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25 <br /> Slide#46 <br /> Capital Improvement Update <br /> Summer CIP Projects (High Priority) <br /> o Cedar Ridge Agricultural Learning Lab <br /> o New Hope Roof Replacement <br /> 41 Cedar Ridge <br /> E� New Hope <br /> fly CHALLENGE. <br /> Frederick Davis highlighted two completed high-priority capital projects: the New Hope <br /> Elementary roof, a $2 million project completed in December 2025, and the Cedar Ridge Agricultural <br /> Learning Lab. He said the latter would wrap up its punch list this month and hoped for a ribbon-cutting <br /> invitation to be sent out toward the end of May. <br /> Slide#47 <br /> ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. <br /> Chair Hamilton thanked OCS for this presentation. <br /> Commissioner Carter expressed appreciation for the detailed CTE presentation and the focus on <br /> mental health in addressing absenteeism and said she looked forward to updated data in June. She also <br /> appreciated hearing the capital updates. <br /> Commissioner McKee offered congratulations on the achievement data, saying he believed the <br /> academic performance improvements would help alleviate losses to charter schools by changing public <br /> perception. He was glad to hear about the Cedar Ridge Agricultural Learning Lab, and noted he had <br /> received many calls about it. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott congratulated OCS on their student growth metrics. She <br /> commended the eight-point rebound in the graduation rate and the work being done to address chronic <br /> absenteeism. <br />