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Gloucester High School Master PlanStudy Update

September 12, 2017

Agenda

• Introductions

• Review of Facility Assessment

• Review of Processo Executive Leadership Teamo Design Committee

• Design Workshop #1

• Design Workshop #2

• Guiding Principles

• Next Steps

• Questions

Facility Assessment

Review Of Existing Conditions

ORIGINAL BUILDING: 1974187,500 sf

ADDITION: 199372,419 sf (addition)259,906 sf (total)

MISC RENOVATIONS: 2006

• Civil• Architectural• Roofing• Structural• Mechanical• Electrical• Plumbing

Facility Assessment

Civil1. Parking Lots

2. Loading Dock & Service Areas

3. Sidewalks

4. Athletic Facilities

Parking Lots and Service Area

Parking Lots and Service Area

Mill/Overlay• Front Parking Lot (staff/visitor)

• Bus Loop (front)

• Driver’s Education Lot

• Student Parking Lot

• Tennis Court Parking Lot

• Stadium Parking Lot

• Parent Drop-offRepave• Loading Dock Area

• Service Area

Civil

Athletic Facilities

Civil

Athletic Facilities

• Tennis Courts: fair to good condition

• Softball: good condition; ADA upgrades required, press box, bathroom facilities

• Baseball: ADA upgrades required, press box, bathroom facilities

• Stadium & Track: good condition

• Practice Field: good condition

• Practice Softball/Baseball: fair to good condition

• Practice Multi-purpose Field: fair to good condition

Civil

1. Flooring

2. Walls

3. Windows

4. Doors

5. Ceilings

6. Toilets

7. ADA Accessibility

Architectural

Architectural

Typical Classroom

Ceilings

Architectural

Flooring

Architectural

Paint

Architectural

Casework

Architectural

ADA Issues

Architectural

ADA Issues

Architectural

Doors

ARCHITECTURAL

Interior Finishes

Architectural

Interior Finishes

Architectural

Visual Display Surfaces

ARCHITECTURAL

Roofing

Roofing

Structural

• Minor cracks were observed but no significant issues were found.

• Lateral bracing would need to be added if many existing interior walls are removed.

Mechanical1. Roof Top Equipment

2. Air Handling Units

3. Chilled Water System

4. Kitchen Hood

5. Exhaust Fans

Mechanical

• Roof Top Units: Poor condition

• Air Handling Units: Poor condition

• Chilled Water System: Poor to fair condition

• Kitchen Hood: Good condition

• Exhaust Fans: Poor to fair condition

Recommendation:• Replace entire HVAC System

Plumbing

1. Plumbing Fixtures

2. Electrical Water Coolers

3. Piping

Plumbing• Plumbing fixtures: poor to fair condition; do not meet ADA; do not meet water

consumption requirements

• Water coolers: poor condition; do not meet ADA requirements

• Rain leader piping: fair condition

• Gas piping: good condition

• Water heaters: poor to fair condition

Recommendation:• Replace all plumbing fixtures, hot water heaters, electric water coolers, boilers.• Install sprinkler system throughout.

Electrical1. Electrical Service

2. Lighting

3. Fire Alarm System

Electrical• Main distribution switchboard: very good

condition• Panelboards: poor to excellent condition• Transformers: poor to excellent condition• Receptacles: fair to excellent condition• Light fixtures: fair condition• Fire alarm system: good condition

Master clock system: fair condition, outdated• CCTV system: fair condition, outdated• AV system: fair condition, outdated• Network infrastructure: poor condition

Recommendations:• Replace all light fixtures with new LED type

light fixtures• Modify electrical system to accommodate

new HVAC system• Replace original panelboards and

transformers• Replace Auditorium lighting and rigging.

Process

Executive Committee

Gloucester County Public Schools• Dr. Rick Clemons Superintendent

• Dr. Chuck Wagner Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

• John Hutchinson Assistant Superintendent of Administration

• Brent Fedors County Administrator

• Scott Shorland Construction Manager

Moseley Architects• Jim McCalla, AIA, REFP

• Kenny Durrett

• Stephen Halsey, AIA, REFP

Design CommitteePatrice Strokes GHS CounselorMark Goodrich Newport News ShipbuildingKelly Dalton Abingdon TeacherDonna Jemmison GHS Math TeacherHeather Knight ParentDexter Parzanese GHS CTE TeacherCrystal Thompson GHS SpEd TeacherAnne Ducey-Ortiz GC PlanningChris Hutson GC BoSWard Warren Pastor – First Baptist ChurchAl Grant JROTCKen Cramer Pastor – Lighthouse WorshipClint Alexander GHS Theater TeacherHeather Lucas GCPS – CFOCassidy Evans Student RepresentativeCharles Records GCPS School BoardMelanie Rapp-Beale Dominion EnergySheila Pillath Gloucester YMCACindi Sharp Grand Kids Child CareRalph Johnson GCPS Ed Foundation

Christi Lewis Gloucester Comm EngmntDarrell Warren GC Sheriff’s Office Brad Simmons GC Sheriff’s OfficeBrian Stewart Gloucester ResidentBeth Gibson AttorneyKristy Hunter GHS A.D.Melissa Crawford Chesapeake BankChristina Parnell GHS Student RepresentativeJim Brogan GCPS IT DirectorLyn Whitt GHS TeacherJessica North GHS LibrarianHeather Hogge ParentElaine Norman GREAElisa Nelson GCPS School BoardTeresa Harmon ParentGloria Williams Gloucester ChamberJason Perry RCC

Design Workshop #1 | July 25, 2017

Design Workshop #1 | Challenges

• Funding• Provide Relevant Trade/College Skills• Question/Prompts• Increasing Graduation Rate• Meet Needs of All Stakeholders• Getting Community Support• Provide Education and Life Skills• Keeping Students Engaged• Updating Interior of Existing GHS (circulation, learning

environment)• Accepting Change

Design Workshop #1 | Opportunities

• Plan the Project/Commit to the Project• Working Together as a Community• Partnering with Community Services/Programs• Design a School to Prepare Students• Design a School the Community Will Be Proud Of• Enhanced CTE Classes• Dual-Enrollment Classes• Improved Community Relations• Work Force and Career Ready• Creating School Students are Excited to Attend• Create a Place Students and Teachers can Call ‘Theirs’• Building as Teaching Tool• A Center for the Community• More Career and Technical Opportunities• Expanded Curriculum

Design Workshop #1 | Idea Mining

Question/Prompts

1. The students at the renovated Gloucester High School will be doing…

2. The activities observed at the renovated Gloucester High School will be…

3. The citizens of our community will be most proud of the renovated Gloucester High School when it ……

Design Workshop #1

Design Workshop #1

Design Workshop #1 | Wordle

Design Workshop #1 | Skills & Spaces

Skills: Public SpeakingResearchDecision MakingProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunicationBasic Personal FinanceCritical ThinkingTime ManagementTeamworkCollaborationAdaptabilityLiteracy InterpersonalInitiativeTechnology

Spaces: FlexibleCollege/Career GuidanceTechnology/EquipmentAccessible to allQuiet AreasLabs next to ClassroomsAuditorium/PerformanceIndustrialCommunity GardenSTEMSimulated OfficePassive SupervisionMulti-PurposeTeacher Planning

Design Workshop #1 | Guiding Principles

The modernized Gloucester High School will be……

• A facility that obtains new educators.• A facility that is inspiring, creating students who are engaged, excited,

creating, performing, learning, having fun and motivated to learn.• A facility that promotes healthy eating.• A facility that is a flagship for the community.• A facility that serves students and prepares students.• A facility that promotes problem solving through writing, designing,

the arts and hands-on instruction.• A facility that supports interscholastic athletics.• A facility that results in a fully accredited school with full credentialed

teachers.• A facility that is financed responsibly and can be quickly paid off.• A facility that supports and grows the community, creates community

partnerships, involves all citizens and produces community leaders.

Design Workshop #2 | August 8, 2017

1. What needs to be taught in the modernized GHS; types of classes, curriculum, etc…?

2. What types of spaces need to be provided for this curriculum?

Design Workshop #2

Design Workshop #2

Design Workshop #2 | Curriculum

1. Technologya. Coding/Cyber Security

2. Trades/Certificationa. Cosmetologyb. Auto Repairc. Welding/Construction

3. Design/Engineeringa. STEAMb. Maker Spaces

4. Medical Sciences

5. Naval Science/ROTC

6. Shared Community Use Space

Guiding Principles

• Full HVAC replacement with corresponding electrical

upgrades.

• Plumbing/toilet replacement/upgrades.

• Technology Improvements

• Improvements to A-Hall circulation

• New administration/main entry addition

• Roof replacement/repair

• Site work: Resurfacing and traffic reconfiguration

Next Steps

• Develop Conceptual Master Plan

• Re-Engage Design Committee

• Develop Corresponding Cost Model with Phasing Possibilities

• Conduct Community Meeting(s)

• Prepare Final Master Plan Document for Submission and Presentation to the Gloucester County School Board

Questions?