On Saturday, September 13, crews from Energy Service Professionals (ESP) mounted new rooftop HVAC units at the high school, marking a key step in USD 322’s facility improvement project. The team has spent the past several weeks preparing infrastructure for the installation.
Approved by the School Board in August, the project includes 12 new HVAC units for the high school, high-efficiency LED lighting throughout both the middle and high schools, and a condensing boiler to heat the middle school. The upgrades became urgent in June when the existing boiler—responsible for heating both schools—failed beyond repair.
Funded through a lease-purchase agreement with Farmers State Bank of Onaga, the work has been scheduled primarily on evenings and weekends to minimize classroom disruption. Contractors report progress is ahead of schedule, with completion expected in October.
This project is the first in a series of anticipated facility updates and improvements the School Board hopes to complete in the near future.