Avon Board of Education A Report on Avon

Avon Board of Education A Report on Avon High School Facility Needs

Ad Hoc High School Facility Committee Spring 2002: BOE establishes committee Composition: Three BOE members and a Town Council representative Purpose: (1) Study Town demographics and enrollment trends (2) Identify school facility needs and improvements (3) Determine options in response to those needs Nov/Dec 2003: BOE reviews committee report Dec 2003: BOE takes following action: “Request the Town Council to approve and fund an architectural feasibility study for the purpose of constructing permanent additions and renovations to the Avon High School. ”

Highlights of Tonight’s Presentation o o o Town and school enrollment growth Review 1996 Renovation/Expansion Current School Capacity Recommended Facility Additions Recommended Facility Improvements Other Options

1995 -2003 October 1995 o o o 603 students 10 year enrollment projection: 757 Design capacity after additions in 1997: 900 students October 2003 o o o 859 students 10 year enrollment projection: 1, 263 Projected 47% increase in student population

1996 -97 Expansion & Renovation Expansion: 50, 000 Additional Square Feet o Science wing (8 new labs, 3 general classrooms) o Two additional art rooms o Two computer labs o Additional/renovated locker rooms o Expanded foyer/lobby area o Additional music room Net increase in general classroom space: 2 rooms

Expansion & Renovation (continued) Renovations: o Replace obsolete building systems (heat, ventilation, electrical) o Rug, floor tile, casework, and lighting replacement throughout the building o Renovation of administrative and guidance offices, tech lab, auditorium, cafeteria, band room o Code compliance

School Current Design Capacity School Square Feet Enrollment October 2003 Design Capacity RBS 79, 500 665 700 Maximum Projection Year 1282 2005 PGS 86, 000 593 609 TBS 97, 100 553 600 617 2009 AMS 120, 150 543 620 658 2011 AHS 163, 500 859 900 1, 263 2, 013

Town vs. School Population 1970 -2003

High School Enrollment 1995 -2013

Recommended Facility Improvements Instructional Space o o o o Approx. Sq. Ft. 8 additional general classrooms 2 science labs 1 computer lab 3 Sp. Ed classrooms w/conference room Add’l gymnasium/w expanded locker rooms Expansion of existing fitness/weight room Add’l instrumental music rehearsal room Total: 6, 800 2, 400 850 2, 250 9, 000 800 * 22, 100

Recommended Facility Improvements Non-instructional Space o o Pupil Service offices, testing, conference room Expansion of health office Expansion kitchen work space Add’l cafeteria space/student activity space Total: Approx. Sq. Ft. 1, 200 300 600 1, 500 3, 600

Approximate Square Feet/Student Current Square Feet Additional Square Feet Other spaces (Add’l 20%) Total: 163, 500 25, 700 5, 300 194, 500 Estimated Sq. Ft/Student* 154 sq. ft. Max for State Reimbursement 180 sq. ft. (*Based on 1263 students)

Room Utilization General Classrooms 2003 -04 2004 -05 2005 -06 2006 -07 80% 84% 87% 90% Efficient Utilization Rate: 85% Science Classrooms 2003 -04 2004 -05 2005 -06 2006 -07 97% 100% Efficient Utilization Rate: 85%

Average Class Sizes 2002 -03 2003 -04 2004 -05 English/ Language Arts 18: 1 20: 1 History/ Social Studies 20: 1 23: 1 21: 1* Mathematics 18: 1 20: 1 19: 1* Science 20: 1 21: 1 World Languages 15: 1 18: 1

Options in Response to School Facility Needs o o o o Scheduling alternatives School year and school day alternatives Year-round school Modular or portable classrooms Multi-level construction Additional and permanent space Addition and renovation to Avon Middle

Next Steps o o Architectural Feasibility Study: Can the current building and site accommodate the recommended additions/renovations? Estimated cost: $25, 000 -$50, 000 Timetable?

Suggested Schedule ►Local Needs Assessment December 2003 ►Feasibility Study March 2004 ►Formation of Building Committee February 2004 ►Creation of Educational Specifications June 2004 ►Preliminary Plans/Specifications/Costs December 2004 ►Application for School Construction February 2005 ►Design Architect Selected May 2005 ►Town Meetings and Referendum Fall 2005 ►Final Design and Bidding January 2006 ►Construction Begins Spring 2006