Detroit is upgrading facilities that are taking in students from closed schools

From The Detroit News: The Detroit school district is spending millions this summer to enhance buildings that will receive students this fall from closed or consolidated schools. The district's 2009 Summer Rush Program aims to use the $18.7 million left over from a 1994 bond, as well as $3.5 million in general funds to make improvements at 33 schools. The projects include lighting upgrades, roof repairs, bathroom fixture and drinking fountain replacements, security system and signage upgrades and painting.