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Committee approves sending 2025–26 capital projects list to full board after update on roofs, bleachers and ESSER spending
Summary
The Construction & Finance Committee reviewed capital projects, current expenditures, and remaining requests for 2025–26 and voted to forward the proposed 2025–26 projects to the full board. Staff reported roughly $2 million budgeted for 2025–26 and an estimated $1.07 million in identified projects, leaving a working balance for additional needs.
The Public Schools of Robeson County Construction & Finance Committee reviewed a multi‑year capital projects list, current emergency repairs completed with insurance and ESSER funds, and the proposed 2025–26 projects before voting to forward the 2025–26 list to the full board.
Bobby (staff member) briefed the committee on completed and in‑progress capital work, the district’s use of ESSER funds for HVAC and windows, and outstanding needs including roofs, bleachers and parking. Staff reported they have allotted about $2,000,000 for 2025–26 capital projects and listed the proposed projects and estimated costs; the committee discussed priorities and sequencing.
Why it matters: committee members emphasized that CTE compliance and required facility upgrades are driving many capital requests. Members also highlighted equity across elementary and secondary schools when prioritizing limited funds.
Key items discussed
- Budget and totals: staff said approximately $2,000,000 is allotted for 2025–26. The committee reviewed an itemized list whose total for identified roof, bleacher and other needs was stated as about $1,072,000, leaving roughly $900,000 of available funds depending on final bids.
- Notable project estimates and needs cited by staff: an estimated $225,000 for the Pernell Sweat auxiliary gym roof; roughly $98,000 to replace the roof at Union Chapel Pre‑K building; bleachers at multiple high schools (Fairmont, Saint Paul’s and Red Springs) were estimated by a contractor at about $196,000 per site; several roofing and resurfacing items for other schools were discussed. Staff noted capital requests have grown as project scope and material costs changed.
- ESSER and other spending: staff recapped major ESSER investments in HVAC, windows and other capital items across the district and said ESSER spending has been substantial (staff cited a total over time for ESSER‑funded projects). Committee members praised HVAC upgrades completed with ESSER funds.
- Athletic and site work questions: members asked about the readiness of the Red Springs football field, new tennis courts and parking needs. Staff said the original Red Springs complex did not include a finished football facility and that finishing the football field with bleachers, scoreboard, drainage and other elements would add substantial cost; staff said a bid breakdown exists for the work.
Vote: committee motion to forward 2025–26 projects
Board member Trey made a motion to send the proposed 2025–26 projects to the full board; board member Henry seconded. The committee chair called for the vote and the motion carried by voice vote: “ayes have it,” the chair said.
What’s next
- Staff will prioritize requests and, at the committee’s direction, assemble field verification and a prioritized recommend‑list for the full board. Committee members asked staff to check site conditions (for example, Magnolia ceiling and parking issues) and to return with refined recommendations and final cost estimates before spending decisions are made.
Ending: The committee approved forwarding the 2025–26 projects to the full board and requested staff return with prioritized recommendations and verified cost estimates before the full board acts on specific expenditures.
