Ongoing Projects
Many projects fall in the ongoing projects category. School project requests, commonly called principals' projects, are needs identified at specific schools. As projects are completed, new ones are added. Ongoing projects include new playground equipment for several elementary schools, awnings for carpool areas, electronic marquees, directional signage, band instruments, sports field additions or upgrades, carpeting and painting, etc.
Roofing and HVAC maintenance and replacement also fall in the ongoing projects category. In fiscal year 2020, $10 million in ESPLOST funds was set aside for HVAC maintenance and replacement. While that may seem like a lot of money for HVAC purposes, a new HVAC system and installation for South Douglas Elementary School recently cost $1.4 million. HVAC costs per school can run much higher depending on the age and size of the school.