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Facilities director warns of aging HVAC, roofs and bleachers as capital funding lags
Summary
Facilities staff told the Greensville County School Board that critical systems (rooftop HVAC, roofs from 1988, stadium bleachers and a 1998 generator) need replacement but capital funding is limited; several projects may cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
Facilities staff provided a comprehensive update July 13 on completed projects and a list of high-priority capital needs, stressing that limited capital funding constrains immediate replacement of aging systems.
Completed work this year included elevator modernizations, new fire doors in gym areas, bus shop expansion, boiler conversions to propane, LED canopy lighting, added AEDs and underground wiring upgrades for athletic-field lighting. Staff also reported continuing work to expand security cameras and replace interior lighting fixtures.
Looking ahead, facilities staff identified several major needs: Wyatt Middle School has nine rooftop HVAC units installed in 2008 and many are near end of life; three units were reported down and a full replacement could run "a couple million dollars," staff said. Stadium bleacher replacement was estimated by staff at about $250,000 to $300,000. The divisions emergency generator at Greensville Elementary dates to 1998 and staff said replacement would cost close to $100,000.
Staff described roofing stock from 1988 at various buildings; some roofs could be extended with coatings as an interim measure while the district stages replacements as budget allows. Facilities staff said some projects could be phased, completed with grant funds or scheduled when year-end funds are available, but noted a recent budget freeze delayed planned work.
Board members asked for timelines for specific items such as bus card readers (installation targeted mid-August with training and badges by mid-September) and asked that staff continue to pursue grants and phased approaches for large-ticket items. No formal funding vote was taken during the meeting.
