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CIP update: Davis, Bensley and Deep Creek on track; Dale District school delayed while land is negotiated
Summary
Staff told the board the division faces significant capital and maintenance needs amid rising construction costs; projects under construction include Davis Elementary, Bensley and Deep Creek Middle; the Dale District elementary project remains delayed while county staff negotiate land and funding, likely shifting earliest opening to 2028.
Josh Davis, presenting the proposed FY2026 capital improvement plan on Feb. 4, told the school board that the division has many projects underway and rising construction costs have increased project estimates.
Davis said both local and national construction price indices show marked increases over the past several years, with some elementary bids rising as much as 63% per square foot compared with 2017 bids; middle‑school bids showed smaller increases in the 12–20% range. The division’s list of priorities includes new capacity schools, school replacements and renovations, and major maintenance needs such as roofs, mechanical systems and security upgrades.
Projects under construction or near completion include Davis Elementary (opening…
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