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CCBC President (name not specified in the transcript) and Vice President Melissa Hopp described a set of near-term projects for the biennium and a broader 10-year facilities and academic master plan now under way. \"This project is one where we're working very hard to get funds, but to cobble them together from a variety of different sources,\" Vice President Hopp said of an addition to the Catonsville automotive technology building aimed at electric-vehicle instruction.

Why it matters: CCBC serves roughly 51,000 students countywide and provides workforce and credential programs that local employers rely on. The college argued that targeted capital investments support workforce pipelines (welding, EV technicians, HVAC and allied trades) and sustain student services.

Key FY26-27 items described by CCBC included the following: an $18.5 million county bond authorization approved by voters in November (with CCBC recommending that amount plus the college's capital fee revenue bringing the biennial request to about $19.25 million); an estimated $5 million CCBC strategic reserve set aside toward a 20,000-square-foot automotive technology addition focused on EV maintenance; $2.5 million in county pay-as-you-go funds already allocated by the county executive; a $39 million Catonsville student-services reconfiguration planned as a 50/50 county-state funded project; and a $14.8 million switchgear replacement at the Essex campus that CCBC says is about 50 years old.

Funding and timing: Hopp said Governor Moore's proposed FY26 budget includes roughly $6 million toward CCBC projects (student services center and Essex switchgear) with more state funds anticipated in FY27. CCBC said it seeks to reach an ongoing goal of roughly $20 million per biennium in capital investment and is pursuing grants and state matching funds to close gaps.

Project selection and campus needs: CCBC noted completed and near-complete maintenance work (for example, a Dundalk Wellness and Athletic Center roof and siding replacement that cost roughly $2 million, with funding from county bonds, state funds and CCBC operating funds). The college identified deferred maintenance of about $58 million on its current list and forecast a longer-term capital outlook of roughly $88 million beyond the biennium while it completes a new facilities master plan.

Board members asked about workforce partnerships, use of space in light of growing online enrollment, and whether empty classrooms could be repurposed. CCBC officials said they already partner with unions, employers and county agencies for apprenticeships and internships and are studying classroom utilization as part of the 10-year master plan. \"We know that that's a growing book of business for us,\" Hopp said about online enrollments and added the college is reviewing whether to reconfigure existing space rather than build new buildings.

The committee did not vote on CCBC funding during the session. College officials said follow-up material and a fully detailed master-plan-informed capital request will be presented when available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Capital Improvement Program Meeting, January 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Community College of Baltimore County leaders presented their FY26-27 capital priorities to the Baltimore County Planning Board Committee on the Capital Improvement Budget and Program, requesting county bond funding and describing additional state and college contributions.","taxTitle","Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",3882,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6669151,"Baltimore County Public Schools outlines $2B capital request, stresses balance between new construction and deferred maintenance",130,117000,247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2178831-952f78fdb7b4b97a87238deb358d618c&start=117&end=247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2178831-952f78fdb7b4b97a87238deb358d618c/thumbnail_117000.jpg","/articles/6669151/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-County-Public-Schools-outlines-2B-capital-request-stresses-balance-between-new-construction-and-deferred-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669151-b5bd2a4d88fbdcb75237839a3a599404/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098917&Signature=Msn9HhntoHNx1h9Un3qHIeQaFJHXHvFG4rMpum25rYYXRyi4KPo82Ip8IhRkla-YJeGCs-JZDtsv3JMiDFVXRdkSzqx2L2LrXr4Hdd6HRi8an3DvRGTCfdTyRQQW1AHo9jkWRM5faASOJyos7cl1WqxzlhxZG5fMxFWAzkfh1z9KXl5GCV7sNhdBXWmKM5TD4Iz8nNBTKbf7hhuei98x33grVtOLnCwBHteYsMNLxlmI0FmjLscAW77dqrh-dyIBf0u0osmBXkhdLgRwD4zjq~zq-j1u93XakRJRPUT3Kc1BCIVbV8zXDXIXstuOMQpm5IgwPvThJRdUJ93E4dWLrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Mary Rogers presented the school system's fiscal year 2026 capital improvement program to the Baltimore County Planning Board Committee on the Capital Improvement Budget and Program, noting a request that the presenters described informally as roughly $2 billion in total needs.

The presentation outlined priorities guided by the myIPAS multiyear improvement plan and by capacity and infrastructure data. \"Of note, we have far fewer orange and red areas in the county than we did a few years ago as a result of capital investments in our schools,\" Rogers said, referring to a capacity-utilization slide shown to the committee.

Why it matters: The school system faces a trade-off between replacing aging facilities and funding systemic repairs such as boilers, chillers and roofs. Board members pressed presenters about enrollment forecasts and whether funding should shift from adding capacity to addressing deferred maintenance.

BCPS leaders emphasized both directions. Dr. Jess Grimm, chief operating officer, said the myIPAS study guides choices between renovation, addition and replacement on a site-by-site basis. \"We very carefully evaluate and through the myIPAS document take a look at what the best approach is,\" Grimm told the committee.

Major projects described in the request include renovation/addition for Towson High School (in procurement and funded through the Built to Learn Act), final design for Delaney High School, and a proposed replacement school for Overlea High School. Rogers said Delaney is in final design and that Towson is at a procurement stage; the earliest projected openings discussed were Delaney in 2028 and Towson in 2029.

Committee members raised concerns about enrollment trends and overcrowding. Planning Board member Scott Hinton asked whether enrollment stagnation after a post-COVID drop argues for prioritizing mechanical and systemic repairs over new capacity. Grimm replied that the decision depends on facility condition and long lead times for construction and equipment, noting some replacement projects will not open for several years and that systemic needs will persist in the interim.

Cost and funding challenges were highlighted. Grimm said the system's facilities are among the oldest in the state and that recent planning estimates indicate \"a few $1,000,000,000\" would be required to reach an ideal state of repair. Board members asked about project-specific costs; when asked about an estimate for a major renovation, a staff member referenced a $260,000,000 figure for a large high school project but clarified site conditions and scope affect total cost.

Presenters also described sustainability and building standards: Deer Park Elementary, currently under construction, is planned as the first net-zero elementary school in Baltimore County; Delaney and Towson are being designed to meet Green Globes 2 requirements, and Delaney will have solar panels covering roughly 40% of its roof. Leslie Lazari, director of the Office of Facilities Construction and Improvement, described those design choices and the district's record on LEED certification.

The presentation included enrollment trend charts and an area-by-area listing of FY26 requests, with projects ranging from intercom, roof and mechanical upgrades to full replacement and additions. Rogers and Grimm repeatedly noted dependencies on state funding programs (including the Built to Learn Act), pass-through grants and the county's capital contributions.

The committee did not take a vote on funding at the session; staff said recommendations and a subsequent Planning Board meeting to review staff recommendations are scheduled for a later date. Presenters said answers to some cost and funding questions would be provided after the meeting when more detailed breakdowns are available.","Baltimore County Public Schools presented its fiscal year 2026 capital improvement priorities to the Planning Board committee, highlighting high school replacements and renovations (including Towson and Delaney), ongoing systemic upgrades, and the tension between building capacity and funding deferred maintenance.","actionData","errors"]

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Community College of Baltimore County requests $19.25M from county biennial bonds; outlines EV and student-services projects

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