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CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, Nov. 16 - Nov. 22, 2001 - 21 Cape school board reviews long.range facilities plan By Jim Cresson Almost coincidental with a dis- cussion of Cape Henlopen School District's long-range building plans for the next 20 years, graders went to work at the high school, Nov. 15, clearing land for 100 more parking spaces. A sign of the times for the Cape district, the parking lot-work in front of the high school came just days after district superintendent Dr. Andy Brandenberger an- nounced that project funding had been given by area legislators. Sen. George H. Bunting Jr., D- DelDOT signs one of Charles By Dennis Forney Delaware's Department of Transportation (DelDOT) signed contracts recently that will begin the $500,000-plus first phase of aesthetic improvements for the Charles Mills Boulevard. As designated by Gov. Tom Carper in 1998, Charles Mills Boulevard includes the length of Route I between Nassau Overpass at the north end and Delaware Seashore State Park on the south end. The first phase of the long-term project will involve landscaping in the area of Nassau Overpass, Rehoboth Mall and the" People's Memorial Park. The Philadelphia landscape architecture firm Wal- lace, Roberts and Todd is design- ing the improvements which are expected to go to bid next spring with construction next summer. Delaware River and Bay Authori, ty has agreed to maintain the land- scaping. Funds for the project include a federal Transportation Enhance- ment grant of $450,000 as well as state and county funding. The Charles Mills Boulevard Improve- ment Corporation (CMBIC), au- thorized in 2000 by Delaware's General Assembly to administer the improvements, is also solicit- ing private donations to help with the program. As part of its agree- ment with DelDOT, the CMBIC must raise matching funds of $120,000. David Termotto, coordinator for the project, said donations for the initiative have been received from Jack Lingo Realtor, Hudson Homes, Ocean Atlantic Agency, Sussex Emergency Associates and Sussex County Council members George Cole and Lynn Rogers. "We'vealso received funds from a variety of individuals interested in making Route 1 look more like a boulevard," said Termotto. "Anyone wishing to contribute can mail their donations to CM- BIC, P.O. Box 213, Lewes, DE 19958," said Termotto. "Any amount will be most appreciated." Local artist Abraxas painted a scene at Chesapeake Street in Dewey Beach which behas donat- Bethany Beach, Sen. Gary Simp- son, R-Milford, Rep. John Schroeder, D-Lewes, and Rep. George Carey, R-Milford, each contributed $20,000 toward the new parking lot. In February, construction will begin on the two new middle schools, and the district will have two high-profile and much-need- ed projects on public display. Preparing for the future is the key to Cape's annual Long Range Facilities Plan. The data contained in this year's report shows that projected populations over the contract for phase Mills Boulevard ed to the cause. Termotto said full color prints of the Chesapeake Street canopy overlooking the At- lantic Ocean at dawn - called "Along The Way" - are available for $100 by writing to the same address. "Contributions will go a long way in preserving the economic stability, the natural beauty of this gateway zone to Delaware's Cape Region and the quality of life that is valued by visitors and residents alike," said Termotto. Those who donate $1,50,0 or more will re- ceive one of the Abraxas prints in appreciation. The Charles Mills Boulevard is named for the first chairman of Sussex County's Planning and Zoning Commission. The Hen- lopen Acres resident, now de- ceased, was known for his for- ward thinking and his concern that the Route 1 median strips be an area of beauty. For many years, he collected funds from local firms and installed and maintained extensive plantings in the medians - to the delight of residents and visitors. • The Charles Mills Boulevard Improvement Corporation mem- bership includes DelDOT Secre: tary Nathan Hayward, Sussex County Administrator Bob Stick- els, Delaware River and Bay Au- thority Director of Operations Jeff Lewis, 37th District Rep. John Schroeder, 18th District Sen. Gary Simpson, 20th District Sen. George Bunting, Dewey Beach MayorBob Frederick, Lewes Mayor George H.P. Smith, Re- hoboth Beach Mayor Sam Cooper and three private sector members appointed by Gov. Ruth Ann Min- ner. They include Sabrina D. Hilt, Midway Enterprises; Mike Meoli of McDonald's; and Dennis For- ney of the Cape Gazette. Minner appointed Forney as chairman. The Cape Gazette sponsors an annual Charles Mills Boulevard Award ceremony each year to rec- ognize landscaping initiatives along the 6oulevard exemplifying the spirit of the award's namesake. Termotto said nominations for that award can also be sent to the above address. next 20 years will increase signifi- cantly overall, but school enroll- ments in the Cape region will grow only a little. As Branden- berger explained in the school board's monthly meeting, Nov. 8: "Even though the population is expected to increase a lot over the years ahead, the birth rate is de- clining, a trend that is expected to continue even beyond 2020. This suggests that although we may have to replace some of our older buildings, we don't foresee a need to build any additional schools." The report cites the number of school-age children in the county (from 5 to 19) in 2000 as being 27,331. That number is expected to grow only to 29,029 by 2020. And Brandenberger noted that the popular and pricey real estate market of the Cape Region is not as likely to attract young families with school-age children as more inland districts will. To explain the challenges of the Cape Henlopen School District over the years ahead, the new Long Range Facilities Plan notes that the average age of a district school building is 54 years, and there is a need to intensify mainte- nance cycles on the aging facili- ties. Five of seven schools are cur- rently over-utilized, science lab space is limited in secondary schools, there is limited storage space and limited or no office/work space for teachers. In addition, there are the chal- lenges of smaller class sizes in- creasing the need for more class- room space, more specialists pro- viding services to students causes need for more office space, and there is a desire to move commu- nity services such as day cares and wellness centers into the school settings. 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