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5 <br /> o relief of traffic congestion problems and providing pedestrian access; <br /> o deconstruction of some inefficient buildings; <br /> o accessibility for all students and staff; <br /> o extending the life of the schools an additional 50 years; and <br /> o providing educational facilities that meet Orange County school construction <br /> standards. <br /> • Implementation of the recommendations eliminate mobile classrooms (also in need of <br /> renovations) while providing additional student capacity. <br /> o Elementary school capacity increase = 555. <br /> o High school capacity increase = 155. <br /> • Increased student capacity would result in deferment of new elementary school and <br /> high school additions well beyond the 10-year CIP window. <br /> o Delays nearly $57.6 million in projected capital <br /> expenditures. <br /> o Delays significant operational increases with opening a new school. <br /> • Bond funds and future capital funds directed to the 10 oldest schools will make <br /> available CIP (Paygo) revenue for needed maintenance at district's "newer" schools <br /> that are 20-30 years of age. <br /> Phase 1 Projects Rationale <br /> Chapel Hill High School <br /> • significant disrepair and deferred maintenance <br /> • building has chronic flooding, moisture and mold issues <br /> • inadequate educational spaces, including severely antiquated science labs <br /> • academic building needs complete replacement <br /> • the entire campus HVAC system needs replacement <br /> • profound security concerns including: multiple access points, outdated security <br /> system, and hard to monitor entrances <br /> • major traffic and pedestrian conflicts that cause congestion, busing delays, and <br /> safety issues <br /> • pervasive ADA issues throughout the campus <br /> • scale of project requires significant financial investment (bond appropriate) <br /> Glenwood Elementary School <br /> • provides a solution to continue safe operations for the next 10 years <br /> • addresses safety and security concerns by providing a secure entrance <br /> • addresses handicap accessibility and appropriate restrooms <br /> • addresses flooding, moisture, and mold issues <br /> • provides for repairs to existing infrastructure <br /> • Glenwood Elementary's continuance after 10 years is uncertain <br /> PreK Center/ Phoenix Academy/ Lincoln Center <br /> • provides a comprehensive facility to support early childhood education <br /> o improved access to educational resources <br /> o improved services for students <br /> o disadvantaged student supports <br />