LISBON — A sidewalk from Philip W. Sugg Middle School to Route 196 could become a reality this fall, according to action by the School Committee on Monday night.

The committee voted 4-0 to authorize Superintendent Richard Green to ask the Town Council to approve spending up to $18,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to build the sidewalk.

The Capital Reserve Fund was created in November of 2011 for maintenance and minor remodeling of four school properties: Central Office, Lisbon Community School, Sugg W. Middle School and Lisbon High School.

It is not to be used for additional or new construction, Green said.

The Capital Reserve Fund has a balance of $122,006.

The need for a sidewalk has been a topic of the Safety Committee, Chairwoman Traci Austin said. The project comes highly recommended by the committee. 

In a presentation to the School Committee, an update was given on capital improvements according to a five-year plan for grounds and equipment. Among items still needing repair or improvement at the Central Office are the backside of the building and the roof, Green said.

Light fixtures were upgraded, and doors had new seals. Bathroom lights and fixtures were changed to energy-efficient models, and the siding on the front was replaced.

Roof shingles on the Lisbon Community School were lifting due to improper ventilation under the sills that were filled with insulation. Removing the insulation allowed air to get through and there have been no more issues with the shingles lifting up, Green said.

Soon, facilities management will be able to control all of the heating needs of Lisbon schools from the Lisbon Community School because of upgrades during the Siemens energy project this past year.

Repairing the roof on Philip W. Sugg Middle School will need to be addressed soon by the School Committee, Green said. Heating units have been replaced, filters were all changed and most of the windows have been changed. 

Parking log paving is done, and the backside of the gym was finished over the weekend, Green said.

Long-term goals include converting the old gym into a performing arts center.