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Unionville High School to replace failing theater house lamps with dimmable LED units
Summary
Facilities staff recommended replacing 500-watt halogen house lamps in the high school auditorium with dimmable 50-watt LED theatrical lamps and contracting installation work; administration said most existing house lamps had burned out and replacement would improve maintenance and theatrical dimming.
Facilities staff told the board April 7 they plan to convert the high school auditorium’s main house lighting from high-wattage halogen/quartz lamps to dimmable LED theatrical lamps compatible with existing dimming systems.
Problem and recommendation: maintenance staff reported the current 500-watt lamps have limited operating hours and require complex maintenance (rigging, lifts above fixed seating) and that roughly 80–85% of the house lights were burned out at the time of the presentation. Facilities proposed purchasing specialty dimmable LED replacement lamps through the state contract (estimated $40,000) and awarding electrical installation to a contractor (estimated $23,700) for seat removals, lift setups and reinstallation.
Technical considerations: presenters said the recommended LED replacement lamps are compatible with the auditorium’s dimmer rack and provide 0–100% dimming needed for theatrical use; staff cautioned off-the-shelf LED retrofits may not deliver the required dimming range for performances.
Funding and timing: administration said the project will be funded from the long-range facilities plan. The board did not vote April 7; staff requested board authorization on the facilities agenda at the next meeting so procurement and installation can proceed.
Ending: Facilities staff said the district will retain existing metal-halide fixtures as a backup. The administration emphasized the conversion is intended to reduce maintenance risk and provide the dimming capability required for school theatrical productions.
