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Sumner County officials outline multi-year capital plan, flag urgent HVAC and roof needs
Summary
At a Jan. 6 study session, district leaders told the Southern County School Board they expect major capital work over the next 3–5 years — including HVAC replacements at older schools, a possible new Gallatin High School campus and roofing and athletic upgrades — and urged early planning and an RFQ for architects to shape any bond request.
Doctor Lincoln, the district's lead presenter, told the Southern County School Board on Jan. 6 that the district is balancing near-term repairs with longer-term capital projects and will ask the board to plan ahead for major investments. "For this current year, we're currently right now at about $4,100,000," Lincoln said, describing the district's current capital spending and the additional safety work completed over recent years.
Why it matters: Board members were urged to weigh whether to bundle large renovations into a single bond — as the district did in 2015–16 — or to pursue smaller, targeted projects. Lincoln said an earlier $72 million package of projects in 2015–16 set the district up to absorb enrollment growth but that aging buildings still require further work.
What was proposed and discussed: Lincoln outlined categories the district will ask the board to consider during retreat planning: safety enhancements (window film, door hardware), technology upgrades (districtwide phone replacement and network equipment), buses (including special-education routes), HVAC and roofing, and…
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