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Consultants estimate nearly $62 million in facility needs; district weighs priorities

Asheville City Schools Board of Education · April 14, 2026
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Summary

McMillan Paz and Smith presented a facility needs assessment estimating about $61.8 million in current deferred needs across district facilities, with mechanical, electrical and plumbing accounting for roughly 40% of the total; board asked follow-up questions about timelines, escalation and the costly 441 Haywood Road site.

A consultant team presented the district's facility needs assessment, advising the board on condition ratings, prioritized repairs and high-level cost estimates. "The value of those 4,644 instances is approximately $61,800,000," Aubrey Donnellan told the board, citing the study's summary of instances rated across site, building envelope, interiors, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) and health/safety categories.

Consultants said roughly 50% of the cost is tied to items rated 1 and 2 (higher priority),…

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