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Prepared: 09/16/04 <br />Banking services were changed to lower fees and allow <br />consolidation of funds to get an improved interest rate on school - <br />based funds. Savings have exceeded $50,000. <br />Cafeteria Services are managed by Sodexho. The corporation <br />manages and pays new employees thus generating labor savings <br />for the District. The labor savings this year will exceed $40,000. <br />Copier services were consolidated under one district wide contract, <br />thus guaranteeing price stability for a five -year period. Savings <br />have been substantial. Overage charges alone have been reduced <br />by over $8,000 per month and price increase stability has resulted <br />in a two to three percent savings per year, <br />Benefits were put out for bid and companies forced to compete, <br />While District savings would be minimal, employee costs were <br />reduced. These savings include reduced dental costs, guaranteed <br />issue term life and a new vision plan, <br />The District joined NC Secure, a food buying cooperative expressly <br />for schools to reduce food costs in the school lunch program. The <br />initial year projected savings exceeds $70,000. <br />Construction and Renovation <br />Board Policy 9040 address issues including day lighting, water use, <br />and utility efficiency. The policy is the foundation of the new <br />construction program in the district. The last two buildings built are <br />considered some of the most energy efficient buildings in the <br />country. A study completed by Innovative Design confirms the <br />overall savings and can be provided upon request. <br />The window replacement program uses double glazed high e- <br />panes that reduce heating and cooling loads and increase <br />classroom comfort. These have been completed at Glenwood, <br />Carrboro and Estes Hills, All new schools are built with the energy <br />efficient glass. <br />HVAC replacements have used high efficiency units that use less <br />electricity and reduce maintenance costs. <br />Computerized HVAC controls at 8 of the 15 schools allows the <br />central office to control thermostat ranges and HVAC setbacks thus <br />generating utility savings, <br />