North Haven Middle School Building Committee

January 28, 2014

North Haven Middle School Current status

NEASC (New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc.) accreditation report concludes that the facility is limiting the Towns ability to meet the needs of a contemporary academic program This report resulted in the town taking action on the building to maintain the accreditation DTC hired to do a study of the facility before the building committee was formed

North Haven Middle School Current status

Constructed in 1960 The building and systems are failing beyond useful life Detailed NEASC report can be found on the North Haven Middle School website (lower right hand corner full article)

Committee Background
Formed in August 2013 First meeting held on August 20th A brief overview of 4 options was presented to the committee Committee members approved at town meeting on September 23rd Meetings started on October 7th 8:15am at the BOE board room and are bi-weekly (subject to change)
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Committee Members
Gary Johns (committee chairman) Dyann Vissicchio (committee vice-chair) Michelle Spader (committee secretary) Goldie Adele Michael Brandt Miriam Brody Lou Coppola,Sr. David Mikos Bruce Morris Walter Nester, Jr. Joseph Porto
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Other Attendees
Dr. Robert Cronin - Superintendent North Haven Public Schools Kristine Carling - Director of Business and Operations Phil Diana - BOE Buildings and Ground Supervisor Jeff Donofrio Attorney of the Town Phil Piazza - Principal North Haven Middle School Edward Swinkoski - Director of Finance Diversified Technology Consultants (DTC); Shay Atluru, Rick Morse Perkins Eastman Architects - Joe Costa, Fritz Morris
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Middle School Options

Option 1 - Renovate the existing school
Total cost: $67,588,276 Net cost: $45,507,417

Option 2 - Renovate Gateway Campus

Total cost: $71,988,187 Net cost: $54,522,823

Middle School Options

Option 3 - Construct new school on Bailey Road
Total cost: $65,892,568 Net cost: $50,775,361 Note: This option includes a potential expansion of the ball fields between the Middle and High School. The additional net cost increases to $55,577,383

Option 4 Hybrid/Renovate (Common areas as new and build new academic wing)
Total cost: $64,730,579 Net cost: $46,908,642
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Decision process in selecting Option

Options reviewed individually Listened to concerns of residents All decisions in the elimination process were unanimous

Order In Which Options Were Eliminated

Option 2 Gateway Campus Option 1 Renovate Existing School

Option 3 Construct New School on Bailey Road

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Reasons Option 2 Gateway was Eliminated

Gateway Property Conveyance Process
Facilities Planning Board of Regents
BOR evaluation 1 year 2016

Gateway

President Board of Regents

Recommend for release 1 year 2017

OPM

Deemed surplus

Decide to Vacate 1-3 years

State of CT Evaluation 1 2+ years 2018

Possible acquisition by Town 2019

2013-2015

New School Opens: ~2022

Acquisition cost for Gateway is unknown!!!

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Reasons Option 2 Gateway was Eliminated

State has not deemed Gateway to be a surplus property as they are the current owners of the building Remediation cost for auto body shop which exists in both gyms Unknown state reimbursement rate so far in the future Risk of losing NEASC accreditation with timeline so far out
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Reasons Option 2 Gateway was Eliminated

State would not pick up any cost of the demolition or remediation of the current Middle School site. 100% of the cost would be towns responsibility because it is not on the same property as the option chosen

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Reasons Option 1 Renovate Existing School was Eliminated

Riskiest option in terms of added costs (when they open up ceilings and walls and find additional problems such as PCBs) Since there is no swing space to move the students into, trailers would be used as classrooms Complete renovation has the most risk Most disruption to staff and students
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Reasons Option 1 Renovate Existing School was Eliminated

Longer time line renovating a portion of the building at a time Increased risk of exposure to airborne materials even though they are isolated with barriers

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Reasons Option 3 New School on Bailey Road was Eliminated

Bailey Road resident concerns of building scale Close proximity to Bailey Road Traffic concerns One story building not likely Displaces existing baseball & soccer fields until middle school is demolished for 2-3 years New State of CT School Security Commission Report cites security concerns with having building so close to the main road

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Option 3 New School Bailey Road

Bailey Road

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Option 4 Hybrid selected

(Concept selected but not designed at this time) No impact to existing fields When completed an additional field will be created Uses existing bus loop No change in proximity to High School Reuse of existing auditorium, caf, music room and gyms which will be renovated Less disruption and less need for a lot of swing space (summers to renovate common areas)
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Option 4 Hybrid
Expected Occupancy date of July 2017

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North Haven Middle School State Reimbursement as of Today

Renovate as New 39.64% New School Construction 29.64% Application to State due 06/30/2014 Reimbursement rates are declining year after year No guarantee that current reimbursement rate will carry forward unchanged Project will comply with new school security standards that are effective July 2014
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North Haven Middle School Project Schedule - Next Steps

Town Meeting Approval of Concept Appointment of New Committee Approval to Hire Architect NHMS Building Committee Meeting Organization of New Committee RFQ Review and Approval RFQ Available for Pick Up Statements of Qualifications Due Review Qualifications 1/28/14

1/30/14

1/31/14 2/10/14 2/11/14

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North Haven Middle School Estimated Project Schedule - Next Steps

Provision of RFP & Interviews 2/11/14 RFP Due 2/25/14 Interviews of Selected Firms 2/26/14 Selection/Recommendation of Firm 2/27/14 Contract Execution 3/3/14 Design Presented to NHMS Building Committee Early May Cost Estimated/Design Presented to BOE & BOF Mid May

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North Haven Middle School Estimated Project Schedule - Next Steps

Modified Design Presented to NHMS Building

Committee, BOE & BOF

End May

Communication of Design to Public Early May Mid June Final Referendum Approval Late June File EDO 49 with State of Connecticut 6/30/14 Begin Next Phase of Design & Construction Documents 7/1/14 Hire Construction Manager 8/15/14
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If funding is not approved to proceed with Option 4, we are faced with making costly renovations to the existing Middle School in order to not lose accreditation

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Cost of Renovations to Existing Middle School

HVAC Component: $750,000
Replace all existing units only Does not include classrooms

Electrical systems

$1,250,000

Presently all electrical and data systems are maxed out. No new services can be installed until all main and branch circuits are upgraded

Bathroom and plumbing: $2,250,000

All bathrooms and fixtures replaced All drains, main distribution water lines and heating lines need replacement All valves associated with boiler functions

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Cost of Renovations to Existing Middle School

Remove & replace entire roof: $3,500,000 to $4,450,000
Remove existing roof
Repair all drains

Remove all trees hanging in proximity

Possible abatement

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Cost of Renovations to Existing Middle School

Fire code & ADA Compliance: $750,000 to $1,250,000
Replace fire control panels Replace all smoke detectors and branch wiring Meet all ADA requirements for classrooms building entrances, exits and all associated fixtures and equipment

Ceilings & Grids: $500,000

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Cost of Renovations to Existing Middle School

The items mentioned on the previous slides only address the core mechanicals and electrical equipment of the school Does not address the other needs in all classroom areas and architectural concerns Without the passage of a new middle school the above items would have to be completed in the near future

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Cost of Renovations to Existing Middle School

We can assume that there will hidden or unforeseen costs associated with the repair All windows replaced All doors & hardware replaced All flooring replaced Upgrades to the Auditorium Upgrade all lockers

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Questions

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