Rix-Glankler Early Learning Center Board Meeting January 22, 2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Rix-Glankler Early Learning Center

Board Meeting January 22, 2020

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Background

• In the 1970’s, FUSD purchased property and built the Rix school
• In 1985, FUSD sold property to Kidango preschools
• In July 2017, FUSD bought property back from Kidango
• In February 2018, the Board approved the site renovation

project budget of approximately $2.5 million

• The original RIX project:
• Renovate the existing buildings and site to accommodate the expansion
• f the Glankler Early Learning Center
• Include Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
• Seek State funding
• Occupy by Fall 2019

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Background

• Environmental, CDE, and DSA approval processes proceed
• Project submitted to the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

under the Rehabilitation (REH) process

• DSA requires buildings to comply with current codes
• DSA also requires a soils report and California Geological

Survey (CGS) approvals

• DSA’s required extensive structural upgrades costs exceed

$14 million in project costs ($11.5 million over budget)

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Considerations

• Alternate project approaches were explored as a result of DSA:
• Rebuild site using modular buildings and demolish existing buildings
• Pursue City of Fremont approvals instead of DSA (proposed approach)
• To pursue City of Fremont approvals, TK and state funding would

need to be excluded

• Existing site and buildings have operated as a preschool through

the City for decades by prior owner, Kidango

• 5 of the 6 existing buildings were originally DSA approved, same

as many of FUSD schools

• Existing buildings are City code compliant and no structural

upgrades required if no renovations

• Any new renovations to the existing buildings would be subject

to City approvals

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Current Progress

• Presentations to site staff held on October 9 and December 11
• Received site concerns to meet basic program needs:
• Each classroom needs direct access to ADA restrooms
• All educational spaces should be useable and ADA compliant
• Equivalent storage to current classrooms
• Secure canopy drop-off waiting area
• Additional Staff parking
• Held meetings with District departments
• Confirmed DSA not required for preschool
• Clarified requirements from City of Fremont Building Department
• Revised Option 1 to meet basic needs of Glankler program
• Reviewed options with School Principal on January 16, 2020

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Option 1

• Exceeds original project budget of $2.5 million by $2.5 million for

a new project budget of $5 million.

• Omits transitional kindergarten
• Waives state funding since not a DSA project
• Add ADA restroom in each classroom
• Add new staff parking lot
• Add covered canopy and security fencing at drop-off area
• Postpones occupancy to Fall 2021
• Additional scope as shown on following drawing

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Option 1

Budget includes infrastructure upgrade not limited to: Data, VOIP, Clock/Speakers, Cabling, and new marquee sign. Existing Fire Alarm will have minor modifications.

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Option 2

• Includes all scope in Option 1
• Exceeds original project budget of $2.5 million by $4 million for a

new project budget of $6.5 million.

• Enhanced scope provides more complete renovation
• Additional scope as shown on following drawing (highlighted in yellow)
• Postpones occupancy to Fall 2021

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Option 2

Budget includes infrastructure upgrade not limited to: Data, VOIP, Clock/Speakers, Cabling, and new marquee sign. Existing Fire Alarm will have minor modifications.

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Typical Classroom Building

CONVERT EXISTING NON-ADA RESTROOMS INTO STORAGE TYPICAL CLASSROOMS: OPTION1:

• REPAIR EXISTING CASEWORK
• HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

IN AFFECTED AREAS (RESTROOMS AND 1 CLASSROOM) OPTION2:

• HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

IN ENTIRE BUILDING

• REPLACE FLOORING
• REPLACE CASEWORK
• REPLACE CEILING
• REPLACE LIGHTING

NEW ACCESSIBLE STUDENT RESTROOM WITH STORAGE AT EACH CLASSROOM

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Next Steps

• Request Board approval of Option 1 and acceptance
• f budget increase

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Reference

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Existing Site Plan (Building Functions)

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