Board hears Wilton Elementary needs roof and HVAC overhauls estimated at millions

Granville County school staff told the board Sept. 28 that Wilton Elementary requires significant capital work and that transferring the property would avoid millions in future capital costs.

Dr. Winborn (speaker 4) said Wilton's roof is past warranty and estimated at $2.0–$2.5 million to replace, and that a full HVAC overhaul could run $2.0–$3.0 million. "That results in the capital cost avoidance of 4.25 to somewhere around 6,000,000 depending on, you know, best estimates," he said, and staff noted the district spent about $74,000 last year on utilities for the site.

Staff presented those figures as part of a packet that accompanies the proposed resolution; the board later approved the joint resolution that authorizes conveyance of Wilton to Granville County.