School Facilities

Mill Elementary and Technology Academy offers a safe and secure campus where students, staff, and visitors are free from physical and psychological harm. The school was modernized in 2002 and 2003, funded by Measures GG and Measure  W. Eight new rooms were added to replace 8 rooms which were removed in the summer of 2002. The school is fully air conditioned and provides up-to-date facilities and adequate space for students and staff. Mill Elementary is comprised of a kindergarten play area, Wonder of Reading library, a memorial garden, large multipurpose room and 17 classrooms. All buildings have wireless access to the internet.  All classrooms in grades 1-5 have installed SmartBoards, LCD projectors, and document cameras to enhance a rich instructional program.  The school also enjoys a spacious playground with swings, a slide and play bars, as well as grassy fields for running, sports and games. In the evenings and during the day, a team of 2 custodians ensure that classrooms, restrooms and campus grounds are kept clean and safe. A scheduled maintenance program is administered by the Whittier City School District to ensure that all classrooms and facilities are maintained appropriately.

Routine repair work throughout the school district is assigned and accounted for through the use of a work order system. Work orders are received and work is assigned on a priority basis to 7 maintenance employees. Most routine work is accomplished by giving each school an assigned week of concentrated maintenance time, twice a year. Emergency work, such as broken doors, windows or electrical items which pose a safety or security risk, and is phoned in or submitted through the work order system, is evaluated and assigned on a priority basis with safety items given first consideration.

Since 2002,  thirteen schools were modernized. Eleven schools have had all new underground sewer, gas and water lines installed. All electrical services have been upgraded where needed, eliminating all recurring power failures. All major sewer line stoppages, gas and water line breaks have been eliminated. There are no non-functioning HVAC systems or fire sprinklers. There is no structural damage at any facility which needs to be repaired. All such issues are dealt with immediately. There are no hazardous materials abatement issues which pose a threat to students or staff.

Pest control issues are controlled by a pest control company which provides general prevention services and responds to specific identification of pest issues which arise from time to time.