Methacton Board reviews $11M in near-term facility projects, hears high‑school renovation schedule and $15M borrowing proposal

The Methacton School District Board of Directors on June 24 reviewed a draft three‑year capital improvement plan for 2026–2028 and heard an update on the high‑school renovation program, and district staff said they will ask the board in July to consider up to $15 million in borrowing to support both sets of work.

The draft plan lists about $11,060,002 in projects across the district over three years and was presented by Dr. Sorgini, a district staff member, with architects David Schrader and Devin Bradbury of Schrader Group and Josh Grice of CHA, the district's owner's representative. “This capital plan … has been developed with the full understanding that a significant high school construction project will be occurring concurrently,” Dr. Sorgini said.

Why it matters: district staff said the near‑term projects are intended to preserve safe, usable facilities while the larger high‑school work proceeds. The borrowing request, if approved, would provide funding to start both the smaller capital items and design work tied to the high‑school renovation.

Major projects and cost estimates listed in the plan - Eagleville Elementary: parking lot seal coat and crack sealing — $172,396; chiller replacement — $943,320; generator replacement — $163,909. - Woodland Elementary: asphalt mill and overlay for parking — $579,251. - Worcester Elementary:…