As our community looks forward to enhancing our school facilities, it’s crucial to understand not just the immediate costs but also the long-term financial implications of each proposed project. The School Building Advisory Committee has provided a detailed visual breakdown of the expected lifespan and costs associated with each renovation option, and here’s what you need to know.
Overview of Options and Their Long Term Costs
The committee has outlined three main renovation/addition options, each with different scopes and associated costs:
- Option B: Renovation/Addition
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost: $77.9 Million
- Scope: Approximately 20% of elementary and middle school facilities renovated, with an additional 20% new construction.
- Long-Term Outlook: This option involves minimal initial changes with lower upfront costs, focusing on essential repairs and additions that will require more investment over time.
- Option C: Renovation/Addition
- ROM Cost: $104.1 Million
- Scope: This more extensive plan sees about 75% of elementary and middle school facilities renovated, with 27% new construction.
- Long-Term Outlook: A significant overhaul intended to extend the life of existing facilities, Option C balances between initial high costs and reduced long-term maintenance.
- Option E: New Middle School
- ROM Cost: $114.5 Million
- Scope: Building a new middle school while renovating approximately 30% of the existing elementary school.
- Long-Term Outlook: The most ambitious project, resulting in a new facility expected to meet middle school needs for over 60 years with repairs and renovations required in the near to medium term for the elementary school.
We encourage all community members to review these options and participate in upcoming discussions. Your input is crucial as we make decisions that will impact our children’s future and our community’s financial health.
