912 Appleton Road
Facts and information Vacated in 2006 On the market for 5 years 90.4 acres 2005 price………………$21 million Purchase price $8.25 million Long term lease with the Farm Museum 2.5 megawatt solar array Future economic development
Bird’s Eye View
Main Entrance
Cafeteria
Natural Resources - Interior
Future classroom and labs
Professional development
Open production areas were divided into smaller labs.
Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC
Labs are available for expanded programs and higher-ed classes in the evenings.
Re-use of some existing infrastructure.
Pilot building – Natural Resources, Agriculture Sciences - Exterior
Project Budget Category Revenue/Expenses State funds $ 5,304,000 FY14 County funds $ 12,813,000 CCPS fund balance $ 1,500,000 Total project funds $ 19,617,000 Building purchase $ 8,532,536 Lease $ 720,000 Construction $ 7,917,500 A/E fees and FFE and contingencies $ 2,446,964 Total project costs $ 19,617,000 Cost per square foot $ 68.04
Current MSDE CTE Programs Allied Health Fire Automotive Science/Emergency Technology Medical Services Computer Electronics Heavy Industrial Construction Trades— Maintenance Carpentry Natural Resources Cosmetology Welding & Metals Culinary Arts Technology Electrical Trades
Current Local Programs Applied Trades Academy STEP (Student Transition & Employability Program)
New CTE Programs-January Academy of Health Professions—CNA/GNA and CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) American Culinary Federation CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness—Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Interactive Media Productions IT Networking Academy (CISCO) Project Lead The Way—Biomedical Sciences
Future CTE Programs Manufacturing Engineering Technology— National Institute of Metalworking Skills Program (NIMS) Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (Diesel) TAM (Teacher Academy of Maryland)
Cecil County School of Technology 2005 Initial Comprehensive Educational Specification Developed 2007 Design of New Comprehensive Technical High School 2008 Project on hold due to lack of funding
Cecil County School of Technology 2013 Acquisition of property for New School of Technology 2013 Initial Educational Specification modified and adapted 2013 Project approved and funded
Cecil County School of Technology First Floor Plan
Cecil County School of Technology Second Floor Plan
Cosmetology • Improved styling stations • Dedicated Clinic area • Natural light throughout
Welding • Upgraded ventilation • Expanded booths
Culinary Arts • Expanded student stations • Dedicated walk-ins • Natural light throughout
Automotive • Integrate new and existing lifts • Dedicated Alignment • New exterior access
Lessons learned through construction Get to know the building’s existing conditions thoroughly prior too purchase Take ample time for R/D of the MEP systems Decide how to handle system upgrades, either during construction, or afterwards through maintenance program.
Lessons learned through construction Allow for higher construction contingency for unforeseen conditions Research local salvage contractors for demolition recycling opportunities Always helps having great contractors!
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