Northeastern Schools

There is insufficient electric in the Northeastern Local School District:

• With today’s technology our buildings are maxed out and if we can find an empty breaker we have to run 200` to 500` of wire to connect.
• Age of electric is now a concern to the district (Northeastern was built in 1952, age 56 years old).
• Underground electric is failing.  We have to rewire classroom lights, outlets, etc. and rewiring must be run on outside of walls with conduit.
• Conductors are failing that supply electric to heating systems and sound system.
• District must meet today’s codes with GFI outlets (ground fault).  We need to run common wiring for this work.
• Outside lights are at a maximum because we can’t find any more power for additional lighting.

Plumbing problems:

• Our plumbing in the district is 40-56 years old.
• All pipes are reduced in their size to due to corrosion – Example, 1` pipe reduced to 3/4 to 1/2 inside diameter.
• We have to shut down water mains to repair sinks and toilets because there were no shut off valves installed with original installation.
• Vent pipes are falling apart. Block walls must be torn out to repair or replace.
• Underground lines are corroded and we must dig up floors/ground to repair. Example, 4” line was leaking, by the time we were done 20” had to be replaced. The following year additional 50” had to be replaced.
• Both High Schools must have an acid neutralization tank for their labs. Kenton Ridge has one but Northeastern High School does not, so one needs to be installed.
• Drain system is reduced due to age and system does not drain adequate.

Roofs:

• Leaks are coming more often due to age. Warranties are running out. KR and Rolling Hills have 4 years left on their roofing. SV, NE, and NR have 8 years left on their roofing.
• We must use roofing tar to repair leaks and to redirect water to drain to gutters.

Windows:

• Seals are not holding and we must caulk around windows.
• Window parts are obsolete and we must make parts to fix broken windows. If parts cannot be made the windows must be permanently sealed and cannot be opened.
• Frames are separating from the structure.  We must cement or mortar in gaps.

Floor Tiles in Buildings:

Floor tiles are damaged and we can’t get the same size or color to replace them. Due to asbestos we must contract this removal and the cost of tile removal for an average classroom of 750 square feet is $3200, with an additional $2000 to replace with new tile or carpet.

Structure of all Buildings:

• Blocks are cracking due to settling and age.
• Steps are separating from foundation.
• Sidewalks are separating from buildings.
• Sidewalks are cracking and settling.
• Foundation floors are cracking in buildings and we must fill in with cement.

Main Sewage Line:

Main sewage lines in buildings are corroded and are hard to unclog. We have to have a company with a sewer camera come to locate the problems and it is very costly per foot of sewer line inspected.

Playground:

• Equipment is inadequate for children to play on. We have had to remove equipment because it was not repairable and did not meet Jarod's Law requirements.
• We have to bring in gravel every year because of the law.
• Must meet Jarod's Law updates during the year.

Kitchen:

• Steamers are outdated and repair parts cannot be found.
• Plumbing pipe diameters are reduced and therefore the water flow is also reduced.
• Electric is maxed out for equipment that we have.
• Dishwasher parts are obsolete and heater booster is failing due to age.

Well: (Northeastern High School)

Wells must pump water to supply NE High School, the Board Office, the Bus Garage, and Maintenance building. Northeastern school runs out of water due to several problems. These problems have occurred often in the past two years.

Driveways:

We have to repair driveways every summer due to potholes and missing gravel.

Unit Vent Heaters:

Motors are going out more often due to age. Cost of a motor is around $600 depending upon size.

Classroom Locks:

• Can’t find parts for door locks so that rooms can be secured. Entire door lock must be replaced.
• Doors are settling and will not shut. We have to reframe or replace.
• Security is inadequate.