The Barnstable School Committee on Oct. 1 unanimously approved its fiscal-year 2027 capital improvement plan, a multi-year set of projects that includes roof replacements, HVAC renovations, security upgrades and digital controls rollouts.

The plan lists a proposed $13.3 million replacement for Barnstable High School’s roof and a separate roof statement of interest for Barnstable Intermediate School, along with a district program to upgrade HVAC controls and replace aging rooftop units. Facilities director Doug Bollinger gave the committee a status update on projects in design and procurement; he said the BIS rooftop HVAC replacement is under engineering and "the rooftop unit placement is scheduled for late spring, early summer," noting the timing is intended to limit school disruption.

During capital discussions the district also announced a large grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). Sean Hogan, an asset‑management staffer who led the grant application, described a $2.7 million award that will fund a conversion at Barnstable United Elementary to all‑electric heating and cooling using heat pumps. Hogan said the award covers the core HVAC work and would reduce long‑term fossil‑fuel costs; he also noted the district may pursue additional incentives in the design phase. "The grant is from Mass CEC... to redo the HVAC system at BUES and replace it with heat pumps," Hogan told the committee.

School officials framed the MassCEC project as both a capital improvement and an educational opportunity: the work could be paired later with solar or battery systems and used to teach students about energy and climate technologies.

The committee's approved FY27 list also includes continued district investments in technology infrastructure (network switches and camera maintenance), masonry and exterior repairs, and gym and locker‑room renovations. During debate members asked for clearer dollar estimates in future presentations; the facilities director said line‑item pricing is available through the district CIP documents and that the superintendent's office will work to present dollar amounts in future monthly updates.

The committee voted to move the CIP forward in a single motion; the motion passed unanimously.