Renovation of an educational facility in Nashua, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

New Searles Elementary was last renovated circa 1994/95. The impetus for the project at that time was proximity to a landfill and infiltration of landfill gases into the building. Classroom wings were also added at the rear of the building. The righthand wing (facing the front of the school) was built over an underground spring and the wing has had floor moisture issues for at least the last 25 years. Mechanical (HVAC) systems are at the end of their service life and provide minimally acceptable ventilation. The front, south-facing, classroom wing has overheating issues in the spring and fall. Most of the roof membrane is approaching at least 20 years of age and should be considered for replacement, along with adding solar panels to reduce dependency on utility. A security vestibule installation is planned for this coming summer Alignment with Master Plan Goals and Capital Planning Best Practices Critical Maintenance of Existing Infrastructure Status of Request w/ CIC Existing/Carry-Over/Partially Funded Previously Eisenhower Matrix Quadrant Important, but Less Urgent Capital Cost Notes (if applicable) Increased last year's estimated cost based on projected Birch Hill/Main Dunstable renovation costs As of April 21, 2026, this project is included in the City's 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently the school district is considering closing/consolidating several schools and New Searls may be one of them. This project will not move forward until a decision regarding which schools to consolidate is made.