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Bonnie: We're proposing a new school in Mebane that's in addition to <br /> Efland Cheeks? <br /> Answer: Yes, that's the only new school we recommend <br /> Bonnie: On the enrollment question, I always get the shivers when we talk <br /> about SAPFO because we're talking about eliminating it, because it tends <br /> to overestimate the available capacity, and then there's pre-k to consider as <br /> well. It would be helpful to understand what the overall enrollment capacity <br /> is, and what it would be when we're done with these renovations. <br /> Answer: We've done some looking at historic SAPFO capacities relative to <br /> what we identify with DPI study. We can get in to that. I can say that the <br /> only configuration you need to have discussion about is elementary level. <br /> SAPFO and our analysis are the same at middle and high school levels.Less <br /> than 10%swing difference at elementary level.As you replace schools with <br /> modern capacity I'm not worried about your capacity at all. <br /> Bonnie: It'd be nice to see the totals on a net basis of capacity overall before <br /> and after. <br /> Answer: We can show you that <br /> Jessica: Project Timeline: We have sent over the state of schools report. <br /> That's the final deliverable for the condition assessment/adequacy. We've <br /> sent it for review, we'll finalize it about the 1st of November. <br /> David: When you started this project you asked us to investigate how other <br /> counties fund multiple school districts. Without having a comprehensive <br /> assessment and plan, the way you've set things up is second to none in the <br /> state, for ADA, etc. The capital needs group and reviewing CIP requests is <br /> good. However, not having a comprehensive plan and assessment was a <br /> weak point we identified, and now you've remedied that. So moving <br /> forward,we recommend the plan you approve becomes the basis for project <br /> prioritization and funding. <br /> Jean: Thank you for this presentation and for the work. It is what I was <br /> hoping this group would do. Get a sense of needs and understand the <br /> options. Of course we still need to take it out on the road and have a <br /> systematic way of how we'll fund it. Thank you for this important step in <br /> the process. <br /> Bonnie:Ditto that.The report is breathtaking.We've been talking about this <br /> for many years, in terms of desperate needs of our schools. It's beautiful <br /> and aggrieving as well since we've been waiting for it a long time. Will <br /> there be a time for individual school boards to get this presentation for their <br /> schools?Because I think school boards need to do this. <br />