Building experts have studied the condition of Lake of the Woods School. This school was built in 1991, with the most recent additions made 27 years ago. Some of the most pressing issues include:

• Broken, cracked, and uneven sidewalks allowing water to collect and freeze in the winter, creating safety and accessibility concerns.
• Unsafe traffic flow in parking lots and pick-up areas due to changing needs, crossing hazards exist putting children at risk. Repairs are also needed to meet accessibility requirements.
• Roof deterioration with blistering in cracking in areas, requires urgent attention.
• The original residential-style windows are 31+ years old, and have weathering damage and deformation, leaving them stuck shut or unable to close properly.
• Masonry deterioration of concrete walls and window sills require repair to maintain building safety.
• Worn-out vinyl flooring, has cracking and widening joints from building movement, requiring replacement.
• Lack of funding for curriculum, textbooks, learning materials, and technology. Resources are outdated and technology infrastructure is at its end of life, needing replacement. 
• Aging buses and transportation vehicles averaging nearly 12 years old, need replacing to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students.