Immediately after the November 2019 bond referendums were approved for Alamance-Burlington Schools and Alamance Community College, joint staff meetings were organized to increase communication about current and future capital needs. This group, now established as the Technical Review Committee (TRC), is made up of County, ABSS, and ACC staff who meet regularly to provide oversight and coordination for capital projects while promoting accountability and transparency to the Board and the public.
This process will also include a committee that could include representatives from the Board of Commissioners, ABSS School Board, ACC Board of Trustees, and the public. This Capital Oversight Committee will help to establish goals and objectives for the TRC Committee and review information or recommendations shared by the TRC regarding capital projects in order to report back to all agency Boards.
| Elementary Schools | Projects Completed | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wilson Elementary | 1. Painting 2. Installation of 3 ADA Accessibility Ramps 3. Installation of Walkway Canopy | |
| A.O. Elementary | 1. Carpet Removal/Tile Installation (classrooms, media areas, and/or offices) | |
| B.E. Jordan Elementary | 1. Painting | |
| E.M. Holt Elementary | 1. Painting | |
| E.M. Yoder Elementary | 1. Classroom Renovations 2. New Fire Alarm System | |
| Garrett Elementary | 1. Carpet Removal/Tile Installation (classrooms, media areas and/or offices) | |
| Highland Elementary | 1. Classroom Renovations | |
| Hillcrest Elementary | 1. Mobile Unit Installation, | |
| North Graham Elementary | 1. New Fire Alarm System | |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary | 1. Classroom Renovations | |
| Smith Elementary | 1. New Fire Alarm System | |
| South Graham Elementary | 1. Painting 2. Carpet Removal/Tile Installation (Media Center) 3. New Fire Alarm System | |
| South Mebane Elementary | 1. Painting 2. Mobile Unit Installation |
| Middle Schools | Projects Completed | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broadview Middle School | 1. Roof Replacement | |
| Turrentine Middle School | 1. Painting |
| High Schools | Projects Completed | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cummings High School | 1. Roof Replacement for school building 2. Roof Replacement for Fine Arts buildings 3. Nall Field House Remodeled due to flooding | |
| Eastern High School | 1. New EC classroom | |
| Southern High School | 1. Repaired Roof over cafeteria and gym area | |
| Williams High School | 1. Classroom Renovations |
| Other | Projects Completed | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sellars Gunn | 1. New EC Therapy Rooms |
Local Funding for Schools
Alamance County has developed a Capital Plan to guide the funding decisions for building, equipping, and maintaining school facilities (G.S. 115C-408(b)). In addition to capital funding, Alamance County provides annual supplemental funding for school operating expenses (G.S. 115C-426(e)). Generally, these funds are used for local teacher and staff salary supplements, additional teaching or staff positions, and other programs and services.
Alamance County Funding Sources
Property Tax: A portion of county property taxes (real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle) is used to fund school facilities and operating expenses
Public School Building Capital Fund Lottery: A portion of the state’s lottery proceeds is allocated to counties for educational purposes
Article 40 Sales Tax: 30% of the county’s Article 40 Sales and Use Tax is earmarked for public school capital projects or debt; the remaining 70% is not restricted to a specific use.
Article 42 Sales Tax: 60% of the county’s Article 42 Sales and Use Tax is earmarked for public school capital projects or debt; the remaining 40% is not restricted to a specific use.