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FREMONT UNIFIED S C H O O L D I S T R I C T

Rix-Glankler Early Learning Center

Board Meeting January 22, 2020

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Background

• In the 1970’s, FUSD purchased property and built the Rix school • In 1985, FUSD sold property to Kidango preschools • In July 2017, FUSD bought property back from Kidango • In February 2018, the Board approved the site renovation

project budget of approximately $2.5 million • The original RIX project:

• Renovate the existing buildings and site to accommodate the expansion of the Glankler Early Learning Center

• Include Transitional Kindergarten (TK) • Seek State funding • Occupy by Fall 2019

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Background

• Environmental, CDE, and DSA approval processes proceed • Project submitted to the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

under the Rehabilitation (REH) process • DSA requires buildings to comply with current codes • DSA also requires a soils report and California Geological

Survey (CGS) approvals • DSA’s required extensive structural upgrades costs exceed

$14 million in project costs ($11.5 million over budget)

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Considerations • Alternate project approaches were explored as a result of DSA:

• Rebuild site using modular buildings and demolish existing buildings • Pursue City of Fremont approvals instead of DSA (proposed approach)

• To pursue City of Fremont approvals, TK and state funding would need to be excluded

• Existing site and buildings have operated as a preschool through the City for decades by prior owner, Kidango

• 5 of the 6 existing buildings were originally DSA approved, same as many of FUSD schools

• Existing buildings are City code compliant and no structural upgrades required if no renovations

• Any new renovations to the existing buildings would be subject to City approvals

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Current Progress • Presentations to site staff held on October 9 and December 11 • Received site concerns to meet basic program needs:

• Each classroom needs direct access to ADA restrooms • All educational spaces should be useable and ADA compliant • Equivalent storage to current classrooms • Secure canopy drop-off waiting area • Additional Staff parking

• Held meetings with District departments • Confirmed DSA not required for preschool • Clarified requirements from City of Fremont Building Department • Revised Option 1 to meet basic needs of Glankler program • Reviewed options with School Principal on January 16, 2020

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Option 1

• Exceeds original project budget of $2.5 million by $2.5 million for a new project budget of $5 million.

• Omits transitional kindergarten • Waives state funding since not a DSA project • Add ADA restroom in each classroom • Add new staff parking lot • Add covered canopy and security fencing at drop-off area • Postpones occupancy to Fall 2021 • Additional scope as shown on following drawing

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Option 1

Budget includes infrastructure upgrade not limited to: Data, VOIP, Clock/Speakers, Cabling, and new marquee sign. Existing Fire Alarm will have minor modifications.

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Option 2

• Includes all scope in Option 1 • Exceeds original project budget of $2.5 million by $4 million for a

new project budget of $6.5 million. • Enhanced scope provides more complete renovation • Additional scope as shown on following drawing (highlighted in yellow)

• Postpones occupancy to Fall 2021

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Option 2

Budget includes infrastructure upgrade not limited to: Data, VOIP, Clock/Speakers, Cabling, and new marquee sign. Existing Fire Alarm will have minor modifications.

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Typical Classroom Building CONVERT EXISTING NON-ADA RESTROOMS INTO STORAGE

TYPICAL CLASSROOMS: OPTION1: - REPAIR EXISTING CASEWORK - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

IN AFFECTED AREAS (RESTROOMS AND 1 CLASSROOM)

OPTION2: - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

IN ENTIRE BUILDING - REPLACE FLOORING - REPLACE CASEWORK - REPLACE CEILING - REPLACE LIGHTING

NEW ACCESSIBLE STUDENT RESTROOM WITH STORAGE AT EACH CLASSROOM

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Next Steps

• Request Board approval of Option 1 and acceptance of budget increase

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Reference

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Existing Site Plan (Building Functions)

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