Modular Classroom Lease for Decatur SD 61: A Case Study

PROJECT PROFILE

Customer Name: Decatur School District 61

Project Location: Decatur, IL

Building Type: Modular Classrooms

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Discover How Decatur SD 61's Urgent Need for Classrooms Was Met With a Modular Lease Solution, Ensuring School Opened on Time

Project Overview

Decatur SD 61, a public school district located in Decatur, IL, focuses on delivering high-quality K-12 education. The district, known for its commitment to educational excellence, faced an urgent need for additional classroom space. The project involved the temporary lease of modular classrooms, encompassing 19 modules totaling 18,620 square feet, configured into three buildings. Two of these buildings comprised six classrooms each with restrooms, and the third building included four classrooms with restrooms. This initiative was set in the Midwest/Illinois territory, specifically at 101 West Cerro Gordo Dr. Decatur, IL 62523, under the key coordination of Mike Curry, COO of Decatur SD 61.

Challenge

The challenge presented itself in June when Decatur SD 61 was notified that an existing school building could not be occupied. With the fall school session rapidly approaching, the district was in dire need of a solution to accommodate the entire school enrollment. The urgency of the situation required a swift and effective response to avoid delaying the start of the school year, putting pressure on the district to find an immediate solution.

Solution

In response to this critical situation, the district engaged in a project to provide a temporary educational space through the lease of modular classrooms. The project aimed to design and install 16 classrooms and associated restrooms across three different buildings on a compressed schedule. This effort was to ensure that the school could open in time for the fall session without any delays. Working closely with school staff, the project team managed to prepare the site, deliver the buildings, and install a custom step, deck, and ramp system to connect all the buildings seamlessly. Despite the tight timeline and the challenges faced, the project was completed successfully, allowing the school to open on time and accommodate the entire student body as planned.

Outcome and Feedback

The successful completion of the modular classroom lease project for Decatur SD 61 not only met the urgent need for additional classroom space but also demonstrated the effectiveness of modular construction in responding to time-sensitive educational requirements. Mike Curry, COO of Decatur SD 61, praised the outstanding response and customer service received throughout the project, highlighting the positive impact of the solution on the school's ability to commence the fall session as scheduled. This project serves as a testament to the potential of modular construction to provide rapid, flexible, and efficient solutions to critical infrastructure needs in the education sector.

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