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Dr. James Taylor and senior technology staff summarized historical device spending and explained that the CIP line item presented in the meeting focused primarily on devices and immediate classroom hardware. Staff said the district has been replacing student Chromebooks and staff laptops on an approximate four‑to‑five year refresh cycle and that student device replacement is phased for grades 3, 6 and 9 to allow refurbishment and redeployment. Staff said refurbished devices become loaner and repair inventory for the following year.

Technology staff highlighted ongoing work replacing interactive classroom displays (Promethean panels), noting a multi‑year program that includes removal of older flat panels and installation of keyboards and associated peripherals. Staff said the initiative is significant in scope and includes back‑end infrastructure such as wireless, maintenance, distribution centers and hotspot/connectivity programs for students who lack home Internet access.

Leaders described a district survey and the formation of a committee to assess classroom device needs, cell‑phone policy implications and how digital instruction should be deployed. Staff said the academic office will be the primary driver of recommendations—defining what devices and deployment models best serve instruction at each grade band—and that the committee will return with a recommended “footprint” for devices and classroom technology. Staff suggested final strategy work could be ready for board consideration in the fall, with implementation options available for the 2026‑27 school year.

Board members asked for more granular budgeting breakdowns (devices versus infrastructure), lifecycle and licensing costs, total CIP spending projections and clarification on staffing needed to support equipment. Staff said some vendor buy‑back options are being explored for devices the district will not redeploy and noted potential opportunities to train Career and Technical Education students to perform device repair.

The committee did not approve a change in technology funding during the meeting; members requested additional detail on costs, curriculum alignment and tradeoffs between technology and other capital needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-13 Facilities Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Wake County technology staff reviewed three‑year spending trends for devices and infrastructure, described device refresh cycles and Promethean panel replacements, and said an academic‑led committee and a district survey will inform a revised device strategy to be returned to the board.","taxTitle","Wake County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14083,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6564441,"Facilities leaders outline life‑cycle budget, SNAP/BRAMP priorities and potential CIP tradeoffs",0,2199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287308-73e47dca669761096b20aa1715e705e9&start=2199&end=2199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287308-73e47dca669761096b20aa1715e705e9/thumbnail_2199000.jpg","/articles/6564441/North-Carolina/Facilities-leaders-outline-lifecycle-budget-SNAPBRAMP-priorities-and-potential-CIP-tradeoffs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564441-47005229a1e249b92019e665444a6e31/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095496&Signature=jGvwNccfsbTGaB~PmY3BG9NguWc0YQ11g6bCGwQ04aszfn~JzKLoJMVgfeu~awUs1SnEm3EolAuV0z9k~ESkkJ3eCrjqvd9GwL0z-lfLFVfu7Bnv1yHRfLqJBAeaQ25OoUHHxL8RGpxiwkFSZnqAI4nXS-QEI3Kq-3tjuNMKXG2BrG~RnAFSXbKzNywO6FA9Cdz4fWLvelJKfbzbeL8JpV1lmxR6pGYlAxomavr0jxWNdIEuqiTKVw1ImMYFCEKDHRHt3fuEr1r2mYB5IzBNcqKqOx8WBIPqzgNbCH1VrispTd6ch54fMAhRhizUr6q6zLqLZy6PZ-jnEXvp2S598w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wake County Public School System facilities staff briefed the board on the district’s life‑cycle and capital improvement priorities, including a larger life‑cycle budget, space needs analysis (SNAP) site studies, a queue of partial renovations (BRAMP) and the district’s approach to funding multi‑year projects.

Tony Champion, director of Facilities Assessments, said the life‑cycle budget was about $40 million for fiscal year 2025 and is planned to increase to about $45 million for fiscal 2026. Staff presented a typical life‑cycle allocation split—about 50% for HVAC projects, 17% for other building systems (fire alarm, intercom), 18% for site and athletics, and roughly 15% for building envelope work. Staff said FY25 work included more than 40 HVAC and other building systems projects, seven site/athletics projects and five major building envelope replacements.

Facilities staff described SNAP work (space needs analysis and prioritization) and feasibility studies at central sites—Rock Quarry Road, Capitol Boulevard and Piney Plains—intended to create more efficient central operations, regional transportation hubs, satellite customer service/central office locations and swing space for large renovations. Partial renovation work (BRAMP) was summarized: 14 projects completed in 2024, 17 projects currently in design or construction for 2025, and 92 projects submitted but awaiting funding.

Staff explained the district’s funding approach for large renovation projects: perform feasibility studies, accrue local bond program funds over multiple years and begin design when adequate funds are available. Examples cited included Fuquay‑Varina Elementary (a FY25 allocation of about $9 million toward a larger ~$30 million renovation cost estimate) and an earmark of $1.5 million for design with a $35 million anticipated construction target in later years. Staff said the district must accumulate funds in the bond program across years to pay for large multi‑year projects and noted the county has flexibility in moving funds among debt‑funded and cash‑funded CIP categories, though the two sources are tracked separately.

Board members pressed staff about tradeoffs and possible reallocation of CIP funds—land acquisition, technology and other program allocations were discussed as candidate sources to address urgent facilities needs such as HVAC, trailers, safety and security, and library collections. Staff said some flexibility exists but emphasized that reprioritization would require explicit board direction and changes in multi‑year planning.

Staff also described partial renovation projects queued for feasibility and design and said many large renovation projects require two years of design and municipal approvals before construction can start. They reported adding two positions to the life‑cycle department and seeking to fill a vacancy before FY26 project design work begins.

The committee did not take a formal vote on reprioritizing CIP funding at the meeting; members asked staff to return with options and additional detail on tradeoffs.","Life‑cycle and partial‑renovation plans, site feasibility studies and bond/CIP funding strategies were presented; staff described a rising life‑cycle budget and options to accumulate bond funds for large renovations while feasibility and design work continue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6564446,"Wake County officials preview schematic designs, funding gap for Athens Drive High School renovation",1357,704000,2061000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287308-73e47dca669761096b20aa1715e705e9&start=704&end=2061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287308-73e47dca669761096b20aa1715e705e9/thumbnail_704000.jpg","/articles/6564446/North-Carolina/Wake-County-officials-preview-schematic-designs-funding-gap-for-Athens-Drive-High-School-renovation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564446-31e29b30c55002c4b45435ea744529cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095496&Signature=VlH4u3cJugkzoxqEQwnHaLCKuG-uh3mcjrCds-6Axk0gkXRf-8yxgLhLqvZ5qXTS4JCj5-emLFMuZTov6B5YhVD~7iDGJRITmc6~FJFIIyMD6zq7Wbo-Tt4zUmfcjNT6KGKfEVBjdwWHb9Zwdv9doPpkmh~BS5B6Hl9G90OOcIoOCJBKZvn-KIxBTCHjXs90HOZrY8anGgwywIydAyofaMAY5uyucjdrZssQwbogwlO3L~qI3Et2hzaLR4F842Ce4G~6bxonNUaTNhwguiv41j~-D8E5z0oLDtcYjfl9~-6r~KjmMGlFaDpSm9z3HhDhEhvcP0XGdt7XkiYLQw3D5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wake County Public School System planners and Moseley Architects presented schematic designs for a partial renovation and additions at Athens Drive High School and said the project will require phased work and additional funding to proceed.

Designers displayed a two‑story classroom addition with about 22 classrooms, a new secure main entry and an alternate proposal for a new main gym and lobby. Architects said major renovation work would target administration, student services, auditorium support, arts spaces and the lower‑level athletic and locker rooms. The plan keeps students on site through roughly five construction phases beginning with an enabling phase in fall 2026 and completing in fall 2029, with much of the work scheduled for summers and school holidays.

Project advocates said the site—just under 50 acres—allows multiple access points but requires traffic coordination with the N.C. Department of Transportation because of existing vertical and horizontal curvature near parent and bus driveways. Architects noted the district’s existing modular classrooms would be removed and students relocated into the new classroom wing.

Designers proposed a distinct, secure vestibule at the new main entry so visitors can be screened before entering, and a classroom wing that highlights magnet and CTE spaces (medical sciences, maker spaces and CTE lab areas) connected to a new courtyard. An alternate main‑gym and lobby addition was shown as a bid alternate that will be pursued only if budget allows; if it is not funded the existing gym would remain and certain support spaces would be repurposed to provide additional arts and performance support.

District staff said the project is currently short about $10,000,000 to reach a budget that would allow the full scope shown; that shortfall was identified during the presentation and discussed by committee members. Architects and district staff said they would continue to pursue options, including exploring joint‑use opportunities with the City of Raleigh and other nearby community facilities, and would refine phasing and scope depending on available funds.

Board members and presenters discussed impacts to the public library located at Athens (Wake County public library hours and construction coordination were raised). District staff said they are coordinating with Wake County Public Libraries and expect to avoid closing the public library but acknowledged there will be times when construction will require adjustments and phased access for the library’s public hours.

The presentation also showed the design team’s visioning work with students, staff and parents, which emphasized more natural light, improved acoustics between music spaces, removal of mobile classrooms and improved campus security. Architects said the design team intends to make the building “solar ready” by designing roof structure to accept photovoltaic panels in future alternates.

No formal board action on the Athens Drive schematic was recorded in the transcript; staff said they will continue design work, pursue funding options and return with additional details as funding and phasing are refined.

Sources: Presentation by Wake County Public School System facilities staff and Moseley Architects; Q&A with board members.","District planners presented schematic designs that would add classrooms, a secure main entry and substantial interior renovations at Athens Drive High School; architects say the project needs about $10 million more than currently budgeted and will be built in multiple phases to keep students on site.","actionData","errors"]

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