Big projects costs big bucks, but officials at South Bend schools are confident support will equal success even if the cost is ten million dollars.

As we've been telling you, the school corporation is hoping to build a "New Tech" high school in the Marycrest building.

A vote is expected Monday.

It's not a secret. The corporation says they can't afford the school. It's up to the community and government agencies to foot the multi-mullion dollar bill.

Money is already starting to come in, but some are still worried this project will end up putting the corporation in financial trouble.

There was energy across the board as the school board talked about the strong possibility of the New Tech High School.

Board Member Roger Parent says, “They learn how to write, do math, and do it through a project based system.”

Superintendent Jim Kapsa says, “I'm feeling really good about the board and my impression is that they're still very much interested.”

Here's a look at the numbers.

In the first year, the cost would be almost $2.8 million. Then, the cost goes up and down as more students and staff are added. In year two, figures show $1.6 million, $3.4 million in year three, and over $2 million in year four.

Superintendent Kapsa says he's confident the first year is already covered. An undisclosed donor gave over $450 thousand, United Way may give about $400 thousand and there's some possible airport TIF money.

Kapsa says, “As much as $1.3 million in TIF money. That is not official until we meet with commissioners and commissioners have to vote.”

Kapsa says there's also a high level of enthusiasm from the business community. That's why he and Roger Parent say they need to show the community the board is serious.

Parent says, “It's very hard to go out and ask for money if you don't have the commitment.”

Kapsa says, “I could see businessmen saying I know Mishawaka and PHM have expressed some interest in exploring the new tech idea.”

Some say there's still too many what if's and worries.

Board Member Ralph Pieniazkiewicz says, “I don't want to come here next year and say whoops, we’ve got to cut $2 million.”

Board Member Stephanie Spivey says, “I have a problem we had to cut administrators titles in addition to salaries. So, it's a concern.”

The board is expected to vote Monday. Kapsa says one of three things could happen. They vote “yes” to have the New Tech High School ready to go in August, they'll delay it a year, or they vote “no” on the project.

NewsCenter 16 will be there and we'll have the results for you.