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District outlines FY27–FY31 capital plan; generators, air units and ADA work prioritized
Summary
District staff presented a five‑year capital improvement plan concentrating FY27 funds on bus replacement, HVAC work at the middle school, security badge-readers, a state‑funded generator replacement and ADA upgrades; an out‑year $35 million CTE project remains contingent on city funding.
District staff presented the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (FY27–FY31) and described projects that the board should expect to see carried into FY27.
The presenter said the district anticipates about $1.6 million in city allocation for FY27 and highlighted several near‑term projects: a bus replacement cycle of roughly $250,000; the second $900,000 installment for an outdoor air‑unit replacement at the middle school (bringing the two‑year total to about $1.8 million); and about $100,000 to add staff badge readers to more doors to reduce keyed access.
A generator replacement project estimated at approximately $340,000 was moved up into FY27 after the district received a state grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management that will cover about 69% of the cost, the presenter said. The presenter added that the district’s generators are near the end of their useful life and the grant provided an opportunity the district did not want to forgo.
The plan also includes approximately $100,000 for ADA upgrades to entrances, egress points and playground equipment to address a recently passed state law requiring improved accessibility, and an estimated $2.1 million repair for a stage wall at the high school. An out‑year item of about $35 million would create a CTE pathway with possible collaboration with the city’s fire department; that project remains dependent on city funding decisions.
Board members asked clarifying questions about grant eligibility and whether schools were designated as emergency shelters to qualify for the generator funding; staff said the city had already reclassified the schools and the grant criteria were met.
No formal action was taken on the CIP during the meeting; the CIP presentation informed the board’s capital planning for upcoming budget cycles.
