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are reviewed and prioritized. Additionally, a placeholder has been added to the Unfunded Schedule to lease space for Central Office staff. This continues to be an issue that requires attention. The Unfunded New Schools and Facilities schedule has also been updated. The November 15, 2012 SAPFO projections have been certified and indicate the need for new schools as follows; Middle School 45 in 2017 -18, High School additions in 2020 -21, and Elementary School 412 in 2021 -22. This represents a delay form last year's CIP in the need for another elementary school while the middle school and high school needs remain the unchanged. The Unfunded New Schools and Facilities schedule also includes additions at existing middle schools that have long been identified as unfunded capital needs. The McDougle Middle School auditorium and Culbreth Middle School Science wing are listed. Last year the Board approved funding to develop a plan to meet the need for Science Labs at Culbreth Middle School. As a result, a comprehensive plan has been developed that adds a new Science Wing to the school. The plan locates 6 science classrooms on the east side of the building. In addition to classrooms, the science wing plan includes necessary support space, assembly and display areas, bathroom facilities, and adjacent exterior areas devoted to nature studies. Copies of the floor plan and schematics are attached. The Science Wing addition was developed with input from the science teachers, Department of Public Instruction standards, professional associations, UNC Professor of Science Education, and private industry science professionals. Construction of the Science Wing requires the Town of Chapel Hill to issue a Special Use Permit (SUP). The SUP review period is approximately 9 months. Plans have been filed with the Town and the SUP review process is underway. A cost estimate for the building addition is included in the Unfunded New Schools and Facilities schedule. The construction of the science wing would likely increase the capacity of Culbreth Middle School which would likely result delaying the need for a new middle school. The proposed CIP recommends requesting full project funding from the County Commissioners. In preparing the CIP, the schools' 2012 -13 Capital Budget Requests have been reviewed. The status of these requests is indicated on each submission. FINANCIAL IMPACT: As outlined in the proposed CIP. PERSONNEL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution RESOLUTION: Be it, therefore, resolved that the Board of Education approves of the 2013 -23 Capital Investment Plan and authorizes a formal request for funding of the Culbreth Science Wing to the Orange County Board of Commissioners. C:ADocuments and Settings\Administrator \Desktop \Webdocs \DA \CIP \CIP Abst.doc 3