West Villages facilities plan: water tower, exterior doors and multi‑year CIP projected

Facilities staff presented a multi‑year facilities update for West Villages Elementary on Jan. 7 that detailed recent repairs, ongoing maintenance, and a year‑by‑year capital improvement program (CIP) forecast.

The presentation noted the school’s size ("a total square footage of 62,000 square feet") and current enrollment (~400 students). Completed recent work included flooring replacement, a nurse-office laundry installation (grant‑funded), AED installation at the playground and courtyard vegetation removal to reduce moisture risks.

Planned FY26–27 projects include exterior door and hardware replacements (estimated at roughly $470,000 for the sets noted), mechanical and HVAC repairs including a failed exterior water tower that required a larger replacement estimate (~$546,000 referenced for FY26), and DDC control upgrades as part of a districtwide strategy. Facilities also listed masonry repairs, playground rework, and future restrooms, floor and roof projects with cost estimates through FY31.

Facilities estimated a five‑year forecast for the school around $12,000,000, with a projected roof replacement planning estimate in FY31 near $2.5 million and other multi‑year items phased across FY27–FY32. Staff explained some numbers represent the school’s share of a larger district CIP.

Committee members discussed auditorium repurposing options, athletic-field scheduling with the recreation department and the possibility of regional collaboration to deliver some specialized trainings (lifeguard) or to share class enrollments across towns to reach minimums.

Facilities requested committee feedback on priorities and said corrected slides will be posted to the board packet to remove duplicated line items and ensure community transparency.