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Hopewell schools urge council to prioritize urgent facility work, citing HVAC, roof and bus replacement needs
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Hackney told council the district faces a $61 million capital backlog, highlighted urgent HVAC failures at Hopewell High (geothermal piping corroded, rooftop units ~$4M), a deteriorating roof at Carter G. Woodson and an aging bus fleet that needs replacement, and requested partnership ahead of budget season.
Superintendent Dr. Hackney and the school operations director told the Hopewell City Council that district facilities are in need of immediate attention and that capital investments improve student outcomes.
Dr. Hackney framed the district's five-year strategic plan around five focus areas and said that facilities are the "most urgent priority" affecting academics and safety. He told council that the district is not fully accredited across schools and that additional investment is required…
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