community at large. It is positioned for strength for years to come. A DESIGN DILEMMA “The state of Delaware requires any new school construction or remodel supported by state funding to include a secure vestibule. That way people enter the building into a holding area where they’re screened by the main office before they can access the rest of the
That grim reality is not lost on the leadership of Magnolia Middle School in Magnolia, Delaware, part of the Caesar Rodney School District. They recently worked with Cook & Boardman companies Advantech and HC Quality Doors on the construction of a robust and aesthetically pleasing new access-controlled entryway. The school now offers an elevated degree of safety, security and peace of mind to its students, faculty members and
Left and above: The new secure vestibule at the entryway of Magnolia Middle School was designed and installed by Cook & Boardman sister companies Advantech and HC Quality Doors. PHOTOS COURTESY OF COOK & BOARDMAN
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