
Our Facility Needs
Bird Island and Olivia schools were originally built over 100 years ago, with several additions throughout the years, but neither have been updated for at least 20 years. Our buildings are structurally sound; however, outdated systems are failing, causing inefficiencies and costly repairs. The building classrooms are also in need of repairs and updates to fully support educational standards and technology advancements.
Inefficient and failing unit ventilators
Old and inefficient fluorescent lighting
Deteriorating ceilings in 1920’s section
Cafeteria too small, overflows into hall
Worn and broken restroom interiors
Worn stage curtains
Antiquated electrical system
Worn and stained classroom carpet
Deteriorating tile flooring
Sagging and missing ceiling tiles
Undersized kitchen and receiving area
Corroded piping
Leaking mechanical systems - Bird Island
Worn-down locker room interiors
Corroded piping
Leaking mechanical systems - Olivia
Aging restrooms, not ADA compliant
Deteriorating bleachers
Outdated, inefficient steam boiler
Old Wrestling/Multi-Purpose Room not ADA accessible
Kids use hallways as flex learning space
Lack of CTE class, lab, & storage space
Aging, inefficient windows
Old and unreliable stadium lighting