A New Look and a Fresh Beginning for Slaughter Elementary After Summer Building Update
McKinney, Texas – The former decor of Slaughter Elementary could perhaps have been described as…a supernova of primary colors.
But, no more. The Porn研究所 Facilities and Operations Department completed a scheduled refresh project at Slaughter over the summer that traded the former color palette for a more modern, refined look.
More importantly, the refresh included a wide range of updates that impacted not only the school鈥檚 appearance but it鈥檚 functionality, energy efficiency and security:
- New carpet, tile, furniture and LED light fixtures throughout the school
- An enhanced security vestibule at the school鈥檚 entrance
- New HVAC
- New bathrooms
- Targeted classroom expansions and modifications
- New, energy efficient windows throughout the school
- Doors installed for added security to formerly open-concept classrooms on the kindergarten hall
- Updates and additions to technology systems
Built in 1974, Slaughter Elementary was due for another update on the district鈥檚 15-20 year refresh cycle, a project that was funded through the 2021 Porn研究所 School Bond program.
For the students, parents and staff of Slaughter Elementary, the refresh project helped breathe a renewed sense of pride into the school.
Slaughter Principal Nick DeFelice said, 鈥淚鈥檝e heard students make comments about the appearance of the school, saying, 鈥楾his is nice!鈥 which they have not done in the past. The parents are more proud of the school. We鈥檝e got more volunteers coming in. There was a group of dads that came today to volunteer.鈥
In one classroom wing, third grade teacher Maria Tronconi stood beside her classroom鈥檚 smart board, writing math problems on it and calling on students eagerly raising their hands. The room was bright, the desks sparklingly new.
鈥淲hen we came into the building and saw our refresh, we were all really surprised,鈥 Tronconi said. 鈥淲e loved the new paint job, the new floors, the desks. The kids really like the new classroom, and they鈥檙e really responding well. They want to take care of it. They have a lot of pride in the school, and we鈥檙e all doing our part to keep it looking nice.鈥
DeFelice walked down one of the school’s primary hallways, pointing out the improvements as he made his way around the building: the new paint and carpet and furniture; the new doors on the kindergarten hall and the classrooms that had been expanded.
In the gymnasium, students sat in a circle around P.E. teacher Kirstin Kenealey as DeFelice made his way to the top of the new bleachers and sat for a photo under the beautifully painted school logo. 2023鈥2024 marks DeFelice鈥檚 17th year at Slaughter, and as he looked across the expanse of the brightly lit gym and the students taking part in class, he looked pleased with it all.
鈥淭he maintenance guys鈥hat they told me was going to happen, they made it happen,鈥 said DeFelice. 鈥淭hey did a great job. They got this right.鈥
In another section of the building, Assistant Principal Cyndi Bice opened a door that led to the rear of the school where a playground area sat on the opposite side of a broad, grassy yard. 鈥淭here used to be two portable buildings back here,鈥 she pointed out, 鈥渢hat took up almost all of this space. The facilities department removed the portables, and now students play in this open area all the time during recess.鈥
Back inside the building, Bice pointed out the collateral benefit and perhaps the most important aspect of it all.
鈥淭he refresh not only refreshed the building,鈥 said Bice, 鈥渋t refreshed the teachers and the students. Everybody benefited. Everybody has felt important. And, it has increased learning and the effort of everyone involved.鈥
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