In How Good of Shape Are Laguna Niguel and Dana Point Schools?

Of the $822 million Capistrano Unified officials estimate they need to spend on renovations districtwide, schools in Laguna Niguel and Dana Point need about 23 percent of that.

The percentage does not include Aliso Niguel High School, which Laguna Niguel students attend but is  outside of the city.

Dana Hills, opened in 1973, has the most modernization needs, estimated to total $54.2 million. That would pay for items such as a new performing arts center, a new library/media center and a new auxiliary gymnasium, among other amenities.

But all schools in Laguna Niguel and Dana Point need some upgrading, the least of which is Laguna Niguel Elementary, coming in with $3 million worth of repairs and upgrades.

The figures are “hard” costs – the costs of actual construction in 2013 dollars. Capo officials are estimating another 20 percent in “soft costs” – engineering, legal costs, etc. – and another 10 percent for contingencies.

In all, the district only has about $44 million on hand to address the near 10-digit need. The Board of Trustees is expected in December to discuss starting a few projects and how to fund the rest.

To see exactly what is needed at your school, click through the links below:

• Bergeson Elementary – $10.9 million
• Crown Valley Elementary – $9.4 million
• R.H. Dana Elementary and Exceptional Needs – $9.5 million
• Dana Hills High School – $54.2 million
• Hidden Hills Elementary – $4.9 million
• Laguna Niguel Elementary – $3 million
• Malcolm Elementary – $6 million
• Moulton Elementary – $10.1 million
• Niguel Hills Middle School – $17.8 million
• Palisades Elementary – $9.7 million
• George White Elementary – $10.6 million