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BOCC reviews BOE capital plan; Northern Middle School modernization favored, Sunderland HVAC still needs $784,000
Summary
Staff presented the Board of Education portion of the FY26–31 CIP, noting Northern Middle School full modernization received IAC recommended funding, while Sunderland Elementary still requires $784,000 in local funds to avoid risking an MEA decarbonization grant; playground funding and phased state cash flows were also discussed.
County staff presented the Board of Education projects in the proposed FY26–31 capital improvement plan and answered commissioner questions about state funding recommendations, grant dependencies and local gaps.
"This presentation is the 4th in a series of work sessions to inform the BOCC of the 6 year capital improvement plan costs as part of the staff recommended budget and seek the BOCC's input and direction on those projects," Danielle Russell, acting capital and grants management specialist, told the board. She said the IAC (Interagency Commission on School Construction) provided 90% recommendations that are pending the governor's budget approval.
Shichida Warner, identified as director of planning and construction for Calvert County Public Schools, outlined the major projects. She described the Northern Middle School submission as a full modernization: "This is a full modernization and replacement of outdated 1976 facility including instructional space and major building systems." Staff said the IAC recommended funding that project at the state level and noted $13,570,000 in BTL (Built to Learn) funds reflected in the package.
Warner told the board Sunderland Elementary needs a complete HVAC replacement and that $784,000 in local funds remain necessary in FY26 to avoid risking an MEA decarbonization grant. Commissioners asked staff to explore closing-project balances or other reallocations to cover the shortfall. Staff also noted a recurring playground replacement line item—about $325,000–$350,000 per school—that would fund the Plum Point Elementary project in the current year.
No formal CIP appropriations were adopted at the work session; staff will return with further detail and superintendent-level budget presentations in upcoming sessions.
