Brunswick High School Feasibility Study

Community Meeting #02

March 7, 2019

Today’s Agenda

1. Site Assessment

2. Building Assessment

3. Program Assessment

4. Stakeholder Engagement

5. Feasibility Study Scenarios

6. Breakout Stations

Q+A

AprMarFebJan

Feasibility Phase

May

Data Collection

Report Preparation

Committee Meetings

Community Meetings

Final Report

Project Schedule

Feb 7th Mar 7th Apr 24th

Educational

Specifications

Design Capacity 1000

LITTLE LEAGUESITE ASSESSMENT

• Amazing natural views

• Upgraded baseball stadium

• Steep slopes – few flat areas to build on

• Hydric soil areas & wetlands – no build zones

HYDRIC SOILS & WETLANDSSite Assessment Findings

Hydric Soils

Wetlands

Steep Slope Area

+259

+255

Building Assessment Findings

1963

1963

1963

19631992

19791982

Gym Addition

Vo-Tech Addition Vo-Tech

Addition

Original Building

Construction History

Brunswick HS Improvements Timeline

1963 Original Building

1965 Year Occupied

1977 Stadium Press Box

1979 Vo-Tech Shop Addition

1982 Vo-Tech Addition

1989 Fire Sprinkler

1990 Auditorium Renovations

1991 Stadium Bleachers

1992 Gymnasium Addition

1993 Concession Stand + Restrooms

1998 Roof Replacement

1999 Tennis Court Restoration

2001 Track Resurfacing

2002 Boiler Replacement

2003 Technology Cabling / Voice-Data Network

2005 Gymnasium Roof

2009 Chiller/Cooling Tower Replacement

2011 HVAC Piping Replacement

2013 Security Vestibule

2015 Unit Ventilator Replacement

2016 Stadium Lighting

2017 Tennis Court Replacement

2017 Parking Improvements

2019 Performance Upgrades

Construction Project

Improvement Project

Building Assessment Findings

EXTERIOR ITEMS – WALLS

• Insulation values below current standards

• Window perimeter sealant currently being replaced

• Original single-pane windows create drafts, condensation + leak

• No evidence of waterproofing in wall construction

• Exposed structural steel– radiates cold into building spaces

Building Assessment Findings

EXTERIOR ITEMS – ROOF

• Roof and flashings have been well maintained – issues typically corrected quickly

• Insulation values below current standards

• Evidence of ponding water

• Roof nearing end of useful life

Building Assessment Findings

CODES + ACCESSIBILITY

• Building is fully sprinklered (1989)

• Stair issues

• Structural movement / settlement

• Door clearances + hardware

• Toilet Room issues

• Building exits

• CTE / Arts building floor level

• Music Rm., Stage + Control Room

Building Assessment Findings

MECHANICAL + ELECTRICAL ITEMS

• Boiler + chillers recently replaced but operating @ max capacity

• Some HVAC equip @ end of useful life + humidity problems in some areas of the building

• Electrical panels and rooms need updating

• Original lighting currently being replaced

Program Assessment

Program area with 10% of Ed. Spec.

Program > 10% belowEd. Spec.

Program > 10% aboveEd. Spec.

Unprogrammed areas

Legend

Existing Program Spaces

2nd Floor 1st Floor

Admin / Guidance

Program Assessment

Media Center

Collaboration

CR775 SF

CR775 SF

Classrooms

Special Ed.

Student Svcs.

Performing Arts Program area with 10% of Ed. Spec.

Program > 10% belowEd. Spec.

Program > 10% aboveEd. Spec.

Unprogrammed areas

Legend

Transition Ed.Business Ed.

Animal Science Horticulture

Food Service

PE & Athletics

Missing Program Spaces

1

Stakeholder Engagement

What one thing would make the modernized BHS project a success for you?

• A welcoming, modern learning environment that is open, inviting, bright; with flexible learning spaces filled with natural daylight.

• Updated and expanded athletic and performing arts facilities – open for community use.

• Updated available technology and improved building systems to create a more healthy leaning environment.

• Facilities on par with other county high schools.• Continued emphasis on safe school environment.

2

Stakeholder Engagement

What is unique and important about the legacy + spirit of BHS that should be considered?

• History of the railroad and canal – “Save the caboose”.

• Hard working, tight community – “small town feel with big school technology & opportunities”.

• Memorial trees• Baseball traditions and community’s

support of sports programs in general.

What are your hopes + aspirations for this feasibility process?

3

Stakeholder Engagement

How does the existing BHS serve the broader community?

• Terrific Arts, and Theatre programs• Sports and “Friday Night Lights”• July 4th celebrations & Community Show• Tradition of student volunteerism with

local youth groups and activities

3

Stakeholder Engagement

How could this improve?

• More community use of improved athletic facilities and theatre

• More on-site parking for community attended events

• Increased opportunities for adult education

• Increased local business / school collaboration – work study

4

Stakeholder Engagement

What are your hopes + aspirations for this feasibility process?

• Continue to have an open and transparent process which includes community input

• Ensure parity of facilities with other county high schools

• Plan for a project that instills student and community pride

• That the report be acted upon without delay.

Feasibility Study Scenarios

Keeps More of Existing Building

Keeps Less of Existing Building

First Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Feasibility Study Scenarios

Existing Building

First Floor Plan

Control Rm. + Mech

Feasibility Study Scenarios

Scenario 1

Complete Renovation/Modernization

• Updated and completely new layouts for classrooms, labs, etc. –appropriately sized with latest tech

• Integration of collaboration and support spaces - Next Gen education

• Completely re-imagined performing arts venue and dining hall

• All building systems modernized and code issues addressed

• Area constraints result in some education specification items not accounted for.

Feasibility Study Scenarios

Scenario 1

Complete Renovation/Modernization

MEDIACENTER

First Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Scenario 1

Complete Renovation/Modernization

Feasibility Site Plan

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 2

Renovation / Addition

Existing Building To Be Renovated

New Construction

• 2-story classroom addition • New Performing Arts / CTE

wing• New Construction to

expand Dining• Addition for P.E./Athletic

Programs• Complete updates and

renovations to Classrooms, Theatre, Dining, PE + Athletics

• All building systems modernized and all code issues addressed

• Full Ed. Spec achieved

P.E. / ATHLETICS

DINING

THEATRE PERF. ARTS / C.T.E.

CLASSROOMS

A/G/H + CLASSROOMS

MECH.

C.T.E.

P.E. / ATHLETICS

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 2

Renovation / Addition

Existing Building To Be Renovated

New Construction

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 3

Renovation / Addition +

Selective Demolition

Existing Building To Be Renovated

New Construction

• 3-story classroom addition • New Performing Arts / CTE

wing• New Construction to

expand Dining• Addition for P.E./Athletic

Programs + Mechanical• Complete updates and

renovations to Theatre, Dining, PE + Athletics

• Building systems modernized and all code issues addressed

• Full Ed. Spec. achieved

P.E. / ATHLETICS

DINING

THEATRE

PERF. ARTS

A/G/H + CLASSROOMS C.T.E.

P.E. / ATHLETICS

MECHANICAL

DINING

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 3

Renovation / Addition +

Selective Demolition

Existing Building To Be Renovated

New Construction

• All new construction, on-site

• Lower impact to delivery of curriculum during construction

• Loss of athletic fields during construction

• Existing school demo and sitework completion after new school occupied

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 4

Full Building Replacement

P.E. / ATHLETICS

DINING

PERF. ARTS / C.T.E.

CLASSROOMS + C.T.E.

CLASSROOMS + C.T.E.ADMINGUIDANCEHEALTH

Feasibility Site Plan

Scenario 4

Full Building Replacement

Q+AAny questions?