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District unveils 10‑year capital plan, county sequencing places two school designs in year one
Summary
Operations staff introduced the 2025–2035 capital investment plan, aligning district priorities with the Wolpert study and county sequencing; design funding for two elementary school replacements (Carrboro and Estes Hills) appears in year one, with Frank Porter Graham replacement scheduled in year six under current sequencing.
Operations staff presented the district's proposed 2025–2035 capital investment plan (CIP), explaining how county priorities informed sequencing and what the first year of projects would include. The presentation framed the CIP around the Wolpert facilities study and four funding buckets: major projects (bonds/PAYGO), high‑priority maintenance, other capital uses (article 46 and recurring capital) and deferred maintenance.
The presenter summarized the county's expectation that Wolpert levels 1–3 (critical to necessary needs) will be prioritized and described year‑one items including design work for Carrboro and Estes Hills elementary school replacements, roof and HVAC projects at several secondary schools, solar array installation at Northside Elementary and transportation center improvements.
Staff noted $228 million in bond and PAYGO over 10 years for school replacements and just over $17 million for high‑priority needs, article 46 recurring capital and deferred maintenance in the near term. The district said it intends to reserve some deferred maintenance funds to respond to emergent repairs.
The board was told the county will hold public hearings and a joint meeting in late April; Orange County commissioners plan to adopt capital budgets in early June. The board will receive further opportunities for public input, including a March 20 public hearing and work session.
No formal board action to finalize the CIP was recorded at the March 6 meeting; the item was introduced for feedback and public engagement.
