GOVERNOR LINGLE RELEASES $10,928,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT MAUI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2008
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released $10,928,000 for improvements at Lahainaluna High School, Baldwin High School and King Kekaulike High School on Maui. Projects include construction of a new cafeteria, telecommunications upgrades and the design of a new auditorium.
“To help our students succeed, we need to ensure that public school facilities statewide are keeping pace with population growth and technological advancements,” said Governor Lingle. “These projects will provide necessary upgrades at three schools and improve the educational experience for thousands of high school students on Maui.”
The following projects are planned for Maui schools:
Lahainaluna High School – Lahaina
$9,418,000 has been released for the design and construction of a new cafeteria at the school. The current cafeteria and kitchen facility is considerably undersized for the school’s enrollment of more than 1,035 students, approximately 100 of whom board at the school and dine at the cafeteria three times a day, seven days a week.
The total project cost is estimated at $10,333,000, with $915,000 previously released for design in 2007. Design is scheduled to begin in February 2008 and be completed in January 2009. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2009 and be completed in November 2010.
Baldwin High School – Wailuku
$860,000 will be used to upgrade the telecommunications system to accommodate the school’s educational technology requirements, including high-speed Internet access. Funds will also be used to improve the school’s electrical infrastructure to support these telecommunications upgrades. The total project cost is estimated at $1,393,000, with $533,000 previously allotted in 2006. Design is scheduled to be completed in November 2008. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2009 and be completed in December 2009.
King Kekaulike High School – Pukalani
$650,000 has been allotted to help fund the design of a new auditorium at the school. Currently, the school uses the cafeteria stage and student dining area to hold assemblies and student events. The new auditorium will be a stand-alone structure and help support the school’s performing arts and music programs. Design is ongoing and scheduled to be completed in December 2008.
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For more information, contact:
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043
