The Andalusia City Council this week agreed to fund initiatives in the Andalusia City School System for a new maintenance facility, structural improvements for existing facilities, technology, and branding.

Dr. Daniel Shakespeare submitted the $2 million request on behalf of the school system. The funding is from an education sales tax approved in 2013.

Shakespeare said that “Old Main,” or the front part of Andalusia High School, has some serious maintenance needs. He has an estimate of $200,000 for reroofing the high school, and plans to spend $250,000 renovating some classrooms.

The system is acquiring a building and approximately 2.7 acres on Bonner Street at an approximate cost of $300,000 that will house its maintenance operations, he said.

“We had gotten an estimate to build a new facility, and it was going to cost $1.3 million,” he said. “We thought this was a better deal.”

Other approved allocations include:

• The bond payment for the recent stadium/auditorium project, as well as some repairs to the facility.

• Continuation of the Apple computer leases that facilitate one-to-one electronic devices in all Andalusia City Schools.

• Continued funding for a technology specialist to help teachers effectively use electronics in the curriculum.

• Continued funding to support art and music programs.

• Funding for promotional materials, videos, and billboards.