Board approves FY '27 Capital Improvement Plan; Fruitland Primary replacement listed as top priority
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Summary
The Wicomico County Board of Education voted to approve the FY '27 Capital Improvement Plan and budget. Dr. Reger highlighted top priorities including Fruitland Primary replacement and several HVAC and retrofit projects; the plan will be submitted to the county executive and the Interagency Commission (IAC).
The Wicomico County Board of Education approved the FY '27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget after a roll-call vote during the monthly meeting.
Dr. Reger summarized that the FY '27 CIP, presented previously at an August 26 work session, emphasizes data-driven decisions and lists Fruitland Primary replacement as the district's top priority, followed by Fruitland Intermediate HVAC, Wicomico Middle retrofit and other projects including HVAC upgrades and security cameras. He said the final document was revised to include a Wicomico Middle School retrofit project to support future programs.
Chair called for a roll call on the motion. Recorded responses were: Ms. Hazel — "Aye"; Mr. Plots — "Aye"; Missus Beecham — "Aye"; Mister Brown — "Aye"; Doctor Ennis — "Aye"; Chair — "Aye." The chair declared the CIP approved and said the board will submit the document to the county executive and the Maryland Interagency Commission for review and consideration.
Dr. Reger noted the CIP discussion included an intergovernmental agreement with the county on forward funding and the interaction of current and future state funding sources. He said the board's priorities reflect educational facilities planning and will be forwarded to relevant county and state reviewers.
No amendments or conditions were recorded on the floor at the time of the vote.
