By Cheryl Aquadro, K12 Vertical Market Director at Johnson Controls

A Northwestern school district already had a building automation system in place, but the technology had been implemented by a contractor who hadn’t provided proper service over the duration of its lifetime. Ten years after installation and with updated needs for the school district that come naturally as the years pass, the time had come for an update. It was clear they needed to upgrade their building equipment in order to deliver a comfortable learning environment for their students. Working with an energy services contractor, Energy Trust, who helped identify opportunities to get the job done within a tight education budget, the district received a bond to fund upgrades to their controls system. But they needed to select the right partner to implement and support their new systems.

An upgraded Building Automation System to advance comfort

With a local team of highly trained technicians available less than thirty minutes away, Johnson Controls was chosen by the district to help reach their goals. They installed an all-new building automation system (BAS) at the elementary, middle and high school facilities, enabling flexible performance and enhanced scheduling capabilities. Installing a new, highly efficient rooftop unit in the middle school ensured the building would remain comfortable year-round while maintaining sustainable operations.

In addition, the district prioritized safety and implemented advanced security solutions, including a new card access system, external doors and visitor management system. These advancements allow officials to monitor exactly who has access to their schools, maintaining a safer building for students and staff.

The optimum learning environment through intelligent solutions

With their upgraded HVAC, security and controls systems, the school district’s buildings are now safer and more comfortable environments for students and faculty. Add to that the support from a local team of experts, they now have reliable access to world-class services and maintenance to ensure systems continue to operate at their best. Through their partnership with Johnson Controls, the district can deliver an optimized learning environment for years to come.

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