Swing space is a facility that is temporarily utilized as a school building while a new school is being built. Having swing space allows for more flexibility in the design and eliminates concerns of construction onsite with an active school.

Having swing space for George Mason and Cora Kelly achieves several things:

1. Eliminates safety concerns of having an operational school on a construction site.

2. Allows for the most preservation of existing open space.

3. Allows for the most flexibility in design to accommodate the school program, open space, parking, circulation, storm water and other needs.

Because the swing space will be outside of the walk zone for students at George Mason and Cora Kelly, transportation will be offered to all students.

Renovation of a school facility depends on the amount of work that needs to be done to the building, but generally could range from $250-$300 per square foot. The School Board’s Adopted Capital Improvement Plan includes $24.5M in FY23 for conversion of the building into a swing space for 400 elementary school students.