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Westerly FRANK LOCKER Educational Planning School Committee Meeting Site Concepts Observations & Findings F R A N K L O C K E R Educational Planning December 16, 2015 Agenda A Brief History School Design Priorities

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Westerly…

School Committee Meeting

Site Concepts Observations & Findings

December 16, 2015

FRANK LOCKER

Educational Planning

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Agenda

  • A Brief History
  • School Design Priorities
  • Identify Options
  • Validate or Disqualify Options
  • Discuss Option Sequencing
  • Evaluate Advantages & Disadvantages
  • Question & Answer
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

A Brief History

  • Vision 2020 (2001)
  • Middle School (2005)
  • High School (2012/13)
  • JCJ Report (2013)
  • School Redesign Advisory Committee (2014)
  • Engaged Dr. Frank Locker & StudioJAED

for Strategic Facilities Planning (2015)

  • Forum for Educators
  • Forum for Public – August 18, 2015
  • Forum for Public – September 29, 2015
  • Preliminary Observations & Findings – December 2, 2015
  • Model Options & Concept Site Plans – December 16, 2015
  • Planned Model Vote – December 22, 2015
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

School Design Priorities

  • 21st Century Schools
  • Green School Buildings
  • Efficient and Effective Use of Capacity
  • Elementary Grades Pre-k to 4
  • Climate Controlled
  • Flexible Learning Spaces
  • “Maker Spaces”
  • Smaller Schools (350)
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Identify Options

  • Overview of Options Considered (RS)
  • Current 3 School Model Options

Bradford Option

  • Renovate / Additions at Springbrook ES
  • Renovate / Additions at Dunn’s Corners ES
  • Renovate / Additions at Bradford ES
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Identify Options

State Street Option

  • Renovate / Additions at Springbrook ES
  • Renovate / Additions at Dunn’s Corners ES
  • New School at STATE Street

Tower Street Option

  • Renovate / Additions at Springbrook ES
  • Renovate / Additions at Dunn’s Corners ES
  • New School at TOWER Street
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Validate or Disqualify Options

  • Baseline Parameters for All Concept Plans
  • 350 Students (Subject to change based on

Demographic Study)

  • 60,900 SF based on RIDE Guidelines (minimum)
  • Strategic / Functional Addition Locations
  • No Basements
  • 90+ Parking Spaces
  • Separate Parent & Bus Vehicular Drop-Off
  • Consistent Size Soft & Hard Play Areas
  • Area for Storm Water Management
  • Area for Septic Field Expansion (if required)
  • Wetland Avoidance
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Bradford Elementary

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Bradford ES Site Concept Plan

  • Current Student Enrollment
  • 86 (100)
  • Existing Building Area (SF)
  • First Floor

31,874

  • Upper Floor

2,042

  • Total

33,916

  • Proposed Addition
  • Lower Level

10,384

  • Main Level

16,600

  • Total

60,900

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Bradford ES Site Concept Plan

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Bradford ES Site Concept Plan

  • Single Site Entrance
  • Maximized Site Area – No Flexibility
  • Church Street / Rt. 216 Traffic
  • Limited Outdoor Activity / Play Areas
  • Triple Activity of Existing Site (100-350 Students)
  • Sensitivity to Community / Neighbors
  • Septic System Required to be Moved and

Expanded for Building Additions

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Dunn’s Corners Elementary

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Dunn’s Corners Site Concept Plan

  • Current Student Enrollment
  • 290
  • Existing Building Area (SF)
  • Basement
  • 7,478 *Re-purpose for District Stg
  • First Floor

25,559

  • Second Floor 17,165
  • Total

42,724

  • Proposed Addition
  • First Floor

10,483

  • Second Floor

7,693

  • Total

60,900

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Dunn’s Corners Site Concept Plan

DUNN’S CORNERS SCHOOL

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Dunn’s Corners Site Concept Plan

  • Classroom Addition is Not Contiguous With

The Existing Classroom Space

  • Plateau Road
  • School Parking on Both Sides of Road
  • Consider Taking Control of Road as School

Property from Town With Signage

  • Consistent With Family Property Donation
  • Activity Level of New Proposed Use Similar to

Existing Student Body (290 – 350)

  • Septic System Will Require Expansion
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Springbrook Elementary

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Springbrook ES Site Concept Plan

  • Current Student Enrollment
  • 330
  • Existing Building Area (SF)
  • Lower Level

8,129

  • First Floor

34,693

  • Total

42,822

  • Proposed Addition
  • First Floor

15,758

  • Second Floor

2,320

  • Total

60,900

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Springbrook ES Site Concept Plan

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Springbrook ES Site Concept Plan

  • Activity Level of New Proposed Use Similar

to Existing Student Body (330 – 350)

  • (2) Site Entrances, But (1) Not Currently

Used – Access Thru Locked Gate Into Small Residential Cul-de-sac

  • Extended Permitting Time
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

State Street Elementary

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

State St. ES Site Concept Plan

  • Current Student Enrollment
  • 370
  • Existing Building Area (SF)
  • First Floor

47,403

  • Total

47,403

  • Proposed New Construction
  • First Floor

49,011

  • Second Floor 11,889
  • Total

60,900

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

State St. ES Site Concept Plan

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

State St. ES Site Concept Plan

  • New School Cannot Be Built While Existing

School is Occupied

  • Good Orientation of Public Spaces to Front
  • f Site and Parking
  • Ideal Solar Orientation
  • Activity Level of New Proposed Use Similar

to Existing Student Body (370 – 350)

  • Site Shape Provides Increased Potential For

21St Century & Indoor / Outdoor Learning Environments

  • Town Sewer Line Relocation Required but

Big Picture, the Cost is Insignificant

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Tower Street School & CC

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Tower St. & CC Site Concept Plan

  • Current Student Enrollment
  • Alternative HS
  • Alternative Sp.Ed. – Private Vendor
  • Preschool Program
  • Existing Building Area (SF)
  • First Floor

44,876

  • Total

44,876

  • Proposed New Construction
  • First Floor

49,011

  • Second Floor 11,889
  • Total

60,900

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Tower St. & CC Site Concept Plan

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Tower St. & CC Site Concept Plan

  • Activity Level of New Proposed Use

Significantly Different to Existing

  • Orientation of Public Spaces Not Optimally

Located to Front of Site and Parking

  • Increased Site Access Will Likely Require a

New Traffic Light

  • Relocating Developed Community

Programs (Temporary or Long-Term) is Doable But Requires Special Handling

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

New School Option Sequencing

Proposed Option Sequencing

  • State Street Option
  • Tower Street Option
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

New School Option Sequencing

2

June thru September 2018 June 2019 – September 2021

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June thru September 2019 June 2017 – September 2018

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June 2021 – December 2022

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June thru September 2021

WPS Sequencing

State Street Option

Additions & Renovations New Construction Fit Out Movement

June thru September 2018

3

September 2018 to September 2019

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

New School Option Sequencing

2

June thru September 2018 June 2020 – June 2021

5

June thru September 2018

3 4

June thru September 2020 June 2017 – September 2018

1 7

June 2021 – December 2022*

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June thru September 2021

WPS Sequencing

Tower Street Option

June 2018 – September 2020

Additions & Renovations New Construction Fit Out Movement

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

State Street Option Sequencing

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Tower Street Option Sequencing

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

New Construction Site Pros

  • Better Shaped Site
  • Building Orientation
  • Less Constrained
  • Potential for 21St

Century Outdoor Learning

  • Possible Synergy

with Elderly Center

  • Fewer Traffic Issues
  • Preserves Potential

to Re-Purpose High Value State St. Site

  • Stronger Potential

to Save Operational Tax $ State Street Tower Street Relatively Equal / No Major Driving Factor

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Goals & Objectives

December 22nd Meeting:

  • Select Final Model
  • Not Required to Determine How Remaining

Buildings Will Be Re-Purposed At This Time.

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Questions & Answers

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Appendices

  • Appendix 1 – Concept Site Plans
  • Appendix 2 – Concept Site Plans Preliminary Feasibility Review
  • Appendix 3 – Facilities Condition Assessment Report
  • Appendix 4 – Updated School Committee Presentation

Observations & Findings (12/2/2015)

  • Appendix 5 – Wetlands Analysis
  • Appendix 6 – 1500’ Radius RIDE Site Conditions Analysis
  • Appendix 7 – Structural Integrity Analysis Report
  • Appendix 8 – Radon Analysis Report
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Westerly…

  • Dr. Frank Locker

President FL Educational Planning Pamela Babuca PIC / Project Manager StudioJAED Philip Conte StudioJAED Architect David Spangler StudioJAED Engineer

FRANK LOCKER

Educational Planning

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

REFERENCE TABLES

  • Facility Assessment Observations & Findings
  • Minor Updates Since 12/2 Presentation
  • Assessment Summary Table
  • Building Systems Analysis
  • Building & Site Analysis
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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Assessment Summary Table

Building Name Year Constructed Year(s) Renovations / Additions Area (SF) Total Assessment Cost (10 Yrs) Assessment Cost Years 1 - 5 Assessment Cost Years 6 - 10 Bradford ES 1925 1980's - Fire 1987 Ren/Add 1995 Ren/Add 33,916 6,383,830 $ 2,506,184 $ 3,877,646 $ Dunn's Corners ES 1967 1970's Add. 1995 Add. 50,202 6,834,142 $ 1,698,116 $ 5,136,025 $ Springbrook ES 1995 42,822 7,244,932 $ 780,478 $ 6,464,454 $ State Street ES 1955 1995 Ren/Add 2010 Roof 47,403 8,953,416 $ 5,457,219 $ 3,496,196 $ Tower Street School & Community Center 1955 1995 Renov. 2012 Roof % 2015 Roof % 44,876 9,024,898 $ 6,236,341 $ 2,788,557 $ Totals: 38,441,218 $ 16,678,339 $ 21,762,879 $

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Building Systems Analysis

MAJOR BUILDING SYSTEMS CONDITION RATING BY SCHOOL B r a d f

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& C C Building Envelope Excellent Interior Construction Good HVAC Systems Fair Electrical Systems Poor Plumbing Systems NA Life Safety / Fire Protection Conveying Systems Site Conditions Utilities

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F R A N K L O C K E R

Educational Planning

Building & Site Analysis

(Present)

BUILDING & SITE ANALYSIS BY SCHOOL B r a d f

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& C C Structural Analysis Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Radon Analysis (Average) 2012 - .88 pCi/l 2015 - 2012 - 1.5 pCi/l 2015 - 2012 - .56 pCi/l 2015 - 2012 - .64 pCi/l 2015 - 2012 - .85 pCi/l 2015 - Wetlands Analysis Yes No Yes Yes Yes 1500' Radius RIDE Site Conditions Analysis Underground Hazardous Pipelines No No No No No Railroads Yes No No No No High Voltage Transmission No No No No No Major Highways No No No No No Major Roadways (Reference Only) Bradford Rd Church St Post Road Springbrook Rd Franklin St Granite St Elm St Beach St Oak St Tower St Narragansett Ave Exd Other Septic Field Septic Field Sewer Line