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Harrison Hill Elementary

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:41:38 MDT

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Harrison Hill Elementary is a majestic building built in 1924. Nearly 90 years of use, however, has worn on the building, which is in dire need of a new heating system and windows, masonry work and inside wall repairs, among other items.

Before

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:21:38 MDT

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Franke Park before the window wall window system was replaced with more energy efficient windows.

After

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:21:34 MDT

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Franke Park after the upgrades were finished. The final design gave the school an updated look and provide more energy effiency inside the building.

Removing the Old Window Wall

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:21:33 MDT

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Workers remove the old, inefficient window wall system, a structure that was commonly used on buildings constructed in the 1960s because it was a cheap system to install and went up quick.

Transition from Old to New

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:21:30 MDT

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Franke Park's exterior transitions from the old window wall system to a new, more energy efficient system with fewer windows.

Old vs. New

FWCSPIO — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:21:29 MDT

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The new exterior (far left) next to the old exterior.

Steam Heat Boiler System

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:51 MDT

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In the basement of Harrison Hill is a decades-old steam heat boiler system that is many years past its life expectency and highly inefficient.

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FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:50 MDT

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Harrison Hill is one of just two schools in the district that still use steam heating.

Peeling Paint and Flaking Plaster

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:48 MDT

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Moisture seeping in through the bricks is causing the interior walls to deteriorate.

Inaccessible restrooms

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:47 MDT

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Harrison Hill has several accessibility issues, such as this boys restroom which requires a step up to enter.

Railings

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:44 MDT

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These railings at Harrison Hill would be replaced with taller railings with smaller gaps.

Ceiling tiles

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:43 MDT

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This stained ceiling tile indicates a leak of some sort in the ceiling.

Window Wall

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:40 MDT

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When this addition was built decades ago, a cheap, commonly used system called a "window wall" was installed. It is highly inefficient and sometimes leaks.

Classroom Wall

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:39 MDT

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Moisture seeping in from the outside causes the classroom walls to bubble.

Geneva Cabinets

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:36 MDT

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The aqua-color Geneva Cabinets are in need of replacement with more modern storage system than this one installed decades ago.

Access to Pipes

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:35 MDT

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Access points for some areas of the piping systems are located in classrooms, causing a distraction for students when maintenance or emergency repairs are necessary.

Pipes in the Floor

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:32 MDT

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Accessing and servicing the pipes at Harrison Hill is not an easy task.

Flood Damage

FWCSPIO — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:45:31 MDT

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Harrison Hill's basement has flooded multiple times in recent years shutting off heat to the building and causing some damage to the heating systems.

Ceiling Pipe

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:09 MDT

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A pipe in a classroom ceiling at Snider that sprung a leak during the school day. Immediate repairs were needed.

Restroom door-closeup

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:08 MDT

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The door mechanism has been replaced several times.

Restroom Door

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:06 MDT

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This example of a bathroom door at Snider is typical. It has been painted and repaired many times, but over the years it has warped and no longer closes properly.

Snider Floor

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:05 MDT

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Cracks can be found in the terrazzo throughout the building. As an example of the shortcuts taken when buildings of this era were constructed, the depth of the terrazzo was about half of what is should be for a high traffic building, leading to numerous cracks.

Deteriorating Pipe

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:03 MDT

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The piping in the basement of Snider serves as an example of the faltering infrastructure. When insulation is pulled away from this pipe, a portion of the corroded pipe comes with it.

Snider Piping

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:02 MDT

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A common sight in Snider's piping.

Snider Pipe Repair

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:48:00 MDT

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When a pipe fails, FWCS Maintenance staff must find the leak, and then cut enough pipe away to make a repair. This is what a repaired pipe looks like after the fix is complete. These types of patches can be found throughout the piping in the building.

Snider Piping

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:59 MDT

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Another view of the piping at Snider.

Corroded Pipe

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:56 MDT

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A corroded pipe taken out of Snider's piping system.

Science Lab

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:54 MDT

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The work tables in the science labs at Snider are original to the building.

Bleachers

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:53 MDT

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The bleachers at Snider do not meet modern code requirements. The gaps between bleachers is wider than 4 inches, which can cause entrapment issues.

Pillar

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:51 MDT

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The reinforcing bar (rebar) in several pillars at Snider is exposed, potentially weakening the support system.

Snider High School

FWCSPIO — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:47:50 MDT

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Snider High School was built in 1965, at a time when buildings were put up quickly and without much concern for making sure the buildings lasted for generations.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:02:16 MDT

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A student gets off the bus on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:09 MDT

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Parents drop their students off at Harris on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:08 MDT

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Harris Prinicpal Carolyn Sleet greets her students on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:07 MDT

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Students get ready at Harris Elementary.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:06 MDT

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Harris Prinicpal Carolyn Sleet greets her students on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:09 MDT

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Students at work at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:08 MDT

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Students at work at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:03 MDT

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Students at work at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:01 MDT

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Dr. Robinson visited several classrooms on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:00 MDT

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Passing period at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:58 MDT

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Students at work at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:53 MDT

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Dr. Robinson and a Snider student.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:51 MDT

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Students at work at Snider.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:50 MDT

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Dr. Robinson visits a special education class at Northrop.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:44 MDT

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Northrop's class of 2012, the junior class.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:43 MDT

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Northrop's class of 2011, the senior class.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:42 MDT

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Northrop's class of 2013, the sophomore class.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:36 MDT

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Students getting down to business at Northrop.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:35 MDT

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Students getting down to business at Northrop.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:34 MDT

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Dr. Robinson helps a student with her locker.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:24 MDT

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Dr. Robinson visited several classrooms on the first day.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:23 MDT

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Students on their way to their first class of the day at Northrop.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:22 MDT

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Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson helps a student find her class.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:17 MDT

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Registering at Northrop.

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:16 MDT

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Starting the day at Northrop.

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Starting the day at Northrop

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FWCSPIO — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:14 MDT

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Between classes at Snider