2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

New Programs and Increases to Existing ProgramsInitiative: Magnetic Ballast in Florescent LightingStart the replacement of magnetic ballast in fl uorescent lightingthroughout the system that has T-12 fl uorescent lighting.Implementation Timeline & Budget Needed:2007- 08 Amount Code$ 02008-09$100,000 02.6580.802.311.0296.08302009-10$100,000 02.6580.802.311.0296.0830Expected Effect on Goal 2008:Facility condition has a signifi cant impact on the classroom-learningenvironment. A classroom that is properly lit, temperature controlledand walls/fl oors finished will enhance the teacher-student educationalenvironment. Maintaining this environment at peak effi ciency providesthe best value for each dollar spent on new construction and provides thebest learning environment.Strategic Directive:Evidence or Reasoning for this Strategy:Starting in 2006, the federal government will no longer allow the useof magnetic ballast to be installed in new fl orescent lighting. By 2010,magnetic ballast will not be sold as a replacement part, thus requiring ourlighting to be upgraded to the more effi cient T-8 with electronic ballast.We have over 66,000 fi xtures in the system that will need to be upgradedto the new electronic ballast.Legal Implications:Federal law is requiring magnetic ballast to be phased out over the nextfour years. It will not be possible to purchase replacement parts.311 FY 2007-08 Plan for Student Success