SUDBURY—During the Rainbow District School Board (RDSB) meeting on September 24, trustees received an overview of capital improvements in Ranbow schools undertaken over the summer, including work at schools on Manitoulin island.
Adam Guilbault, RDSB superintendent of business reported that new lockers were installed at Central Manitoulin Public School (Mindemoya) and Assiginack Public School (Manitowaning). Student washrooms were also renovated and upgraded at both schools.
Mr. Guilbault explained a variety of work was completed at Charles C. McLean Public School in Gore Bay. Boilers were replaced and new ventilation was installed throughout the school, including a rooftop unit. Propane tanks were relocated within a fenced-in area. In addition, a new basketball court was relocated within the school yard. Exterior masonry work is ongoing at the school.
At Little Current Public School, childcare and ventilation work was completed, continued Mr. Guilbault.
Work is currently underway in two shops at Manitoulin Secondary School (in M’Chigeeng), the board was told. This includes the work to accommodate the high-tech machine equipment with funding from the “Career-Ready with CTMA; Expanding Opportunities” program, in partnership with Canadian Tooling and Machining Association (CTMA), and Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCE). MSS received a CNC milling machine, two CNC routers and a 3V Ram Turret milling machine, explained Mr. Guilbault.
As well, work was completed in the MSS auto shop to clear the floor drains and oil/water separator. A second lift for the auto shop will be installed this fall.
by Tom Sasvari
