Program Highlights E-SPLOST V
| Projects (Referendum Focus Areas) | $ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Safety and Security Improvements | $13 |
| 2. | New Facilities and Additions | $298 |
| 3. | Facility Condition Improvements | $97 |
| 4. | Technology Improvements | $65 |
| 5. | Buses, Vehicles, and other Capital Equipment | $40 |
| * | Management Support and Program Contingency | $48 |
| Total: | $561 | |
# 1 Safety and Security Improvements ($13 MILLION)
- Improving school safety and security
- Enhancing surveillance systems (cameras, etc.)
- Upgrading or replacing fire alarm and sprinkler systems
- Installing perimeter fencing and security vestibules
#2 New Facilities and Additions ($298 MILLION)
Current and future overcrowding concerns to be addressed by:
- School capacity additions
- New and/or replacement schools (due to aged facilities, overcrowding, and/or expanded program needs)
Process and Selection Criteria:
- Results from the Secondary School Feasibility and Planning Study (Summer 2016 completion) and projected facility utilization will guide the expending of these funds
- Facility assessment data will guide the list of facilities that may require replacement
- Two new elementary schools to relieve overcrowding within the Cross Keys Cluster
#3 Facility Condition Improvements ($97 MILLION)
Replacement of aged building systems (Capital Renewal Program):
- Roofing
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Kitchen
Replacement of aged building systems (Capital Renewal Program):
- Restrooms
- Building code requirements, including ADA accessibility
- Athletic fields and play spaces
- Parking lots and other paved surfaces
#4 Technology Enhancements ($65 Million)
Technology purchases and upgrades:
- Digital communication technology
- Enhanced school security solutions
- Wireless technology
- Technology hardware, software, and related infrastructure
- Enterprise content management solutions
#5 Buses, Support Vehicles, and Other Capital Equipment ($40 Million)
Technology purchases and upgrades:
- Replace and/or supplement school buses and support vehicles
- Replace capital equipment to enhance instruction and increase operational efficiency.