Andover High School. Facilities Update. Community Presentation October 2, Facility Study Committee. Garage. Andover High School.

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1 Town Facilities Garage Andover High School Facilities Update Community Presentation October 2, 2018 Andover High School West Middle School Collins Center Andover High School Facility Study Committee

2 Committee Members Mark B Johnson, Facility Committee Chairperson Andrew Flanagan, Andover Town Manager Shelley Berman, Andover Superintendent of Schools Philip Conrad, Andover High School Principal Samir Srouji, Architect, Higher Education; Parent Bethany Carey Beck, Architect, K-12 Education; Parent David Howard, Mechanical Engineer; Parent

3 Committee Liaison and Resource Members Shannon Scully, School Committee Joel Blumstein, School Committee Annie Gilbert, Board of Selectmen Bonnie Zahorik, Finance Committee Sam Holland, Student Stephen Chinosi, Dir of Innovation Paul Szymanski, Asst Super Finance Janet Nicosia, Dir Public Facilities Kim Sousa, PTBC Renee Drueke, Special Ed Teacher Karen Waters, Math Teacher Ilhan Avcioglu, Social Studies Teacher Holly Breen, Health Teacher Rebecca D Alise, English Teacher William Hutchins, Guidance Counselor Michael McCarthy, Social Studies Teacher

4 Town Facilities Garage Andover High West Middle School Andover High School Collins Center Originally designed for grades 10 through 12 and 1,200 students 1966 Main building constructed 1983 The Collins Center added 1995 Partial renovation to accommodate grade 9 (started at AHS in 1989) & enrollment up to 1,500 science wing addition new entrance art classrooms field house expanded gym and expanded cafeteria

5 Safety & Security Project Goals Code Upgrades Supervision Security System Overcrowding Classroom & Cafeteria Space for Current Enrollment Future Enrollment Educational Delivery Instructional Space Teacher Planning Flexibility/Adaptability Physical Environment Site Temperature Control Ventilation Acoustics Lighting Traffic Flow and Parking Emergency Access Field Improvements

6 What We Have Been Doing Since Jan Commissioned demographic study projected enrollment of 1,900 students Selected an architect HMFH Architects Town Manager established a financial impact working group Held 50 meetings/workshops Developed strategies to meet goals Submitted a Statement of Interest to the MSBA

7 Where We Are Today Define Mission & Goals Analyze/Confirm Demographics, Educational Program, Physical Conditions Define Strategies to Achieve Project Goals Develop & Refine Options For for Each Strategy (Parallel Paths) See next slide

8 Parallel Path Strategy Develop & Refine Options For Each Strategy (Parallel Paths) Non-MSBA Process (Path A) Finalize program, design, cost, and schedule Town vote to fund the project Complete design Construct the building MSBA Process (Path B) Begins with submission Statement of Interest (SOI) MSBA decision on program acceptance in December 2018, with resubmissions possible 5 years minimum process

9 Building Safety and Security Certain areas of the school are difficult to monitor No fire sprinklers in 65 % of the building - No fire sprinklers in original building - No fire sprinklers in Dunn Gym - No fire sprinklers in Collins Center Fire alarm is not audible in all areas Vehicular / Pedestrian Conflicts

10 Overcrowding: Classroom Space Shortage 0 10,000 SF 20,000 SF 30,000 SF 40,000 SF 50,000 SF CLASSROOMS SCIENCE SPECIAL ED ART & MUSIC CAREER TECH MEDIA CENTER Currently, 1,800 students in a school designed for 1,500 (after 1995 addition) and which met space guideline at that time Based upon MSBA standards today the capacity would be 1400 students Special education space is only 53% of the current recommended space for 1,800 Space issues will become more acute during peak years with 1,900 students. ANDOVER HIGH TODAY (1995 STANDARDS FOR LESS THAN CURRENT ENROLLMENT) ADD TO MEET CURRENT MSBA STANDARDS FOR 1,800 STUDENTS ADD TO MEET CURRENT MSBA STANDARDS FOR 1,900 STUDENTS

11 * Philip Conrad Principal, Andover High School

12 Effects of Overcrowding Cafeteria and servery are too small, resulting in 4 lunches of 30 minutes with 450 students in the cafeteria. Former teacher work rooms and teacher dining converted to classroom space, remaining teacher resource areas crowded and poorly distributed. Faculty teaching in multiple classrooms with no appropriate space to prepare lessons, grade, or meet with students. Small classrooms and inflexible furnishings limit teaching options and impact educational delivery.

13 Examples of AHS Repurposed Workspaces

14 * David Howard, PE Mechanical Engineer Owner, Clarity Engineering Janet Nicosia Director, Department of Public Facilities Town of Andover

15 Physical Environment Building systems have been well-maintained, but they are inefficient, ineffectual, and beyond their usable life. Façade creates constraints in system upgrade options.

16 Physical Environment Uninsulated walls and older windows allow heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. Unit ventilators are disruptive and ineffective as they work to maintain both proper ventilation and appropriate room temperatures. Crowded classrooms worsen this problem. Concrete floors extend to the exterior and create a thermal bridge, resulting in warm or cold floors near the exterior wall. temperatures are for illustration only

17 * Renee Drueke Special Education Teacher Andover High School Karen Waters Math Teacher Andover High School

18 Physical Environment Affects Students Thermal Conditions - Temperature - Humidity - Air Quality Lighting Acoustics Furnishings A facility s structural features lighting, air quality, and heating can support or undermine learning.

19 Thermal Conditions Heating and indoor air quality (IAQ) were the most important single features of facility design and quality for improved student outcomes. (1) AHS classrooms are often too hot or too cold Andover High School (1) Earthman, 2004

20 Lighting Conditions Students exposed to higher levels of daylight scored up to 25% higher on standardized tests in the same school district. (2)(3) Controlled daylight with appropriate artificial lighting when needed provides best lighting conditions. (4)(5)(6) Teachers need to be able to open the shades without it changing the temperature of the room drastically. Energy efficient windows should be used to increase classroom lighting. Andover High School (2) Heschong Mahone Group, 1999; (3) Harrigan, 1999; (4) Baker & Bernstein, 2012; (5) Cash & Twiford, 2010; (6)Schneider, 2002

21 Furnishings Classrooms designed to support active learning increase student engagement as compared to traditional classroom seating. (7) Kettering, Ohio (7) Scott-Webber, Strickland, & Kapitula, 2014

22 * Sam Holland 12th Grade Student

23 * Bethany Carey Beck Architect (K-12) and Parent Cube 3 Studio

24 Learning Commons + Collaboration

25 Science Labs + Flexible Spaces

26 Dining + Community

27 * Mark B. Johnson, Esq Johnson & Borenstein, LLC AHS FSC, Chairperson Julia Nugent, AIA Leeds AP HMFH Architects

28 High School Projects in Past 20 Years No Major Renovations Major Renovations (replacement of systems plus renovations or additions to address some program needs) New High School or Comprehensive Add/Reno Currently Designing/Building New High School or Comprehensive Add/Reno MSBA Funded High School (2008 to present only)

29 Site Constraints Limited buildable area due to: Wetlands Ledge Parking West Middle School All sites require reorganization of roads, parking, and/or fields Optimal location would require the least amount of site reorganization Optimal for addition Feasible, but not optimal for addition Feasible for new building

30 Process for Developing Options Define Strategies: 9 options were developed with cost estimates from $7 million Life Safety Upgrades to $200+ million New High School Larger, more comprehensive were considered as both townfunded or MSBA partnership projects Develop & Refine Options to Achieve Project Goals: estimated cost including escalation percentage of tangible assets design and construction duration ability to address project goals

31 Summary of Strategies Option 1 Life Safety Upgrades Option 4 / 4A * Full Renovation + New Addition Option 7A Partial Renovation + Small Addition Option 2 Life Safety Upgrades + Limited Renovation Option 3 Partial Renovation + Addition Option 5 / 5A * New High School Option 6 Full Renovation No Addition Option 8 Partial Renovation + Large Addition Option 9A Partial Renovation + New Building * Consideration of MSBA Partnership for project options 4 and 5 create options 4A and 5A

32 Summary of Strategies Option 1 Life Safety Upgrades Option 4 / 4A * Full Renovation + New Addition Option 7A Partial Renovation + Small Addition Option 2 Life Safety Upgrades + Limited Renovation Option 3 Partial Renovation + Addition Option 5 / 5A * New High School Option 6 Full Renovation No Addition Option 8 Partial Renovation + Large Addition Option 9A Partial Renovation + New Building * Consideration of MSBA Partnership for project options 4 and 5 create options 4A and 5A

33 Comparison of Strategies 0: Do Nothing 7A: Partial Renovation + Small Addition 9A: Partial Renovation + New Building 4: Full Renovation + New Addition 4A: Full Renovation + New Addition 5: New High School 5A: New High School Est. Project Cost $55 M $83 M $139 M $147 M $185 M $203 M Estimated Andover Cost $55 M $83 M $139 M $103 M $185 M $142 M DM Cost for Next 10 Years $20 M $18 M $18 M Net Cost to Andover $20 M $73 M $101 M $139 M $103 M $185 M $142 M Tangible Assets 77 % 82 % 78 % 74 % 85 % 78 % MSBA Funding Yes Yes MSBA Pre-Design 1.5 Years 1.5 Years Design Time 1.5 Years 1.5 Years 1.5 Years 2.5 Years 1.5 Years 1.5 Years Construction Duration 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 2 Years Security & Safety Overcrowding Growth to 1900 Educational Delivery Interior Environment Mechanical & Facade Site

34 Project Summary Estimated Cost $55 M Tangible Assets 77% Design/Construction 5.5 Yrs Level of Goals Met Safety & Security Overcrowding Growth to 1900 Educational Delivery Interior Environment Mechanical & Facade Site Option 7A Partial Renovation + Small Addition Life Safety Renovation Moderate Renovation Major Renovation Facade Replacement Addition

35 OPTION 7A PARTIAL RENO + 23,000 ADDITION Est. Project Cost: $55 million 77% Tangible Assets Est. Duration: 18 mo. design / 48 mo. const. phased / occupied reno Resolves: Safety & Security Overcrowding - Cafeteria Overcrowding - CRs for 1,800 Deferred Maintenance Partially Resolves: Overcrowding - CR size Educational Delivery Does Not Address: Growth to 1900 Physical Environment Site Investment: $40 million in Exist HS $15 million in Addition Option 7A - Partial Renovation + Small Addition RENOVATION: Life Safety Upgrades Replace Boilers Food Service Renovation Corridor /Stair Renovation Toilet Room Renovation Vacated Space Renovation 30,000 sf Infill Lobby Space, Rebuild Stair 4,400 sf added program space ADDITION: Addition at Main Entry with Security Offices, Guidance, and Medical Media Center and Career Tech Modest Site Reconfiguration DOES NOT INCLUDE: Classroom Reno / Expansion 50% of CRs are too small Science rooms are not updated Art rooms remain in lower level Mechanical Systems / Façade Lobby / Main Stairs / Elevator Roadway Changes, Parking, Turf Field, other Site Improvements Collins Center, Dunn Gym, Locker Room, or Field House Renovation

36 Project Summary Estimated Cost $83M Tangible Assets 82% Design/Construction 4.5 Yrs Level of Goals Met Safety & Security Overcrowding Growth to 1900 Educational Delivery Interior Environment Mechanical & Facade Site Option 9A Partial Renovation + Addition Life Safety Renovation Moderate Renovation Major Renovation Facade Replacement Addition

37 Option 9A - Partial Renovation + New Addition OPTION 9A Partial Reno + 78,000 New Est. Project Cost: $83 million 82% Tangible Assets Est. Duration: 18 mo. design /36 mo. const. phased / occupied reno addition is swing space Resolves: Overcrowding & Growth to 1900 Educational Delivery Safety & Security Site Deferred Maintenance Partially Resolves: Overcrowding: classroom size Does Not Address: Physical Environment Investment: $35 million in Exist HS $48 million in New Part of Future Campus Strategy RENOVATION: Life Safety Upgrades Replace Boilers Corridor /Stair Renovation Addition of Limited Break-out Space Toilet Room Renovation Renovate Media Center Vacated Space Renovation 32,000 sf Infill Lobby Space, Rebuild Stair 4,400 sf added program space ADDITION: Food Service Classrooms - Science, SPED Teacher Planning Project Space Site Reconfiguration of roadways and parking at addition DOES NOT INCLUDE: Classroom Reno / Expansion 50% of CRs are too small Mechanical Systems / Facade Parking, Turf Field, other Site Improvements Collins Center, Dunn Gym, Locker Room, or Field House Renovation

38 Option 4 & 4A: Full Renovation + Addition OPTION 4, town funded Estimated Cost $139M Tangible Assets 78% Design/Construction 4.5 Yrs Level of Goals Met Safety & Security Overcrowding Growth to 1900 Educational Delivery Interior Environment Mechanical & Facade Site OPTION 4A, with MSBA Funding Estimated Cost $147M Tangible Assets 74% Design/Construction 6.5 Yrs Andover Cost $103M Life Safety Renovation Moderate Renovation Major Renovation Facade Replacement Addition

39 OPTION 4 Full Reno + 78,000 New Est. Project Cost: $139 million 78% Tangible Assets Est. Duration: 18 mo. design /36 mo. const. phased / occupied reno addition is swing space Resolves: Overcrowding & Growth to 1900 Overcrowding - CR size Physical Environment Educational Delivery Safety & Security Site Deferred Maintenance Investment: $91 million in Exist HS $48 million in New RENOVATION: Life Safety Upgrades Replace Boilers Corridor /Stair Renovation Addition of Break-out Space Toilet & Locker Room Renovation Renovate Media Center Classroom Reno / Expansion Vacated Space Renovation 32,000 sf Infill Lobby Space 4,400 sf added program space ADDITION: Food Service Classrooms - Science, SPED Teacher Planning Project Space Site Reconfiguration of roadways and parking at addition DOES NOT INCLUDE: Turf Field, other Site Improvements Full renovation of Collins Center, Dunn Gym or Field House

40 Option 5, New High School There are many possible site arrangements, even with West Middle still on the campus NEW HS NEW HS NEW HS NEW HS

41 Comprehensive Addition/Renovation versus New Construction Comprehensive Add/Reno PROS Lower cost Most sustainable approach (reuse) More land available for fields & parking Limited impact on athletics during construction CONS Longer design/construction timeline Impact on academics during construction Limited opportunity to expand community use of Collins Ctr, Field House New Construction PROS Shorter design/construction timeline Dedicated Facilities for Athletics & Theater Collins Center & field house for town use Limited impact on academics during construction More efficient to operate CONS Higher cost Impact on athletics, both during construction and with resulting fields

42 * Mark B. Johnson, Esq Johnson & Borenstein, LLC AHS FSC, Chairperson

43 MSBA Process MSBA Statement of Interest April 2018 submittal Competitive application for MSBA funding. Selection based on severity of need as compared to other towns. December 2018 earliest possible acceptance Can reapply for 2019 if not accepted. Eligibility Period Approximately 12 months Due Diligence 6-12 months OPM and Designer Selection Feasibility & Schematic Design months design MSBA Approval of Schematic Project Funding Process Town Vote to Fund the Project MSBA Project Funding Agreement. MSBA will fund up to 40% of eligible costs Design Development & Construction Documents 12 to 18 months design Construction 24 to 36 months for new construction 36 to 48 months for renovation / addition

44 The MSBA Process Significant state oversight, with each step prescribed and lengthy

45 * Andrew Flanagan Andover Town Manager

46 BACKGROUND Exempt debt financing achieved outside of the limitations of Proposition 2 ½ that requires a debt exclusion vote Non-Exempt debt financing achieved within the limitations of Proposition 2 ½ Assumptions Level principal debt strategy in which principal payments stay the same throughout the loan, resulting in lower interest payments over time; higher up front payments, ultimately lower payments throughout the term All financing models for major building projects reflect a term of 30 years at an interest rate of 3.5% Average tax bill projections are based on FY2018 tax rates The assessed value of an average single family home in Andover is $613,261 The tax bill for an average single family home in Andover is $9,591 for FY2018

47 WHAT IS FUNDED BY YOUR TAX BILL? Description Percent of Tax Bill Average Single Family Annual Expenditure School Department 48.3% $4,813 Health Insurance 11.9% $1,186 Public Safety 9.1% $907 DPW and Facilities 6.8% $678 Retirement 5.8% $578 General Government 4.8% $478 Non Exempt Debt 3.4% $339 Exempt Debt 2.7% $269 Capital Improvements (Cash) 1.9% $189 Library 1.7% $169 Community Services 1% $100 Other 2.7% $259 Average Single Family Tax Bill FY2019 $9,965 Based on 2018 Finance Committee Report

48 WHAT IS FUNDED BY YOUR TAX BILL? Other, $259 Community Services, $100 Library, $169 Capital Improvements (Cash), $189 Non Exempt Debt, $339 General Government, $478 Retirement, FY2019, $578 DPW and Facilities, $678 Public Safety, FY2019, $907 Health Insurance, $1,186 School Department, FY2019, $4,813 FY2019 Exempt Debt, $ % 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Average Single Family Tax Bill FY2019 $9,965 Based on 2018 Finance Committee Report

49 EXEMPT DEBT HISTORY $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0

50 EXISTING EXEMPT DEBT AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME $300 $269 $263 $245 $200 $208 $184 $159 $153 $147 $135 $128 $125 $122 $119 $116 $113 $100 $61 $0 $6 $3 $

51 ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL (WITH WEST EL) PROJECTED FOR $103M, LEVEL PRINCIPAL FUNDING, 3.5%, 30 YEARS Total Amortization $158,877,500 Impact to Average Single Family Tax Bill Year 1: $484 Year 30: $245 Average Single Family Tax Bill Estimated Increase Year 1 Attributable to Andover High School 4.10% Existing Exempt Debt West El AHS Projection based on FY2018 Average Single Family Tax Bill

52 * Mark B. Johnson, Esq Johnson & Borenstein, LLC AHS FSC, Chairperson

53 Considerations (1 of 2) If we do nothing (Option 0) $20+ million will have to be spent over the next 10 years for maintenance costs (replacing boilers, heating and ventilation units as they fail, upgrades for ADA compliance, etc.) Feasibility Study has not found an option that addresses both educational program and physical condition of the building for less than $100 million Significant energy and comfort improvements are only possible if both the mechanical system and the building exterior are replaced Cost to address both the mechanical systems and the building s exterior is $36-43 million

54 Considerations (2 of 2) What is a responsible level of financial investment in the existing building? Concern that a light touch now will cost more in the long run Feasibility Study shows that all project goals cannot be met for less than $100 million and require significant tradeoffs Construction costs increase every year and moving quickly saves escalation costs Escalation in Boston metro area is currently 4% per year Some industry experts are projecting an increase to 5-6% per year Property tax and Property value implications

55 Next Steps AHS FSC continues to provide information to public and gather public input Goal: Be ready to recommend a course of action shortly after MSBA decision in December

56 How You Can Help Fill out tonight s feedback form. If you have questions or comments, the Facility Study Committee: AHSFacilityStudy@andoverma.us Visit the AHS FSC website: Click the picture of AHS on the front page of APS1.net

57 THANK YOU