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Commissioner Gordon said the background information said the Board of County Commissioners had decided to move the referendum to May 2016. She said she did not remember that this had been decided definitely or voted on by the Board. Chair Jacobs said the Board has not decided on this yet. He said May and November had been discussed. Todd LoFrese presented the following PowerPoint slides: Joint Boards Meeting April 29, 2014 Facilities Assessment Recommendations Overview • Process • Results • Recommendations • Example: Estes Hills Elementary School • Capacity and Costs • Timing is Critical Facilities Assessment Purpose Assess the physical and educational needs of the district's 10 oldest facilities to determine required repairs and maintenance and what is necessary to bring each school to the minimum student capacity as established by the Orange County School Construction Standards. Scope 1) Carrboro Elementary 6) Seawell Elementary 2) Ephesus Elementary 7) Culbreth MS 3) Estes Hills Elementary 8) Phillips MS 4) FP Graham Elementary 9) Chapel Hill HS 5) Glenwood Elementary 10) Lincoln Center General Findings • Significant interior and exterior physical repairs required • Complete HVAC and lighting replacements • Insufficient support spaces for program delivery • Campus style facilities are inefficient and more difficult to secure • ADA and life safety code upgrades • Many campuses are relying on temporary facilities that are also in need of significant repair Recommendation • Comprehensive Renovations • Deconstruction of some buildings • Additions — Address Safety and Security — Address Program deficiencies • Increase Capacity and delay the need for new schools ESTES HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (photos)