Facilities staff presented the division’s multi‑year capital improvement plan (CIP), summarized funding sources, and identified Garland/Corals Elementary School as a priority for study and likely major investment.

Staff explained the CIP consolidates facility condition data, project cost estimates and priorities. Typical funding sources are (1) carryforward of unspent local funds, (2) pay‑go transfers from city fund balance, and (3) bonds the city may issue for larger projects. Staff said many projects completed over the prior cycle were paid with federal funding or carryforward dollars (examples included HVAC projects and athletic facility upgrades). He noted that major projects such as the Garland/Corals wing would likely require city bond support; smaller projects (under the division’s carryforward threshold) can be implemented directly without city approval.

Garland/Corals Elementary was described as containing a 1955 section with failing mechanicals, dark interior corridors, periodic basement flooding and some asbestos that has been sealed. Staff presented three conceptual options: (1) limited mechanical and lighting work and repairs; (2) a 60% renovation focusing on the 1955 section and district‑wide HVAC/lighting upgrades (estimated here around $27 million); or (3) a larger scope that would add roughly 10 classrooms and allow relocation of 5th grade from the intermediate school back to elementaries (an option staff said would require rezoning and additional seats). Staff gave a rough higher‑end new‑build estimate above the renovation options and said final cost estimates require architects’ and engineers’ study.

Board members discussed capacity, potential rezoning, how moving 5th grade back to elementary schools would affect intermediate school space, and parking/utility constraints at several elementary sites. Staff said the division has hired a firm (Gordian) to perform a facility condition assessment; the data package will be used to reprioritize CIP items by March and support more accurate cost modeling for bond requests and pay‑go planning.

Staff requested the board authorize sending the CIP to the city and seek city support for a conceptual study of Garland/Corals; staff said the formal city request and any bond proposals would follow the study results and budget calendar.