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Public Education/Learning Community 36 <br /> S.3 Long Pa nge School Optimization Plan <br /> Implement the Long Range School Optimization Plan, funding planning for first construction in FY25- <br /> 26, followed by construction on the first project in FY26-27. Utilize the remaining funds by the end of <br /> the 70 year plan period. <br /> Districts have selected firms for design and will be entering into contracts for Construction Manager <br /> at Risk over the next few months. County staff are refining the interlocal agreement to dictate proper <br /> communication around school construction. <br /> S.4 School Capital Spending <br /> Track and report quarterly on school capital spending on high priority needs and other capital uses. <br /> Orange County provides funding in a lump sum at the beginning of the fiscal year. The FY24-25 end of <br /> fiscal year balance was $31,408,664. <br /> Available Balance of School Capital <br /> 70,000,000 <br /> $60,600,000 <br /> 60,000,000 <br /> c <br /> $50,,700,000 <br /> 50,000,000 $46,913,236 <br /> � $43,500,000 <br /> a <br /> $39,0:4,840 <br /> 40,000,000 <br /> n $34,1�;784 <br /> U $31,408,664 <br /> 30,000,000 <br /> 20,000,000 <br /> June 2024 Sept 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 202S June 202S Sept 202S Dec 202S <br /> S.S School Safety Task Force <br /> Annual meeting of the School Safety Task Force or other group convened by the Board of County <br /> Commissioners to review policies that address safety in the school districts and provide education on <br /> laws addressing school disruptions. Implement recommendation #3 in the School Safety Task Force <br /> Final Report by FY2025-26 and recommendation #8 by FY2026-27. <br /> Recommendation #3 has been achieved:The North Carolina State Emergency Response Application <br /> has boundary maps of schools with entrances and exits marked for both school districts. The County <br /> Emergency Services Department has access to this system. <br /> Strategic Plan Progress Report I Mid FY25-26 Page 35 <br />