Board Report Summer 2009

To ensure the longevity and energy efficiency and beauty of the Skaggs Catholic Center, the Executive Director of Operations and the Board are developing a long-range facilities plan.  This summer, the following improvements were made, with the help of grants and net revenue from cost centers outside the school budgets. 

• 84 trees were planted by a board-led group of volunteers.
• A new 4.1 million BTU furnace was installed.  It will run at 95% efficiency, and uses 80% LESS fuel used than the larger furnace – much better when the seasons change and weather is eratic.
• 14.8 tons of paper were recycled at Skaggs Catholic Center, saving 251 trees, 103,600 gallons of water, 60,709 kwh of energy and 5,624 gallons of oil.
• Installed 24 ft. fans in the auditorium and replaced bulbs for higher energey efficiency
• A new greenhouse was contributed through Draper Chamber’s Healthy Draper program and is being installed  with the help of the Environmental Club.
• A design has been contributed for a grotto to surround the Mother Teresa statue given to us by the Skaggs family.
• The Girls Softball dugout and landscaping were completed, funded in part by donations.
• All three gym floors were refinished and basketball standards refurbished.
• A new PA system was installed in the Soaring Eagle Stadium to improve soccer, lacrosse and football coverage.