The Floyd County Board of Education has some major upgrades planned for multiple schools.

According to the Superintendent of Floyd County Schools, Danny Adkins, the estimated cost of all the upgrades would be somewhere between $8.5 and $10 million. The actual cost to the district is going to be about $1.7 to $1.8 million.

The project includes new roofing for three schools, a new HVAC unit, plus other energy-saving initiatives.

According to documents approved at a recent board meeting, funding is set to come from several sources.

Those sources include a local Facility Support Program of Kentucky (FSPK) bond sale and $6.9 million in funds coming from the local general fund bond sale. In addition to the district paying less than $2 million.

Prestonsburg High School, South Floyd Elementary, and May Valley Elementary will receive new roofs.

May Valley Elementary will also get a new heating and cooling system.

Another “green” addition is a waste-saver.

There will also be water bottle filling stations throughout every school.

These upgrades will not pop up overnight.

Roof replacement construction will be placed on this summer.

Adkins said he and his team are excited to continue to give their students what they deserve.