Last summer, nearly $4 million in improvements were completed across the CDA school district using funds from the statewide School Modernization Initiative.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – Students and staff are noticing a significant change in the cafeteria and common area at Lake City High School this fall.
Instead of extremely hot or cold temperatures, these areas are pleasant and comfortable. That's because Lake City High School received a new HVAC system over the summer.
“We replaced the original system that was over 30 years old,” said Bryan Kelly, principal of Lake City High School, who was part of the first class to graduate from Lake City. “It's a drastic change for us. It's been so difficult to regulate temperatures. We've made a lot of improvements to the high school.”
The $500,000 project was funded with state school modernization funds and is one of more than a dozen construction projects the Coeur d'Alene School District completed last summer. The work was made possible primarily by funding from the Idaho Legislature, which ensures students learn in safe and improved school buildings.
Nearly $4 million in improvements were completed across the district last summer. Most federally funded projects were completed on time and within budget, allowing additional funds to be directed toward future needs.
“We are extremely grateful to state legislators for recognizing the importance of preserving and improving the buildings in which Idaho’s students learn and grow,” said Deputy Superintendent Seth Deniston. “This funding will help us responsibly maintain the facilities our community has already invested in while easing pressure on our local taxpayers.”
Through the statewide school modernization initiative, the Coeur d'Alene School District received nearly $40 million to meet basic facility needs over the next decade.
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