2024 Capital Improvements and Safety Levy

At its July 17, 2024 study session, the Lakewood Board of Directors reviewed a list of priorities for the Capital Improvements and Safety Levy. The list is based on the work of the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee, which met in 2023. 

The tentative schedule includes: 

2024-25

• SAFETY: Fencing to improve security during school hours
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Replace aging LES boiler and HVAC system

2025-26

• SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at LES and ECE
• SAFETY: Update LMS and ECE fire alarm control panels and building communications system 
• PRESERVATION: Replace aging LMS roof
• ACCOMMODATE GROWTH: Reconfigure LMS cafeteria

2026-27

• SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at LMS
• PRESERVATION: Update electrical equipment at LES, LMS
• EFFICIENCY: Lighting and electrical fixture updates at LES, ECE, CCE, LMS

2027-2028

• SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at CCE
• PRESERVATION: Update hot water and heat pumps at ECE

Additional Improvements

• Improve ADA accessibility
• Improve signage and wayfinding
• Clean school exteriors