Building Foundation Concerns

While investigating existing conditions at the building, project structural engineers discovered deteriorated conditions in the area of the northeast corner of the building. The building foundation appeared damaged, with masonry crumbling or missing. The District closed the building to students February 18 & 19 to relocate potentially affected classrooms to safer spaces elsewhere in Lomond.

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Persons familiar with the building have reported that drainage and water intrusion problems have been present near this area for a number of years.

Accessibility /
New Elevator

To be more usable by students of all physical abilities, Lomond School will require modifications to facilitate easier building access. Lomond is the only Shaker School without an elevator, and the project includes the addition of a new elevator shaft. The Main entrance and playground access door require ADA-compliant modifications.

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Integrating accessible entries and elevators into older school buildings can be challenging, and requires skillful design to do so in a way that makes them easily usable to all while respecting the character of the building.

Community engagement

Design work is just beginning for the Lomond project. A plan for engaging with the community was introduced at the 1.13.2026 Board of Education meeting.

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An initial "Meet the Architects" event was held on February 12, 2026 at Lomond. Architects presented information on the project schedule and scope, with about 15 neighbors attending.

Tree protection

The Lomond site is lined with large, mature legacy trees that provide shade to the school and surrounding streets. For these trees to remain for the next generation, they will need to be protected and cared for during the construction process.

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Previous work at the Ludlow and Woodbury projects has not always followed best practices to retain and protect trees. This project may require advocacy for better care.