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Cary School District 26

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Referendum Projects

Referendum 2024 Project Updates

Thank you to the community, for approving Referendum 2024! Over the next three years, we will be renovating and upgrading our facilities. This page will be updated as work progresses. 

 

Follow our construction progress!

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Briargate Projects

*These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

PROJECT: STATUS:
Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
Tiger Trail Sidewalk Improvements Upcoming
New roof Completed
New windows Completed
New doors/locks that require keycard to unlock Completed

Security camera

Completed
Complete classroom renovations in 1990 addition. Completed
TV installation to replace outdated SMART Boards Completed
White Board installation to replace chalk boards Completed
Classrooms will be painted Completed
Expanding storage space Completed
*Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement

Completed

Drinking Fountain Replacement Completed
Masonry Repairs Completed
Gymnasium Flooring Completed
Classroom Restroom Renovation Completed
Signage -  Interior Way Findin Completed
Interior Lighting - LEDs Completed
Casework/Shelving Replacement

Completed

Cary Jr High Projects

*These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

PROJECT: STATUS:
New Roof Overlay  Upcoming Summmer 2026
Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
Elevator Modernization Upcoming
Replace Kalwall/Louver Detail on East Side
of Gym
Upcoming
Security/Fire Alarm/Clock Replacement Upcoming
Door Replacement/Upgrades Upcoming
Signage Interior/Exterior Way Finding

Upcoming

Boiler/Chiller Replacement Upcoming
Retaining Wall Repairs Upcoming
Sport Flooring in Auxiliary Gym Upcoming
Kitchen-Replace Dishwasher/Add Disposal Upcoming Summer 2026
Replace Motorized Wall in Auxiliary Gym Upcoming
Concrete Repair/Masonry Work Upcoming
Motorized Shades in Main Gym Upcoming

Deer Path Rennovations scheduled for summer 2026: 

PROJECT: STATUS:
Chiller/Boiler Replacement Upcoming
Ceiling Replacement Upcoming
Casework/Shelving Replacement Upcoming
Remove Carpet/Replace with Tile Upcoming
Clock/PA/Fire Alarm Replacement Upcoming
Security Camera/Exterior Lighting Upcoming
Replace Drinking Fountains Upcoming
Sports Flooring in Gym Upcoming
Masonry Repairs Upcoming
Signage - Interior Way Finding Upcoming
Interior Lighting-LEDs Upcoming
Sidewalk Repair/Drainage Correction Upcoming
Door Replacement/Security Upgrades Upcoming
Painting of the Interior Upcoming

 

Oak Knoll Projects

*These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

PROJECT:

STATUS:
Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
New Windows Upcoming

Security camera Installation

Complete
TV installation to replace SMART Boards and chalkboard removal. Upcoming
*Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement Complete
Outdoor Storage for ECE Equipment Upcoming

 

 

Three Oaks Projects

*These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

PROJECT: STATUS:
Security Camera Installation Complete
TV installation to replace SMART Boards and replacement of chalkboards with white boards Upcoming
*Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement Complete
Replace Chalkboards Upcoming Summer 26
Door Replacement/ Security Upgrades Upcoming Summer 26
Sidewalk Repair Complete
Painting of the Interior Upcoming Summer 26

Districtwide Parking Lot repair and improvements coming 2028 

BUILDING: COST ESTIMATE:
Briargate Elementary $2,000,000
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center $500,000
Three Oaks Elementary $1,000,000
Deer Path Elementary $4,000,000
Cary Junior High School $6,000,000
Districtwide Parking Lot Repair $4,000,000
Districtwide Safety/Security Upgrades $1,500,000
Other Projects - Districtwide Storage $1,000,000

Total

$20,000,000
  • Briargate Projects

    *These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

    PROJECT: STATUS:
    Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
    Tiger Trail Sidewalk Improvements Upcoming
    New roof Completed
    New windows Completed
    New doors/locks that require keycard to unlock Completed

    Security camera

    Completed
    Complete classroom renovations in 1990 addition. Completed
    TV installation to replace outdated SMART Boards Completed
    White Board installation to replace chalk boards Completed
    Classrooms will be painted Completed
    Expanding storage space Completed
    *Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement

    Completed

    Drinking Fountain Replacement Completed
    Masonry Repairs Completed
    Gymnasium Flooring Completed
    Classroom Restroom Renovation Completed
    Signage -  Interior Way Findin Completed
    Interior Lighting - LEDs Completed
    Casework/Shelving Replacement

    Completed

  • Cary Jr High Projects

    *These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

    PROJECT: STATUS:
    New Roof Overlay  Upcoming Summmer 2026
    Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
    Elevator Modernization Upcoming
    Replace Kalwall/Louver Detail on East Side
    of Gym
    Upcoming
    Security/Fire Alarm/Clock Replacement Upcoming
    Door Replacement/Upgrades Upcoming
    Signage Interior/Exterior Way Finding

    Upcoming

    Boiler/Chiller Replacement Upcoming
    Retaining Wall Repairs Upcoming
    Sport Flooring in Auxiliary Gym Upcoming
    Kitchen-Replace Dishwasher/Add Disposal Upcoming Summer 2026
    Replace Motorized Wall in Auxiliary Gym Upcoming
    Concrete Repair/Masonry Work Upcoming
    Motorized Shades in Main Gym Upcoming
  • Deer Path Rennovations scheduled for summer 2026: 

    PROJECT: STATUS:
    Chiller/Boiler Replacement Upcoming
    Ceiling Replacement Upcoming
    Casework/Shelving Replacement Upcoming
    Remove Carpet/Replace with Tile Upcoming
    Clock/PA/Fire Alarm Replacement Upcoming
    Security Camera/Exterior Lighting Upcoming
    Replace Drinking Fountains Upcoming
    Sports Flooring in Gym Upcoming
    Masonry Repairs Upcoming
    Signage - Interior Way Finding Upcoming
    Interior Lighting-LEDs Upcoming
    Sidewalk Repair/Drainage Correction Upcoming
    Door Replacement/Security Upgrades Upcoming
    Painting of the Interior Upcoming

     

  • Oak Knoll Projects

    *These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

    PROJECT:

    STATUS:
    Solar Panel Installation Upcoming Summer 2026
    New Windows Upcoming

    Security camera Installation

    Complete
    TV installation to replace SMART Boards and chalkboard removal. Upcoming
    *Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement Complete
    Outdoor Storage for ECE Equipment Upcoming

     

     

  • Three Oaks Projects

    *These projects maybe included in projects that occur during the 26-27 school year or during the summer of 2027.

    PROJECT: STATUS:
    Security Camera Installation Complete
    TV installation to replace SMART Boards and replacement of chalkboards with white boards Upcoming
    *Intercom/sound system replacement/improvement Complete
    Replace Chalkboards Upcoming Summer 26
    Door Replacement/ Security Upgrades Upcoming Summer 26
    Sidewalk Repair Complete
    Painting of the Interior Upcoming Summer 26
  • Districtwide Parking Lot repair and improvements coming 2028 

    BUILDING: COST ESTIMATE:
    Briargate Elementary $2,000,000
    Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center $500,000
    Three Oaks Elementary $1,000,000
    Deer Path Elementary $4,000,000
    Cary Junior High School $6,000,000
    Districtwide Parking Lot Repair $4,000,000
    Districtwide Safety/Security Upgrades $1,500,000
    Other Projects - Districtwide Storage $1,000,000

    Total

    $20,000,000