WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECTS
Overview of Presentation
School Renovation Projects: Accomplishments and Long Term Planning
Overview of WPS Facilities Inventory Review Previous Renovation Projects Review 2011 Summer Projects Review Upcoming Energy Savings Projects (ESCo) Review Environmental Projects Review MSBA Statements of Interest Long Term Strategy for WPS as Schools of Choice
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FACILITIES INVENTORY
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2000‐Present North High School (2011) Full completion Summer 2012
2000‐Present Forest Grove Middle School (2001 Renovation of 1960 original construction)
Worcester Technical High School (2006)
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1990‐1999
Norrback (1999) Woodland/Claremont Academies (1999) Quinsigamond Elementary (1998) Gates Lane (1996) Sullivan Middle School (1992) City View (1991) Jacob Hiatt (Purchase) (1990)
Roosevelt Elementary (2001)
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1980‐1989
Canterbury Street (1987)
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1970‐1979
South High School (1978) McGrath Elementary (1977) Chandler Elementary (1977) Elm Park Community School (1971) Belmont Street Community School (1971)
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1950‐1959
Flagg Street School (1953 with 1968 addition) Clark Street School (1953) Chandler Magnet School (1953) Burncoat Middle School (1952)
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1960‐1969
Doherty Memorial High School (1966) Burncoat High School (1964) Wawecus Road School (1963) Caradonio New Citizens Center (1963) Mill Swan (Head Start) (1962) Worcester Arts Magnet (1961 with 1971 addition) West Tatnuck (1961 with 1971 addition)
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1940‐1949
No schools constructed during 1940’s
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1930‐1939
Heard Street School (1932) Vernon Hill School (1931)
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1920‐1929
Lincoln Street School (1929) Thorndyke Road School (1927 with 1955 addition) Nelson Place (1927 with 1952 and 1968 additions) Gerald Creamer Center (1926) Worcester East Middle (1924) Lake View Elementary (1922 with 1928 addition) Fanning Building (1921 with 1936 addition)
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1900‐1920 Burncoat Prep School (1916 with 1925 addition) Rice Square (1914 with 1920 addition) Columbus Park (1913 with 1951 addition ) Tatnuck School (1909 with 1920, 1925, and 1954 additions) Goddard Elementary (1900)
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Pre‐ 1900
Durkin Administration Building (1891) Parent Information Center (1885) University Park Campus School (1885) Grafton Street #1 (1879) Taylor Building (Head Start) (1842)
Grafton Street #2 (1899) Millbury Street (Head Start) (1898) Harlow Street (1897 with 1914 addition) Midland Street (1896 with 1915 addition ) Union Hill School (1893 with 1960 addition) Greendale (Head Start) (1893 with 1898 and 1922 additions)
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Facilities Facts Newest building is 6 months (North High); oldest building (Taylor Building) is 170 years, oldest school (Grafton Street #1 ) 133 years.
Average age of buildings is 70 years (1942)
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Pre‐ 1900
Demonstrates maintenance record. City Council and School Committee funding of annual rehabilitation budget
Decade/Era of year built with most buildings still in use: Pre‐1900 (11) – 20% of facilities 7 each from 1920‐29, 1960‐69, and 1990‐99.
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REHABILITATION PROJECTS
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Rehabilitation Projects • City provides $3 million annual for school rehabilitation projects • History of projects concentrated on boiler replacement and Upgrades. •
All schools upgraded to natural gas except for: • Union Hill and Worcester Arts Magnet (to be converted through ESCo) • New Citizens, Harlow St, & Foley Stadium
• Other projects have included some Roof and Window Replacements, among other investments Worcester Public Schools
Rehabilitation Projects
Rehabilitation Projects
Examples of Other Work Between 2000 and 2010
Examples of Other Work Between 2000 and 2010
• Science Labs at South and Burncoat High Schools •
Windows replacement at Vernon Hill & Heard St.
• Convert South High from Electricity to Natural Gas • HVAC replacement at Doherty, Burncoat High, Goddard, Chandler Magnet, Rice Square, & Heard Street.
• FOG (Fats, Oil, and Grease) Compliance
• Renovation of Foley Stadium
• Underground Storage Tank Removals (17 sites)
Rehabilitation Projects
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Doherty High School • Burncoat High School • South High School • Worcester East Middle • • •
Union Hill School Chandler Elementary Flagg Street School Clark Street School Tatnuck Magnet Goddard Elementary
• City provided $3 million one‐time funds in 2011, combined with $3 million from 2011 and $1.7 million from the 2012 building rehabilitation allocation from City to WPS. Worcester Public Schools
(Phase 1 and 2 complete – 15 schools; remaining Phase 3 pending – 3 schools)
• Various Chimney repairs Worcester Public Schools
• $7.7 million investment to undertake cosmetic repairs at the following schools
• Roof replacements at South High, Nelson Place, Wawecus, Chandler Elementary, West Tatnuck, May Street, Union Hill, Creamer Center, Grafton Street, Fanning, McGrath, and Foley Stadium.
Rehabilitation Projects • Doherty High: New science labs, restroom renovations, new flooring, locker replacement, painting, re‐finished gym floor, and some paving. • Burncoat High: Restroom renovations, painting, and locker replacement. • South High: Restroom renovations, Classroom floor restoration (from carpet to polished concrete), and new security system. • Worcester East Middle: Classrooms refinished, cafeteria floor refinished, painting, parking lot paving, and restroom renovations Worcester Public Schools
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Rehabilitation Projects • Union Hill: Classrooms and hallways refinished, restroom renovations, and painting. • Chandler Elementary: Classrooms refinished, painting, and restroom renovations. • Flagg Street: New flooring in classrooms and hallways, painting, and restroom renovations. • Clark Street : New flooring in classrooms and hallways, new cabinetry in classrooms, locker replacement, restroom renovations, and parking lot paving. Worcester Public Schools
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Rehabilitation Projects
Doherty High School
Burncoat High School
• Tatnuck Magnet: New flooring in classrooms and hallways, restroom renovations, and painting. (Most of work to be completed in Summer 2012)
• Goddard School: New flooring, painting, and restroom renovations.
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Worcester East Middle School
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Flagg Street School
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BUILDING RENOVATIONS THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS COMPANY (ESCO) Worcester Public Schools
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ESCo Projects: •
City entered into a contract with Honeywell International, Inc. as an Energy Savings Company (ESCo) in June 2011 after competitive qualification process.
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Purpose is to install energy‐efficient upgrades and renewable energy technology
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Reduce City and WPS energy costs by $1.4 million per year for next 20 years and reduce CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons annually.
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Funded through 20‐year performance contract that guarantees savings. Worcester Public Schools
ESCo Projects: Replace Boiler & Chiller Units: Woodland/Claremont Norrback Ave Quinsigamond Elementary Roosevelt Elementary Replace Boiler Projects: Union Hill & Worcester Arts Magnet
Union Hill Boiler (pre-ESCo)
• Solar Photovoltaic systems at WTHS and Sullivan Middle; Small wind turbine at WTHS, and new roof at Jacob Hiatt School Worcester Public Schools
ESCo Projects:
Most schools to receive some/all of the following: • Building Controls and Automation • Occupancy Sensor • Building Infiltration • Water Conservation • Refrigeration Upgrades • Boiler Controls • Steam Trap Replacement • Attic Insulation About $16 million investment into WPS Worcester Public Schools
PCB’s in Worcester Schools
These ESCo projects are in addition to • Computer Power Management • Lighting Upgrades that WPS has already undertaken resulting in more that $200,000 in annual electricity savings.
ESCo Projects:
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS Worcester Public Schools
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) were used in many building materials between 1950 and 1978. WPS has 20 schools constructed and 9 schools with major renovations during this time period. Engaged Triumvirate Environmental in February 2010 to conduct a comprehensive facilities assessment for all 29 buildings. Developed interim and long term steps Worked cooperatively with EPA throughout the process
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Building Assessments Building Assessments consisted of an evaluation of readily observable interior and exterior materials, equipment and surfaces, including:
Caulking Window glazing Paint Exterior Grounds Dust accumulation HVAC systems Light ballasts
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Building Assessments During initial assessments, 24 light ballasts in the district were determined to be unlabeled and leaking and were immediately removed. Remaining observations have been identified and action plan has been submitted to EPA.
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Short Term Funding Plan Recent Electricity Reverse‐Auction Savings: Current Budget for EMS: Possible Available Funds:
$ 975,000 $ 400,000 $1,375,000
School Committee has already authorized Administration to allocate these funds to commence work in Spring/Summer 2012. Long Term Plan: Window replacement through annual building rehabilitation budget and MSBA Accelerated Repair Funding
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Unlabeled ballast removal (156 units) Interior dust removal, including clearing vent grates (all schools) Stained fixture removal (484 units ) Interior/Exterior Window Glazing and Caulking Seal On‐going annual re‐inspections and exterior assessments as needed. Funding Need: $1.3 million
Summary of Actions Completed initial assessment Removed leaking ballasts Developed aggressive $1.3 million interim strategy to remove, encapsulate, and manage likely PCB containing material On‐going inspection and assessments Long term funding plan to renovate schools and replace windows.
PCB’s Next Steps
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MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
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MSBA
NELSON PLACE
Statement of Interest Requests to Massachusetts School Building Authority: Worcester is 80% Reimbursement Rate (not
• Full Building Replacement: sized to meet student enrollment (currently overcrowded) • Provide modern classrooms, educational space, computer labs and technology infrastructure • Provide adequate space for gymnasium and cafeteria • Improve traffic flow for school and neighborhood.
including certain site preparation and environmental abatement work)
11 Schools – Replacement or Major Renovation (including Nelson Place) 20 Schools – Accelerated Repair Projects (windows, roofs, and boilers) Statement of Interest
Project Team
Feasibility Study
Schematic Design
Project Funding
Detailed Design
Construction
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DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL • Update facility to address full program needs • Update facility to meet ADA compliance • Modernize classroom and library space • Modernize auditorium and cafeteria • Update technology infrastructure • Full Window Replacement • Provide additional science labs • Modernize building communications & security system • Modern HVAC systems • Update athletic facilities, including gym and playing fields • Replace parking areas Worcester Public Schools
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
BURNCOAT HIGH SCHOOL NEASC Accreditation Status: WARNING NEASC Report Findings (2009): • Inadequate space and overcrowded halls, cafeteria, and classes • No space for large group meetings, no auditorium • Shortage of classrooms • Facility creates less than conducive learning environment • Lack of adequate library space • Need for a building addition • Inadequate athletic facilities • Facility is not ADA compliant • Facility not equipped to address full program needs Additional Items: Full window replacement, Provide additional science labs, additional space for performing arts program, Modernize building communications & security system, replace roof, and Modernize HVAC systems Worcester Public Schools
Worcester East Middle
• Re‐design open classroom concept • Update facility to address full program needs: CTE and other programs • Update technology infrastructure • Provide additional science labs • Re‐design building systems • Replace communications systems • Replace windows • Modernize media center • Modernize auditorium and cafeteria areas • Improve community use areas: • Gym, pool, and ball fields • Replace parking areas
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Full window replacement Full roof replacement Replace heating system Modernize school auditorium Develop new science labs
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Other Submitted SOI’s
Accelerated Repair SOI’s Windows, Roofs, and/or Boilers only: Window Projects
Full window replacement and restroom and classroom renovations at the following schools: • Tatnuck Magnet • Clark Street • GoddardFlagg Street: • Chandler Elementary: • Burncoat Middle:
• • Union Hill • Worc Arts Magnet • • Elm Park • Community • Grafton Street • • Harlow Street • Columbus Park • • Belmont Street • West Tatnuck • Thorndyke Road
Burncoat Middle: Modernization of school auditorium for fine arts program
Accelerated Repair SOI’s Windows, Roofs, and/or Boilers only: Roof Projects
McGrath Elementary Lake View New Citizens Center May Street Chandler Magnet
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Worcester Arts Magnet Jacob Hiatt* Harlow Street Columbus Park Belmont Street Canterbury Street Vernon Hill Lake View Lincoln Street
* Project scheduled to be completed through ESCo Worcester Public Schools
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Accelerated Repair SOI’s
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Surrounding Communities Wachusett High School
Windows, Roofs, and/or Boilers only: Boiler Projects • • • • • • • • •
Union Hill* Worcester Arts Magnet* Roosevelt* Jacob Hiatt Elm Park Community Grafton Street Harlow Street Sullivan Middle New Citizens Center
Shrewsbury High School Worcester Public Schools
COMPETING TO BE SCHOOLS OF CHOICE
Auburn High School
* Project scheduled to be completed through ESCo Worcester Public Schools
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Surrounding Communities Grafton Memorial Senior High School New School Completion: July 2012 Tahanto Regional High School: New School Completion: October 2012 Sherwood Middle School (Shrewsbury): New School Completion: 2013 West Boylston Jr.‐Sr. High School: Repair (Feasibility Study) Leicester Middle School: Repair (Design Development)
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Schools of Choice
School Projects
Major Repair & Renovation
Energy Savings Projects
Summer 2011 Rehab Work
Building Renovation Funds
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Strategic use of various funding sources (local, state, and energy savings) to provide a long term plan to improve the facilities infrastructure of the Worcester Public Schools
THE TIME IS NOW to work together to leverage strategic funding opportunities to repair, replace, and modernize the educational facilities for our current and future students of the Worcester Public Schools. Worcester Public Schools
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