TITLE
Title
SCHOOL BOND PROGRAM: ADOPT PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR DISTRICTWIDE BOND CAPITAL REPAIR & INTERCOM/COMMUNICATION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Dr. Whitney Oakley, Guilford County Schools Superintendent
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BACKGROUND
Background
On October 14, 2025, the Board of Education approved GMPs for Allen Jay Elementary and Sternberger Elementary. The final guaranteed maximum price for both schools was $15,161,077 less than originally planned, resulting in identified savings that can support capital repairs.
• The Board of Education identified $6,725,260 for the replacement of outdated and/or non-functional intercom systems across school sites. The existing systems currently vary in functionality and reliability, posing challenges for consistent communication during both routine operations and emergency situations. The proposed upgrades will implement a standardized and modern intercom solution at each site, ensuring a uniform and reliable method of communication. This will significantly enhance campus safety protocols and improve day-to-day communication across classrooms and administrative offices.
• The Board of Education identified $8,435,817 to promptly address HVAC/Heating failures during the winter months.
In addition to these funds, on October 29, 2025 the Joint Capital/Facilities committee recommended adding an additional $50 million to support districtwide repairs, with a heightened focus on HVAC/heating for the upcoming winter months, to provide flexibility to enter into contracts to replace or substantially improve systems or advance bond eligible capital repairs. Once funds are spent, staff will work to move actuals and associated budget to specific school projects for tracking, resulting in budget amendments at the conclusion of the work.
The Joint Capital/Facilities Committee reviewed the project adjustments at the October 29, 2025 meeting.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
School Capital Outlay Fund
Districtwide Bond Capital Repair
$58,435,817 appropriation to Project Ordinance
$58,435,817 Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds)
Districtwide Intercom/Communication
$6,725,260 appropriation to Project Ordinance
$6,725,260 Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds)
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt a capital project ordinance for Districtwide Bond Capital Repair in the amount of $58,435,817 funded by Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds) in the amount of $58,435,817
Adopt a capital project ordinance for Districtwide Intercom/Communication in the amount of $6,725,260 funded by Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds) in the amount of $6,725,260.
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