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PGCPS: summer construction largely complete; some major school milestones set for 2026–2028
Summary
Prince George's County Public Schools staff told the Operations, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee that most summer construction projects were completed, reported specific completion percentages for major sites, and listed target delivery dates for multi‑phase replacements. Staff cautioned that funding for out‑year projects is not guaranteed.
Prince George's County Public Schools update: district construction managers told the Operations, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee on Oct. 15 that most summer 2025 capital projects are completed or near completion and outlined delivery dates for several large school replacements.
Director Veil Jackson of the Department of Capital Programs introduced senior project managers who reviewed major projects and timelines. Joseph Howell reported that the Cool Spring/Adelphi replacement facility has a target delivery in 2029, the High Point High School replacement targets 2031, and a new Northern Adelphi Area High School is targeted for 2033. Howell said Suitland High School is approximately 49% complete; Phase 1 (the comprehensive area) is targeted for delivery in January 2026 and the auditorium in April 2026, Phase 2 (CVPA) for September 2028 and Phase 3 (athletic complex) for August 2027. Howell also said the William Schmidt Outdoor Educational Center is roughly 29% complete with occupancy scheduled for August 2026 and that the William Ward replacement is about 85% complete with earlier phases finished in August 2024 and May 2025 and later phases noted for 2026.
"We hit the target. There were some hiccups that we were able to manage and solve," said Ricardo Garcia, a senior project manager, summarizing the summer program. Garcia listed a portfolio that staff described as including systemic replacements, building repairs, code corrections, abatement and ADA work, kitchen renovations, three playgrounds, five athletic improvements, and three new schools or modernizations; staff said roughly 95% of the summer projects were finished or occupied with some athletic improvements still ongoing.
Board members asked about funding risk for out‑year projects. Jackson said funding is not guaranteed: "If some of the worst case scenarios happen either to our budgets or to availability of bond sales, we could be in jeopardy, especially on the out‑year projects," and noted the FY27 capital improvement forecast was slightly higher than expected but that the risk remains for future years.
No formal action was taken. The presentation closed after board questions about where project updates for P3 work (for example, Brandywine Area Academy) are posted; Jackson said P3 updates come from the Office of Administration, Infrastructure and Project Delivery and are linked on the district's major projects webpage.
The committee did not receive public comment at the meeting.
