West Side PAC Meeting/Capital Engagement
March 11, 2025
Agenda
Agenda
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The CPS Operations Spirit
Be Diligent
Excellence Through �Initiative & Accountability
Key Principle: Act intentionally & follow through--our success is defined by effort, persistence, & accountability
Be Positive
Embracing Joy, Feedback, �& Diverse Working Styles
Key Principle: Foster joy and embrace a growth mindset; positivity is essential for long-term success
Be Better
Continuous Improvement �Through Self-Reflection & Learning
Key Principle: Pursue daily improvement —progress defines our journey
Be Humble
Authenticity, Vulnerability, �& Relational Leadership
Key Principle: Embrace humility and openness, recognizing that everyone contributes to our shared success
#TeamOpsSpirit
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Building Portfolio
CPS’ buildings portfolio �is large and diverse
CPS has significant facility needs because of the size and the age of the building portfolio
Given the overall size and need of the facility portfolio, along with continued budget constraints, Capital budgeting necessitates a needs-based prioritization approach focusing on “critical needs”
74 �Modular Buildings
803
Buildings
26
100
Annex Buildings
62 million
Square Feet (equivalent of 14 Sears/Willis Towers)
85 years
Average Campus Age
151 years
Oldest Campus Age
74
Modular Buildings
522
Campuses
(CPS-owned and leased property only)
55
Linked
Additions
Leased Facilities
26
Branch Buildings
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Breakdown of Facility Needs
$14.4 B
ADA Accessibility
Accessibility needs to make a campus accessible based on the 2021-22 facility Condition assessments. These upgrades will provide equitable access for all.
Immediate Critical Needs
Critical system facility needs such as building envelope (windows, roofs, masonry) and mechanical heating and cooling systems over the next 5 years based upon the 2021-22 facility condition assessments. These upgrades will result in energy buildings with enhanced indoor air quality.
Long Term Critical Needs
Critical system facility needs such as building envelope (windows, roofs, masonry) and mechanical heating and cooling systems from 6 to 10 years based upon the 2021-22 facility condition assessments. These upgrades will result in energy efficient buildings with enhanced indoor air quality.
Facility Upgrades
Upgrades including finishes (paint, finishes, ceilings), lighting upgrades and other classroom upgrades. These upgrades will enhance the learning environment while also increasing the building energy efficiency.
21%
38%
37%
4%
Note: This information will be updated in May 2025 with the release of the 2023–2024 Facility Assessments
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Capital Renovation Project Engagement
CPS initiated Educational Facilities Master Planning (EFMP) meetings for Capital planning in 2023/24
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Alignment with 5 Year Strategic Plan
Every Student | Every School | Every Community |
Focus on Capital projects prioritization in collaboration with the Office of Equity - align with our District’s Black Student Success Plan Continue to address Accessibility improvements - supporting our Students with Disabilities | Provide a clean, warm, safe, and dry facility with adequate space and modernized amenities and infrastructure to ensure equitable access to a 21st century learning environment for all students Modernization of Technology �and Systems through �Capital improvements | Support investments with Community Voice for �Community Schools |
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Historical Capital Budgets
Note: *Excludes outside funding and capital support services
Capital budgets vary annually so project prioritization is critical.
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RECAP - Capital Budget Priorities and Community Feedback
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Needs
Student Recreation and Athletic Resources
Roof / Envelope Needs
IT & Security Investments
Playground Replacements
Overcrowding�Relief
Programmatic Investments
Modular Refurbishment Program
Restroom Upgrades
Parking Lot Repairs
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CPS Capital Planning: Our Process
Updated Facilities Condition Assessment
Enhance transparency and community engagement
Continue community input on budget priorities
Support
district initiatives
(including ADA) and maximize impact of capital spend on students and student experiences
Ongoing guidance from Office of Equity
The FY25 capital budget focuses on the following areas:
Capital Plan
Capital Needs
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Facilities Condition Assessment
Latest Update
Program Overview
The facilities condition assessment is a visual inspection used to capture and record each building system's condition and to inventory built-in facility features such as total building count, overall square footage, count of rooms/spaces, etc.
Program Posting
The reports for the 2023-2024 assessments will be made available in May on cps.edu.
In a continued effort to enhance transparency, CPS has developed a dedicated facilities assessment webpage (https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-facilities/facility-condition-assessment/) which provides a single location to retrieve information on the facilities assessment process and a searching function to download the assessment report for any CPS owned and operated facility.
DRAFT
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CPS Equity Index
Historical Capital & Outside Funding
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Community Hardship Index
Community Life Expectancy Index
200% Poverty Rate
COMMUNITY FACTORS
Diversity Index
% of Students in Temporary Living Situations
% of English Learners
% of Students with Disabilities
DEMOGRAPHICS
Equity Index
CPS’s tool to ensure that budget decisions help advance equity.
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Current Equity Index Weights
Historical Funding
Community Factors
Demographics
Equity Index
CPS’ tool to ensure that budget decisions help advance equity.
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FY26 Capital Planning Timeline
Continue facility condition assessments
Initiate FY26 capital planning process
Initiate planning with FACE for outreach
Determine FY26 capital program size
Meet with FACE to plan engagement next steps
PAC Engagement
Student Summer Internship Engagement
Jan-Feb
March
April
May ‘25
June ‘25
Summarize needs of internal stakeholders
Kick off public engagements:
PBG/PAC Engagement
CAC FY26 Engagement
LSCAB - FY26 Engagement
Capital Survey �Go Live
Student Summer Internship Planning
Internal Stakeholder Request Review
Capital Planning Community Engagement -Five sessions
Analyze Engagement Survey Data
CPS publish FY26 budget outline
Publish updated assessments and update EFMP website
Board consideration of proposed FY26 Capital Budget
Finalize FY26 �Capital Plan
Public Hearings �on Draft FY26 �Capital Plan
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Capital Plan Survey
Survey will be open longer
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Your Feedback on Community Survey
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Spring 2025 Capital Plan Community
Meetings Schedule
REGISTER TODAY!
cps.edu/capitalmeetings
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Thank You
We’re excited to hear your feedback