Minutes 09-29-2015 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Discussion ensued. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a plan for the relocation of students, while parts of Chapel Hill High School are being torn down. Todd LoFrese said this will be a challenge. He said as the design process proceeds, there will be a better idea of how to address this issue. Commissioner Rich asked if Todd LoFrese could give a rough estimate of the number of students to be displaced. Todd LoFrese said this is unknown at this time. Commissioner Jacobs referred to Commissioner Dorosin and James Barrett's conversation. He said built into this process are assumptions. He said it might be helpful to look at some of these built in assumptions as the process goes forward. James Barrett said he agreed. Tom Forcella said utilizing space more effectively and efficiently is an important area that should be focused on. Commissioner Price referred to OCS, and said she is looking at the quality of education provided, and the need to upgrade the science rooms. She said it might be preferable to build a wing rather than do renovations. She said many schools might not have room to expand. She said she is also concerned about the unfunded media center at Hillsborough Elementary. She asked if there is an idea as to what is on the horizon. Pam Jones said as the assessment was put together, the core of the buildings was considered and it is imperative to take care of what already exists. She said roof work, infrastructure, and HVAC work needs to be upgraded as soon as possible, and thus are a priority. Commissioner Price said she is talking about long-term issues. Steve Halkiotis said there has never been enough money to maintain schools' infrastructure, HVAC and roofs. He said everything has been added on over the years, and these issues have been around for a long time. He reiterated that there is over$600 million value in the schools, but only $200,000 to take care of them all. CHCCS Key Elements of Older Facility Recommendations (included in the 2015-25 CIP Recommendation) • The recommendations are for a comprehensive program that focuses on the district's ten oldest schools that accommodate almost 50% of district students. • Facility recommendations include: • Correction of building code violations; • Improved safety by consolidating operations and controlling entry; • Indoor air quality deficiencies and health concerns addressed; • Replacement of malfunctioning mechanical equipment; • Relief of traffic congestion problems; • Deconstruction of some inefficient buildings; • Extending the life of the schools. • Implementation of the recommendations eliminate mobile classrooms (also in need of renovations) while providing additional student capacity. • Elementary school capacity increase = 555. • High school capacity increase = 230 +/- • Increased student capacity would result in deferment of new elementary school and high school additions well beyond the ten-year CIP window.