1	Johnson School Renovation Committee Addition/Renovation Project
2	Tax Effects Based on Average Home Value of $522,100
3	Johnson School Renovation Committee Addition/Renovation Project
4	Objectives Address Critical Needs of the School Address Regulatory Issues Reduce Operating & Maintenance Costs Improve classroom environment and functionality Minimize the cost to the taxpayer Minimize Disruption to the Student Body Develop a project that addresses both long and short-term needs
5	Critical Needs Replacement of the Heating and Air Circulation systems Upgrading of the Electrical System Relocation of the Electrical Transformers outside the building Removal of all Asbestos related materials Repairs to or Replacement of the Leaking Roof Areas Upgrade the fire safety system Bring full 2way communication to all classrooms
6	Regulatory Issues Make the school Handicapped Accessible Bring the building up to state building code standards Addition of a sprinkler system (required) Separation of water and electrical systems in maintenance closet. (also a building code issue
7	Reduce Operating & Maintenance Costs Reduce the need for emergency repairs Make the building more energy efficient Reduce the need for costly service contracts
8	Classroom Improvements Create an appropriate Library/Computer Lab Improve classroom environment, lighting, and functionality Add wiring for computer networking, Internet, & Cable to each classroom Add appropriate number of electrical outlets
9	Minimize Cost Plan a school that is “right sized” and maximize all usable space. Make spaces flexible for multiple use. Maximize available SBA funds.
10	Long and Short Term Solution Finished school building will provide for all current and future needs of the program School will last for another 50 years.
11	The Approach After town meeting the committee felt there were 3 major reasons for why the $7,800,000 project which addressed the school’s needs failed: The cost was too great There was a question as to if and/or when we would get the SBA funding The Voters were not sure they were presented with the right plan i.e. because it still resulted in a school they felt was too big or inefficient
12	The Approach Part II At this point the committee revisited all the previously reviewed options. (Renovation, New School) We concluded that we still did believe a completely new school was going to be less expensive in the end. We decided to look at a combination project which would keep the best of the current school building and construct new space to address any additional needs
13	The Approach Part III We concluded that the single story wings, added to the building in the early 1960s, were the least efficient and in need of the most amount of work (i.e. window replacements, roof repairs) These wings have the inefficient long and wide hallways, level changes requiring lifts, extensive flat roof to repair, and small classrooms. These wings although newer were built at a time when fuel efficiency was not a major consideration
14	The Approach Part IV We came up with a design that will require: Demolition of the Junior High wings on the north side and the single story addition on the south side of the building New construction of a 16,600 sq ft, 2-story addition on the south side of the building to address the remaining space needed. This achieves a net reduction of 6,400 sq ft in the overall size of the current building Final building size: 43,600 sq ft
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17	Option Comparisons
18	Building Size Using 240 students as the size student population we need to build a school for, the DOE would allot 38,400 sq ft as the size of our school. (The 240 Students was arrived at by a study done by Merrimac Educational Associates for our initial submission to the SBA and averaged projections and existing data from 1990-2013) If you take into consideration the facts that we have an over sized gym and cafeteria for an elementary school and designated space for a preschool program, the school is in line with the DOE figure.
19	Space Changes
20	SBA Funding The previously approved funds from the SBA amounts to $1,880,350 for construction costs. In an effort to clear the list before opening up the new program, the state intends to pay out all moneys in a lump sum by Fiscal Year 2008. Committee Member and Town Administrator Mark Cullinan has met with the director of the new MSBA program and has received confirmation that Nahant will remain eligible for all the funds previously approved even though we have changed the project.
21	Addressing Accessibility New Ramp at main entrance to the building Hallway from the gym to the cafeteria and library will be ramped to alleviate the need for chair lifts. Bathrooms will fully renovated and made Handicap accessible Addition of an elevator in the center of the school in the newly constructed area
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24	Classrooms All classrooms will have new lighting, lockers, white boards, and window blinds. All classrooms will be painted, have new flooring, and an appropriate amount of storage All classrooms will have new wiring for additional outlets, internal networking, internet, and cable access.
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26	General Building All hallways and administrative spaces will be painted and have new flooring. Roof repairs as needed. Thorough exterior masonry restoration The building will be brought into compliance with all State and Federal Regulations.
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28	New Additions Library and Computer Lab in old locker room space 2 classrooms on each floor will have a folding partition to join the rooms into 1 large space giving added flexibility. Separate Art and Music rooms central in the building that can be used by the SPED department or others when not in use during the regular school day Bathrooms for the staff on both floors
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30	Heating & Air Circulation Systems Full replacement of Boilers and distribution pipes New unit ventilators, roof exhaust fans, and associated controls throughout the building Automated and programmable temperature controls with ability to monitor and control offsite All equipment will be energy efficient and up to today's technology standards The Library, Administrative Space, and the Cafeteria will have the ability to be air conditioned.
31	Electrical System New Main Electrical Service Panel and associated distribution panels throughout the building. All existing wiring will be replaced and new wiring added as needed for additional outlets and lighting. Addition of outdoor lighting for security and proper illumination Emergency lighting throughout the building utilizing regular lighting fixtures
32	Other Systems Additions & Replacement Telephone System (25K previously appropriated) Master Clock System/PA System Fire Alarm system with audible and visual alarms Sprinkler System Security system with door monitoring, security access pad, and motion sensors Exit Signs throughout the building
33	Operating Cost Reductions Due to the reduced overall square footage and increased efficiency of the building after completion of the project, operating costs to provide heat and electricity to the building are projected to be reduced by 40% compared to Fiscal Year 04 and 03 actual costs. Square Feet Cost/Sq Ft Total Cost Difference Projected 43,600 1.12 $48,832 2003 Actual 50,000 1.70 $84,809 $35,977 2004 Actual 50,000 1.65 $82,264 $33,432 Average Annual Savings without rate changes - $34,704 (Projected is based on a heating fuel rate of $1.35/therm, electricity rate $0.12/KWH)
34	Maintenance & Repairs Cost $5,000 is spent each year for regular heating system maintenance An average of $62,290 has been spent over the last 3 years on building repairs to keep systems operation. Preventative Maintenance items for the new building would be $12,000 HVAC, $1,900 elevator inspections and maintenance, $2,000 Fire Alarm system inspection and maintenance. Even if you added in $10,000 for other unforeseen items, the reduction in maintenance cost would be 60% or approximately $40,000
35	Periwinkle Preschool There is currently no alternate location for a licensed preschool to operate within Nahant. The current trend at the DOE has put an increased importance on preschool education and they are currently working on a Universal Preschool Program. School systems with an existing preschool program are encouraged to continue offering the service, school systems without a program of their own are encouraged to create partnerships with a privately run program which is what Nahant is doing right now with Periwinkle Preschool.
36	Bid Alternates Item Cost to Add into Project Cafeteria floor replacement $25,000 New Traffic Pattern layout at front entrance $30,000 Remodeling of Kitchen Area $8,000 Upper Level Drop Ceiling $25,800 New Sound system in Cafeteria $15,000 Acoustical treatment in Cafeteria $43,000 Cafeteria and Gym painting $40,000 Computer Hardware $280,000 Furniture $270,000 Playground equipment & ground materials $30,000
37	Construction Phasing Summer 2005, Asbestos floor tile removal, relocation of electrical transformers to outside of the building. Nov 2005-May 2006, Demolition of single story wing at south end of the building and construction of New Addition July 2006-Aug 2006, Installation of main heat distribution lines on existing lower level, replace boilers, renovation of existing portion of the building. New addition is now fully functional Sep 2006-December 2006, Renovation of Office Areas, New Library, and ramps to the Cafeteria Jan 2006, Demolition of North Wings can begin Site work to be completed after spring thaw
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43	Budget Overview
44	Project Accomplishments All Critical needs addressed All regulatory needs addressed Operating and Maintenance costs will be reduced Classroom environment is improved and more functional Overall Cost to the taxpayers of Nahant has been reduced Allowances have been made and will continue to be made to minimize disruption to the students and staff during the building process Nahant will have a building to serve it both now and well into the future
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