October 24, 2017 - 6:30PM

Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan

Modernization Kickoff Community Meeting

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Agenda Introduction What is a modernization? Project Scope & Timeline EdSpec/Feasibility Study Swing Plan Engagement Feedback Next Steps

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What does a Modernization Involve?

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What does a Modernization Involve? The entire site will be gutted and rebuilt to fit the school’s needs. It includes… ● New building layout ● New building systems (ex. HVAC, IT, Plumbing, etc) ● New furniture and technology ● Update outdoor spaces

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Project Scope Budget: ~$30M Current Enrollment: 361 Grades Served: Pre-K - 8th Project Construction Type: Feasibility Study to determine approach DCPS POC: Toussaint Webster

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Project Timeline

SY 2017-18

SY 2018-19

SY 2019-20

SY 2020-21

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Complete Aug ‘21!

Education Specification (EdSpec) Educational Specifications define to planners, architects, and other professionals the design and program requirements of any new or remodeled school. They are a guide book and benchmarking tool used by school districts to clarify goals for all school construction projects.

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Feasibility Study Goal: To develop a recommendation for the best path forward to maximize the potential of the CHM site within the size constraints The process for conducting a Feasibility Study is typically broken down into two major phases: 1. Existing Conditions Assessments 2. Test-fitting Solutions, Evaluation, & Recommendations

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Feasibility Study: Existing Conditions Assessments Architecture ● Interior finishes (floors, walls, ceilings, millwork) ● Roof ● Exterior Elements (doors, windows, façade, thermal performance)

Building Systems ● ● ● ●

Mechanical Electrical/Lighting Plumbing Acoustics

School Property ● ● ● ●

Parking Circulation Play Areas Stormwater Management

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Feasibility Study: Existing Conditions Assessments Building Performance ● Meeting new building codes ● Meeting ADA accessibility

Educational Programming Identifying sizes, quantities, and adjacencies of existing spaces and comparing them to the new DCPS standards outlined in our Educational Specification (Ed Spec) Summer 2017 Work District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov

Feasibility Study: Test-Fitting Solutions, Evaluation, & Recommendations The design team will: ● Create a series of test fits to determine the options for maximizing the site potential ● Come up with a recommendation on which scenario to pursue and what the general design concept might look like.

2 renovation

ne addition

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Considering Swing Spaces Considered to ensure the safety of staff and students and to minimize the impact construction activities may have on the school day ● Swinging On-Site ○ School utilizes a portion of the existing school building ○ Oftentimes supplemented by trailers or unoccupied portion of the school. ● Swinging Off-Site ○ May be required due to space constraints and limitations on the school property. ○ Consider factors such as distance, school size, number of staff and students, and timing with modernizations taking place at other school sites.

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Swing Space: Communications and Transportation ● DCPS will communicate all updates related to swing space decisions to the school community

● Bus services and logistics are coordinated by DCPS Operations in collaboration with school administration District Department of Transportation (DDOT).

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Community

DC Agencies

ANCs, City Council, Neighbors, Community Organizations

Department of General Services, DC Department of Transportation, Department of Energy and Environment, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Historic Preservation Office, Commission of Fine Arts, Department of Health, Deputy Mayor for Education

School Community

DCPS Central Office

Leadership, Teachers, Students, Parents, PTA/PTO, LSA, Alumni Groups

Food Service, Office of Teaching and Learning, Operations, IT, School Security, Athletics, Library, Specialized Instruction

Engagement

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Feedback ● Activity: You should have four post it notes. Write the answer to each question on a separate note and put it up on the board labeled with that question. ○ What would you want the design team to know about the school community? ○ What are you hopes for the modernization? ○ What are your fears about the modernization? ○ What are the elements of the current building that you like? 5 minutes ● Report out, time permitting!

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Engagement Methods DCPS Central Office Departments School Improvement Team and Meetings Community Meetings School Leadership Meetings Biweekly Updates Website Flyers

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What is a School Improvement Team (SIT) ● A SIT is an advisory group to provide feedback on a modernization project. A productive SIT has regular attendance from 10-15 members and include the following participants: ○ School Leadership ○ Teachers ○ Parents (Including PTA/LSAT/HSA) ○ Community Members ○ Neighborhood Organizations & ANC ● The SIT will help serve as the link to the broader community by sharing project information and materials.

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Next Steps 1. Form a School Improvement Team (SIT) a. School leader identifies teachers and administrators b. Use existing structures to determine parental involvement (PTA/PTO/LSAT/HSA) c. DCPS SIT Coordinator works with DCPS Office of Family & Public Engagement to identify neighborhood, community leaders, and elected officials 2. Set a meeting date!

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Questions/Concerns? Contact Information: CHM SIT Coordinator: [email protected] Director, Facility Planning & Design: [email protected] Manager, Facility Planning & Design: [email protected] Project Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/dcps-schoolmodernizations/home/capitol-hill-montessori-logan

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Thanks! Contact Information: CHM SIT Coordinator: [email protected] Director, Facility Planning & Design: [email protected] Manager, Facility Planning & Design: [email protected] Project Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/dcps-schoolmodernizations/home/capitol-hill-montessori-logan

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