Chancellor Center renovation options range from $8.5M to $18M; board to review firm recommendations in November
October 24, 2025 | Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Board heard a facilities update on the aging Chancellor Center and a preliminary cost range for three levels of work: essential repairs to make the building “warm, safe and dry,” a mid‑level package that addresses the district’s capital-improvement (CIP) list, and a full renovation that would include nonstructural interior updates to better serve administration.
Facilities staff and the administration described the three options and the next steps. Mr. Tony Rapp (facilities/business office lead) said the “warm, safe and dry” scope addresses foundation issues and HVAC concerns and is budgeted at roughly $6 million in hard costs; with permits, allowances and related fees that option’s all‑in budget is about $8½ million. A CIP‑level scope (which includes items from the facility condition inventory) was described as in the $10–$12 million range. A full renovation — combining the above plus nonstructural interior renovations to modernize the space for administrative use — was estimated around $18 million.
Board members asked for clarity about next steps and timing. Mr. Rapp said the district has engaged new architectural and construction‑management firms to develop designs and that those firms will present at the joint finance/facilities meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 6. Administrators emphasized the estimates are preliminary and could change if unseen conditions are discovered during design or work.
Several public speakers and board members urged prompt action to prevent further deterioration. Facilities committee members asked that the firms prioritize structural and foundation stabilization if the Board selects the “warm, safe and dry” option.
Why it matters: The Chancellor Center is a district‑owned administrative facility with recurring needs; the Board must decide how much to invest now and how to phase repairs and renovations. The estimated budgets will affect capital planning and potential borrowing decisions.
What’s next: The district will present firm recommendations and more detailed cost estimates at the combined Finance and Facilities committee meeting on Nov. 6; Board votes on any firm appointments or construction contracts will follow.
Facilities staff and the administration described the three options and the next steps. Mr. Tony Rapp (facilities/business office lead) said the “warm, safe and dry” scope addresses foundation issues and HVAC concerns and is budgeted at roughly $6 million in hard costs; with permits, allowances and related fees that option’s all‑in budget is about $8½ million. A CIP‑level scope (which includes items from the facility condition inventory) was described as in the $10–$12 million range. A full renovation — combining the above plus nonstructural interior renovations to modernize the space for administrative use — was estimated around $18 million.
Board members asked for clarity about next steps and timing. Mr. Rapp said the district has engaged new architectural and construction‑management firms to develop designs and that those firms will present at the joint finance/facilities meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 6. Administrators emphasized the estimates are preliminary and could change if unseen conditions are discovered during design or work.
Several public speakers and board members urged prompt action to prevent further deterioration. Facilities committee members asked that the firms prioritize structural and foundation stabilization if the Board selects the “warm, safe and dry” option.
Why it matters: The Chancellor Center is a district‑owned administrative facility with recurring needs; the Board must decide how much to invest now and how to phase repairs and renovations. The estimated budgets will affect capital planning and potential borrowing decisions.
What’s next: The district will present firm recommendations and more detailed cost estimates at the combined Finance and Facilities committee meeting on Nov. 6; Board votes on any firm appointments or construction contracts will follow.
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