FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is undergoing some major changes with the groundbreaking of the new $120 million Frederick High in early September. The FCPS Board of Education is also in the process of deciding whether or not to build two elementary schools, despite only having the budget for one.
Dorma America, a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium access solutions and services, has just launched its D900 small case mortise dead bolt. Perfect as a primary lock on school and university restrooms, locker room doors, storage closets and as a secondary locking device when higher security is needed, the D900 rounds out DORMA’s extensive lock portfolio. The D900 offers value, convenience and ease of installation. Available in standard cylinder, SFIC and LFIC, it works well in both new construction and retrofit applications.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Construction is currently underway on the new Center for Healthcare Education at Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Bridgeport.
GALLUP, N.M. — Gallup-McKinley County Schools recently broke ground on the new Del Norte Elementary School. The new facility is scheduled to open in January 2017.
CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel will ask city council members for approval of a $45 million property tax increase that would pay for construction projects at Chicago’s schools. This additional levy would go beyond the one the mayor’s school board raised to deal with the school district’s deficit — which could eventually lead to layoffs if the state doesn’t come through on funding.
Securitech — an industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices — offers the Securitech QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, designed to provide a fast, strong, safe-haven solution while maintaining access for first responders and other authorized personnel. QID locksets also exceed safe school government standards (FEMA-428/BIPS-07) and comply with all building and fire safety codes. Simply simply pushing the red button activates the unique deadbolt locking mechanism in the QID.
New from Moen Commercial, the M•DURA Modern Suite is the answer to your need for elegant residential-influenced styling with essential built-in durability for high-use commercial environments. Available in multiple tub and showering configurations, the Modern Suite is built with vandal-resistant and ADA-compliant features, including a three-function discrete transfer and hand shower with non-positive pause in designated offerings.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.