When North Judson-San Pierre School Board members met Tuesday, they were informed about the results of a recent walk-through at the elementary school.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said that representatives from the architecture and engineering firm Fanning Howey toured the building along with herself and school board members Jim Menis and Sheila Akers.
Zupin noted, “We walked through the elementary school. We were looking at plumbing, windows, restrooms, the classroom sizes and the conditions, the cafeteria, the gym, the roofing, the HVAC, you name it we, looked at it. We spent two hours over there.”
She added, “The initial thoughts: that building is in very good condition for the age and that felt really good to hear.”
Superintendent Zupin noted that representatives from Fanning Howey said they will be supplying school officials with a summary report with of some potential project ideas in July.
School board members noted that the elementary school building was originally built in the 1950s. Dr. Zupin mentioned that any uncertainty about what was going to happen with the structure was cleared up during Fanning Howey’s visit.
She explained, “I felt a sense of pride that the elementary school is going to remain in service on highway 10. I think we were all a little leery about what was going to happen with that building in the next few years so this was very encouraging.”
The superintendent added that this walk-through also helped solidify her confidence and trust in the firm.
She shared, “I felt like the visit and discussion reinforced my positive thoughts on the relationship with Fanning Howey. They’re a big firm out of Indianapolis but they listen to us, they get us, they remember our philosophy and what we need from the last building project.”
Dr. Zupin noted that any work at the elementary school is still two to three years away but she felt that it was good to establish which direction officials will be taking in the future.
