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Board asks staff to develop building-consolidation and multi-year capital plans amid budget concerns
Summary
Superintendent Brian Rentsch told the board the forecast and capital-plan review require options to save money, including potential building consolidation. The board requested multiple scenarios (Plan B/C and 1-,3-,5-,7-year plans) and directed administrators to prepare options that could include a building closure.
Facing a constrained forecast and pressing capital needs, Superintendent Brian Rentsch told the Claymont City Board of Education on February 9 that the district needs to examine options to save money — including the possibility of consolidating buildings.
"Looking at the forecast, Bradon's report and the capital plan, we need to look at options to save money and possibly consolidate buildings," Rentsch said. Board members Mrs. Host, Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Grandison agreed and asked staff to bring multiple planning scenarios (Plan B and C plus 1-, 3-, 5- and 7-year capital plans) for each building; Rentsch will work with administrators to formulate options that could include a building closure.
The discussion followed administrative reports that outlined building-system failures and anticipated capital needs. The board did not vote on any closures at the meeting; it instead directed staff to return with detailed options and timelines for further consideration.
