Debbie Benton

The committee reviewed the current performance of capital projects, including bond issuance data and a monthly spend rate of $15 million. Discussions included the updated plan for issuing $2.0 billion in General Obligation bonds and the Local Government Commission process for requesting extensions on bond issue deadlines. Additionally, the committee evaluated planned project ordinance increases for various school facility projects and finalized recommendations regarding design and guaranteed maximum price adjustments for several specific school sites.

This Quarterly Bond Update from the Joint Capital Facilities Committee provides a detailed overview of the progress and financial status of bond-funded capital projects for Guilford County Schools. Key focus areas include updates on comprehensive projects such as new school constructions and renovations, outlining current activities, projected occupancy dates, and three-month lookahead plans. The update also covers deferred capital projects, the school bond dashboard, a $500 million deferred capital funding plan, and analyses of projected budgets and cash flow with updated project bid dates.

This document outlines the vision and mission of Brown Summit Middle Center for Advanced Academics, aiming to be a globally competitive school that inspires students to meet high academic standards and become responsible citizens. It emphasizes providing an exemplary learning experience through an advanced academic curriculum, including Latin, Visual Art, and Computer Science, designed to prepare students for honors and high school level courses. The school fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and offers various enrichment activities and high school courses to develop leadership and service-learning skills, with a recognized goal of being the #1 Middle School in NC by 2025.

Southeast Guilford High School's vision is to inspire students to achieve their highest potential by fostering a rigorous and relationship-rich environment. The school aims to educate all students for success through academic excellence, real-world preparation, and by upholding traditions built on strong character, service, family, and community. Key offerings include a comprehensive Career & Technical Education department, an Academy of Manufacturing & Engineering, the NC SPARK program connecting students with industry, an award-winning NJROTC, and hands-on STEM learning through robotics, all designed to equip students with critical skills and prepare them for future success.

The event marked the groundbreaking for the new Allen Jay Elementary School, funded by Guilford County school bonds supported by voters in 2020 and 2022. Remarks highlighted the school's rich and storied history, acknowledging its past while focusing on the promise of the new, innovative, safe, and energy-efficient building designed to serve 700 students. Speakers from the school system, the Board of Commissioners, and the Board of Education emphasized community investment, opportunity, and the promise for future student success. Student, parent, and teacher representatives shared sentiments about the excitement for the new facilities and the ongoing strength of the school community.