Two Moseley leaders and a Camden County Schools administrator will show school board members how facilities condition assessments and programming reviews can provide a roadmap for informed decisions, responsible investments and long-term capital planning.
School boards face the challenge of balancing aging facilities, evolving educational needs, and limited funding. A comprehensive facilities plan helps districts understand their buildings and develop a strategic approach to what to do next. While the plan does not commit funding, it provides a valuable foundation for budgeting, requesting capital funds, and communicating needs to county commissioners.
Ashley Dennis, K-12 sector leader at Moseley, and Kim Pierson, director of energy and asset management at Moseley, will present "Facilities Plans: A Capital Idea" at the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) Annual Conference on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9:45 a.m. Mike Reaves, chief auxiliary and student services officer at Camden County Schools, will join them to share the district's experience.
Starting With Existing Buildings
The session will explore how a facilities plan takes shape, beginning with an understanding of a district's existing buildings. A facilities condition assessment documents the physical condition of each building, while a programming review examines how well those spaces support the current and future educational needs.
Ashley and Kim will explain how school systems use the findings to identify deficiencies, evalute options, and prioritize investments. The result is a long-term roadmap that helps school boards move from reacting to immediate needs towards making informed, strategic decisions about their facilities.
"Every district has facility needs, but not every need can be addressed at once. A comprehensive facilities plan gives school boards a clear understanding of what they have, what they need, and where to focus their resources. Camden County Schools has been through this process, and Mr. Reaves can share firsthand how it has helped guide their decisions.” <p class="testimonial-name">Ashley Dennis</p>
A District's Perspective
Mr. Reaves will describe how Camden County Schools approached the assessment and planning process and how the resulting information has helped guide the district’s facility priorities. His perspective will offer board members a practical example of how proactive planning can support long-term decisions and strengthen the case for future capital investments.
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