The money’s there, just in the wrong pile

Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:35:23 -0500 (EST)
From: Daniel & Rhonda Sundberg
Subject: The moneys there, just in the wrong pile.

If we need to only come up with $511,000.00 to keep our K-8 schools AND provide equitable services at all the K-8 and middle schools can’t money be shifted from the local appropriations of capitol outlay budget? It seems like band and art is more important than phone systems, terrazzo fooring faster computer networks. When I can’t afford a new phone I wait till I can.

Local Appropriation of Capital Outlay

Category I Projects

Sidewalk Repairs (HMS) $20,000

Terrazzo Flooring for Main Entrance & 5th-8th Hall (JSW) $24,000

Conversion of Gym Stage to Wrestling Practice Room (JMHS) $20,000

Replace Carpet in Five (5) Classrooms with VCT (NCS) $16,000

Install Concrete Slab at Concession Stand (NHS) $30,000

Curbing & Drainage in the Carpool Loop (VCE) $40,000

Completed Soccer Field at CMS & HMS (Auxiliary Serv.) $70,000

Energy Efficient Lighting in Gym at CCHS (Auxiliary Serv.) $30,000

Eyewash Stations, Hoods, Showers, Etc. at Middle & High School Science Labs (Auxiliary Serv.) $35,000

Handicap Accessible Sidewalks at All Schools (Auxiliary Serv.) $50,000

HVAC & Plumbing Improvements (Auxiliary Serv.) $90,000

Renovations/Upgrades at Bus Garage (Auxiliary Serv.) $15,000

Replace Decking on Rear Mobile Units at NCS (Auxiliary Serv.) $12,000

Upgrade Playgrounds to Meet Guidelines (Auxiliary Serv.) $35,000

Upgrade Wastewater System at BEN (Auxiliary Serv.) $90,000

Category I Project Total $577,000

Category II Furniture & Equipment

Eight (8) Folding/Rolling Tables (CCHS) $ 7,666

Furniture for Four (4) Science Labs (NHS) $22,030

Sixty-Five (65) Chairs for Media Center (PHS) $10,086

Eighteen (18) Cafeteria Tables with Stools (PHS) $ 17,307

Furniture & Equipment Replacement at All Schools (Auxiliary Serv.) $69,995

Gym Padding at JSW (Auxiliary Serv.) $ 6,295

Speakers on Visitor Side at All High School Football Stadiums (Auxiliary Serv.) $ 10,500

Upgrade Fire Suppression System at CCHS, HMS, & SCE (Auxiliary Serv.) $ 7,587

Category II Furniture & Equipment Total $151,466

Category II Technology

Security Cameras at CCHS, PES, SCE, & SH – 2 per year (Auxiliary Serv.) $93,100

Instructional, Administrative, & Network Infrastructure Needs per Board Approved Technology Plan $125,000

Computer Refresh for Non-Leased Computers $175,000

Apple Computer Lease $657,825

Category II Technology Total $1,050,925

Category II Furniture & Equipment and Technology Total $ 1,202 ,391

Category III Vehicles

none requested $0

Category III Vehicles Total $0

Total Local Capital Outlay Budget Requests $ 1,779 ,391 PES, SCE, & SH – 2 per year (Auxiliary Serv.) $93,100

Instructional, Administrative, & Network Infrastructure Needs per Board Approved Technology Plan $125,000

Computer Refresh for Non-Leased Computers $175,000

Apple Computer Lease $657,825

Category II Technology Total $1,050,925

Category II Furniture & Equipment and Technology Total $ 1,202 ,391

Category III Vehicles

none requested $0

Category III Vehicles Total $0

Total Local Capital Outlay Budget Requests $ 1,779 ,391

Chatham County Schools

Capital Outlay

Requests

2011-2012