Architect Says Newhart's Construction Tab Totals $14.7 Mil

Newhart Middle School needs $14.7 million in repairs and renovations, according to a Capistrano Unified architect.

The figure includes $3.9 million in replacing half of the portable classrooms on campus with permanent buildings. It also includes $2.2 million in routine maintenance the district has deferred, such as paint, floor covering, heating and plumbing.

The district hired WLC Architects in 2009 to assess all the facilities needs across the 55-campus school district. It was recently updated for 2013 pricing. The district is facing $822 million worth of needs and only has about $44 million on hand to address them.

The updated total also includes $1.4 million to purchase the latest technology for students.

Below is an easier-to-read legend for the photo above. New construction, which originally included replacing all the portables, is in peach, remodels in yellow.  

1.    New library expansion  

2.    New toilet room

3.    New multipurpose room expansion

4.    New gymnasium

5.    New food service area

6.    New music room stage

7.    New turf area

8.    New two-story building (18 classrooms)

9.    New P.E. building (five classrooms)

10.  Fire truck turnaround

11.  New basketball courts

12.  New fitness room

13.  Park site used during school hours

Find out the needs at other nearby schools:

• Bathgate Elementary
• Capistrano Valley High School
• Castille Elementary
• Carl Hankey K-8
• Reilly Elementary
• Viejo Elementary