Sunapee School District Capital Improvement Plans December 2025
Below is a list of the established Capital Reserve Funds and their intended use. The CIP committee meets regularly to review and plan for major capital improvements needed and a potential time for starting and completing projects. Depending on the scope and cost of these projects, additional financial support may be required from individual warrant articles, public hearings on expenditures, contingency accounts, end-of-year funds, yearly budgets, or grants. Our facility department continuously works on preventive maintenance for each facility each year.
Sunapee Middle High School Roof Capital Reserve Funds
Current Balance: $80,639
Cap: $550,000
This fund is designated for the ongoing preventive maintenance of the SMHS roof. The projected cost for full replacement of the entire flat roof is $500,000. Currently, we conduct yearly inspections and monitoring for heat loss, leaks, and breakdowns. Additionally, infrared thermal scans are performed to identify issues, and specific sections requiring improvements are addressed and warrantied by the installer for an additional 20 years. While this system keeps our roofs functioning correctly, a major roof replacement solely based on age will eventually be necessary.
Future Expenses:
Insulation of SMHS Roof $100,000
Continuous roof scans & replacement $50,000
Sunapee School Building Capital Reserve
Current Balance: $111,028
Cap: $350,000
This fund is allocated for improvements to any of the 4 Sunapee School District facilities (Sunapee Central Elementary, Middle/High, Sherburne Gym, or SAU building), addressing issues both inside and outside our facilities including doors, glass, flooring, roofing, siding, staircases, electrical, and plumbing. This year, up to $100,000 will be utilized from this fund to replace the third-floor windows at SCES.
Sunapee Central Elementary School Capital Reserve
Current Balance: $4,151
Cap: $1,000
This fund was established to assist in planning and developing improvements to the elementary school. The majority of the remaining funds were used to address safety issues at SCES with the development of new parking and playground areas. This account has not been funded over the last 10 years due to the creation of the School Building Account above and will not be funded at this time due to the passing of the renovation project.
Sunapee Middle High School Heating Ventilation, Circulation Capital Reserve
Current Balance: $ 26,563
Cap: $600,000
This reserve is designated for the replacement of 3 HVAC units on the roofs, along with the installation of a uniform set of controls once all systems are installed, estimated to cost $600,000+.
Future Expenses:
SMHS AHU 1 & 4 replaced $100,000
We would like to add controls to the HVAC system at SMHS over 3 phases
The total cost of the project is projected at $600,000
Sunapee Grounds Capital Reserve
Current Balance: $100,265
Cap: $250,000
This newly established account will address any issues with the grounds of the school facilities. Planned projects include improvements to fields at SMHS, assisting with new playground SCES, as well as paving, striping, or erosion issues.
Future Expenses:
SMHS Upper Field resurface/drainage $70,000
SMHS side parking area $50,000
SCES Playground Supports $50,000 TBD
Sunapee Central Elementary School Educational Space Renovation Reserve
Current Balance: $ 45,265
Cap: $300,000
This account will facilitate continuous improvement to educational spaces in SCES. The CIP committee is developing a scope of work for upgrades to each classroom over the next 4 years, including flooring, millwork, sink and bathroom upgrades, and ADA compliance.
Future Expenses:
Library Windows $69,000
Classroom blinds $10,000
Door lock replacements
Classroom flooring $20,000 x 5
Technology Capital Reserve Fund
Current Balance: $166,034
Cap: $250,000
Replacing/upgrading our wireless access points (we have 45 in the district) and replacing/upgrading our network switches. We have 19 switches in the district, 12 switches were purchased at the same time.
Replacing/upgrading our network file storage
Replacing/upgrading our virtual server
Replacing/upgrading our firewall
Unplanned Catastrophic needs
Future Expenses:
Mapping $20,000
Promethean Boards $25,000
Copiers $25,000
Virtual Servers $75,000
School District Special Education Trust Fund
Current Balance: $497,160
Cap: $600,000
To help offset any unanticipated budget shortfalls due to special education needs.
1 full-time residential student is $400,000-$600,000 per year
Sunapee Contingency Fund
Current Balance: $ 649,732
Cap: $700,000
Approved by voters, this fund allows the district to retain 5% of the current fiscal year's net assessment to cover unanticipated expenses. These funds can be used during project work to cover unexpected costs or to offset tax impacts.
Future Expenses:
SCES Playground $50,000
SMHS HVAC Controls $100,000
Budget Offset $200,000