Bedford County School Board approves 10-year plan to provide upgrades for schools

Upgrades include renovations of older schools, auditorium renovations and more

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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County School Board has approved a 10-year plan that will bring millions of dollars in upgrades to the school division.

The updated Capital Improvement Plan was discussed during the school board’s regular monthly meeting Thursday night.

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School officials say the plan outlines the myriads of projects set for the next 10 years that will maintain the effective use of facilities, which include:

  • HVAC system replacements
  • Roof repairs/replacements
  • Renovations of older schools
  • Auditorium renovations at Staunton River High School and Liberty High School
  • Athletic facility upgrades
  • System life cycle schedules for areas such as asphalt, flooring, and painting

CIP projects for the Fiscal Year 2023 are slated to cost about $12.8 million. You can find a full breakdown of the funding for FY23 by clicking here.

An additional $150 million in funding is anticipated for facility maintenance and improvements in future years.


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