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Board approves FY2027–2032 local Capital Improvements Program after review of aging buildings and funding options
Summary
The Saint Mary's County Board of Education approved its FY2027–2032 local Capital Improvements Program following a presentation outlining widespread facility needs, project prioritization for roofs and HVAC systems, and funding challenges including a partially funded Leonardtown chiller project.
The Saint Mary's County Board of Education on Dec. 10 approved its FY2027–FY2032 local Capital Improvements Program after a detailed presentation on the condition of school facilities and options for braided funding.
Ms. Helm of the Division of Supporting Services told the board that the state comptroller’s report found roughly 80% of Maryland public schools need significant repair, and that locally the average Facility Condition Index (FCI) is about 53%, a level she said shows many buildings require near-term attention. "The higher the number, the more the building needs repair," she said during the presentation.
The draft local CIP grows the project list from 27 to 32 and prioritizes 11 roof projects and 12 HVAC replacements over the six-year…
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