Elementary Facility Study & Survey September 12, 2019
Presentation Sections ● Review of facility needs (EMG, Downey & Scott studies) ● County demographic considerations and enrollment projections ● Review of Downey & Scott facility options ● Elementary facility survey process and results
Common Threads from Downey & Scott Facility Report ● HVAC systems not functioning properly / Lack of adequate temperature controls ● Lack of compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 7 Elementary Schools ● Moisture incursions into the buildings
Downey & Scott options were developed with the following principles in mind : ● Schools are the core of a community. ● Educational program parity and facility parity (equal educational offerings and equal physical facilities). ● Place future elementary school facilities where the growth is likely to occur and determine what growth capacity is needed. ● Financial efficiencies – Capital Investment, Operational, Transportation and Administrative costs.
Where to expand? Existing elementary sites with Elementary School facility and program moderate topography and adequate parity across all existing Elementary land (owned by BCPS) for expansion: Schools is difficult due to existing sites with little expansion capability and those • Bedford Elementary facilities are: • Bedford Primary • Big Island Elementary • Boonsboro Elementary • Forest Elementary • Huddleston Elementary • Goodview Elementary • Moneta Elementary • Montvale Elementary • Otter River Elementary • New London Academy • Stewartsville Elementary • Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Areas of Potential Growth
Effect of New Housing on School population Table 1-1 Bedford County, VA Residential Demographic Multipliers (2017) Housing Household School-Age Public School Housing Type Size (bedrooms) size (HS) Children (SAC) Children (PSC) Single-family detached 3 bedroom 2.75 0.60 0.50 4 bedroom 3.75 1.15 0.90 Single-family attached 2 bedroom 2.00 0.15 0.13 (Townhouse) 3 bedroom 2.75 0.45 0.40 Multifamily (5+ unit 0-1 bedroom 1.50 0.15 0.13 structures) 2 bedroom 1.75 0.13 0.10
Potential for added Membership in Forest Zone? Proposed Housing RDM Total Potential Students 332 Apartments .10 34 20 Condominiums .13 3 130 Townhomes .13 17 235 4-Bedroom homes .90 212 321 3-Bedroom homes .50 161 Total: 427 new learners??? (approximately 171 in grades K-5)
BCPS Membership Projections for the Forest Zone Elementary Schools 2018-19 1,784 learners in K-5 Projected to have 1,794 learners in school year 2023-24 An increase of 10 learners Possibility of growth?
BCPS Membership Projections for the Liberty Zone Elementary Schools 2018-19 1,121 learners in K-5 Projected to have 1,305 learners in school year 2023-24 An increase of 184 learners
BCPS Membership Projections for the Liberty Zone Elementary Schools 2018-19 1,238 learners in K-5 Projected to have 995 learners in school year 2023-24 A decrease of 243 learners
School Capacities Forest Zone Liberty Zone Staunton River Zone Boonsboro ES 380 Bedford ES 620 Goodview ES 656 Forest ES 389 Bedford PS 352 Huddleston ES 249 New London 301 Big Island ES 260 Moneta ES 258 Otter River ES* 260 Montvale ES 330 Stewartsville ES 592 Thomas Jeff. ES 656 Total: 1,986 Total: 1,562 Total: 1,755 Projected learners (5 yr) 1,794** Projected learners (5 yr) 1,305 Projected learners (5 yr) 995 Percent Capacity: 90% Percent Capacity: 84% Percent Capacity: 57% * A small % of ORES students are zoned to attend Liberty MS/HS. ** New growth could push this number to 1,965 and capacity 99%.
Downey & Scott Options Forest Zone: (Option F1) Build a new 100,000 SF 650 seat capacity elementary school at a new site in the Forest zone and modify existing school zones as needed. Estimated Cost: $39,140,000 (Options F2 & F3) Renovate and build additions to expand capacity at Forest Elementary and/or New London Academy and modify existing school zones as needed. F2 Estimated Cost:$22,072,480 F3 Estimated Cost: $20,624,370 (Option F4) Replace the existing Otter River Elementary with a new 100,000 SF 650 seat capacity school on existing site with additional land purchased. Estimated Cost: $39,140,000
Downey & Scott Options Liberty Zone: (Option A1) Build a 24,000 square foot addition to Bedford Elementary School to serve all learners in grades PK-5. Repurpose Bedford Primary School for other uses. Estimated Cost: $8,400,000 (Option A2) Renovate and add a 6,000 square foot addition to Bedford Primary School to continue serving learners in grades PK-1. Estimated Cost: $10,800,000
Downey & Scott Options Staunton River Zone: ( Option B1) Renovate but not expand Stewartsville Elementary. Estimated Cost: $14,760,0000 (Option B2) Build a large classroom addition onto Goodview Elementary School and consolidate the existing Stewartsville Elementary and Goodview Elementary. Modify existing school zones as needed. Estimated Cost:$16,036,200 (Option C1) Renovate but not expand Moneta Elementary. Estimated Cost:$8,040,000 (Option D1) Renovate but not expand Huddleston Elementary. Estimated Cost:$8,640,000 (Option E1) Build a new 100,000 SF school at site to be determined within Staunton River zone and consolidate Moneta Elementary and Huddleston into the new school. Modify existing school zones as needed. Estimated Cost:$39,140,000
BCPS Elementary Facility Input ● Surveys ● Focus Groups ● BCPS Advisory Discussion ● Principals Meeting Discussion
Survey Responses 437 total responses (parent & staff) 192 total responses (parent & staff) 203 total responses (parent & staff) Approximately 20% overall response rate
Survey Themes ● School community ● Capacity issues ● Learning spaces ● Climate control ● Staffing ● Lighting ● Ease of maneuvering inside & outside school campus ● Traffic
Survey Results on Forest Zone Options
Survey Results on Liberty Zone Options
Survey Results on Staunton River Zone Options
Survey Results on Staunton River Zone Options
Questions and Next Steps?
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