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State approves $3.8 million to remove 10 aging classrooms at CVHS; district outlines broader capital projects
Summary
The School Facilities Board awarded the district $3.8 million to remove 9'10 end-of-life classrooms at Chino Valley High School; finance staff described a portfolio of awarded HVAC, roofing and weatherization projects totaling tens of millions over recent years.
John Livingston, the district's school business manager, told the board that the School Facilities Board has approved a $3.8 million award to remove and replace approximately 92,100 square feet of end-of-life classroom space at Chino Valley High School.
How it came about: Livingston said the district submitted documentation, including building assessments and photos, and that the School Facilities Board considered the district's need alongside other districts. "December 13th... they went through it, presented a little bit more data... Motion and voting... it was unanimous to give us 3.8 [million] to replace these buildings," Livingston said.
Scope and context: Livingston described 53 projects pursued by the district since February 2021, including multi-million-dollar HVAC replacements, roof repairs and weatherization work across schools. He said past state awards paid for projects such as gym HVAC units, kitchen repairs required by health inspection, roofing penetrations and large HVAC replacements at Del Rio, Heritage Middle School, Territorial and the high school. He summarized that, combining awards and payments across rounds, the district has sought or received tens of millions of dollars for facility upgrades.
Operational implications: Those classrooms remain in use during phased HVAC and other projects; Livingston and superintendent staff said they are planning student relocations coincident with project timelines and that the demolition award does not yet have a final demolition timetable. Livingston said state procedures for demolition projects were still being worked through and that the School Facilities Board would likely need additional appropriations or legislative action to cover demolition-related costs beyond the initial space approval.
Why it matters: The award would let the district replace classrooms that were not originally built as classroom space and that lacked HVAC eligibility because roofs could not support system upgrades. Livingston noted the replacement will allow modern HVAC-capable construction rather than piecemeal fixes and that some spaces, such as an art classroom with a kiln, require special planning during transitions.
Ending: Livingston said architects and contractors have begun design work and site visits. The district will provide further updates as design and procurement progress; no final construction timetable was set in the board meeting.
