NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 Business Office Memorandum DATE:
December 30, 2008
TO:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education
FROM:
Paul O’Malley
RE:
Five Year Capital Plan
Attached is the first draft of the five-year capital plan for District 219. The plan extends into year six and beyond and is listed solely as a future priority. Expenditures are allocated to one of five categories: capital improvement, energy conservation measures, equity, life safety and preventative maintenance. Page one highlights the collective total dollars for each of these categories over the next five years and beyond for each of the three physical plants. We have taken into consideration the debt service ($10,000,000), and the yearly revenues generated from operations and maintenance, life safety and interest earned totaling $26,000,000. In comparing this value against the expenditures, we are within the budgetary amount. We realize that the sum of years 1, 2, and 3 exceeds $26,000,000, however, these are budgeted numbers and not actual. We intend to modify expenditures to comply with the budget. The total expenditure for FY 2010, 2011, and 2012 and beyond are highlighted in yellow on the first page. Please note that this document is a first draft. Further conversations with the Board of Education and Administration will require modifications. Revenue for years 4, 5 and beyond will be generated through the normal levy and budgeting process. Finally, the total projected budgeted dollars is highly inflated due to the fact that any future needs, in addition to the five year capital plan, are included in that sum total. Please note that the following items are included in the five year plan per the Board’s analysis and review of the District’s needs.
West - Gymnastics - 2012-2013 North and West – laboratory science research facilities (STEM) – 2009-2010 North – Cafeteria – 2010-2011 West- Stadium Project, including ramp and ADA compliance, lights, painting of the bleachers, concession and bathrooms – 2009-2011 North – Stadium Project, including new bleachers and concession – 2010-2011
West/North – Site master plan study, including space utilization and existing building LEED. (Yes, the dump pile of dirt falls into this category.) – 2009-10 North – Pool renovation, $7,100,000 – 2012-2013. It is important to note that the current pool at North requires major renovation including elevation of roof and depth of the pool as well as HVAC. We have added an additional aquatic center under the future planning section of the five-year plan. As stated previously, the future section of the document is meant to be a comprehensive list of potential future capital and construction. The fact that this future pool is included on the plan further illustrates why the total projected budget is almost $90,000,000 Central – Improvements including gymnasium, kitchen, classroom, restrooms and exterior improvements – 2009-2011. North – Special Education Group Home, fulfilling the needs of the Bridges program and possibly Anchor and Life Skills. 2011-2012. North – Plaza Repairs – 2013-2014 North – Outdoor Facilities analysis, including tennis court relocation and athletic field renovation and relocation – 2011-2012.
I began work on this document in September soliciting input from administrators, in particular the Building Principals, Athletic Directors and Directors of Buildings and Grounds. The Cabinet Administration, paying particular attention to curricular needs, offered suggestions for site improvements. The architects provided the cost for each project; supporting detail can be given for any cell you question. Finally, as suggested by members of the Board, a focus group of student leaders and parent leaders will be utilized. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the exciting improvements that will take place in District 219. I remind you that this is a draft and changes will be forthcoming.
