The Sampson County Board of Education has pinpointed over $1.7 million in capital outlay needs within its schools; it will be up to the Sampson County Board of Commissioners whether the projects will actually get funded.

The school board approved the proposed 2010-2011 capital needs requests earlier this week, a packet that will now be fowarded to the county for its perusal during the budgeting process.

“I hope the commissioners will examine the request closely and see our capital budget is not a wishlist but rather an essential list of needed upgrades and fixes,” said superintendent Dr. Etahn Lenker.

At the board’s Monday meeting, held at Union Middle School, members unanimously approved the request that totals $1,700,200 and asks for district-wide needs totaling $207,400. Those district-wide requests include upgrades to security and fire systems; furniture/blind replacements; asbestos removal; and heating ventilation and air conditioning replacements.

“I understand the capital budget is large but carpets, blinds, parking lots, HVAC, bathrooms, security items are all examples of needed improvements or repairs,” added Lenker.

Some of the schools in the system required more funding than others.

Lakewood High, with a total of $181,000 requested, is listed as having replacement lockers ($64,000); replacement of bathroom partitions ($28,000); a renovation of the pressbox ($24,000); and the construction of a new concessions building ($65,000).

Hobbton High, with a total of $154,000 requested, is listed as having the needs of a new softball/soccer restroom facility ($58,000); a new clock system ($12,000); auditorium renovations ($54,000); HVAC replacements ($22,000) and the addition of acoustic ceilings ($8,900).

Hobbton Elementary, with $100,500 requested, is listed as needing an additional parking area ($48,000); classroom furniture replacements ($21,000); additional intercoms ($6,500); and HVAC replacements ($25,000).

Roseboro-Salemburg Middle is the last school with needs totaling over $100,000.

RSMS is listed with $160,700 requested for a new restroom/concessions building ($58,000); new athletic lockers ($14,000); gym window replacements/roof insulation ($42,000); gym concession renovations ($22,000); and new athletic bleachers ($24,700).

The bus garage request includes cameras/GPS systems for school buses (half of the fleet), at a cost of $170,000. Although some cameras were installed last year, when the board asked for roughly the same amount of money, commissioners gave them about half of what was requested, which is why some of the items that were listed on last year’s request have carried over to this year.

To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or send e-mail to sisports@myclintonnc.com.

2010-2011 Capital Outlay Request

Clement Elementary needs conversion of locker rooms to storage areas ($6,400), additional fencing ($11,000) and gym bleacher replacement ($45,000); and well as the construction of a computer lab storage room ($5,500).

Charles E. Perry will need HVAC replacements ($6,800) and asbestos removal ($11,600).

Hargrove needs the replacement of floor covering in the media area ($13,000), an outside storage building ($5,500), additional parking and paving ($22,000), and HVAC/eletrical replacements ($36,000).

Hobbton Elementary will also see HVAC replacements ($25,000), classroom furniture replacements ($21,000), and additional intercoms ($6,500) in the school if commissioners approve.

Hobbton Middle is listed as needing additional security cameras ($6,500); an additional water cooler ($4,800); replacement of classroom furniture ($12,500); and HVAC replacements ($22,000).

Hobbton High is listed as having the needs of a new softball/soccer restroom facility ($58,000); a new clock system ($12,000); auditorium renovations ($54,000); HVAC replacements ($22,000) and the addition of acoustic ceilings ($8,900).

Lakewood High School is listed as needing replacement lockers ($64,000); new bathroom partitions ($28,000); a renovated press box ($24,000); and a new concessions building ($65,000);

Midway Elementary is in need of HVAC replacements ($14,600); new flooring in the media area ($15,000); interior door replacement ($9,000); and parking lot paving ($47,600).

Midway Middle is in need of additional athletic bleachers ($24,700); and additional fencing ($8,800).

Midway High is in need of athletic field bleachers ($34,000); a storage building ($18,000); additional security cameras ($12,000); and additional fencing ($21,000).

Plain View is in need of a larger exterior storage building ($12,400).

Roseboro-Salemburg Middle is in need of a new restroom/concessions building ($58,000); new athletic lockers ($14,000); gym window replacements/roof insulation ($42,000); gym concession renovations ($22,000); and new athletic bleachers ($24,700).

Salemburg Elementary is in need of a larger outside storage building ($9,400); and additional security cameras ($5,500).

Union Elementary is in need of HVAC replacements ($33,000); replacement of classroom/media furniture ($28,000); a renovation of the main playground ($8,200); the renovation of a reception area ($8,000) and security door hardware ($8,500).

Union Middle has asked for the installation of press box stairs ($8,900); additional casework ($24,000); and to relocate the visitor bleachers ($10,300).

Union High is in need of athletic field bleachers ($34,000); a storage building ($18,000); additional security cameras ($12,00) and additional fencing ($28,000).

List by school

Clement Elementary $67,000

CE Perry $18,400

Hargrove $76,500

Hobbton Elementary $100,500

Hobbton Middle $45,800

Hobbton High $154,900

Lakewood High $181,000

Midway Elementary $82,200

Midway Middle $33,500

Midway High $85,000

Plain View $12,400

RSMS $160,700

Salemburg Elementary $14,900

Union Elementary $85,700

Union Intermediate $64,200

Union Middle $43,200

Union High $92,000

Bus Garage $170,000

District wide $204,400

Total $1,700,200.

Source: Sampson County Schools