Architect Identifies $6 Mil in Modernization Needs at Malcolm

John S. Malcom Elementary School needs about $6 million in construction upgrades and renovations, according to the Capistrano Unified School District’s consultant, WLC Architects.

Of that figure, $2.9 million would be used to replace half of the existing portable classrooms with permanent buildings at the Dana Point campus. Another $946,000 would address routine repairs and maintenance the district has deferred over the last few years, including paint, floor covering, roofing and paving.

In 2009, the Rancho Cucamonga architect created the report, which 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 numbers also include $702,000 to buy the latest technology for students.

1.   ADA upgrade

2.   New nurse's office toilet

3.   New play surface

4.   Fire truck turn around

5.   New music room

6.   New two-story building (8 classrooms)

7.   New earth lab, first floor

8.   New marquee

9.   Provide access to work room

10.  Editing studio remodel

11.  Joint use

Find out the needs at other nearby schools:

• Aliso Niguel High
• Bergeson Elementary
• Crown Valley Elementary
• R.H. Dana Elementary and R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs School
• Dana Hills High School
• Hidden Hills Elementary
• Laguna Niguel Elementary
• Moulton Elementary
• Niguel Hills Middle School
• Palisades Elementary
• George White Elementary

Paige Austin contributed to this report.