Agenda Item
b. Capital Improvement & Facilities Update ~ Updated 11.10.2025
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676-1475
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & FACILITIES
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
B O A R D U P D AT E
INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
W H AT I S I T ? H O W D O W E U S E I T ?
H O W I S I T C A L C U L AT E D ?
INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
WHAT DOES ✓An estimate of the maximum
CAPACITY MEAN? enrollment that can be comfortably
scheduled in the facility (+/-)
✓Calculation based on DCSD data
Maximum Safe Occupancy
Architecture Drawings
GaDOE FTE Mid-Range
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INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
HOW DO WE USE CAPACITY
NUMBERS?
Facility Planning
Redistricting
Operational Planning
Curriculum & Special Program
Locations
https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/operations/planning/
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INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
HOW TO
1. Classroom Use
CALCULATE
o Reflects individual school scheduling
SCHOOL CAPACITY o Indicates immediate capacity needs
o Cannot compare different facilities
o Constant changes to capacity
2. Number of classrooms
(“instructional units”)
o Can compare different facilities
o Capacity does not change
o Cannot reflect individual school scheduling
o Poorly indicates immediate capacity needs
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INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
Example Capacity
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INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY
120000
20,000+ Open Seats
110000
Historic Enrollment
and Capacity
100000
90000
80000
70000
60000
1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030
Estimated Capacity 1970s Enr 1980s Enr 1990s Enr 2000s Enr 2010s Enr 2020 Enr & Fcast Forecast
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
C A P I TA L I M P R O V E M E N T S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
• The project team has begun the project assessments for the 2026 Summer projects
• The project team has completed all punch list work associated with the recently completed
summer projects.
• The project team is finalizing recommendations for the 2026 Summer projects.
• The planning team continues to meet regularly with DCSD staff.
• Construction progress remains on time and within budget for the major projects, including
New Sequoyah MS and HS, Cross Keys HS, and Dresden ES.
• The project team successfully conducted a kickoff meeting for the Ashford Park Elementary
School project, with site mobilization anticipated for November 2025
• The Operations team and Procurement are advancing several significant procurements,
including:
o Elevator Revitalization and Upgrade
o Fernbank Science Center Planetarium HVAC, Screen, and Roof
o Sagamore Hills Roof
o Group 3 Security Vestibules
o Wynbrooke ES Security Vestibule & Gym
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CAPITAL PROGRAMS REPORT
F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S
REPORTING TERMINOLOGY
Glossary of Meanings:
▪Revenue = Total money collected over a designated time
▪Commitment = Total Encumbrance(s) plus Total Expense(s)
▪Encumbrance = Unpaid amount remaining on contract(s)
▪Expenses = Actual funds paid against contract(s)
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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CAPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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THANK YOU
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS