Building Survey Reveals Aging Infrastructure Across Four Schools

What happened

A district facilities data summary presented ahead of the MSBA SOI vote shows significant aging infrastructure across JFK, Joyce, Altavesta, and Linscott/Rumford schools, including original boilers and electrical systems at capacity, non-functioning or absent backup generators, fire alarm systems needing upgrades, and no sprinklers in three of the four buildings.

Why it matters to families

These documented conditions — including non-functioning generators, fire alarm systems needing upgrades, and missing sprinkler systems in most buildings — represent material safety and operational risks that underpin the district's decision to seek state facility funding.

The evidence

Building Information Summary shows: 'Backup Generator: Original Not functioning' (JFK), 'None' (Altavesta, Linscott/Rumford); 'Fire Alarm: Needs panel upgrade' (JFK), 'Needs upgrade' (Joyce); 'Sprinklers: None' for JFK, Joyce, and Altavesta.

The source