Classroom Facilities Assessment Program. Building Phone: Enrollment Date is the date in which the current enrollment was taken.

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1 Building Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Program Type: Setting: Assessment Name: Classroom Facilities Assessment Program Urban Whittier Elem Assessment Date: Building Name: Building Address: Building City: Whittier Elem 945 Hawthorne Ave Cincinnati Building Zipcode: Building Phone: Acreage: 2 Current Grades: K-8 Teaching Stations: 30 Number of Floors: 2 Student Capacity: 454 Current Enrollment: 747 Enrollment Date: Enrollment Date is the date in which the current enrollment was taken. Number of Classrooms: 29 Historical Register Building s Principal: Building Type: NO Mr. Dominick W. Ciolino Elementary Next Page Building Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 1

2 Building Pictures - Cincinnati City SD(43752) - Whittier Elem(41152) North elevation photo: East elevation photo: South elevation photo: West elevation photo: GENERAL DESCRIPTION 63,705 Total Existing Square Footage 1959 Building Dates K-8 Grades 747 Current Enrollment 30 Teaching Stations 2 Site Acreage Whittier Elementary is a multi-story, 63,705 square foot brick school building located in an urban area. The existing facility does not use modular buildings. The structure of the overall facility is brick veneer on a masonry bearing wall system type of construction and CMU wall construction in the interior. The floor system is slab on grade and structural slab. The roof is a built-up roof system that is approximately 40 years old. The ventilation system of the building is adequate to meet the needs of the users. The classrooms are undersized to meet with the current standards established by the State of Ohio. A motion detector, key pad and TV cameras in halls and front entry type security system does exists in the school. The building does not have an automatic fire alarm system and sprinkler system. The over building is not compliant with ADA accessibility requirements. The school is located on a 2-acre site adjacent to residential property. The property is partially fenced for security. Access on the site is restricted. Site circulation is adequate. There is no dedicated space for school buses to load and unload on the site. Parking for staff, visitors and community events is adequate. Previous Page Next Page Building Pictures - Cincinnati City SD(43752) - Whittier Elem(41152) Page 2

3 Building Construction Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Name Year Handicapped Access Floors Square Feet Original 1959 no 2 63,705 Previous Page Next Page Building Construction Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 3

4 Building Component Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Addition Agricultural Auditorium Corridors Education Lab Gymnasium Media Center Vocational Space Original (1959) Previous Page Next Page Student Kitchen Natatorium Dining Building Component Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 4

5 Career Technical Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) No Career Technical Programs Present Previous Page Next Page Career Technical Information - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 5

6 Main Assessment Menu - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Building Summary - Whittier Elem (41152) District: Cincinnati City SD County: Hamilton Area: Cincinnati (1) Name: Whittier Elem Contact: Mr. Dominick W. Ciolino Address: 945 Hawthorne Ave Phone: Cincinnati, OH Bldg. IRN: Date Prepared: Date Revised: :00:46 Current Grades: K-8 Acreage: 2 CEFPI Appraisal Summary Proposed Grades: N/A Teaching Stations: 30 Current Enrollment: 747 Classrooms: 29 Section Points Possible Points Earned Percentage Rating Category Projected Enrollment: N/A Cover Sheet Addition Date HA Number of Floors Current Square Feet 1.0 The School Site % Borderline Original 1959 no 2 63, Structural and Mechanical Features % Borderline Total 63, Plant Maintainability % Poor *HA = Handicapped Access 4.0 Building Safety and Security % Satisfactory *Rating =1 Satisfactory 5.0 Educational Adequacy % Borderline =2 Needs Repair 6.0 Environment for Education % Borderline =3 Needs Replacement Commentary *Const P/S = Present/Scheduled Construction Total % Borderline FACILITY ASSESSMENT Rating Dollar Assessment C C = Under Contract A. Heating System 3 $1,369, B. Roofing 3 $90, Existing Square Feet 63,705 C. Ventilation / Air Conditioning 1 $ Cost per Sq. Ft. $ D. Electrical Systems 3 $605, Cost to Replace $8,226, E. Plumbing and Fixtures 1 $ Renovate/Replace 77.02% F. Windows 3 $571, G. Structure: Foundation 1 $ H. Structure: Walls and Chimneys 2 $38, I. Structure: Floors and Roofs 1 $ J. General Finishes 2 $868, K. Interior Lighting 3 $254, L. Security Systems 2 $31, M. Emergency/Egress Lighting 1 $ N. Fire Alarm 1 $ O. Handicapped Access 2 $332, P. Site Condition 2 $172, Q. Sewage System 1 $ R. Water Supply 1 $ S. Exterior Doors 3 $44, T. Hazardous Material 3 $115, U. Life Safety 2 $222, V. Loose Furnishings 2 $318, W. Technology 1 $159, X. Non-Construction Cost - $1,142, Total $6,335, Previous Page Main Assessment Menu - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 6

7 Main Assessment Menu - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Original (1959) Summary District: Cincinnati City SD County: Hamilton Area: Cincinnati (1) Name: Whittier Elem Contact: Mr. Dominick W. Ciolino Address: 945 Hawthorne Ave Phone: Cincinnati, OH Bldg. IRN: Date Prepared: Date Revised: :00:46 Current Grades: K-8 Acreage: 2 CEFPI Appraisal Summary Proposed Grades: N/A Teaching Stations: 30 Current Enrollment: 747 Classrooms: 29 Section Points Possible Points Earned Percentage Rating Category Projected Enrollment: N/A Cover Sheet Addition Date HA Number of Floors Current Square Feet 1.0 The School Site % Borderline Original 1959 no 2 63, Structural and Mechanical Features % Borderline Total 63, Plant Maintainability % Poor *HA = Handicapped Access 4.0 Building Safety and Security % Satisfactory *Rating =1 Satisfactory 5.0 Educational Adequacy % Borderline =2 Needs Repair 6.0 Environment for Education % Borderline =3 Needs Replacement Commentary *Const P/S = Present/Scheduled Construction Total % Borderline FACILITY ASSESSMENT Rating Dollar Assessment C C = Under Contract A. Heating System 3 $1,369, B. Roofing 3 $90, Existing Square Feet 63,705 C. Ventilation / Air Conditioning 1 $ Cost per Sq. Ft. $ D. Electrical Systems 3 $605, Cost to Replace $8,226, E. Plumbing and Fixtures 1 $ Renovate/Replace 77.02% F. Windows 3 $571, G. Structure: Foundation 1 $ H. Structure: Walls and Chimneys 2 $38, I. Structure: Floors and Roofs 1 $ J. General Finishes 2 $868, K. Interior Lighting 3 $254, L. Security Systems 2 $31, M. Emergency/Egress Lighting 1 $ N. Fire Alarm 1 $ O. Handicapped Access 2 $332, P. Site Condition 2 $172, Q. Sewage System 1 $ R. Water Supply 1 $ S. Exterior Doors 3 $44, T. Hazardous Material 3 $115, U. Life Safety 2 $222, V. Loose Furnishings 2 $318, W. Technology 1 $159, X. Non-Construction Cost - $1,142, Total $6,335, Previous Page Main Assessment Menu - Cincinnati City SD (43752) - Whittier Elem (41152) Page 7

8 A. Heating System Recommendations: The existing system for the overall structure is a hot water system with unit ventilators in the classrooms and a hot water heating and ventilating unit, which serves the gym. These systems were installed in 1959 and are in fair condition. The required system cfm, as per OBBC Mechanical code standards, was not determined. The system temperature controls are pneumatic installed in 1959 and are in fair condition. The structure is not equipped with air conditioning. The site does not contain underground fuel tanks. The original coal boilers, which were installed in 1958, have been converted to natural gas and are in fair condition. 3 Needs Replacement Provide new overall heating system to meet OSFC design standards including air conditioning. Provide new temperature controls to meet OSFC design standards. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum HVAC System: $18.00 sq.ft. Required $1,146, (includes demo of existing system and reconfiguration of piping layout and new controls) Convert To Ducted System Replacement $3.50 sq.ft. Required $222, (includes cost for vert. & horz. chases, cut openings, soffits, etc.) Sum: $1,369, $1,369, boiler unit ventilator Facility Assessment Page 8

9 B. Roofing Recommendations: The roof over overall facility is built-up roof system that was installed approximately 40 years and is in very poor condition. There are reports of current leaking. There are signs of past leaking. Access to the roof was a ladder that is in poor condition. The access hatch is a scuttle type and in poor condition. Flashing and copings are in poor condition. The cap flashing at the gymnasium and three oversized classrooms are in poor condition. The gutters and downspouts are in poor condition. The roof showed signs of ponding. 3 Needs Replacement The roof over the entire building requires replacement to meet OSFC guidelines for age of system and due to condition. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Asphalt Shingle: $2.50 sq.ft Required $80, Repair/replace cap flashing and coping: $15.00 ln.ft. 642 Required $9, Sum: $90, $90, Existing Roof Cap flashing around classrooms Facility Assessment Page 9

10 C. Ventilation / Air Conditioning The overall facility is not equipped with air conditioning. Window units or isolated room systems are provided in the library and various other locations. 1 Satisfactory Recommendations: Provide an air conditioning system to meet OSFC design manual requirements. Pricing is included in Item A. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 Facility Assessment Page 10

11 D. Electrical Systems Recommendations: The electrical service of the 1959 building is 1600A, 120/208V, 3 phase, 4 wire system and is in fair condition. The transformer is owned by Power Company and located outside pole mounted. The panel system is in fair condition and 40 age and can not be expanded to add additional capacity. The classrooms are not equipped with adequate electrical outlets. The corridors and exterior of the building is not equipped with adequate electrical outlets for servicing. 3 Needs Replacement The entire electrical system requires replacement to meet OSFC guidelines for classroom capacity and due to condition and age. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum System Replacement: $9.50 sq.ft. Required $605, (includes demo of existing system. Does not include telephone or data cable or equipment) Sum: $605, $605, Main feeder Power panel Facility Assessment Page 11

12 E. Plumbing and Fixtures Recommendations: The school contains 2 rest rooms for girls, 2 rest rooms for boys, 5 unisex restrooms and 3 rest rooms for staff. The school contains 6 floor mounted toilets, 12 wall mounted urinals and 8 sinks for boys and they are in good condition. The school contains 13 floor mounted toilets and 7 sinks for girls and they are in good condition. The school contains 4 floor mounted toilets and 3 sinks for staff and they are in good condition. The school contains 7 floor mounted toilets and 5 sinks in small unisex restrooms attached to classrooms and they are in good condition. There are 4 drinking fountains in the school and drinking fountains within classrooms, attached to the classroom sink. The school meets the OBBC requirements for fixtures. ADA requirements are not met for fixtures and drinking fountains (see Item O). A back flow preventer is provided for the domestic water system. A water treatment system is not provided. 1 Satisfactory No work required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 wall mounted urinals floor mounted toilet Facility Assessment Page 12

13 F. Windows Recommendations: The overall facility is equipped with single pane, metal framed windows and curtain wall type window systems and is in very poor condition. There are glass block windows in the facility that needs to be removed and replaced to meet OSFC guidelines. The school does not contain skylights. 3 Needs Replacement Provide a new insulated window system with integral blinds to meet with OSFC design manual requirements. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Insulated Glass/Panels: $50.00 sq.ft Required $50, (with integral blinds) Curtain Wall System $55.00 sq.ft Required $521, Sum: $571, $571, View of windows at the gym View of existing curtain wall window system Facility Assessment Page 13

14 G. Structure: Foundation Recommendations: The overall facility has a concrete foundation, which displayed no locations of major settlement, or leaking. Settlement is occurring, however the rate appears to be very slow. The foundation displayed some cracking, which appeared to be normal for age of construction. 1 Satisfactory No work required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 Facility Assessment Page 14

15 H. Structure: Walls and Chimneys Recommendations: The overall facility has a brick veneer on a masonry bearing wall system, which displayed locations of deterioration and is in fair to poor condition. It also has a concrete frame with a curtain wall type system that leaks. Interior walls are concrete masonry units and are in fair condition. The windowsills are concrete and are in fair condition. The lintels are in fair condition. The school does have sufficient expansion joints in fair to poor condition. 2 Needs Repair Provide partial tuckpointing around building perimeter and at the chimney. Provide masonry cleaning and sealing to the entire building because of age and condition of existing masonry. Provide masonry coping at the front courtyard location because of poor existing wall condition. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Tuckpointing: $1.50 sq.ft Required $3, (wall surface) Exterior Masonry Cleaning: $0.75 sq.ft Required $4, (wall surface) Exterior Masonry Sealing: $0.75 sq.ft Required $4, (wall surface) Coping Replacement Stone and Masonry: $ ln.ft. 253 Required $25, (remove and replace) Sum: $38, $38, View of exterior brick at courtyard View of chimney Facility Assessment Page 15

16 I. Structure: Floors and Roofs Recommendations: The floor construction of the base floor of the overall facility is slab on grade type construction and is in fair condition. The concrete floor on the base level displayed signs of settlement but is in fair condition. The floor construction of the intermediate floors of the overall facility is structural slab type construction and is in fair condition. The roof construction of the overall facility is steel joist with metal deck type construction and is in fair condition. 1 Satisfactory No work required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 View of roof structure at gym Facility Assessment Page 16

17 J. General Finishes Recommendations: The overall facility has classrooms with asbestos tile type flooring, glued on 12 x 12 ceiling tile type ceilings and painted CMU type wall finish and they are in fair to poor condition. The overall facility has corridors with ceramic and asbestos tile type flooring, glued on 12 x 12 ceiling tile type ceilings and glazed masonry unit type wall finish and they are in fair to poor condition. The overall facility has a gymnasium with wood type flooring, exposed structure type ceilings and glazed masonry and CMU type wall finishes and they are in fair condition. The casework is in poor condition. Classrooms have adequate chalkboards in fair condition. There are no tack boards. The lockers are in good condition. The toilet partitions are in fair condition. The kitchen equipment is in fair condition. The interior doors are in fair condition, but they do not have handicap accessible hardware. 2 Needs Repair Provide complete replacement of finishes and casework due to age and condition of existing finishes and casework. Provide replacement of interior doors due to age and condition. See item O for remaining doors to be replaced. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Complete Replacement of Finishes and Casework: $12.10 sq.ft. Required $770, (middle) Toilet Partitions: $ per stall 18 Required $13, (removing and replacing) Door, Frame, and Hardware: $1, each 56 Required $84, (non ADA) Sum: $868, $868, View of corridor View of kitchen Facility Assessment Page 17

18 K. Interior Lighting The overall facility contains fluorescent single level lighting in fair condition and provides 50 FC. The gymnasium lighting is mercury vapor type lighting in fair condition and provides 19 FC. The service area lighting is fluorescent type single level lighting and in fair condition and provides 20 FC. 3 Needs Replacement Recommendations: Provide complete replacement of lighting system due to age and the installation of systems outlined in Items U. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Complete Building Lighting Replacement $4.00 sq.ft. Required $254, Sum: $254, $254, Classroom lighting Gymnasium lighting Facility Assessment Page 18

19 L. Security Systems Recommendations: The overall facility contains motion detector, key pad and TV cameras in halls and front entry with call box type security in good condition. The system is adequately provided throughout. The system is fully compliant with OSFC design manual guidelines. The exterior security lighting system in mercury vapor type security in poor condition and provides inadequate coverage. 2 Needs Repair Provide replacement for exterior security lighting system. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Exterior Site Lighting: $0.50 sq.ft. Required $31, building Sum: $31, $31, Security/monitor panel Security camera Facility Assessment Page 19

20 M. Emergency/Egress Lighting Recommendations: The overall facility contains new battery packs type emergency egress lighting system in good condition. Exit lights LED with battery backup. The system is adequately provided throughout. 1 Satisfactory No work required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 Exit and egress light Facility Assessment Page 20

21 N. Fire Alarm Recommendations: The overall facility contains Honeywell addressable type fire alarm system in good condition. The system is adequately provided throughout and which has additional capabilities. The system is OSDM compliant. 1 Satisfactory No work required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 Fire panel Fire pull-sta., horn and strobe Facility Assessment Page 21

22 O. Handicapped Access Recommendations: The exterior entrances are not ADA accessible. There are 13 toilets required to meet ADA requirements, and there are no ADA toilets provided. There are 3 urinals required to meet ADA requirements, and there are no ADA urinals provided. There are 13 lavatories to meet ADA requirements, and there are no ADA lavatories provided. Toilet rooms do not meet ADA requirements. 13 Toilet partitions are required. There are 4 electric water coolers (EWC) which are not ADA accessible. An ADA elevator is not provided. Exterior doors are not equipped with ADA hardware. Interior doors are not equipped with ADA hardware. ADA signage is not provided on both the interior and exterior of the building. Classroom doors are recessed and open outward, however they are not ADA accessible. Power access doors do not exist at the facility. 2 Needs Repair Provide toilet fixtures, urinals, lavatories, and electric water coolers. Provide an elevator and lifts. Also provide building signage and power access doors and ramps to make school meet ADA requirements. Provide enlarged door openings and new doors and hardware. Provide enlarged door openings and new doors and hardware. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Signage: $0.10 sq.ft. Required $6, (per building area) Ramps: $40.00 sq.ft. 800 Required $32, (per ramp/interior-exterior complete) (Qty) Lifts: $10, unit 1 Required $10, (complete) Elevators: $50, each 2 Required $100, (per stop / New) Electric Water Coolers: $1, unit 4 Required $7, (replacement double ADA) Toilet/Urinals/Sinks: $1, unit 30 Required $45, (replacement ADA) Toilet Partitions: $1, stall 13 Required $13, (ADA - grab bars, accessories included) ADA Assist Door & $7, unit 1 Required $7, (openers, electrical, patching, etc) Frame: Replace Doors: $3, leaf 37 Required $111, (rework narrow opening to provide 3070 wood door, HM frame, door/light, includes hardware) Sum: $332, $332, View of an electric water cooler View of toilet stall Facility Assessment Page 22

23 P. Site Condition Recommendations: The site is 2 acres located in a residential setting with lawn type landscaping and is sloped. There are no signs of erosion at the site. There are no signs of ponding at the site. There is no playground equipment The sidewalks are in fair condition and in some locations they are not properly sloped. The concrete retaining wall behind the school is in poor condition. The parking lot is in poor condition, and provides adequate parking for staff members, visitors, and the disabled. The paving is in poor condition. There is curbing at the parking lot, in fair condition. The parking lot does not have standing water on it. The site is not separated from the road with a fence. There is a dedicated bus loading and unloading zone in front of the school adjacent to site traffic. 2 Needs Repair Provide replacement of asphalt paving, concrete walls and paving, concrete curbing and retaining wall. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Asphalt Paving: $3.00 sq.ft Required $125, (including drainage / tear out) Concrete Curb: $15.00 ln.ft. 490 Required $7, (new) Concrete Sidewalk: $4.00 sq.ft Required $15, (5 in exterior slab) Other:Concrete retaining wall $ ln.ft. 165 Required $24, "thick by 30" high reinforced concrete retaining wall Sum: $172, $172, View of site looking southwest View of site looking northeast Facility Assessment Page 23

24 Q. Sewage System Recommendations: The sanitary sewer system is cast steel and is connected to the city sewage system. The system is operating properly. 1 Satisfactory No new work is required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 Facility Assessment Page 24

25 R. Water Supply Recommendations: The water supply system is copper and is in good condition. The system provides adequate pressure and capacity for the needs of the school. 1 Satisfactory No work is required. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sum: $0.00 $0.00 boiler backflow preventer domestic water service backflow preventer Facility Assessment Page 25

26 S. Exterior Doors Recommendations: The exterior doors are metal type in poor condition. They have panic and non-ada compliant hardware and no vision panels. Entrance doors are metal type in poor condition. They have panic and non-ada compliant hardware and unprotected vision panels. 3 Needs Replacement Provide replacement doors for entire facility. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Door Leaf/Frame and Hardware: $2, per leaf 22 Required $44, (includes removal of existing) Sum: $44, $44, View of typical entry doors Facility Assessment Page 26

27 T. Hazardous Material Recommendations: The School District provided AHERA documentation dated February 1998 listing the known locations of asbestos. Asbestos is primarily located in the flooring tile. Of the conditions that were open to observation, the items were found in non-friable condition. 3 Needs Replacement Remove all hazardous materials. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Total cost from Environmental Hazards Form $1.00 per unit Required $115, Sum: $115, $115, View of asbestos tile flooring Facility Assessment Page 27

28 U. Life Safety Recommendations: The overall facility does not contain an automated fire suppression system. All stairwells with the exception of 1 are enclosed. The handrails do not meet requirements. The kitchen hood is equipped with a suppression system and grease filters. There are an adequate number of fire extinguishers that are adequately spaced. 2 Needs Repair Provide an automated fire suppression system to meet OSFC design manual guidelines. Provide 1 stairwell enclosure. Provide new handrails in the boiler room to meet OSFC design manual standards. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum Sprinkler / Fire Suppression System: $3.25 sq.ft. (Qty) Required $207, (includes increase of service piping, if required) Interior Stairwell Closure: $5, per level 1 Required $5, (includes associated doors, door frames and hardware) Handrails: $5, level 2 Required $10, Sum: $222, $222, kitchen grease hood kitchen hood fire suppression tank Facility Assessment Page 28

29 V. Loose Furnishings The typical classroom furniture is in poor condition. The CEFPI rating for the furniture and loose equipment is a rating of 3. Recommendations: 2 Needs Repair Provide for replacement of outdated or inadequate furniture. Whole Building Original (1959) Cost:$318, $318, Uses the following graduated scale: CEFPI Rating $/Sq.ft. Allowance 8 $ $ $ to 5 $ to 3 $5.00 Graduated scale based on evaluation of furnishing. View of outdated classroom desk and chair View of poor desk and chair Facility Assessment Page 29

30 W. Technology Recommendations: The typical classroom is equipped with four technology data ports for student use, one data port for teacher use one voice port, one cable port and a 2-way PA system to meet OSDM compliance. 1 Satisfactory Provide for data system maintenance and upgrade. Item Cost Unit Whole Building Original (1959) Sum OSDM Compliant: $2.50 sq.ft. Required $159, Sum: $159, $159, Data rack Classroom data Facility Assessment Page 30

31 X. Non-Construction Cost Cost: $1,142, Facility Assessment Page 31

32 School Facility Appraisal Name of Appraiser JDeGraaf Date of Appraisal Building Name Street Address Whittier Elem 945 Hawthorne Ave City/Town, State, Zip Code Cincinnati, OH Telephone Number(s) School District Cincinnati City SD Setting: Urban Site-Acreage 2 Building Square Footage 63,705 Grades Housed K-8 Student Capacity 454 Number of Teaching Stations 30 Number of Floors 2 Student Enrollment 747 Dates of Construction 1959 Energy Sources: Fuel Oil Gas Electric Solar Air Conditioning: Roof Top Windows Units Central Room Units Heating: Central Roof Top Individual Unit Forced Air Hot Water Steam Type of Construction Load bearing masonry Steel frame Concrete frame Wood Steel Joists Exterior Surfacing Brick Stucco Metal Wood Stone Floor Construction Wood Joists Steel Joists Slab on grade Structural slab School Facility Appraisal Page 32

33 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 1.0 The School Site School Facility Appraisal Points Allocated Points 1.1 Site is large enough to meet educational needs as defined by state and local requirements 25 6 The site is 2.0 acres. It is bounded by one street and three neighbors which prohibits future expansion. 1.2 Site is easily accessible and conveniently located for the present and future population The site is located in a residential area with good vehicular and pedestrian access. 1.3 Location is removed from undesirable business, industry, traffic, and natural hazards 10 7 The site is located in a residential area. Site location has moderate traffic 1.4 Site is well landscaped and developed to meet educational needs 10 8 The small size of the site prohibits extensive landscaping. The present landscaping is adequate for this site and it is groomed properly. 1.5 ES Well equipped playgrounds are separated from streets and parking areas 10 6 MS HS Well equipped athletic and intermural areas are separated from streets and parking Well equipped athletic areas are adequate with sufficient solid-surface parking A small paved playground exists on site, and it is located behind the building adjacent to a park. 1.6 Topography is varied enough to provide desirable appearance and without steep inclines 5 2 The topography is sloped and provides difficult access to all areas of building. 1.7 Site has stable, well drained soil free of erosion 5 4 Site was well drained, and sloped generally away from the building. 1.8 Site is suitable for special instructional needs, e.g., outdoor learning 5 1 The site is very small. It has very little opportunity for outdoor learning activity. 1.9 Pedestrian services include adequate sidewalk with designated crosswalks, curb cuts, and correct slopes 5 3 The building is fairly accessible via sidewalk, but the walks are damaged and require partial replacement ES/MS Sufficient on-site, solid surface parking for faculty and staff is provided 5 1 HS Sufficient on-site, solid surface parking is provided for faculty, students, staff and community The site has a small faculty and staff parking lot. It is inadequate for the size of the facility. Future expansion of the parking lot will be difficult to achieve. TOTAL - The School Site CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 33

34 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 2.0 Structural and Mechanical Features School Facility Appraisal Structural Points Allocated Points 2.1 Structure meets all barrier-free requirements both externally and internally 15 7 The building is not designed for handicap accessibility. It is outdated and in need of upgrades for all barrier-free features. 2.2 Roofs appear sound, have positive drainage, and are weather tight 15 0 The built up roofing over the building is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. 2.3 Foundations are strong and stable with no observable cracks 10 8 The building foundation is in good condition. 2.4 Exterior and interior walls have sufficient expansion joints and are free of deterioration 10 6 The exterior walls are in fair condition and require routine maintenance including cleaning, tuckpointing and sealing. The interior walls require paint. 2.5 Entrances and exits are located so as to permit efficient student traffic flow 10 8 The building circulation is easy to navigate. It is easy for users to move about the facility, including entering and exiting the building. 2.6 Building envelope generally provides for energy conservation (see criteria) 10 3 The building could use more wall and roof insulation along with new thermal doors and windows. 2.7 Structure is free of friable asbestos and toxic materials 10 2 The building contains asbestos. It is found primarily in the tile flooring. 2.8 Interior walls permit sufficient flexibility for a variety of class sizes 10 0 All of the classroom walls are fixed in place. The classrooms are all approximately the same size. Mechanical/Electrical Points Allocated Points 2.9 Adequate light sources are well maintained, and properly placed and are not subject to overheating Lighting fixtures are old and inadequate Internal water supply is adequate with sufficient pressure to meet health and safety requirements The domestic water system has adequate pressure to meet system requirements Each teaching/learning area has adequate convenient wall outlets, phone and computer cabling for technology applications Receptacles and computer outlet in classroom are inadequate Electrical controls are safely protected with disconnect switches easily accessible 10 6 CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 34

35 Controls are protected with circuit breaker or disconnect switches within sight of equipment Drinking fountains are adequate in number and placement, and are properly maintained including provisions for the disabled 10 4 The drinking fountains are adequate in number. The existing drinking fountains are not handicap accessible Number and size of restrooms meet requirements 10 4 The building has adequate restroom fixture counts, but the number of restrooms is inadequate Drainage systems are properly maintained and meet requirements 10 8 Floor drains are located within the restrooms Fire alarms, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems are properly maintained and meet requirements 10 5 No sprinkler system 2.17 Intercommunication system consists of a central unit that allows dependable two-way communication between the office and instructional areas 10 6 Intercommunication system is old and obsolete Exterior water supply is sufficient and available for normal usage 5 4 There are no deficiencies in the exterior water supply. TOTAL - Structural and Mechanical Features CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 35

36 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 3.0 Plant Maintainability School Facility Appraisal Points Allocated Points 3.1 Windows, doors, and walls are of material and finish requiring minimum maintenance 15 3 The windows and doors are in poor condition and require replacement. The exterior walls require routine maintenance and interior walls require painting. 3.2 Floor surfaces throughout the building require minimum care 15 6 The flooring is poor and must be replaced. It has been patched several times in the past. 3.3 Ceilings and walls throughout the building, including service areas, are easily cleaned and resistant to stain 10 2 The ceilings are old and in very poor condition. They cannot be cleaned. The ceilings should be replaced. 3.4 Built-in equipment is designed and constructed for ease of maintenance 10 2 All built-in equipment is old and in poor condition. It requires moderate repair and should be replaced. 3.5 Finishes and hardware, with compatible keying system, are of durable quality 10 5 The buildings general finishes are poor and need updating. The building hardware is worn, not handicap accessible and should be replaced. 3.6 Restroom fixtures are wall mounted and of quality finish 10 6 The restroom fixtures are generally in good condition, but not necessarily wall mounted 3.7 Adequate custodial storage space with water and drain is accessible throughout the building 10 4 The building has limited amounts of custodian space. It is located appropriately within the building, but the staff could use additional space. 3.8 Adequate electrical outlets and power, to permit routine cleaning, are available in every area 10 7 Inadequate electrical outlets and power, to permit routine cleaning, are not available in every area. 3.9 Outdoor light fixtures, electrical outlets, equipment, and other fixtures are accessible for repair and replacement 10 8 Outdoor light fixtures and electrical equipment accessible with use of ladder for repair and replacement TOTAL - Plant Maintainability CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 36

37 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 4.0 Building Safety and Security School Facility Appraisal Site Safety Points Allocated Points 4.1 Student loading areas are segregated from other vehicular traffic and pedestrian walkways 15 6 The students are loaded and unloaded at the front of the buildings and adjacent to site traffic. 4.2 Walkways, both on and offsite, are available for safety of pedestrians 10 8 Walkways are located properly at all sides of the building and access all main entrances. 4.3 Access streets have sufficient signals and signs to permit safe entrance to and exit from school area 5 3 The school is isolated from adjacent major streets. The school has appropriate signage to indicate its presence. 4.4 Vehicular entrances and exits permit safe traffic flow 5 3 The site has one parking lot, which has one entrance and is located off of the street access to the school. 4.5 ES Playground equipment is free from hazard 5 5 MS HS Location and types of intramural equipment are free from hazard Athletic field equipment is properly located and is free from hazard The facility does not have playground equipment on site. The playground is located behind the school. Building Safety Points Allocated Points 4.6 The heating unit(s) is located away from student occupied areas 20 5 The boiler room is located in the basement under occupied spaces. 4.7 Multi-story buildings have at least two stairways for student egress The student area is a multi-story building. It has at least two stairways from all points. 4.8 Exterior doors open outward and are equipped with panic hardware 10 7 The exterior doors have proper hardware and open outward. However, due to their age and condition they should be replaced. 4.9 Emergency lighting is provided throughout the entire building with exit signs on separate electrical circuits 10 8 Emergency lighting is provided with designated lighting fixtures in halls and the exit signs on separate electrical circuits, with battery backup Classroom doors are recessed and open outward 10 7 The doors open outward, and are not fully recessed Building security systems are provided to assure uninterrupted operation of the educational program 10 9 Security system contains motion detector, key pad and TV cameras in halls and front entry with call box type security in good condition. CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 37

38 4.12 Flooring (including ramps and stairways) is maintained in a non-slip condition 5 5 The flooring is a non-slip type and is maintained properly Stair risers (interior and exterior) do not exceed 6 1/2 inches and range in number from Overall, the stairs are properly designed for student and faculty/staff use Glass is properly located and protected with wire or safety material to prevent accidental student injury 5 2 The building contains non-safety glass in the doors Fixed Projections in the traffic areas do not extend more than eight inches from the corridor wall 5 4 Classroom doors encroach slightly into the corridors Traffic areas terminate at an exit or a stairway leading to an egress 5 5 The overall building layout is well designed and the egress points for the building are properly located. Emergency Safety Points Allocated Points 4.17 Adequate fire safety equipment is properly located 15 5 The building does not have sprinklers There are at least two independent exits from any point in the building The building is set up with adequate circulation pattern. It has two or more exits from all areas Fire-resistant materials are used throughout the structure The building is constructed of concrete and concrete masonry unit components Automatic and manual emergency alarm system with a distinctive sound and flashing light is provided Manual pull station for fire alarm system with a distinctive sound and flashing light is provided. TOTAL - Building Safety and Security CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 38

39 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 5.0 Educational Adequacy School Facility Appraisal Academic Learning Space Points Allocated Points 5.1 Size of academic learning areas meets desirable standards The building has small classrooms. Expansion of existing rooms would be difficult. The gym is adequate. 5.2 Classroom space permits arrangements for small group activity 15 9 The classrooms are small and they have little space to conduct small group work. 5.3 Location of academic learning areas is near related educational activities and away from disruptive noise 10 7 The building is isolated from exterior noise. The building layout keeps academic learning areas near appropriate educational areas. 5.4 Personal space in the classroom away from group instruction allows privacy time for individual students 10 5 The classrooms are too small for appropriate personal space. 5.5 Storage for student materials is adequate 10 6 Classroom storage space for student material is very limited. The corridors have lockers for the older students. 5.6 Storage for teacher materials is adequate 10 5 The building lacks overall teacher storage areas. More storage in classrooms in required. Special Learning Space Points Allocated Points 5.7 Size of special learning area(s) meets standards 15 7 The school does not have many special learning areas. The ones that exist are not designed properly and are often times inaccessible to students with disabilities. 5.8 Design of specialized learning area(s) is compatible with instructional need 10 4 These areas are too small, and they were not designed for their function. 5.9 Library/Resource/Media Center provides appropriate and attractive space 10 7 The media center is located in the lower level and is pleasant in appearance. It is outfitted with poor furnishings and casework 5.10 Gymnasium (or covered P.E. area) adequately serves physical education instruction 5 4 The gym is adequate in size and is in fair condition ES Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten space is appropriate for age of students and nature of instruction 10 4 MS/HS Science program is provided sufficient space and equipment The kindergarten rooms are adequate for current enrollment. They have little space for small group work. The science room has adequate space, but it is poorly outfitted. CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 39

40 5.12 Music Program is provided adequate sound treated space 5 0 The building does not have a music room Space for art is appropriate for special instruction, supplies, and equipment 5 3 The building does have an art room. It lacks appropriate space for art instruction. School Facility Appraisal Points Allocated Points 5.14 Space for technology education permits use of state-of-the-art equipment 5 3 The building has dedicated space for technology education located in the media center. It is too small for the size of the facility Space for small groups and remedial instruction is provided adjacent to classrooms 5 0 The building does not have dedicated space for small group instruction. The only space apparent is office space Storage for student and teacher material is adequate 5 3 The building has appropriate storage space in either the classrooms or hallways for storage of materials. Support Space Points Allocated Points 5.17 Teacher s lounge and work areas reflect teachers as professionals 10 0 The teachers lounge is located in a mechanical room Cafeteria/Kitchen is attractive with sufficient space for seating/dining, delivery, storage, and food preparation 10 6 The cafeteria is a fair space and adequately sized. The kitchen is small and is outfitted with equipment that is in fair condition Administrative offices provided are consistent in appearance and function with the maturity of the students served 5 3 The administrative offices are small and require updated furniture and finishes Counselor s office insures privacy and sufficient storage 5 2 The building does not have appropriate space for the counselors office or storage Clinic is near administrative offices and is equipped to meet requirements 5 2 The clinic is located on the first floor of the building. It is not handicap accessible, and is too small for appropriate use Suitable reception space is available for students, teachers, and visitors 5 2 The reception area is small. It does not have enough workspace for staff Administrative personnel are provided sufficient work space and privacy 5 3 The principals office is located near the receptionist area and provides adequate privacy. TOTAL - Educational Adequacy CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 40

41 CEFPI Ratings Sheet 6.0 Environment for Education School Facility Appraisal Exterior Environment Points Allocated Points 6.1 Overall design is aesthetically pleasing to age of students 15 6 The building has a coherent design theme. The overall design is outdated and requires an upgrade. 6.2 Site and building are well landscaped 10 6 The site has some plantings on the grounds that are well groomed. The site is small and does not afford much opportunity for landscaping. 6.3 Exterior noise and poor environment do not disrupt learning 10 6 The building is adjacent to moderate traffic patterns, but it is isolated from the major street. 6.4 Entrances and walkways are sheltered from sun and inclement weather 10 6 The building entrances are sheltered by canopies, but not the walkways. The building canopies are adequately sized. 6.5 Building materials provide attractive color and texture 5 2 The building materials are worn and require repair. This distracts from the overall design of the building. Interior Environment Points Allocated Points 6.6 Color schemes, building materials, and decor provide an impetus to learning The staff/faculty has provided a warm décor to the building, but the overall building design needs to be upgraded. 6.7 Year around comfortable temperature and humidity are provided throughout the building 15 2 The building is not equipped with air conditioning, which will create an uncomfortable temperature level in the spring, summer and fall. 6.8 Ventilating system provides adequate quiet circulation of clean air and meets 15cfm VBC requirement Outdoor air is provided by the unit ventilators. 6.9 Lighting system provides proper intensity, diffusion, and distribution of illumination Lighting system provides fair intensity and distribution of illumination system is old Drinking fountains and restroom facilities are conveniently located 15 5 The building has an inadequate amount of restroom facilities and drinking fountains. They are located in very remote areas of the building Communication among students is enhanced by commons area(s) for socialization 10 7 The building has areas that can be used for students to interact outside of the classroom Traffic flow is aided by appropriate foyers and corridors 10 9 CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 41

42 The building has a very well defined circulation pattern Areas for students to interact are suitable to the age group 10 6 The student areas for interaction are oversized for the smaller children, but overall they are adequate Large group areas are designed for effective management of students 10 4 The gym and cafeteria are remotely located and are inaccessible from all classrooms Acoustical treatment of ceilings, walls, and floors provides effective sound control 10 6 The classrooms are adequately designed to contain the usual noise of a class of students Window design contributes to a pleasant environment 10 4 The building has many large windows that provide adequate daylight into the classrooms. However they are in poor condition Furniture and equipment provide a pleasing atmosphere 10 3 The loose equipment is old and worn. It should be upgraded. TOTAL - Environment for Education CEFPI Ratings Sheet Page 42

43 Justification for Allocation of Points Building Name and Level: Whittier Elem K-8 Building features that clearly exceed criteria: 1. The building site is adjacent to a community center and park. 2. The water entrance has parallel backflow preventers instead of a single unit Building features that are non-existent or very inadequate: 1. The building is not ADA compliant. 2. The classroom sizes are nearly all the same and offer little opportunity for change. 3. The site is very small and will not be easily expandable in the future. 4. Air conditioning and a sprinkler system, do not exist in the building, and need to be added. 5. Air conditioning and a sprinkler system, do not exist in the building, and need to be added. 6. Justification for Allocation of Points Page 43