New flooring and windows throughout the district, a concession stand and air conditioning at Henley, Keno seismic work, and other improvements round out busy summer for KCSD team

Aug. 21, 2024 / Klamath County School District’s 14-member maintenance team has been busy this summer, using their expertise to renovate and update school buildings, among other improvements.

Highlights include construction of gymnasiums in Bonanza and Chiloquin, completion of a new concession stand at Henley High, and completion of seismic work at Keno Elementary School. The new 16,422-square-foot gymnasium in Bonanza is expected to be completed this fall. Work is just beginning on new 11,580-square-foot gym in Chiloquin.

“Summer gives us two months to complete larger projects in school buildings that cannot be done while class is in session,” said Dennis Zullo, KCSD maintenance and project supervisor. “Whether it’s replacing windows and flooring, laying concrete, or installing a new roof, every job contributes to safe learning environments for our students.

“Our crew is among the best in the Basin,” he added. The crew includes plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, concrete finishers, a locksmith, and a groundskeeper.

Zullo also acknowledged and thanked the general contractors and subcontractors who helped make these projects happen.

Here is a quick rundown of some of the summer projects:

·         Henley High School: Air conditioning and new gymnasium bleachers installed. Tennis courts resurfaced. Concession completed and ready to open this fall.

·         Brixner Junior High: New windows and concrete.

·         Bonanza Schools: New gymnasium construction. Elementary classroom flooring replaced.

·         Chiloquin Jr/Sr High: Flooring in eight classrooms replaced. Work continued on the new gymnasium.

·         Ferguson Elementary: Basketball court expanded with new asphalt.

·         Gearhart School: New roof installed.

·         Gilchrist School: New exterior paint, siding, and windows. New floor installed in small gymnasium.

·         Henley Middle: Bleachers in gymnasium refurbished.

·         Keno Elementary: Seismic project completed. Playground received an asphalt overlay.

·         Malin Elementary: New windows installed on south facing portion of school.

·         Mazama High: New flooring in entryways, common areas and hallways. New greenhouse pad and bleacher pad installed.

·         Shasta Elementary: New flooring installed in library and some hallways.

·         Stearns Elementary: New flooring installed in resource room. Library received new flooring last year.

·         District Office: The Crater Lake Learning Center is in phase 2 of renovations. This is be a training center for all district employees and provide space for Great Basin Homeschool.