Maintenance Capital Project
WHAT:
For the second straight year, we have an annual Maintenance Capital Project (MCP) on the ballot (Proposition 1). The MCP is targeted for smaller projects, such as new roofs or heating/cooling upgrades, for our schools. They will be limited in scope and cost to ensure NO IMPACT ON YOUR TAX RATE. Last year's MCP allowed us to repair the roof at Brookview. This year, it's the roof at BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY. The repair cost is the same as Brookview. The repair cost is the same as Brookview ($1.62 million).
WHY:
By proactively addressing maintenance issues and not allowing our buildings to deteriorate, we avoid higher costs of future repairs. Our elementary schools were new 20 years ago. Now, they need work. These smaller projects will allow us to address maintenance projects that are too large for the Capital Outlay Exclusion Projects (limited to $100,000). They also better position us for larger projects, such as the R.I.S.E. Project and Promise Project 2027, and can address improving our instructional spaces, facilities and programs.
HOW/2025-26 PROPOSITION #1:
The MCP proposal for 2025-26 will help fortify Briarwood Elementary. The cost is $1.62 million. It will fund a:
- New roof
- New HVAC unit (heating, ventilation & air conditioning)
- New boiler
The roof membrane is weathered and there are many areas of exposed polyester scrim (see picture below). Recent issues have caused roof leaks and disruptions to instruction from inadequate heating or cooling. Briarwood, Brookview, Colebrook, Listwood and Southlawn were new buildings 20 years ago. Now they need work to maintain them.
2025-2026 Briarwood School
Kindergarteners have fun (from left to right) - Frances Rister, Aurora Costello and Kali Stanback - in Mr. Pringle's class at Briarwood.
The Briarwood roof already has needed to be patched to prevent leaks into the school.
A close-up view of the "scrim" on top of the Briarwood roof that is in need of repair.
