Even with the most conscientious maintenance, school buildings and properties naturally deteriorate over time. Roofs, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems eventually wear out, and upgrades are needed to maintain safe, efficient operations. Beyond basic upkeep, modern improvements also ensure that schools provide the best possible environments for students to learn and thrive.

Thanks to the voter-approved bond in 2015, Monroe School District was able to complete the most urgent facility improvements and maintenance projects across the district. These projects addressed safety, efficiency, and learning environments for students while protecting the community’s long-term investment in school facilities.

Monroe High School

• Track repairs & resurfacing with the addition of a javelin runway lane
• Replacement of synthetic turf on soccer/football field with new centerfield logo and the addition of Lacrosse field markings
• New fencing at the stadium to create a separate athlete entrance to bypass fan entrance area, alleviating congestion 
• Upgraded and added additional lighting in Performing Arts Center
• Hot water tank replacement

Chain Lake Elementary

• New extended driveway/entry to parking lot to relieve traffic congestion on Chain Lake Road - Learn more
• Roof replacement
• Gym roof drainage upgrades
• Addition of sump pumps for utility vaults 
• Replaced chalkboards with dry erase boards in every classroom

Sky Valley Education Center

• Electrical system updates
• Removed overhead breezeway along gym
• Scraped and painted soffit & fascia boards
• Replaced deteriorated flooring 
• Upgraded/expanded fire alarm system
• Plumbing repairs & upgrades
• Added off-street staff parking 
• Replaced heat pump compressors and refrigerant  

Fryelands Elementary

• Gym floor resurfaced & inlaid gym lines, saving 80 hours of custodial time per year in touch-ups to painted lines  
• Noise reduction features added in hallways
• Replaced leaking main entrance window wall & repaired water damage

Maltby Elementary

• Resurface playground asphalt and painted new game lines - Learn more
• Gym floor resurfaced & inlaid gym lines, saving 80 hours of custodial time per year in touch-ups to painted lines  
• Improvements to parent pick-up/drop off area to reduce traffic congestion

Leaders High School in Wagner Center

• Replaced gutters & downspouts
• Replaced heat pump compressors & refrigerant 

Other maintenance and improvements district-wide

• Transportation Department parking lot rehabilitation project - Learn more
• Replaced roofing at the Facilities/Maintenance Department