Building Facility Study Planning

Last spring, the Oak Grove School Education Foundation held a successful Gala to earn money for the school.  The projected project was to update the cafeteria spaces for our students.  Some people have asked, "Why haven't we renovated the cafeterias yet?" Here is the answer.  In May,  the Board of Education contracted with Ruck Pate Architects to conduct a full facility review of the building.   It did not make sense to renovate a portion of the school that might be found, in just a few months, to have a problem or a better purpose.  As a result, all major projects were put on hold until the facility study could be completed.  The first phase of the study involved mechanical systems such as boilers, roofs, and electrical.  The first phase report has been presented to the Board of Education and is available for public view on the Board web site.  The second phase of the facility study involves the educational uses of the building.  This study involves the number of classrooms needed for our current and projected best use of the building.  Interviews with Principals and staff will begin to be scheduled this week.