Durham Public Schools has made continuous improvement one of its systematic standards. High quality instruction, engaging and challenging programs, and all-encompassing support has helped test scores rise and bring DPS closer to its 2007 goals.

Introduction & Executive Summary

For the past several months, the Construction and Capital Planning staff has worked diligently and methodically in preparing a working document detailing the needs of the facilities for Durham Public Schools. Extreme care has been exercised in preparing this document, with the primary objective to allow the Superintendent and the Board to spend most of their time in making important decisions rather than performing mathematical calculations. At the heart of the program is an interactive spreadsheet, which instantly updates the bottom line of the proposed bond program with every decision rendered.

Implementation Plan & Definition of Terms

Capital expenses are funded through many sources. From local and state bonds, local annual capital funds and other miscellaneous sources, how a project is funded greatly effects how it is prioritized. A broader description of these sources and their effect on priority choices is provided in later text.

Supporting Maps

Summary reports by campus, year, space and cost contrasts and DPS Capital Improvement Priorities.

Financial Summary

Summary of projects by elementary school.

Elementary Schools

Summary of projects by middle school.

Middle Schools

Summary of projects.

High Schools