By: Laura Buelna
Upon visiting Madison, anyone is bound to notice the ongoing construction. It is hard to miss this on the account that many sections of the campus are blocked off. Walking between classes is a daily ordeal for students. The relocation of classrooms and the library was a very big inconvenience last school year.
Regardless of the inconveniences, all of this has a purpose. The district is looking to improve the school’s library media center, science programs, and upgrade technology. Students returning to Madison this year will remember the vast extension on the library. The area of the library is to be extended by 33% of its former state.
More than just the library, the school is working on revamping much of the campus. The 200 building has been under construction since sometime in summer of last year. Also, overhangs have been added in the main quad and next to the 500 building. The bathrooms in the 100 building are also being worked on, as well as many other projects throughout the school.
The five major points that the school was looking to construct or improve: major repairs, technology upgrades, library expansion, science classrooms and the lunch court over hang. Major repairs included replacing outdated electrical systems, replacing carpeting, replacing asphalt tiles on the campus and athletic courts, repairing damaged ceiling tiles, and interior and exterior painting. The upgrades in technology and rewiring in some classes will allow more electrical outlets and power upgrades. Much of the construction is basic maintenance and bringing our school up to standards.
There were three phases for our schools reconstruction. Phases 1 and 2 started June 2001. They were completed in February and June of last year. The last phase, started in May 2002. The final phase’s date of completion is set to August of 2004.
