Establish long-term plan for facilities maintenance and capital improvements

The district has accumulated over $200 million in deferred maintenance expenses that must be addressed. Our community has clearly articulated a desire for modernized buildings that are inviting spaces for students and staff. There is also population growth anticipated in the Chattanooga area that will necessitate additional school facilities to avoid further overcrowding in certain areas of the county. The district must create a capital plan to get ahead of these issues and respond to the community demand for modern facilities.

Action Steps:

• Develop a comprehensive building/maintenance plan to address deferred maintenance needs and create welcoming learning environments for all students.
  • Identify acceptable backlog and maximum limit for deferred maintenance.
  • Create a plan and processes to close gap.
• Create a long-term capital plan that accounts for anticipated growth across the district and creates a roadmap for new school construction, consolidation, and closures over the next 5-10 years.
• Develop an energy plan to efficiently power the district while creating savings to overall budget.