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NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Agenda FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Roles, Goals & Objectives of the Facility Master Planning Process
Overall School District Site Plan
Enrollment & Capacity
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans
Educational Space Program Summary
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Key Issues
Potential Solutions Discussion
Future Meeting Dates
Roles, Goals & Objectives FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
ROLES
• DLR Group – Facilitators & Planning Expertise
• District Administration & Staff – Education Leadership & Expertise
• School Board – Strategic & Financial Decision Making Responsibility
• District Patrons & Parents - Stakeholders & Taxpayers
GOALS
• Establish a Long Term Vision for the Northwest School District‘s: • Educational Program Needs
• Facility Improvement Needs
• Be Good Stewards of the School District’s Financial Resources
• Determine Implementation Plan of Master Plan
OBJECTIVES
• Evaluate Current Educational Program offering & space requirements
• Establish an understanding of the condition of the districts’ existing
facilities
• Evaluate Facility Utilization Options
• Evaluate Cost & Tax Impact of Potential Solutions
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE:
To Achieve Consensus Through Informed Consent
Overall School District Site Plan FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Capacity FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
2015-16 Enrollment Current Capacity Available Capacity %
Lockwood Pre-School 38 45 7 84%
Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. 346 360 14 96%
Chapman Elem. / M.S. 87 180 93 48%
One-R Elem. / M.S. 170 180 10 94%
St. Libory Elem. / M.S. 87 160 73 54%
Northwest High School 725 800 75 90%
Totals 1453 1725 272 84%
Class size equity is a significant issue when comparing K-8 buildings
Enrollment FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
PreK Enrollment – Historical & Projected
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K-8 Enrollment – Historical & Projected
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High School 9-12 Enrollment – Historical & Projected
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Total Enrollment – Historical & Projected
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Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1960?
Major Remodeling in 2014
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1980?
Additions in 1990, 1992 & 1996
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1917
Additions in 1970? & 1996 (Major Remodeling)
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1973
Additions in 1992 & 2005
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1964
Addition in 1980
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Original Building Constructed in 1963
Additions in 1977, 2000, 2002 & 2010
Existing Facility Site Plans & Floor Plans FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Summary FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Lockwood Pre-School • Room for expansion of program if needed
• Lack of administration / storage / conference
• Toilet facilities – potential updates per code
Common Elementary / Middle School Issues for
Cedar Hollow, Chapman, One-R and St. Libory • Program equity: Cedar Hollow is a 2-unit facility,
while the other schools are 1-unit facilities
• Program equity: Class sizes at Cedar Hollow are
larger than any of the other schools
• Lack of Middle School exploratory program
• No art program
• Lack of meeting / conference / storage / workroom spaces
• Lack of SPED support spaces
• Toilet facilities – potential updates per code
Cedar Hollow Elementary / Middle School • Gymnasium used for multiple functions – hard to schedule
• Lack of kitchen support spaces
• Media center could be bigger and needs more support spaces
• Classroom wing design helps to segregate grade levels
Chapman Elementary / Middle School • Music room lacks support spaces
• Cafeteria is small
• Lack of science support spaces
• Lack of media center support spaces
• Multiple floors helps to segregate grade levels
• Gymnasium the best compared to the other Elem/MS buildings
One-R Elementary / Middle School • Music room lacks support spaces
• Gymnasium used for multiple functions – hard to schedule
• Lack of media center support spaces
St. Libory Elementary / Middle School • No music classroom or support spaces
• Gymnasium used for multiple functions – hard to schedule
• Needs more lounge / storage / workroom areas
• Media center could be bigger and lack of support spaces
• Lack of science support spaces
• Lack of kitchen support spaces
• Classroom square footage is above average
Northwest High School • Need more lecture space for science
• Need more SPED spaces
• Music rooms need more support spaces
• Lack of meeting / conference spaces
• District office spaces are not together
• More P.E. storage is needed
• FCS space is limited
• Above average amount of vocational spaces
• Toilet facilities – potential updates per code
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Example – Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Educational Space Program Summary FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Proposed Square Footage Existing Square Footage Deficiency
Lockwood Pre-School 3,466 sf 2,570 sf 896 sf
Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. 65,410 sf 48,815 sf 16,595 sf
Chapman Elem. / M.S. 52,796 sf 33,615 sf 19,181 sf
One-R Elem. / M.S. 46,799 sf 24,360 sf 22,439 sf
St. Libory Elem. / M.S. 47,048 sf 22,885 sf 24,163 sf
Northwest High School 201,303 sf 196,265 sf 5,038 sf
Totals 416,822 sf 328,510 sf 88,312 sf
Educational Space Program SF / Student FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Enrollment Existing Square Footage SF / Student Target SF / Student
Lockwood Pre-School 38 2,570 sf 68 sf / student 100 - 110 sf / student
Cedar Hollow Elem. / M.S. 346 48,815 sf 141 sf / student 160 - 190 sf / student
Chapman Elem. / M.S. 87 33,615 sf 386 sf / student 160 – 190 sf / student
One-R Elem. / M.S. 170 24,360 sf 143 sf / student 160 - 190 sf / student
St. Libory Elem. / M.S. 87 22,885 sf 263 sf / student 160 - 190 sf / student
Northwest High School 725 196,265 sf 270 sf / student 230 - 260 sf / student
Totals 1,453 328,510 sf 226 sf / student 190 - 215 sf / student
Physical Plant Assessment Summary Scope of the Physical Plant Assessment
• The physical plant assessment has been determined through on-site surveys of the existing buildings by our architecture & engineering
team in consultation with school district maintenance staff.
• Physical plant improvement work can be extensive and is meant to provide for improvements to the building infrastructure to make them
comparable, as much as possible to a new facility. They include:
• Site access & parking
• Building envelope (roofs, windows, doors, insulation, etc…)
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Plumbing and sanitary sewer systems
• Lighting & power distribution systems
• Data and communication systems
• Room finishes (carpet, tile, paint, ceilings, etc…)
• Equipment (casework, lockers, gym equipment, food service equipment)
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Lockwood Pre-School
Civil • No splash blocks under roof overflows
• Minimal slope across pavements and grasses
• Entrance and exit is all gravel
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• There is no range hood in the kitchen area
Mechanical • No fire sprinkler system
• Drinking water for the school is provided by bottled water
Electrical • Video surveillance could be replaced to match other potential new surveillance systems at other buildings
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Cedar Hollow Elementary / Middle School
Civil • Drop off / pick up area should be redesigned
• Improvements needed on parking
• Minimal slope across pavements and grasses
• No splash blocks under roof overflows
• Some settlement around a few structural stoops
• Need for new paint striping in parking lot
• Need to add bollards around light pole
• Need for sealing of joints on sidewalks
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• Some deteriorated sealant at grade
• Repair on flashing or sealant on at least 5 windows
• Some masonry tuck pointing needed
• Some downspout repair needed
• Carpet in need of replacement in at least 24 rooms
• Damaged tile flooring in at least 4 rooms
• Roof repair required
• Damaged ceiling tiles in at least 11 rooms
• ADA updates needed on at least 27 doors
• Dated casework in at least 18 rooms
• Some new marker boards needed
• New drinking fountain needed
Mechanical • No fire sprinkler system
• Gymnasium is not air conditioned
• Temperature control valve on air handling unit is leaking
• No hood over dishwasher in kitchen
• Should repair hail damage on coil fins on rooftop units
• Add coil hail guards to rooftop units where needed
• Many of the air conditioner units are nearing the end of their life
• As units are replaced, they should replace them with non-
ozone depleting HFC refrigerants
• Consideration should be given to upgrade HVAC system to a
new energy efficient technology, such as a variable refrigerant
flow (VRF) system.
Electrical • Video surveillance should be replaced
• There is no access control system
• Should consider replacing interior fixtures and controls
• Exit signs need to be replaced
• Need to replace all wall mounted HID fixtures on exterior
• Need to replace all parking lot HID flood lights
• Potential grounding issue during lightning storms
• Need to replace panels that were existing prior to 1996
• Long range plan should include upgrades to CAT 6A cabling
• The fire alarm system should be replaced with any new project
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Chapman Elementary / Middle School
Civil • Need to seal crack in concrete paving
• Need to fill gravel lot to eliminate pot holes
• Sidewalk on the south side needs to be resealed
• Need to remove leaves and debris from trench drains
• Remove gravel from valley gutter
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• Some deteriorated sealant at grade
• Some downspout repair needed
• New windows needed in at least 6 locations
• Exterior masonry structural repair needed in at least 1 location
• Exterior painting needed in select locations
• Need new spandrel window panels at 2 locations
• New carpet needed in at least 19 rooms
• Damaged tile flooring in at least 2 rooms
• Damaged ceiling tiles in at least 4 rooms
• ADA updates needed on at least 3 doors
• Partition wall showing wear
• Dated casework in at least 2 locations
• Some repair on casework needed
• All toilet partitions should be replaced
• Sinks should be replaced in at least 1 room
Mechanical • No fire sprinkler system
• Many of the HVAC units are nearing the end of their life
• As units are replaced, they should replace them with non-
ozone depleting HFC refrigerants
Electrical • Video surveillance should be replaced
• There is only one location of access control
• Should consider replacing interior fixtures and controls
• Need to replace the gymnasium lights
• Replace all exit signs
• If area lighting is a concern, replace with new fixtures
• Long range plan should include upgrades to CAT 6A cabling
• Should replace the intercom head end system
• The fire alarm system should be replaced with any new project
• Should consider providing smart boards
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
One-R Elementary / Middle School
Civil • Drop off / pick up area should be redesigned
• Improvements needed on parking
• No curb and gutter at the site
• Reseal concrete joints where cracking
• Need for a joint to be cut on the north concrete area
• Sidewalks around stoop are settling
• They have power surges at this location
• Mill and overlay of existing asphalt needed soon
• Barrier separation needed between country road and parking
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• Exterior door replacement needed in at least 4 locations
• Exterior soffit work needed
• Some rooms need new carpet
• Damaged tile floor in at least 2 rooms
• New ceilings needed in at least 3 locations
• Damaged gypsum ceiling in at least 1 location
• ADA updates needed on at least 33 doors
• New casework needed at 1 location
• New countertop needed at 1 location
• Need 2 new drinking fountains
• Sink repair needed in at least 1 location
Mechanical • The building has a humidity issue. Need to explore the source
of the issue and make repairs.
• Not all areas of the building get filtered water from the well
• Many of the HVAC units are nearing the end of their life
• As units are replaced, they should replace them with non-
ozone depleting HFC refrigerants
• Consideration should be given to upgrade HVAC system to a
new energy efficient technology, such as a variable refrigerant
flow (VRF) system.
Electrical • No video surveillance
• No access control
• Underground electrical has created issues
• Should consider replacing interior fixtures and controls
• Need to add emergency lighting throughout the building
• Gymnasium lights should be replaced
• Replace all exit signs
• Need to replace all wall mounted HID fixtures on exterior
• Need to replace all parking lot HID flood lights
• Consider adding more light poles
• Panels installed in 1972 should be replaced
• Panels installed in 1992 should be replaced in 5-10 years
• Long range plan should include upgrades to CAT 6A cabling
• Intercom system should be replaced
• The fire alarm system should be replaced with any new project
• Should consider providing smart boards
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
St. Libory Elementary / Middle School
Civil • Drainage issue on north side of building
• Mill and overlay needed at asphalt lot
• No curb and gutter on site
• No ADA stalls, striping or signage on site
• Minimal slop across pavements and grasses
• No splash blocks under roof overflows
• Sidewalks at front entrance are cracked
• Some settlement around structural stoops
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• All exterior soffits need to be replaced
• Some damaged exterior fascia and metal panels
• Miscellaneous caulking required
• Some downspout repair needed
• Brick spalling on exterior gymnasium walls
• Structural stoops need to be repaired in at least 3 locations
• Interior slab issues in at least 2 locations
• Gymnasium flooring in need of replacement
• Damaged ceiling tiles in at least 7 rooms
• ADA updates needed on at least 16 doors
• Damaged casework in at least 1 room
• New marker boards needed in at least 7 rooms
• Kindergarten pit is not ADA accessible
• Bleachers are not ADA compliant
Mechanical • The two multi-zone air handling units are operating beyond
their useful life. They should be replaced with a new VAV
reheat system.
• When the gymnasium rooftop units need to be replaced, they
should be replaced with non-ozone depleting HFC refrigerants
• No fire sprinkler system
Electrical • No video surveillance
• No access control
• Should consider replacing interior fixtures and controls
• Add emergency lighting throughout the building
• Replace all exit signs
• Need to replace all wall mounted HID fixtures on exterior
• Adding parking lot lighting is recommended
• Panels will need to be replaced within 5-10 years
• Need to add boiler shutdown stations
• Long range plan should include upgrades to CAT 6A cabling
• Intercom system should be replaced
• Fire alarm system should be replaced
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Northwest High School
Civil • Desire for a softball field
• Desire for more event parking
• Need for restriping of all parking lots
• Some cracking in the utility yard concrete
• Mill and overlay needed at asphalt parking lots
• ADA ramp needed at 1 ADA parking stall
• Crack in 1 of the retaining walls
• North parking lot has minimal slope
• Need to install drains by the northwest corner of the building
• Drainage in the utility yard is poor
• Dirt near concessions is not sloped to drain
• Trench drains on south side of track are not working
• Some of the concrete valley gutters are not draining
• Need for some roof drain extensions
• Some cracking at sidewalks
• Some sidewalks around structural stoops have settled
• At least one section of sidewalk should be replaced
Architecture • Toilet facilities will need to be updated per code
• Sinks needed in one science room
• Gutter and downspout repair needed in at least 6 locations
• Some masonry tuck pointing required
• Some peeling stucco paint
• Broken glass in at least 1 window
• Fascia repair needed in at least 2 locations
Architecture (continued) • Some deteriorated sealant at grade
• Splash blocks needed in some locations
• Damaged floor tiles in at least 13 rooms
• Carpet needs replacing in at least 4 rooms
• Roof is in need of repair as it is causing leaks
• Damaged ceiling tiles in at least 54 rooms
• Warped ceiling grind in at least 2 rooms
• Interior painting is needed
• ADA updates needed on at least 89 doors
• Rubber base needs to be fixed in at least 2 locations
• Some drywall patching needed
• Cracks in structural CMU wall in at least 2 locations
• Dated casework in at least 23 rooms
• Damaged casework in at least 3 rooms
• Academic lockers showing wear
• Some new marker boards needed
• New sinks needed in at least 5 rooms
• New drinking fountain needed
• Vocal and band rooms are not ADA accessible
• Upper levels of shop areas are not ADA accessible
• Upper level wrestling area is not ADA accessible
• ADA kitchen needed in FCS classroom
• Upper classrooms by auxiliary gym are not ADA accessible
Physical Plant Assessment Summary
Northwest High School
Mechanical • Many of the HVAC units are nearing the end of their life
• As units are replaced, they should replace them with non-
ozone depleting HFC refrigerants
• Broken condensate drains on some of the rooftop units
• Quite a bit of hail damage on some of the condensing units
and rooftop units
• Repair coil fins and add coil hail guards
• There are a lot of bird droppings in the vicinity of intakes of the
rooftop units
Electrical • Should replace video surveillance system
• No access control
• No intrusion detection system
• Replace theatrical lighting system
• Auditorium house lights should be replaced
• Replace fixtures mainly concentrated in the shop areas
• Should consider replacing all interior fixtures and controls
• Need to replace all wall mounted HID fixtures on exterior
• Plan for sports lighting should included new poles and fixtures
• Panels installed prior to 1977 should be replaced
• Long range plan should include upgrades to CAT 6A cabling
• Should consider replacing intercom system
• The fire alarm system should be replaced with any new project
Key Issues FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Facility Locations • Are there too many buildings for this school district?
• Too much duplication of program space
• Shared / Traveling staff
• Too much space in the wrong places
• Is there room for growth at any of the sites?
Demographics • Open enrollment students
• District is currently losing students at the Middle School level
• What size of a school does GINW want to be going forward?
Educational Program • Program Inequity: 1-Unit schools vs 2-Unit schools – Minimal Collaboration
• Program Inequity: # students per classroom • 5 vs 21 - Smallest to Largest Class Size
• 10 vs 19 – Average Class Size
• Music program
• Art program
• Middle School exploratory program • Industrial Tech program
• FCS program
• Foreign language program
• Drama program
Financial Impact • Overall District Levy
• Impact of Open Enrollment
• Operational Costs
• Staff Inefficiencies
• Energy inefficiencies
• Capital Costs
Potential Solutions Discussion FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Option A: • Fix what you have and maintain all six buildings
Option B: • Convert one of the buildings (Cedar Hollow?) into a Middle School and
consolidate the other Elementary Schools
Option C: • Construct a new free standing Middle School on the High School site
Other Options?
Future Meeting Dates FACILITY AUDIT & MASTER PLAN STUDY
Tentative Planning Meeting Overview
Meeting # 1 – September 28th – Cedar Hollow
Master Plan Process Overview & General Discussion of Issues
Meeting # 2 - October 11th – Chapman School
Review Educational Program & Physical Plant Needs
Develop & Discuss Solution Options
Meeting # 3 - October 20th – 1-R School
District Financial Overview
Solution Cost Options
Meeting # 4 – October 27th – St. Libory School
Discussion & Consensus Building
Meeting #5 – TBD if Needed
Additional / Future meetings as required TBD
QUESTIONS?
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