DISTRICT-WIDE FACILITIES ASSESSMENT + ELCO HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE MEETING JANUARY 09, 2016
KCBA - Architecture | Interior | Structural Design Moore Engineering Company - MEP Engineering Corsi Associates - Foodservice Consulting Feasibility Study Team ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2) ELCO HS (Grades 9-12) ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) ELCO IS (Grades 3-5)
Facilities Assessment
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2)
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2) • Fort Zeller Elementary School (ZES) was originally built in 1972, with a renovation completed in 2005 • Building 53,500 sq. ft. (1 story building) • Fort Zeller Elementary School is 44 years old, due to recent renovations and excellent maintenance the building is in good condition Building Analysis - History ELCO School District
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2) • The building is located on a 25 acre site in Millcreek Township • The curb at the front entrance is deteriorating at the handicap entrance. Some heave and drop was noted in several areas at the front of the building and approach • The soft play areas are not handicap accessible Building Analysis - Site ELCO School District
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2) • The building entrance is secure. • The approach to classrooms are undersized and do not allow for ADA pull side access. • The egress width of the corridors appeared to be obstructed by instructional furniture within the hallways. Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2 ) • Hot water boilers leak water at every shutdown and startup of the system which is causing premature corrosion. • Recommend lowering the thermostats to a more desirable height. • The exterior chilled water piping insulation is deteriorating and in need of replacement Building Analysis - MEP ELCO School District
Fort Zeller ES (Grades K-2) • The building does not contain a dedicated classroom for Science • Small Group Instruction (SGI) or Large Group Instruction (LGI) does not exist within the school. Corridors were used to facilitate the function, possibly diminishing required egress width Existing Schools - Educational ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2)
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) • Jackson Elementary School (JES) was originally built in 1958, with alterations and additions completed in 1997 + 2005 • 38,400 sq. ft. (1 story building) • Jackson Elementary School is 58 years old, due to recent renovations and excellent maintenance the building is in good condition. Building Analysis - History ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) • The building is located on an 11 acre site near downtown Myerstown • The bus lane is shared with visitor parking, causing a potential crossing of paths for vehicles and pedestrians. Curb does not allow for handicap access • It was noted that flooding occurs at the vehicular entrance to the school • The soft play areas are not handicap accessible. Building Analysis - Site ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) • The building entrance is secure, although the vestibule is not directly attached to the front office • Mechanical room was not in compliance, used as storage • Items in hallway blocked clear width of egress at doors exiting from main hallway • Classroom sinks were noted to not be handicap accessible because of the base cabinets Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) • Hot water boilers leak water at every shutdown and startup of the system which is causing premature corrosion • The water heater is showing its age and has regular maintenance issues. It is nearing the end of its life expectancy Building Analysis - MEP ELCO School District
Jackson ES (Grades K-2) • The building does not contain a dedicated classroom for Science • Small Group Instruction (SGI) or Large Group Instruction (LGI) does not exist within the school. Existing Schools - Educational ELCO School District
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5)
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5 ) • ELCO Intermediate School (EIS) was originally built in 2010 • Building 94,800 sq. ft. (2 story building) • ELCO Intermediate School is 6 years old and the building is in excellent condition. Building Analysis - History ELCO School District
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5 ) • The sidewalk along the front of the school appears to be in good condition. It was noted that the curb transition heaves significantly in the winter Building Analysis - Site ELCO School District
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5 ) • It was noted that the food serving line is dimensionally tight and causes crowding during lunch. • It was also noted that the cafeteria room is acoustically live (too noisy), creating a chaotic environment during lunches. • Classroom sinks did not appear to be handicap accessible Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5 ) • The systems are in very good condition including the piping, pumps, and boiler . • A backdraft damper was not installed at the stage exhaust system, whenever the unit is not operating outside air blows into the space • Water is pumped to the Middle School where it is treated and pumped back to the Intermediate School, causing low pressure problems Building Analysis - MEP ELCO School District
ELCO IS (Grades 3-5) • It was noted that the main stage is used primarily for band as the current music room is too small to function properly for that activity. • Spaces for Small Group Instruction are centrally located to the classrooms and do not have walls. It was noted that the spaces might function better with walls and the possibility of creating two smaller spaces from one large SGI was also discussed. Existing Schools - Educational ELCO School District
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8)
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) • ELCO Middle School (EMS) was originally built in 1972, with alterations and additions completed in 2005. • Building 137,400 sq. ft. (2 story building) • ELCO Middle School is 44 years old and in good condition. Educational issues are structural, relating to absence of natural light and classroom capacity Building Analysis - History ELCO School District
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) • The building is located on an 40 site adjacent to the ELCO Intermediate School on Evergreen Drive. • The visitor parking is outboard of the bus lane, causing a potential crossing of paths for vehicles and pedestrians Building Analysis - Site ELCO School District
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) • The Entry vestibule is secure but there is a lack of direct vision to the vestibule + main entry hall from the front desk. • No area for handicap seating at the Forum • ADA accessibility issues at the elevator Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) • We recommend that the domestic water systems undergo a complete upgrade as part of any renovation project • Water coolers are not ADA compliant • Majority of the drainage system is likely to be original from 1972 + at the end of its typical life cycle. If any drainage piping will remain as part of any major renovation it should be water jetted and scoped with a camera to identify problem areas. Building Analysis - MEP ELCO School District
ELCO MS (Grades 6-8) • Limited Small Group Instruction • Forum could function as a Large Group Instruction, but amphitheater seating is not ideal • About 1/3rd of the classroom spaces are interior and lack natural light Existing Schools - Educational ELCO School District
ELCO HS (Grades 9-12)
ELCO HS (Grades 9-12) • ELCO High School (EHS) was originally built in 1964, with alterations and additions completed in 1991. • Building 169,000 sq. ft. (2 story building – 25,000 SF 2 nd floor) • ELCO High School is over 52 years old, with the last major renovation occurring 25 years ago. Much of the infrastructure, both MEP and building envelope, is in need of a full renovation / restoration. Building Analysis - History ELCO School District
ELCO HS (Grades 9-12) • The visitor parking is located closer to the DAO entrance than the EHS entrance, causing confusion • The bus loop is tight and difficult to navigate, it also does not provide enough room for loading/unloading • Visitors park in the bus loop, sometimes remaining until 2PM when the buses arrive. Building Analysis - Site ELCO School District
ELCO HS (Grades 9-12) • The building does not have a secure entrance. The entry foyer is located across the hall from the front office, allowing visitors immediate access to the school • There is minimal visibility from the office due to heavy mullion system that obstructs the views • Difficult to monitor exterior of the building due to lack of transparency Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
ELCO HS (Grades 9-12) • Chorus room has only one exit for capacity exceeding 50 occupants • Most interior doors and hardware are not ADA accessible • Classrooms have impediments to ADA use, of particular note are the science labs Building Analysis – Security + Building Code ELCO School District
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