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Dana Hills Needs $54.2 Mil in Upgrades, Architect Says

With all of Capistrano Unified facing an $822 million tab, here's Dana Hills High School's portion.

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Dana Hills High School needs $54.2 million in construction upgrades, renovations and improvements to bring the school up to current state standards, according to an architect hired by Capistrano Unified School District.

Of that figure, $14.7 million would pay to replace half of the existing portable classrooms with new, permanent facilities. Another $3 million is needed for deferred routine maintenance and repairs, including to the roofing, paving and fencing

The total amount also includes the cost of a new performing arts theater, bleachers and auxiliary gymnasium.

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Dana Hills has a number of deficiencies, according to a 2009 report by WLC Architects in Rancho Cucamonga. In the event of an emergency, firefighters cannot gain access to 6,190 square feet of the school's buildings.

The report was created in 2009 and has recently been updated for 2013 pricing. The district is facing $822 million worth of needs and only has about $44 million on hand to address them.

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The 2013 figures also include $2 million to buy the latest technology for students.

Below is an easier-to-read legend for the photo above. New construction, which originally included replacing all the portables, is in peach, remodels in yellow.  

1.    New performing arts center

2.    New building (39) classrooms

3.    New library media center, second floor

4.    Swimming pool modernization

5.    New auxiliary gymnasium

6.    New concrete

7.    Administration remodel

8.    Multipurpose room remodel/expansion

9.    New courtyard

10.  New accessible bleachers

11.  Toilet Remodel

12.  Ramp remodel for ADA

13.  Relocated tennis courts

14.  New parking

15.  Snack bar remodel

16.  New toilets

17.  ADA compliant access

18.  New fire access

19.  New elevator

20.  Comprehensive modernization

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Paige Austin contributed to this report.

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