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The project is in the design development phase. Currently, the building is designed with 123,134 square feet and has a State calculated capacity of 732. The building design will incorporate a number of energy efficient and conservation features, such as daylighting, rainwater collection systems, solar hot water, photovoltaic fighting, and efficient fluorescent lighting. The middle school project budget is $19.8 million and includes construction, site development, furniture and equipment, professional fees, technology purchases, and non - personnel start up costs. Site preparation is expected to begin in the fall of 1999 and the school is scheduled to open for the 2001 -02 school year. Relationship with UNC Within the school building, 2,000 square feet of space are designed for use by the UNC School of Education. The site plan accommodates a possible building extension for the University. The build -out of the extension is contingent upon the University funding the necessary design and construction costs. The University is providing leased property to the School System. The property is located to the west of the new school and will be used for athletic facilities to support the K -12 campus. Additionally, the UNC School of Education will utilize K -12 classrooms for graduate teaching programs. A property lease agreement between the School System and University is required. The University's Board of Trustees has approved property for lease to the School System. The Board of Governors and Governing Council of State must also approve the agreement. A formal lease will be collaboratively developed and submitted for approval. It is expected that this relationship with UNC will significantly benefit the school district. It will make university classes more accessible to our staff. It will promote relationships between our faculty and the UNC professors. Finally, it will promote a much closer tie between the university and the school district and should lead to additional cooperative endeavors. Town of Carrboro Athletic facilities for the K -12 campus will be built on the UNC leased property. This property is located within the jurisdiction of the Town of Carrboro. The School System requires approximately 11.7 acres of property for its athletic program requirements. The Town of Carrboro has expressed a desire to expand and enhance the athletic area to include facilities for community use. An additional playing field, irrigation systems, field lights, and bleacher seating are being considered as additions. The additions increase the property requirement to 16.6 acres. The University Board of Trustees has