Challenge With approximately thirty-nine buildings in the district, Kansas City Public Schools was facing the overwhelming challenge to correct mechanical issues, needing to repair, update, or replace major pieces of equipment throughout the District. Unable to fund an extensive upgrade through conventional means, the District had tried quick fixes to keep systems running, but was unable to resolve its comfort issues. As a result of the broken equipment, many District schools did not provide an adequate educational environment and in some cases were not able to hold class due to equipment failure. Having reached a tipping point, the District sought a solution to its needs and turned to Trane after going through a competitive selection process. “When I came to the District and

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