Fairview Middle and High school announced recently that a new roof is to be put on for the first time since last century! The flat roof ceilings have been leaking for years and are in dire need of replacement as the age has taken their toll on the facility on the inside with numerous ceiling tile replacements.
The residents of Central Local Schools passed a .5% income tax to do permanent improvements to the Fairview MS/HS building and campus, and this is one of the major projects at the top of the list.
The cost of the project is $403,000 and includes a 20 year warranty. The price comes in 30% less than estimated by the budget committee, saving taxpayers dollars on a critical repair. The Dura-Last roof was upgraded from 50 mil to 60 mil at no additional charge and should extend the life of the roof.
According to Superintendent, Steve Arnold, the Central Local School District’s 1000+ students’ school last had their building’s roof replaced in various stages between 1988-1995. The shop areas were replaced in 1988. The middle school and library were replaced in 1992. The high school portion, along with the gym and locker rooms, was replaced in 1995.
