Heating and Cooling Issues in Chadron High

     The heating and cooling system of Chadron High School does not work properly, according to Principal Jerry Mack.
     The 25 year old heating and cooling system was built in 1968, and the school replaced the boilers 8 years ago, said Mack. It needs replaced, including all of the air handlers, so there can be control of the room temperature from room to room.  As of right now, the boilers push hot air to the ramp to get heat all the way to wing.  So the school doesn't have any control throughout the whole building, said Mack.
     Since the cost is $3 million or more to replace, there might not be a short term solution. Making changes is going to be hard, stated Mack, since in the spring of 2013 the community did not pass a bond to fund the renovations.  Mack stated, "We need to pursue another bond in the future or hope to find the money somewhere to replace the heating and cooling system."
     The temperature of the school definitely affects the learning environment of the students, said Mack.  Some days it has been 85 degrees in the rooms and some of the students have to bring blankets to stay warm in class.  This also affects the students' health.  Mack stated, "I think from going to hot to cold is hard on the body, for me it stuffs me up."  The body odor has also increased because of the temperature in the rooms.