SCARSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Greenacres - 2015 Feasibility Study
Committee List Scott E. Silberfein Lee Maude Stuart Mattey John Trenholm Liz Marrinan Sharon Hill Paul Berger Karen Guardino Carole Phillips Joan Iorio Shoshana Cooper Joan Farella Bob Steves Lynne Clark Paul Hong Xue Su Christa Mruz Jon Singer Amy Nadasdi
Process Committee convened to review prior work and to make a recommendation to the Board of Education Review Work already completed including: The Building Conditions Analysis Code Analysis Model Program Enrollment projections and Design Options Toured existing facility. A new option, B1, was developed in response to some comments on the original Option B and it was compelling enough to supplant the original Option B. A prioritization process was conducted so that each individual could express their preferences for the options as well as rank the evaluation criteria. Recommendations were drafted and circulated for comment.
Infrastructure
Enrollment 420 410 Target Enrollment - 415 Enrollment History and Projections 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Design Options Summary REPAIR "AS-IS" OPTION A OPTION B OPTION B1 OPTION C Description Renovate and Update Existing Building. Additions & Alterations to Existing Building Additions & Alterations to Existing Building New Building on Adjacent Site Total Gross Square Footage (GSF) 58,689 58,689 99,675 72,689 84,307 Projected Budget in Millions $ 26.5 $ 39.0 $ 55.9 $ 49.4 $ 56.4
Option B1 - Site
Option B1 Main Floor Plan
Option B1 Second Floor Plan
Option C - Site
Option C Main Floor Plan
Option C Second Floor Plan
Evaluation Criteria Educational Adequacy Compliance with the model program including appropriate adjacencies and flexibility for a 21 st century educational setting. Building Condition Evaluation - The overall condition of the building or quality of the completed construction including ventilation, air conditioning overall interior environment and durability of building systems. Safety and Security The capability of the project to provide a safe and secure experience for students and staff including arrival, departure and transit to outdoor recreation spaces. Accessibility The ability of the project to fully provide for those with disabilities. Historical and Community Significance Value of the historic qualities of the project including the configuration of fields and open space, Operational Issues including ongoing or Life Cycle costs The total cost of the project over its entire life including ongoing maintenance, utility expenses and financing cost. Disruption during Construction The extent to which the ongoing operation of the school is inconvenienced by the project including use of temporary facilities. Aesthetic Considerations The quality of the overall interior and exterior appearance of the building, site and landscape design including how it relates to the scale and character of the neighborhood. Initial Construction Cost Funds initially approved and expended to construct the entire project. Sustainability The project s environmental footprint taking into account both the embodied energy of existing buildings and the sustainable features of a new or renovated building. Accessibility The ability of the project to fully provide for those with disabilities. Future Expansion Capabilities The ability to add additional capacity.
Prioritization Graphs
Prioritization Graphs
Prioritization Graphs
Prioritization Graphs
Prioritization Graphs
Prioritization Graphs
Recommendations Options B1 and C both offer good responses to the many criteria used for evaluation. They should remain in consideration by the Board. The committee agreed that Educational Adequacy and Building Condition were the two most important evaluation criteria. The committee recognized that there was a need for and that there would be opportunities for additional community input. If Option B1 was selected and was only partially implemented due to cost restrictions there was a strong feeling that the initial phase should include all work related to updating the heating and ventilation systems in all parts of the existing building. The committee recommended that the partial closing of Huntington Avenue be explored further independent of the building project planning process. Additional parking should also be explored further independent of the building project planning process. The committee understands that whichever direction is selected there will be further refinement of the design to best meet the District s concerns.
Next Steps January Board of Education receives report from Greenacres Re-convened Committee. January/February Public Information Forums for Facilities Dec. 2014 Bond Project Update. May 2017 Project Planning Process and Update. Greenacres Elementary School Planning Process & Update. May Board of Education charges the District Facilities Steering Committee with expectations regarding their study of alternatives for the Greenacres Elementary School building and development of the District Wide Facilities Master Plan. June-November Review of Greenacres issues by a District-Wide Committee in the context of all of the District s building and facilities issues. January 2017 Board of Education finalizes a proposal to put before the voters. May 2017 Public Vote