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Groton Dunstable Regional School District: Capital Plan -114300889000 FY 2018-2026Submitted by:Co-Chair Steve Byrne, Director of Building and Grounds Co-Chair Michael Knight, Assistant Director of Business and Finance Mark Calari, Maintenance DepartmentBrad Bobzien, Groton Community MemberTom Delaney, Groton DPW Phil Kendall, Dunstable Community MemberAlison Manugian, School Committee Michael McCaffrey, Athletic Director Ron Mikol, Dunstable Finance Committee Pete Myerson, Principal Karen Tuomi, School Administrator Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" Table of Contents PAGEREF _Toc324687900 \h iiIntroduction PAGEREF _Toc324687901 \h iiiDistrict Facilities Information PAGEREF _Toc324687902 \h ivPrescott School PAGEREF _Toc324687903 \h ivBoutwell School PAGEREF _Toc324687904 \h ivFlorence Roche School PAGEREF _Toc324687905 \h vSwallow Union School PAGEREF _Toc324687906 \h viMiddle School North PAGEREF _Toc324687907 \h viiMiddle School South PAGEREF _Toc324687908 \h viiHigh School PAGEREF _Toc324687909 \h viiiPeter Twomey Youth Center PAGEREF _Toc324687910 \h viiiFunding Sources & Definitions PAGEREF _Toc324687911 \h xGroton Dunstable Regional Schools FY2017-2026 Capital Plan Comment Sheets PAGEREF _Toc324687912 \h 1Project Name: Replacement of Dump Truck PAGEREF _Toc324687913 \h 1Project Name: Replacement of Maintenance Vehicles PAGEREF _Toc324687914 \h 2Project Name: Replacement of PAVE Van3Project Name: Replacement of Phone System, Network Infrastructure4Project Name: Resurfacing of the High School Track6Project Name: HVAC System7Project Name: Repair and Replace Flooring8Project Name: MSN HVAC9Project Name: Boutwell HVAC10Project Name: PTYC HVAC PAGEREF _Toc324687925 \h 111Project Name: Boutwell Roof Replacement PAGEREF _Toc324687926 \h 12Project Name: Kitchen Equipment Upgrade PAGEREF _Toc324687927 \h 13Project Name: Furniture Upgrade PAGEREF _Toc324687928 \h 14Project Name: Renovation to the Weight/Aerobic Room PAGEREF _Toc324687930 \h 15Project Name: Renovation to Florence Roche School Building16Project Name: Exterior Painting of the Union Building17Project Name: Removal of (2) Oil Tanks and Gas Conversion18Project Name: High School and Middle School Fields19Project Name: Replacement of the Union Building Boiler20Project Name: Roof Replacement PAGEREF _Toc324687938 \h 21Project Name: Replacement of the Septic System PAGEREF _Toc324687939 \h 22Project Name: Black Box Theater Flooring and Lighting Replacement PAGEREF _Toc324687940 \h 23Project Name: Roadway Repair24Introduction The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Capital Planning Committee was established in December 2015. The committee, comprised of administrators, elected officials, town employees, and community members from both Groton and Dunstable, was tasked with creating a multi-year capital plan to identify and prioritize the district’s expected capital needs, establish project scope and cost, and detail estimated amounts of funding and potential funding sources. The decision to create a structured plan for long-term capital spending will allow the district to preserve our capital assets and highlight the district’s priorities for the future. Prior to FY16, the district made capital expenditures for capital assets and infrastructure without regard to the long-term impact of such projects. In the absence of comprehensive information and a structured plan, the district lacked both accountability and measurability. To preserve district resources, prioritize capital requests, and sustain the financial health of the district, the committee created a ten-year plan, which will begin in FY17.Drafting the Capital Plan was a comprehensive process, which began with inventorying assets, identifying needs, establishing priorities, and identifying funding mechanisms. Throughout this process, we learned that Groton-Dunstable has a large inventory of aging facilities that are difficult and costly to maintain and are an impediment to providing the best possible education to our students. By focusing on the needs of the district and fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders, the committee created a plan that supports the district’s long-term goals and priorities for responsible growth and development. District Facilities InformationPrescott School01651000 Prescott was built in 1927 as a high school for the town of Groton. During the last decade, the town of Groton, from which the building is leased, has committed fiscal resources to upkeep the historical building. Prescott Building has a new boiler, a new roof, new windows, and a newly installed fan for ventilation/air circulation to align to Fire Code specifications. The building’s heating system was also converted from oil to gas and the electricity was retrofitted to meet Central Office needs. There are no capital projects for Prescott included in this plan. Fast FactsGross Floor Space25,936Parcel Acreage2.81Maximum Capacity220Central Office Staff16Parking spaces40Boutwell School014097000Fast FactsGross Floor Space8,208Parcel Acreage2.83Maximum Capacity120Current Enrollment63Parking Spaces26 Built in 1914, the Boutwell School was used as an elementary school until 1980 when New England Business Service (NEBS) took over the building. The school system reclaimed the structure in 1995 and converted it to an Early Childhood Center. From 1996-2005, Boutwell housed both Preschool and Kindergarten. In 2005, Kindergarten classes were moved to both Prescott and Florence Roche.In 2002-2003 the air quality had an issue when the carbon monoxide levels were elevated. The HVAC system was inspected and it was determined that the dampers needed to be opened, which fixed the air quality issues. Carbon monoxide detectors were installed.Currently, the Boutwell School is in need of a new roof, and two rooftop ‘weather-maker’ units.?The roof is 21 years old and the current units are 28 years old and have surpassed their anticipated life span.?Florence Roche School016129000Fast FactsGross Floor Space52,002Parcel Acreage35.62Maximum Capacity650Current Enrollment477Parking Spaces389The Florence Roche School was built in 1951. In 1988, an additional 17,600 was built to meet increasing enrollments. The next fifteen years saw further increases in enrollment, which resulted in the installation of 7 modular units, each 1000 square feet with their own self-contained heating/AC units. One unit was added in 1996 and four units were added in 1998. In 2001, two additional modular units were added. These units should last for 30+ years.The modulars were most recently inspected in February 2008. The result of the inspection was that the units are structurally fine. Past improvements include roof repairs, carpet replacements, exterior staining every four years, and a heating/AC unit replacement (FY16) in the oldest modular. The main building is heated by two boilers. One provides steam heat and the other is forced hot water. There is a 10,000 gallon underground oil tank. In the past there had been a problem with “heat control” so the district has replaced uninvent heaters (as needed) and each room has a thermostat.An MSBA study was done in February 2006. At that time, they said that the main building at the Florence-Roche School was in good condition with few areas of attention. A decade later, the building has significant capital needs. The school needs a full renovation to include new electrical, plumbing, asbestos abatement, heating, roof, windows, flooring, kitchen, potential build out for central office, and removal of modular units. The windows, although they are still in good shape, are showing signs of stress and wear. Lastly, it’s important to note that there is asbestos in the crawl space under the flooring of the building – the asbestos is totally self-contained.Swallow Union SchoolFast FactsGross Floor SpaceMain Building70,246Gross Floor SpaceModulars7000Parcel Acreage6.08Maximum Capacity400Current Enrollment279Parking Spaces 49The Union Building, owned by the Town of Dunstable, was built in 1895. Swallow Union was built in 1962 at 19,862 square feet. In 1975 and again in 1995, additions were added, due to increasing enrollment. Recent updates to the Swallow Union Building include a window replacement in 2009, when architecturally energy efficient windows were installed. Currently, the main buildings plumbing and electrical are in stable condition. Walkways around the building are in need of repair and the two underground oil tanks need to be replaced.??Also, the Union Building exterior needs to be painted. Lastly, we anticipate roof replacement in 2026.Middle School North 41910-381000Middle School North (MSN) was built in 1962 and was originally the high school for the district. MSN was renovated in 2004 to meet the increasing enrollment. The North building is heated by three gas powered forced hot water boilers.? The units are in good condition.? The control system for the building is currently functional, however, it requires frequent adjustments to keep rooms balanced.? The system is obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer.? Full replacement of the system is necessary. Middle School SouthFast FactsGross Floor Space95,630Parcel Acreage35.62Maximum Capacity685Current Enrollment411Parking Spaces389Fast FactsGross Floor Space92,000Parcel Acreage35.62Maximum Capacity515Current Enrollment375Parking Spaces389MSS was built in 1989. Increasing enrollment necessitated the addition in 1999 and the purchase of 2 modulars in 2000. The only significant upgrade to the building was the replacement of a Gen Flex roof with Sarnafil roofing in 2013. Overall, the building and the modular units are in fairly good condition. Capital priorities for the building include replacing the flooring in all ground floor and second floor spaces and renovating the existing kitchen facilities.High School0000 Groton-Dunstable Regional High School was built in 2003. Since the high school was built, there haven’t been significant upgrades to HVAC, water filtration system, and athletics fields. The current AC chiller, installed when the building was constructed, handles multiple offices, the library, The Black Box Theatre, teacher prep room and computer rooms. ?One of the compressors is burnt out and needs to be replaced.? This unit is sized to handle the areas above and runs in all of them at once, it is an inefficient system when cooling is only needed in smaller areas. To make the system more efficient, the building needs ductless split units. Fast FactsGross Floor Space165,000Parcel Acreage42Maximum Capacity970Current Enrollment812Parking Spaces262The high school is served by a well on-site and filtration system.? Upon completion of the building construction it took several years of effort to make the water safe for consumption. The water filtration system was replaced in 2017 and currently is serving the needs of the high school.? Peter Twomey Youth CenterFast FactsGross Floor Space13,626Parcel AcreageN/AMaximum CapacityCurrent EnrollmentN/AParking Spaces3890662940000The "New Gym" was constructed in 1977 as a replacement gym while the GDRHS gym floor was repaired.? After the HS gym came back on line, the "New Gym" was used as a storage facility for the District's maintenance department. In 1996 the "New Gym"?Renovation Committee was formed to renovate the building as a permanent home for the District's Extended Day Program along with classroom space for Community Education. It would also provide meeting space for outside groups including youth athletic leagues. The gym would be the largest phase of the renovation including the laying of a wood floor and would be available for school and community use. For the last 20 years, the building has accomplished all renovations and provided the District with rental revenue and has remained totally self-supporting. The building was named for a?1997 GDRHS graduate who died in a car accident 4 weeks after graduation.? Peter Michael Twomey was a Crusader who promised to excel and the School Committee unanimously accepted the public petition to name thus facility after him.?The PTYC HVAC system is currently served by four units. Two of the units feed the gym area for heating only. The other two feed the main portions of the building. All four units are in need of replacement. The intent is to provide two heating only systems for the gym. The other two units need to be upgraded to include air conditioning. This would allow removal of the aging and ineffective window ACs currently used during the summer months. Funding Sources & Definitions Capital FundingFunding for capital projects as presented in the municipal budget or as a separate article to be approved by the municipality. The municipality can choose to make a direct cash outlay to cover the cost or borrow for the specific purpose of the capital project. The cash outlay can come from existing unrestricted municipal revenue sources or capital expenditure exclusions which raise tax revenue pursuant to (M.G.L. c. 59, §21C(i?)). A capital exclusion does not involve borrowing over time but raises one time funds to cover the capital expense for the project.If the municipality choses a debt exclusion may also be used to fund such projects. A debt exclusion raises tax revenue beyond proposition 2 ? to pay debt services costs of borrowing to finance a capital project. The additional tax remains until the underlying bond which funded the project is retired.Capital PlanA plan for capital expenditures to be incurred each year over a fixed period of years to meet capital needs arising from the long term work program or otherwise. It sets forth each project or other contemplated expenditure in which the school system is to have a part and specifies the full resources estimated to be available to finance the projected expenditures. Dunstable Community Preservation Committee (CPC)The Town of Dunstable adopted the Community Preservation Act at a Special Town Meeting on September 25, 2006.? The nine member committee was to consider projects and make recommendations for appropriations which preserve open space, provide affordable housing, preserve or restore historic property, documents or artifacts, or which create recreational opportunities.Groton Community Preservation Committee (CPC)The CPC is responsible for the general oversight of the Groton Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds and the selection and recommendation of Groton CPA proposals. The CPC created and updates this Community Preservation Plan (CPP) and monitors the execution of projects based on town approved proposals. General FundA fund used to account for all transactions of a school system which are not accounted for in another fund. The general fund is used to account for the ordinary operations of a school system which is financed from town assessments, state funds, and other general revenues. Massachusetts Building Authority Reimbursement (MSBA)The Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) is a quasi-independent government authority created to reform the process of funding capital improvement projects in the Commonwealth’s public schools. The MSBA strives to work with local communities to create affordable, sustainable, and energy efficient schools across Massachusetts.Operating ExpensesThe term is used to describe expenses for general fund purposes.Revolving AccountsSpecial funds established to dedicate a specific source of revenue from fees and charges to pay expenses in rendering the service for which those payments are made. The hallmarks of a revolving fund are that expenses cannot be paid until sufficient amounts have been received and that once received, money in the fund can be expended without further appropriation.Groton Dunstable Regional Schools FY2018-2026 Capital Plan Comment Sheets Department:Facilities Department School:District WideProject Name:Replacement of Dump TruckNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 21Estimated Life:8 YearsReason for Need:An existing 1995 Ford dump truck is used in district for sanding of driveways and parking lots. It is being financed replaced in FY2019’s general fund budget. A replacement of the dump truck is needed every 8 years and therefore, $70,000 is needed in FY2024. This will be a capital debt purchase in FY2024. The high school property is also home to a 1985 Chevy dump truck that has been rebuilt. Cost 2019$60,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$70,000 Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$130,000Potential Funding Source: General Fund FY2019/Capital Funding FY2024Department:Facilities Department School:District WideProject Name:Replacement of Maintenance VehiclesNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Ages: 12, 13, 5, 3Estimated Life:8 YearsReason for Need:The maintenance staff currently has four pickup trucks that are used throughout the district. They were purchased in 2004, 2005, 2011, and 2013. A replacement schedule of one every other year would mean that each is replaced at approximately eight years old. This is a realistic schedule given the use and miles that these trucks endure. These will be capital debt expenses beginning in FY2018. Cost 2017$25,000Cost 2018$25,000Cost 2019$Cost 2020$52,000Cost 2021$Cost 2022$54,000Cost 2023$Cost 2024$56,000Cost 2025$Cost 2026$58,000Total Cost$270,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Special Education School:District WideProject Name:Replacement of PAVE VanNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Ages: 14 yearsEstimated Life:10 yearsReason for Need:The only current passenger vehicle in district is a 2002 van used for the special education PAVE program. This vehicle is used to transport students to various work learning opportunities and community experiences in the area. Having this ability in-house has yielded additional flexibility and cost savings over reliance on an outside vendor. In the past, the district had 13 in-house vans and 13 drivers for transport of special needs students, both in and out of district. While this had the potential to save costs on paper, the reality was that managing a fleet of this magnitude was daunting. Additionally, the district was unable to support the needed vehicle repairs and maintenance for the aging fleet. The decision to out-source was made when several of the vehicles needed simultaneous replacement and no funds were available. The district purchased our current PAVE van in FY2015 for $13,500 and we have averaged $3,000 for gas, repairs, and insurance each year. Also, the district uses 3 current special education staff, who all have their 7D license, to transport the students at no additional costs to the district. The exterior and the interior of the PAVE van must be state safety inspected 3 times per year and while current repair costs have been controlled, the vehicle should be replaced in FY2021 and then replaced every 10 years. This will be a capital debt expense.Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$70,000Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$70,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Technology School:District WideProject Name:Replacement of Network InfrastructureNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Ages: VariedEstimated Life:N/AReason for Need:General infrastructure is directly tied to eliciting the most value from all technology investments made in the District. With high-speed Internet access, personalized pathways for student learning through active and collaborative learning activities become available. In several locations, specifically at the high school, improved performance is not only desirable but, in time, will become mandatory. Further, the issues of security and accountability need to be incorporated into the long term goals of the Educational Technology Department are as follows:Wireless Access Point ReplacementIncrease to Internet Bandwidth, Access Port SpeedPort Upgrades (Wireless and Ethernet)Servers and client devicesThe adoption of various software and hardware district-wide has made Internet bandwidth a resource of primary importance. Loss of this service would seriously impact the day-to-day activities of students. While our uptime percentage has been remarkable, the throughput needed to support all the activity is sometimes strained, and demand keeps growing. There are times when performance is impacted or not steady. Further, this can occur at inopportune moments (e.g. classroom activities and online testing). Looking ahead, a June 2014 Cisco study predicts that, by 2018, total wireless traffic will be 9x larger than in 2013.We can conclude, then, that bandwidth is the most significant impediment (i.e. bottleneck) to enhancing, enabling and expanding our use of technology and the implementation of VoIP. Our Internet service is currently provided by Verizon’s public FIOS service, which although is low cost, has drawbacks such as capped and unpredictable performance (i.e. speed is only “best effort” in either direction and never guaranteed). Additionally, the connection speed is not the same to all buildings.Our legacy telephone system is outdated, obsolete and vulnerable. A strategic goal is to identify a replacement communication system. The current system requires expensive service to fix failures and difficult to find spare parts. Current leasing options using VoIP offer features and applications for no capital investment or expensive maintenance contracts. Our current infrastructure would need improvements to accommodate the new features a VoIP system will allow. When District administrators were asked to consider the most important hardware technology need in a September 2015 survey, an updated phone system was brought forward as a top priority. Funding for a district upgrade to VoIP would come out of a district telephone line item, not from a technology line item. There are multiple phone systems in use around the district. In general, they are antiquated and unreliable. Teachers, for example, do not have universal voicemail access. The district needs to implement a single new system throughout that provides uniform modern functionality. Cost 2018$ 55,000Cost 2019$450,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$505,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding / Erate rebatesProgram:AthleticsSchool:High SchoolProject Name:Resurfacing of the High School TrackNew:YesReplacement: YesCurrent Age:13 YearsEstimated Life: 9 YearsReason for Need:The life expectancy the existing track needs to be resurfaced and re-lined. This will be a capital debt expense.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$150,000Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$150,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities Department School:High SchoolProject Name:HVAC SystemNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 14 yearsEstimated Life:20 YearsReason for Need:The current AC chiller, installed when the building was constructed, handles multiple offices, library, black box, teacher prep room and computer rooms. One of the compressors is burnt out and needs to be replaced. The chiller as a whole is in poor condition and needs replacement. Because this unit is sized to handle the areas above and runs in all of them at once, it is an inefficient system when cooling is only needed in smaller areas.The proposed FY18 general fund budget includes the addition of ductless split units. These will be installed to address offices and smaller areas that are frequently used in summer months. In addition to paying for themselves over a single year due to increased efficiency, the life of the chiller will be extended as it will see less use. The cost to install the ductless units and to replace the failing chiller is anticipated to be approximately $50,000. It is recommended that this project start no later than FY2018 and will be a capital debt expense.Cost 2017$Cost 2018$50,000Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$50,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities School:Middle School SouthProject Name:Repair and Replace FlooringNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 28 yearsEstimated Life: 20+ YearsReason for Need:The flooring in the Middle School South building is in need of replacement in virtually all floors. This need exceeds the capacity of the typical budget replacement $14,000 approach in district. There have been numerous complaints of moisture on the first floor coming up from below and condensation is of concern. There is potential for mold from these conditions. It is important that moisture barrier be installed under the new flooring. This work may require alteration of doors and thresholds and is anticipated to cost approximately $50,000. This project will start with a test on the flooring to determine if there are other issues caused by the moisture and may have cost implications. It is recommended that this project should start no later than FY2019 and will be a capital debt expense.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$50,000Cost 2020$50,000Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$100,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities School:Middle School NorthProject Name:HVACNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 12 YearsEstimated Life: 20+ YearsReason for Need:The North building employs three gas powered forced hot water boilers for heat. The units work well and are in good condition. The control system for the building is currently functional but requires frequent adjustment to keep rooms balanced. The system is obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Full replacement should be included in this capital plan for an estimated cost of $250,000. The project will be completed in phases starting in FY2019 and concluding in FY2023. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$50,000Cost 2020$50,000Cost 2021$50,000Cost 2022$50,000Cost 2023$50,000Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$250,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities School:BoutwellProject Name:HVACNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 28 YearsEstimated Life: 20+ YearsReason for Need:The two existing ‘weather-maker’ rooftop units need to be replaced urgently. They are both 28 years old and have surpassed their anticipated life span. Both are gas fired highly inefficient units that run all year. Cooling is needed in the summer months as the building is utilized for mandated programs to meet student needs. The anticipated operational cost savings will likely pay for these units fairly quickly. Replacement cost for both units is anticipated to be approximately $60,000 and it is recommended that this project start no later than FY2018. This will be a capital debt purchase. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$60,000Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$60,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities School:PTYCProject Name:HVACNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 21 YearsEstimated Life: 20+ YearsReason for Need:The PTYC HVAC system is currently served by four units. Two of the units feed the gym area for heating only. The other two feed the main portions of the building. All four units are in need of replacement. The intent is to provide two heating only systems for the gym and two systems for the rest of the building that will be upgraded to include air conditioning. This would allow removal of the aging and ineffective window ACs currently used during the summer months. It is recommended that this project start no later than FY2017 and funds will come from the Peter Twomey Youth Center revolving account. Cost 2018$80,000Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$80,000Potential Funding Source: Peter Twomey Youth Center Revolving AccountDepartment:Facilities School:BoutwellProject Name:Roof ReplacementNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 21 YearsEstimated Life: 30 YearsReason for Need:The roof was built in 1995 and will be coming to an end of its useful life at the end of this capital plan. It is recommended that we schedule this roof replacement in FY2026. Preschool buildings are not eligible for MSBA reimbursement, so this will be capital debt expense. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$300,000Total Cost$300,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Food Service School:Middle School SouthProject Name:Kitchen Equipment UpgradeNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 27 YearsEstimated Life: 20 YearsReason for Need:The Middle School South kitchen needs an upgrade to replace aging equipment dating back to 1988. Costs for this kitchen equipment upgrade will come from capital debt in FY2018. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$50,000Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$50,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding Department:District Wide School:All SchoolsProject Name:Furniture UpgradeNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: VariesEstimated Life: 20 YearsReason for Need:The furniture at all of the school schools receives heavy use and is aging.? Students are very active with project based learning at the preschool level.? Tables and chairs get covered in paint, glue and other such materials.? Students also eat snack and lunch while using the furniture.? Food items can stain and or contaminate the surfaces with residue that is dangerous for students with food allergies.? The furniture is washed daily to remove the stains and contaminates.? They are also sanitized thoroughly at times throughout the year to keep them clean and safe.? The process of cleaning and sanitizing causes the furniture to need replacement at regular intervals and the request for furniture reflects this need.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$50,000Cost 2022$50,000Cost 2023$50,000Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$150,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding Department:Athletics School:High SchoolProject Name:Renovation to the Weight/Aerobic Room New:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 13 YearsEstimated Life: 10 YearsNew layout and equipment is needed. The equipment, including cardio, is broken down and potentially unsafe. Costs for this renovation and equipment upgrade will come from capital debt. Needs a further in-depth discussion.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$75,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$75,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding Department:Facilities Department School:Florence RocheProject Name:Renovation to School Building New:NoReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 65 YearsEstimated Life: N/AReason for Need:The school needs an a full renovation to include new electrical, plumbing, asbestos abatement, heating, roof, windows, flooring, kitchen, potential buildout for central office, removal of modulars and make existing part of the core building. This will be an MSBA project and the project will start with a feasibility study in FY19 if the district project is approved. The feasibility study will help to define the project scope completely and provide estimated costs. The district has submitted an MSBA statement of interest to begin the process. Costs for this project will come from capital debt and MSBA funding.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$500,000 - $1,000,000Cost 2020$ TBDCost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$ TBDPotential Funding Source: Capital Funding/MSBA Funding Department:Facilities Department School:Swallow Union Project Name:Exterior Painting of the Union Building New:NoReplacement:YesCurrent Age: N/AEstimated Life: 10 YearsReason for Need:The outside of the Union Building needs to be painted. The facilities and business departments have started conversations with the CPA in Dunstable to see if there is funding available for a project of this nature. The initial conversation seemed promising however we will need to get a firm commitment on the availability of funds and discuss CPA requirements for the project.Cost 2017$Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$50,000Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$50,000Potential Funding Source: Community Preservation Committee Funding Department:Facilities DepartmentSchool:Swallow Union Project Name:Removal of (2) Oil Tanks and Gas Conversion New:NoReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 28, 29 YearsEstimated Life: N/AA 4,000 gallon tank and a 1,000 gallon oil tank needs to be removed at Swallow Union. Once removed, the heating system will be converted to gas heat. This projected is expected to be started in FY2019 and will come from Capital funding. Cost 2017$Cost 2018$Cost 2019$25,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$25,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Athletics School:High School and Middle SchoolProject Name:High School and Middle School FieldsNew:YesReplacement:NoCurrent Age: N/AEstimated Life: N/AReason for Need:Due to the growing number of sports at the high school, the district is in need of more field space to be able to rest our current fields. It looks promising that GD at play will be completing the installation of a turf field at the high school in FY2018. If they are successful in this turf field installation the district would need to conduct a field study to assess the additional needs for maintenance and potential new fields. This project should begin no later than FY2018.Cost 2017$Cost 2018$5,000Cost 2019$TBDCost 2020$Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$TBDPotential Funding Source: Capital DebtDepartment:Facilities School:Union BuildingProject Name:Replacement of the Union Building BoilerNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 30 YearsEstimated Life: 20 YearsReason for Need:The Union building boiler is in need of replacement. The cost for this project is $80,000 and should be done in conjunction with the removal of the 2 oil tanks and gas conversion. Since this is an interior project the CPA will not fund this project and this will need to be a capital funded project. Cost 2017$Cost 2018$Cost 2019$80,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$80,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundsDepartment:Facilities School:Swallow Union (Main Building)Project Name:Roof ReplacementNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 21 YearsEstimated Life: 30 YearsReason for Need:The roof was built in 1991 (core roof) and 1995 (addition) and will be coming to an end of its useful life at the end of this capital plan. It is recommended that we schedule this roof replacement in FY2026. The school would be eligible for MSBA reimbursement of roughly 45%. We anticipate the cost to be $2,000,000. $900,000 would come from MSBA funding and $1,100,000 would come from capital debt. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$2,000,000Total Cost$2,000,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding/MSBADepartment:Facilities School:Swallow Union Project Name:Replacement of the Septic SystemNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 21 YearsEstimated Life: N/AReason for Need:The septic system is currently pumped and maintained every summer. Enrollment in the school is down but if the school system redistricts or enrollment spikes, it is something that should be planned for in advance to be replaced. This expense would be a capital cost.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$150,000Total Cost$150,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities Department School:High SchoolProject Name:Black Box Theater Flooring and Lighting ReplacementNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 13 YearsEstimated Life:10 YearsReason for Need:The flooring for the Black Box Theater is showing its age and needs to be replaced with specialized material. The district received quotes for this repair and anticipate these costs to be $40,000. This project is a capital debt expense.Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$40,000Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$40,000Potential Funding Source: Capital FundingDepartment:Facilities Department School:High School and Middle SchoolProject Name:Roadway RepairNew:YesReplacement:YesCurrent Age: 13 YearsEstimated Life:10 YearsReason for Need:The roadways at the Middle School and High School are beginning to show wear. General maintenance is done when needed but a complete resurfacing of the main entryway roadways needs to happen by FY2023. We are starting some of this work in FY2018 around the Florence Roche and Middle School South. We estimate the remaining costs to $200,000. This project is a capital debt expense. Cost 2017$ Cost 2018$Cost 2019$Cost 2020$Cost 2021$ Cost 2022$Cost 2023$200,000Cost 2024$Cost 2025$Cost 2026$Total Cost$200,000Potential Funding Source: Capital Funding ................
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