for facility improvements because classrooms are generally empty and summer school locations are determined partly around building improvement plans.

Here are some updates on what the district is currently working on for the 2016-2017 school year.

Each school will undergo upgrades to its camera and security system, as well as completing installation of exterior LED lighting upgrades.

Palatine High School: The Adult Transitions Program North building, which is being constructed on the northeast side of Palatine High School, will be completed in August and ready for the first day of school.

Building construction students and District 211 central maintenance staff will have completed most of the 5,000- square-foot building. The new media center is scheduled for completion by Thanksgiving. The parking lot front drive will be reconfigured and repaved by the time school starts in the fall. Pool renovations continue at Palatine High School with a tentative completion date scheduled for late 2016 or early 2017.

Hoffman Estates High School and Life Safety work: Hoffman Estates High School is undergoing the most work this summer. Life Safety Work at Hoffman Estates High School includes domestic water piping, doors, frames, and glazing and roof replacement. Additionally, two new chiller units will be installed.

Conant High School: There will be work completed on the student pick up and drop off area in the parking lot on Cougar Trail.

Schaumburg High School: Construction on the pool will be completed in early spring 2017. Field renovations will be completed on the baseball and softball fields. Additionally, the press box will be completed this fall.

Fremd High School: No major renovations are taking place at Fremd High School over the summer. However, planning stages for the new media center are underway, with renovations starting in January 2017.