Non-Capacity Projects Overview

• Audio/Visual (A/V)- phase two expenditures including headsets, video panel, battery packs, and microphones have been identified and recommended.
• Cistern- on hold pending identification of additional funding.

• Pool lane marker evaluation- installation is complete and under review. 
• Security vestibule mat replacement- the purchase order has been received and work is scheduled for Spring Break.
• Security vestibule- work is being scheduled.

• Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installation of nine classrooms on the first floor is complete.

• Courtyard and drainage- drilling and sample collection is ongoing. The contractor is preparing a budget estimate.
• Kiln Room Project- the proposal has been received and entered for requisition. Work  is anticipated to commence over Spring Break.
• Clinic- painting, ceiling and light fixture replacement will take place over Spring Break. 
• Rooms 101 and 102 floor repair- the proposal has been received and entered for requisition. Work  is anticipated to commence over Spring Break.

George Washington MS- New Athletic Fields

The Office of Educational Facilities hosted a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, to provide a brief overview to the community on the improvements to the athletic fields at George Washington Middle School. The design phase is ongoing, with construction anticipated to begin in Fall 2023.

Updates

Since the last community meeting, the Design Team has made progress on the George Washington Athletic Fields Renovation project, including the following:

• Continued evaluation of the option to use an organic infill material (Brockfill) for the field infill in lieu of rubber infill (Envirofill) and recommends the use of an organic infill material.

• Evaluated the potential for relocation of the artificial turf field to the “upper field” (east) location for potential cost savings. The resultant trade-off in costs vs. savings for on site, bio-retention facilities made this option a non-viable consideration.

• Continuous work with City departments to develop the project’s tree protection plan as well as a tree survey and inventory.

• Design efforts will continue around the site to further define any visual or physical impacts, to further refine aesthetic considerations, and to identify potential schedule impacts. Accordingly, construction will be delayed for the time being as these efforts are explored and implemented.

• Educational Facilities will provide quarterly updates to the community on the aforementioned efforts and design progress.

• Stormwater/Hardscape- the civil engineer submitted the design for low slope drainage improvements, including updates to the nearby crosswalk, ramp, curb, and sidewalks. A preliminary estimate has been prepared.

• Rear corridor LVT- materials are scheduled to arrive mid-March with installation scheduled over Spring Break. 
• Auxiliary gym- awaiting schedule confirmation from the painting subcontractor to complete the court lining work.

Lyles Crouch Outdoor Learning Space

The Office of Educational Facilities hosted a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, to provide a brief overview of the improvements to the Lyles Crouch outdoor learning and play space. The design phase is ongoing. The Educational Facilities team will host another meeting in early 2023 to garner more community feedback and review design concepts.

• Presentation

Updates

Since the last community meeting, the Design Team has made progress on the Outdoor Learning and Play Space project, including the following:

• Met with the physical education staff to establish their programmatic requirements, equipment storage needs, and general concerns for student play and instruction.

• Reviewed Conceptual Scheme 1 (Retain and Enhance) and Conceptual Scheme 2 (Reimagine and Simplify) with physical education and teaching staff for further discussion. Copies of these schemes are attached as part of this update.

• Contacted the City’s Transportation & Environmental Services (T & ES) Sanitary Infrastructure Division to better understand the City’s request for additional stormwater storage capacity below the planned synthetic turf field. The stormwater capacity request relates to sewer separation in the Old Town area to comply with EPA mandates, as well as addressing volume in the historically flood-prone area.

• ACPS Educational Facilities was advised by T & ES that several possible stormwater mitigation scenarios were under consideration. A final decision on which design scenario will be implemented is forthcoming.

• Each mitigation scenario impacts the site development differently, so Conceptual Development strategies will vary depending on the mitigation strategy selected.

• In order to conserve available fees, ACPS Educational Facilities requested that the Design Team pause their efforts until a preferred solution has been identified by the City.

• Washer/Dryer installation- the contractor proposal has been received and is under review for funding.

• Kitchen renovation- the project is complete.

• Asbestos remediation is being coordinated for anticipated summer work.