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Commitment to Improve Conditions at Older Facilities The increase in budgeted CIP funds provides opportunities to improve conditions in the older schools. Of the $61.2 million budgeted over the next ten years, 63% is directed to improve older facilities. The proposed plan includes initiatives to address major areas such as building infrastructure improvements, fire/safety system replacements, mechanical system upgrades, and electrical enhancements. The plan continues - funding the roof replacement program, asphalt repairs and paving, and technology projects. New undertakings are also included in this year's plan. The new work includes replacing inefficient light fixtures, funding indoor air quality improvements, and replacing windows at older schools. The CIP's spreadsheet format has also been modified and provides more detailed information. General school renovations projects have been eliminated. Instead, functional categories of work are identified with proposed projects for specific schools listed within each major category of work. This format targets priority needs. Multiple projects of similar type are scheduled at various schools providing a faster approach for corrective action. Highlights of the proposed 2002-12 Capital Investment Plan include the following: • The plan includes the purchase of a school site and construction of a high school with capacity for 500 students. The high school is scheduled to open in 2005/06. • A new Central Office is planned to be built on district property across from Chapel Hill High School. • The capital needs identified in the approved 2001 Bond are scheduled and include Elementary School#9 opening in 2003, Elementary School#10 opening in 2006, and major improvements to the HVAC systems at Chapel Hill High School in 2002/03. • The plan continues the roof management program and includes immediate replacement projects at Chapel Hill High School and Seawell Elementary School • The plan funds new initiatives directed at the older facilities that include Fire/Safety System replacements, Indoor Air Quality improvements, light fixture upgrades, window replacement, and door/hardware upgrades. • Technology funding is included to address the district's revised technology plan. • Mobile classrooms are planned for East Chapel Hill High School to temporarily address increases in enrollment until permanent facilities are built. We look forward to discussing the plan at the February 7"' meeting.