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RSU 11 reviews five-year capital plan, flags $800,000-plus in near-term projects including gym floor replacement
Summary
At the Jan. 13 meeting the finance committee reviewed a five-year capital improvement plan pared to just over $800,000 for the next fiscal year, with priority items including roofing projects and a 35-year-old high-school gym floor that committee members were told has delaminated in places; the district also has two applications in the school renovation revolving fund.
The RSU 11 finance committee reviewed its five-year capital improvement plan on Jan. 13 and heard that the initial project list—about $1.88 million when first compiled—has been pared down to just over $800,000 for the coming budget year through deferrals and phasing. Presenters said the district is prioritizing security-related components, roofing work (estimated using quotes from Genie Roofing), and replacement of a 35-year-old high-school gym floor that has begun to delaminate, creating tripping hazards.
Why it matters: The CIP sets multi-year priorities and feeds the budget process; decisions about which projects to fund this year affect building safety, longevity and future operating budgets. The district also submitted two applications to the school renovation revolving fund for ventilation improvements and front-of-high-school drainage; presenters said the state may cover roughly two-thirds of a selected project’s cost under the referenced state program but the meeting transcript contains inconsistent identifiers (ED279 earlier in the meeting, ED2279 later) and the exact program eligibility and share are not yet confirmed.
Details provided: Presenters said roofing contract estimates have risen since the previous year and that the CIP includes many multi-year, phased items rather than one-time full replacements. The gym floor was described as 35 years old, with localized delamination and lip issues that have caused student trips; replacing it was listed as a priority. The district awaits the state’s allocation list at the end of the month to know whether renovation applications will be funded; any state award would trigger additional budget entries.
Next steps: Staff will refine project estimates as bids and proposals arrive; if state renovation funding is awarded, the committee may need to include annual payment amounts in the district budget. The five-year plan will be revisited as staff narrow costs and schedule work.
