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JUNE 2009FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

OLD MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TAMALPAIS ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSTRAWBERRY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDNA MAGUIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MILL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MVSD Facilities Master Plan June 2009

Table of Contents 1 Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Participation ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Meeting Chronology ........................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Publishing Information ....................................................................................................... 6

2 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Key Issues ........................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Recommended Program ...................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Timeline ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.5 Next Steps ......................................................................................................................... 10

2.6 Call for Support ................................................................................................................. 10

3 Background ............................................................................................................................... 11

3.1 District Overview .............................................................................................................. 11

3.2 Facility Summary .............................................................................................................. 11

3.3 Enrollment Trends ............................................................................................................ 11

3.4 District’s Mission and Strategic Plan ................................................................................ 12

3.5 Community ....................................................................................................................... 12

3.6 Master Plan Initiation ........................................................................................................ 12

3.7 Master Plan Definition ...................................................................................................... 13

3.8 Master Plan Scope ............................................................................................................. 13

4 Master Planning Process ........................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Guiding Principals ............................................................................................................ 15

4.2 Funding Priorities .............................................................................................................. 16

4.3 Educational Specifications ................................................................................................ 17

4.4 Staffing Ratios .................................................................................................................. 17

4.5 School Capacity ................................................................................................................ 17

4.6 Grade Configuration ......................................................................................................... 18

4.7 Conditions Assessment Update ......................................................................................... 18

4.8 ADA Study ........................................................................................................................ 19

4.9 Enrollment Projections ...................................................................................................... 19


4.10 Facility Needs Assessment ................................................................................................ 19

4.11 Scope Options ................................................................................................................... 19

4.11.1 Options Without Cost ........................................................................................ 20

4.11.2 Options With Cost ............................................................................................. 20

4.11.3 Final Options ..................................................................................................... 20

5 Recommended Program ............................................................................................................ 21

5.1 Cost Analysis .................................................................................................................... 21

5.1.1 Construction Categories .................................................................................... 21

5.1.2 Construction Cost .............................................................................................. 21

5.1.3 Project Cost ....................................................................................................... 22

5.1.4 Escalation .......................................................................................................... 22

5.1.5 Program Contingency ....................................................................................... 22

5.1.6 Total Program Cost ........................................................................................... 23

5.2 Sites ................................................................................................................................... 24

5.2.1 Edna Maguire Elementary School .................................................................... 25

5.2.2 Old Mill Elementary School ............................................................................. 30

5.2.3 Park Elementary School .................................................................................... 35

5.2.4 Strawberry Point Elementary School ................................................................ 40

5.2.5 Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ............................................................... 45

5.2.6 Mill Valley Middle School ............................................................................... 50

5.2.7 District Facilities at Lomita ............................................................................... 55

5.3 Time Table ........................................................................................................................ 60

5.4 Next Steps ......................................................................................................................... 62

6 Appendices ................................................................................................................................ 63

A. Condition Assessment and Expansion Plan (excerpt)

B. FMPC Guiding Principals

C. Educational Specifications

D. Conditions Assessment Update (excerpt)

E. Access Compliance Survey Report (excerpt)

F. Needs Assessment


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1 Acknowledgements

1.1 Participation Board of Trustees

Steven J. Sell, President Janet K. Miller, Vice President

John B. Duncan Paula B. Reynolds

Judy Sherman

Facilities Master Plan Committee

Tim Ryan, Director, Maintenance and Operation ................................................................ Committee Chair

Jane McDonough, Principal, Old Mill School .................................. Administrative Council Representative Old Mill Ed Spec Site Committee Representative

Donna Carrillo, District Classified Employee ......... California State Employee Association Representative

Jon Elam, Tamalpais Community Services District General Manager ............ Community at large member Mike Fuchs, Parent Volunteer ........................ Community Financial Advisory Commission Representative

Roger Peters, Parent Volunteer* ..................... Community Financial Advisory Commission Representative

Shari Graham-Glaser, Teacher* ............................... Edna Maguire Ed Spec Site Committee Representative

Ronnie Sharpe, Parent Volunteer* .............................................. Edna Maguire Site Council Representative

Matt Huxley, Principal, Middle School .................. Middle School Ed Spec Site Committee Representative

Carol Maguire, Teacher* ............................................ Park School Ed Spec Site Committee Representative Mill Valley Teachers Association Representative

Mary Whitney, Teacher* .................................................. Mill Valley Teachers Association Representative

Jane Ritter, Librarian* ................................................................................. Park School Site Representative

John Duncan, Parent Volunteer .................................................................................. School Board Trustees

Judy Sherman, Community at large member* ............................................................ School Board Trustees

Gwen Hubbard, Parent Volunteer ....................... Strawberry Point Ed Spec Site Committee Representative

Mike Webb, Parent Volunteer ........................... Tamalpais Valley Ed Spec Site Committee Representative

*These members served a portion of the committee term.


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Administrative Council

Ken Benny, Superintendent Kathy Hattner, Executive Assistant, Superintendant and Board

Matt Huxley, Principal, Mill Valley Middle School Peg Katz, Principal, Park Elementary School

Terry Kritsepis, Director of Technology Ann Lazzarini, Assistant Principal, Mill Valley Middle School

Jane McDonough, Principal, Old Mill Elementary School Kerri Mills, Assistant Superintendent

Margaret Ann O’Connor, Executive Assistant, Student Learning and District Communications Michele Rollins, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Tim Ryan, Director, Maintenance and Operations Leslie Thornton, Principal, Strawberry Point Elementary School

Gail van Adelsberg, Principal, Tamalpais Valley Elementary School Lisa Zimmer, Principal, Edna Maguire Elementary School

Cabinet Members

Ken Benny, Superintendent Kathy Hattner, Executive Assistant, Superintendant and Board

Terry Kritsepis, Director of Technology Kerri Mills, Assistant Superintendent

Margaret Ann O’Connor, Executive Assistant, Student Learning and District Communications Michele Rollins, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Tim Ryan, Director, Maintenance and Operations

District Maintenance Staff

Cal Hanlyn Dave Rintelman Pete Zampino


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School Educational Specifications Committees

Old Mill Elementary School

Bryce Goeking Jane McDonough

Molly Mundell Bass John Selix

Laura Shearer Dee Treshnell

Park Elementary School

Carol Maguire Christy McCormick

Peg Katz Nancy Sigerman

Strawberry Point Elementary School

Dana Baker-Williams Gwen Hubbard Bain LaPlant

Kimberley Russell Chip Smith

Leslie Thornton Elizabeth Tosaris

Tamalpais Valley Elementary School

Aimee DeCelles Kathryn Drake

Nica Orlick-Roy Gail van Adelsberg

Mike Webb

Mill Valley Middle School

Gus Arnold Joan Deamer Matt Huxley Mark Levy

Jonna Palmer

Edna Maguire Elementary School

Mari Allen Shari Graham-Glaser

Rebecca Heitz David Lown

Darlene Reap-Klosty Lisa Zimmer


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1.2 Meeting Chronology Kick-off Meeting

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Board of Education – Regular Meetings

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Board of Education - Retreat and Study Sessions

Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Individual Trustees

Thursday, February 12, 2009 Friday, February 13, 2009

Cabinet

Thursday, September 13, 2007 Tuesday, January 06, 2009 Friday, February 13, 2009

Site Educational Specifications Committees

Thursday, September 06, 2007 Friday, September 07, 2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007 Friday, September 21, 2007 Monday, October 22, 2007 Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Wednesday, December 05, 2007


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Facilities Master Plan Committee

Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Monday, May 18, 2009


Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Comparative District Tours

Friday, January 30, 2009, Reed Union School District Friday, February 06, 2009, Menlo Park School District

Needs Assessment/Conditions Assessment Update

Site Surveys

Wednesday, December 03, 2008, Edna Maguire ES, Strawberry Point ES Thursday, December 04, 2008, Tamalpais Valley ES, Old Mill ES, Park ES

Friday, December 05, 2008, Mill Valley MS Tuesday, January 06, 2009, Edna Maguire ES, Strawberry Point ES, Tamalpais Valley ES, Old Mill ES,

Park ES, Mill Valley MS Monday, December 29, 2009, Lomita

Principal Survey

Friday, December 12, 2008

District Maintenance Staff Survey

Monday, December 15, 2008


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1.3 Publishing Information This publication may be viewed at the Mill Valley School District Office at the following address, or in PDF format on the District website.

Mill Valley School District 411 Sycamore Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 Tel: 415.389.7700 Fax: 415.389.7773 www.mvschools.org

Questions or comments regarding this document should be directed to:

Tim Ryan Director of Maintenance and Operations [email protected] Tel: 415.389.7700 Fax: 415.389.7773


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2 Executive Summary

2.1 Introduction This Master Plan seeks to accomplish three (3) major objectives that guide District decisions related to the future of its facilities:

1. Identify the District’s short term plan to address immediate improvements needed for all of its facilities

2. Address school capacity issues related to enrollment growth

3. Address the longer term goal to help the School District remain one of Mill Valley’s greatest assets

Becoming a high performing school district results from residents with high expectations who know that great schools come from great communities and that great communities benefit from great schools. Generations of Mill Valley residents have supported the schools to meet the educational needs of thousands of young leaders, and time after time they have "stepped up to the plate" to support the modernization of school facilities. The Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive guide for creating the District’s school facilities of the future. It suggests how the facilities could be designed, lays out a facilities program not dependent on portable buildings, ensures adequate open space and meets accessibility standards to provide for future generations of Mill Valley young people.

The Master Plan is a product created by many dedicated staff and Mill Valley residents. It’s a reminder that good schools foster community pride and puts this outstanding community in the best light. The result of delivering the Master Plan’s vision will be higher property values, stronger businesses and a range of school and community services to enrich the lives of all Mill Valley residents.

2.2 Key Issues This Facilities Master Plan document addresses the District’s facilities needs for the next 15 years. Included is detailed information about the master planning process, recommendations for addressing current and anticipated facilities needs, and support documentation developed during the process. Following are some of the key issues that influenced the recommendations.

Facilities Considered: This plan considers the following school campuses and administrative facilities: Edna Maguire Elementary School, Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School, Strawberry Point Elementary School, Tamalpais Valley Elementary School, Mill Valley Middle School, and the Lomita site that currently houses rental facilities and District support spaces.

Master Plan Components: The following factors were considered in the master planning process, all of which are described within the document: guiding principles, funding priorities, educational specifications, staffing ratios, school capacity, grade configuration, condition of existing facilities, accessibility needs, enrollment projections, and current and future facilities needs.

Enrollment Trends: In the last four academic years, total District enrollment has shown the following annual increases: 53 (from 2004-05 to 2005-06); 47 (from 2005-06 to 2006-07), 86 (from 2006-07 to 2007-08), and 78 (from 2007-08 to 2008-09). This represents a twelve percent (12%) increase in student enrollment since the 2004-2005 school year. Current projections indicate this upward trend will continue into the 2009-2010 academic year, and may continue into future academic years. However, given the current state of the economy and decreased home sales, continued study is required to accurately determine the full extent of enrollment increases and whether these levels will be permanent.


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Guiding Principles: The Guiding Principles are a set of overarching criteria developed by the Facilities Master Plan Committee (FMPC). The Principles established that each facility investment should be examined through a student-centered lens, evaluated for consistency with the District’s Strategic Plan Goals, and measured against the following principles:

• Accessibility • Fiscal Responsibility • Flexibility • Learning Environment • Maintainability • Safety • Sustainability

No one principle is more important than the others, and the viability of each potential investment will be evaluated based upon its impact on all principles. Leading by example, the District will ensure that the school community is aware of its focus on environmental sustainability and encourage all staff, students and community members to participate in supporting school and District efforts as stewards of the environment.

Flexibility: Because of the recent increase in enrollment and unknowns regarding whether or how long this trend will last, we have built flexibility into the recommended options.

• Long Term: The District's current average enrollment in grades K-8 is 277 students per grade level. The overall Master Plan factored in the need to accommodate an average of 350 K-8 students per grade level over the life of the 15-year plan.

• Short Term: Currently in the District the average enrollment in grades K-5 is 300 students per grade level. To accommodate a shorter term enrollment growth in permanent facilities, the new Edna Maguire campus that is proposed in this plan, with a capacity for 600 students, would allow the District to house an average of 333 K-5 students per grade level. The proposed time table calls for the completion of the new Edna Maguire campus by the start of the 2014 school year.

In addition, flexibility for enrollment growth has been factored into recommendations for the Tamalpais Valley and Strawberry Point elementary school campuses.

Educational Specifications: In 1994 the California Department of Education was directed by the Legislature to formalize regulations governing the standards for the design and construction of school facilities. Included with those standards are requirements for the submittal of educational specifications that define: enrollment of the school and grade level configuration; emphasis in curriculum content or teaching methodology that influences school design; type, number, size, function, special characteristics of each space, and spatial relationships of the instructional areas that are consistent with the educational program; and community functions that may affect the school design. As part of the master planning process the District developed complete Educational Specifications (Ed Specs) which were adopted by the Board of Trustees in November, 2008. These Ed Specs served as the foundation for the needs assessment and planning recommendations developed during the master planning process.

Existing Conditions: The conditions assessment originally completed for the District in 2007 was updated in 2009 as part of the master planning process. This update identified about $30.7 million in needed upgrades and renovation to the existing facilities, without consideration for enrollment growth. This updated report addresses items such as paving, painting, roofing, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, fire/life safety, accessibility, and seismic needs.


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2.3 Recommended 15 Year Program Consideration of the above referenced issues guided development of a set of recommendations for construction work at the school campuses and the cost associated with the recommended scope of work. The project cost for each site is an all-inclusive number for construction and services needed to deliver the recommended work, including: hard cost of construction; project soft costs such as architectural and engineering fees, agency and utility fees, materials testing, onsite inspection, construction management, moving expenses, temporary housing, and furniture, fixtures and equipment; and the cost of escalation to do this work over 15 years. Details regarding project options for each site are included later in this document. Following is a summary of the recommended 15 year program. Edna Maguire Elementary School

Scope: Replace existing campus with new elementary campus while retaining the existing modular building currently used as the kindergarten wing

Project Cost (Escalated): $46,890,000


Scope: Replace portable classrooms with new modular building; cover outdoor eating area(s); and modernize existing facilities



Scope: Construct new one-story classroom building on Elm Avenue; expand library in lower level and reconfigure sub-standard lower level classrooms as support space; remove existing portable building; cover outdoor eating area(s); and modernize existing facilities



Scope: Replace portable buildings with new two-story classroom building; cover outdoor eating area(s); and modernize existing facilities



Scope: Replace existing portables with new one-story classroom building; excavate existing hill to improve traffic circulation and provide fire access to new building



Scope: Replace existing campus with new middle school campus



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Lomita Site – District Offices

Scope: Relocate portable/modular building from other sites to create IMC building and District administrative offices; renovate shop building; and demolish existing IMC/warehouse and rental facilities


Total Program

Program Cost (Escalated): The total cost of the recommended program over a 15 year period is $217,035,000

2.4 Timeline The anticipated date for delivering individual projects will be established during future implementation planning, in conjunction with the District’s bond finance consultant. With that information, scope and sequencing of projects can be determined. The timeline section of this document applies one proposed funding scenario and suggests reasonable timelines to initiate and complete the first phases of the work.

2.5 Next Steps The District, working with their bond finance consultant, will determine a bond funding cycle which will enable the phased delivery of the recommended program and be supported by the Mill Valley community. With that decision, a detailed implementation plan can be developed which will identify specific scopes of work for individual projects, define a detailed budget and schedule for each project, consider construction phasing and temporary housing compatible with educational objectives, provide a program level schedule and budget, and recommend the program management structure needed to deliver the work.

2.6 Call for Support This Master Plan was created with the input and interests of dozens of stakeholders who care greatly about the future of the District’s schools. Support is needed from everyone in the community to help execute this plan which is a critical component of preparing for Mill Valley’s successful future. Everyone is urged to read the entire Master Plan, ask questions and get involved. Together the District and community can ensure that Mill Valley School District continues to be one of this community’s greatest assets.


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3 Background

3.1 District Overview Nestled at the foot of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, Mill Valley School District is thirteen miles north of San Francisco and is comprised of five elementary schools and one middle school. The schools in the District have consistently performed well above national averages, and rank in the top ten percent in California. For the 2008-2009 Academic Year, the District enrolled (per CBEDS) a total of 2,494 students, with 1,794 students enrolled in the elementary schools and 700 students in the Middle School. For the 2008-2009 Academic Year, the District participated in the State’s Class Size Reduction (CSR) Program for grades K-3. For grades kindergarten through third grade, the average class size was 19.5 students, and for the fourth grade through eighth grade, the average class size was 25.2 students.

3.2 Facility Summary Following are the basic statistics on each of the schools listing the grade levels, year of construction, the building and site size, student enrollment (October 2008 CBEDS) and the number of classrooms at each site.

The type of building construction varies greatly from site to site given the diverse periods of construction (from the early 1920s through the 1970s). The facilities have been maintained relatively well through the years with various site and building improvement projects. The most recent significant construction work occurred from 1996 to 2001 with renovation and expansion at a number of schools.

3.3 Enrollment Trends In the last four academic years, total District enrollment has shown the following annual increases: 53 (from 2004-05 to 2005-06); 47 (from 2005-06 to 2006-07), 86 (from 2006-07 to 2007-08), and 78 (from 2007-08 to 2008-09). This represents a student enrollment increase of twelve percent (12%) since the 2004-2005 school year. Current projections indicate this upward trend may continue into future academic years. Data suggests that this could be a result of a large shift in concentration of young families buying homes between 2004 and 2007. However, given the current state of the economy and decreased home

School Grades Year Built

Building Size

Site Size Student Enrollment

Classrooms


K-5 1956 51,132 sf 479,160 sf (11 acres)

412 4 Kindergarten 15 Standard


K-5 1921 29,102 sf 108,900 sf (2.5 acres)



K-5 1940 36,746 sf 103,240 sf (2.37 acres)



K-5 1952 36,778 sf 235,220 sf (5.4 acres)



K-5 1951 42,842 sf 357,190 sf (8.2 acres)



6-8 1972 121,510 sf 796,280 sf (18.28 acres)

697 32 Core 17 Specialty


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sales, continued study is required to accurately determine the full extent of enrollment increases and whether these levels will be permanent. District decisions on future capital projects will depend greatly on this determination.

3.4 District’s Mission and Strategic Plan Mill Valley School District provides an educational program based on high academic standards and adheres to the following mission:

Our mission is to provide an excellent education that enables all students to achieve academic success and their full potential. We prepare our students to be responsible, contributing members of our community and wise stewards of our natural environment.

The District, through the Board of Trustees and a strategic plan core team, developed a three-year Strategic Plan (beginning Academic Year 2007-2008) outlining four Strategic Plan Goals to accompany the District’s Mission:

As a learning community, we inspire, engage, and empower our students to do their best by demonstrating our best every day.

1. High Levels of Student Learning 2. Excellent Staff 3. Communication and Community Inclusion 4. Sound Finance and Infrastructure

The District is committed to providing students with a core curriculum that includes all academic areas, physical education and the arts, based on learning experiences that actively engage students with staff, the community and the environment. Core academics including Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies and Science are taught in all grades with attention to the California content standards. Each school has developed its own culture based on the characteristics of its facility and its surrounding environment and community, while still adhering to shared District-wide academic expectations. A number of schools have integrated outdoor spaces into the curriculum, connecting environmentally with their local communities.

3.5 Community The community actively devotes time and funds to needed programs and services. The Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, Kiddo!, is a non-profit organization that provides financial support for programs in art, music, drama, poetry, dance, classroom aides, and technology for K-8 students in the Mill Valley School District. Other organizations providing District support include the individual school Parent Teacher Associations (PTA), and the Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) or “It Takes A Village”.

The community looks to the facilities of the District to meet educational needs, and to fill gaps in recreational and meeting spaces. Every school site currently supports before or after school child care programs. The school fields and gyms are heavily used after school and on weekends for youth sports and programs. The District also provides meeting spaces to community programs by opening classrooms, libraries, and multi-purpose rooms. Continuing and expanding partnerships with the community remains an important goal.

3.6 Master Plan Initiation In 2004 the Old Mill Elementary School community was searching for options to increase classroom capacity on their campus resulting from the addition of District-wide, full-day kindergarten. The District


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and site were assisted by architect and District parent Evan Cross, who recommended construction of a new, two-story, four-classroom building on site. When Old Mill presented the design concept to the District for consideration and feedback, the District recognized the need to conduct comprehensive evaluations of all facilities District-wide. As a result, the Superintendent established a Facilities Task Force in 2005. Its mission was to "Recommend ways in which our facilities can contribute to enhanced and improved education programs for all students."

The Facilities Talk Force, comprised of thirteen members from the District and community, submitted their report to the Board of Trustees in May of 2006. One of their recommendations was to “conduct a professional suitability study (needs assessment) that assesses the existing conditions at all sites . . . as soon as possible.” It was also observed that “there will be a significant need for a bond measure to increase our capacity and resolve some site-specific issues.”

In response to the recommendations made by the Facilities Task Force Report the District entered into a contract with Vanir Construction Management Inc. in December of 2006 to conduct a needs assessment of the District’s school facilities (five elementary and one middle school). The primary focus of the work was to provide an assessment of the current conditions of the facilities and to conceptualize a plan for each school site to accommodate the District’s anticipated enrollment growth and facility needs. The completed Conditions Assessment and Expansion Plan was presented to the Board of Trustees in March 2007. The Conditions Assessment reported on the condition of District facilities, provided baseline costs for immediate and longer term repair items, and presented conceptual expansion options with cost estimates for each school. Excerpts from the report are included in Appendix B.

After evaluating the findings of the Conditions Assessment and Expansion Plan, the Board of Trustees determined that pressing facilities conditions needed to be addressed and it was likely that a bond would be required to fund the modernization and expansion work. Board Policy 7110 states in part:

The Governing Board recognizes the importance of long-range planning for school facilities in order to help meet the changing needs of district students and to help ensure that resources are allocated in an efficient and effective manner. To that end, the Board directs the Superintendent or designee to develop and maintain a Master Plan for district facilities. The plan shall describe the district's anticipated short- and long-term facilities needs and priorities and shall be aligned with the district's educational goals.

In March of 2007 the District initiated a selection process for a consultant to provide comprehensive master planning services and Vanir was selected to perform the work.

3.7 Master Plan Definition Generally, master planning is the process of identifying near-term and long-term capital outlay needs of an entity and developing solutions to address those needs. A master plan is the resultant product of this process. When applied to K-8 school facilities, it clearly defines the long-term Educational Program through the Educational Specifications process, and then develops a plan to provide adequate facilities to deliver the Educational Program. The end result is a living document that outlines the decision making process for executing the plan for the future of the District’s facilities.

3.8 Master Plan Scope In July of 2007 the Board of Trustees of Mill Valley School District commissioned Vanir to proceed with master planning the District’s facilities consisting of five elementary schools and one middle school and later added the District facilities and a leased site. The following facilities are included in the plan:


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• Edna Maquire Elementary School • Old Mill Elementary School • Park Elementary School • Strawberry Point Elementary School • Tamalpais Valley Elementary School • Mill Valley Middle School • District Facilities • Lomita (leased facilities)

Vanir was tasked with developing educational specifications (an addition to the original scope of work) and developing a Master Plan for each site that defines a preliminary scope of work, provides a conceptual cost estimate and outlines a general time table for execution of the projects.

Development of a full implementation plan was not included in the contract scope. It is the District’s intention to evaluate the master planning recommendations and possible funding sources prior to proceeding with an implementation plan.


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4 Master Planning Process On August 14, 2008 Vanir held a master planning Kick-Off Meeting with the District’s Facilities Master Plan Committee to describe the key components of the master planning process, present the proposed schedule and address questions about the process. On August 22, 2008 Vanir presented the same information to the Board of Trustees and received verification from the Board that the proposed process met the District’s needs and expectations.

The following graphic showed that between mid August and December of 2008 the primary focus would be to develop the committees to participate in the process, establish prioritization criteria, complete the educational specifications and perform the needs assessment. From December to February the master planning process would be conducted which would be an iterative consideration of potential projects, estimating, scheduling and prioritization. The final Master Plan was initially scheduled for completion in mid-February, 2008.

This aggressive schedule was established primarily to meet the District’s expectation of needing a preliminary project list at the end of October, 2007 and a finalized Master Plan in February of 2008, anticipating a possible bond election. In October of 2007 the District decided that a bond for February 2008 would not be pursued and the completion date for the Master Plan was revised to September 2008. Then, in December of 2007 it was decided to further extend the schedule to allow the District additional time to study topics raised in the process of developing the Educational Specifications. In March of 2008 the District requested that the master planning process be put on hold to allow them to focus their resources on the passage of a Parcel Tax in November of 2008. The master planning process which was re-started in December of 2008 included the original scope of work and processes, but had a revised final completion date of June, 2009.

4.1 Guiding Principals The Guiding Principles are a set of overarching criteria established by the Facilities Master Plan Committee. The Principles established that each investment should be examined through a student-centered lens, evaluated for consistency with the District’s Strategic Plan Goals, and measured against the


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following principles. No one principle is more important than the others, and the viability of each potential investment will be evaluated based upon its impact on all principles.

• Safety • Learning Environment • Fiscal Responsibility • Flexibility • Accessibility • Maintainability • Sustainability

A complete copy of the Guiding Principles, which includes a description of the considerations included in each of the principles, is included in Appendix C.

4.2 Funding Priorities Whereas the Guiding Principals were established early in the master planning process the Funding Priorities were established after the initial design concepts had been developed. The FMPC anticipates that the District’s facilities modernization and new construction needs would exceed the amount of funding initially available. The priorities were established in accordance with the District’s Educational Specifications and the Guiding Principles adopted by the District.

The following three levels of priority influenced decisions about which projects would be included in the Master Plan and in what order they would be initiated.

Level 1

Fire and life safety systems Notification systems (alarms, bells, clocks and intercom) Seismic safety State Building Code compliance Americans with Disabilities Act compliance Enrollment capacity

Level 2

Building envelope (roof, skylights, windows and exterior walls) Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems Security systems (alarm, fencing, locks and hardware) Interior surfaces (floors, ceilings and wall) Information technology Site drainage

Level 3

Traffic circulation Storage Athletic facilities Playfields and play structures Community spaces Parking and driveways


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4.3 Educational Specifications In 1994 the California Department of Education was directed by the Legislature to formalize regulations governing the standards for the design and construction of school facilities. Included with those standards are requirements for the submittal of educational specifications. They are listed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 14030(a) as follows:

Educational specifications for school design shall be prepared based on the District’s goals, objectives, policies, and community input that determine the educational program and define the following:

• Enrollment of the school and grade level configuration • Emphasis in curriculum content or teaching methodology that influences school design • Type, number, size, function, special characteristics of each space, and spatial

relationships of the instructional areas that are consistent with the educational program • Community functions that may affect the school design

The Mill Valley School District Education Specifications were prepared by individual Site Educational Specifications Committees and the District Administrative Council based on Mill Valley School District goals, objectives, and policies. Site committee members engaged each school community to determine what is desirable educationally, realizing that priorities and efficiencies would bring the educational ideal within project parameters. The District Administrative Council focused on the needs, objectives and goals of District-wide educational programs for Mill Valley School District, considering current policies and procedures, along with the desired educational programs for future students within the District and school communities.

The Educational Specifications adopted by the Board of Trustees in November, 2008 served as the foundation for the needs assessment and planning recommendations developed during the master planning process. Recommendations regarding staffing ratios, school capacity and grade configuration are described below. A complete copy of the Educational Specifications is included in Appendix D.

4.4 Staffing Ratios Class size targets are designed to provide efficient instruction based on available funding. Preferred ratios are:

• Grades K-3: an average of 20 students per classroom (for participation in the State’s K-3 Class Size Reduction Program)

• Grades 4-5: an average of 25 students • Grades 6-8: an average of 28 students within the core academic classes • Special Education Program staffing is based on the California Education Code • Site support staffing is based on the needs of the school to accommodate site enrollment numbers.

4.5 School Capacity Currently, the District allows Mill Valley residents to indicate school preferences for registering new students for grades K-5. School assignment is then made using the following priorities: district placement needs, facility capacity, class size, proximity of residence to preferred school, and inter district attendance.

During the course of the master planning process the District recognized the need to adjust the school capacities from what was previously called for in the Ed Spec. Considering the actual kindergarten


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enrollment for the school year 2009-2010 and costs associated with various new construction options, it was decided that the Master Plan should provide space for the following number of students at the various sites:

• Edna Maguire Elementary School: 600 • Old Mill Elementary School: 300 (with growth potential for capacity of 360) • Park Elementary School: 360 • Strawberry Point Elementary School: 360 (with growth potential for capacity of 480) • Tamalpais Valley Elementary School: 480 (with growth potential for capacity of 600) • Mill Valley Middle School: 1,050

This configuration would provide space in the District for an average of 350 students per grade with expansion capacity for an additional 120 students at Tamalpais Valley Elementary school, and 120 students at Strawberry Point School. Currently the District averages 277 students per grade.

4.6 Grade Configuration The current District program is delivered through a class configuration of K-5 at elementary, and grades 6-8 at middle school. During the master planning process the possibility of reconfiguring grades was evaluated and it was decided to maintain the current model for the purposes of master planning for the following reasons:

• No educational advantage to changing configurations was identified. • The overall cost of facilities (modernization and new construction) would not be significantly

reduced, and could actually increase. • The greatest savings in both capital and operating costs could be realized from closing or

consolidating the two smaller campuses (Old Mill and Park) but this option was not supported by the FMPC.

4.7 Conditions Assessment Update A Condition Assessment is the systematic evaluation of a facility’s physical condition to assess deficiencies and to identify enhancements necessary to bring conditions up to acceptable standards and codes. Estimates are developed for the cost of those enhancements.

A Condition Assessment was completed by Vanir for the District in February, 2007. The Director of Maintenance, maintenance staff, and Vanir visited each school and evaluated the condition of the existing facilities and grounds. Items such as paving, painting, roofing, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, and electrical were surveyed. Principals completed questionnaires concerning the quality of their campuses. As a follow up to these questionnaires, meetings were held with the principals and maintenance staff to discuss the maintenance history and highlight problem areas that would not be visually apparent at each campus. The Condition Assessment identified about $19 million in upgrades and renovation needed at the District’s six campuses. An excerpt of the original report is included in Appendix B.

The intent of the master plan process was to build upon the information gathered from the Condition Assessment. As part of the master plan process a Conditions Assessment Update was completed in 2009 to ensure that any changes or new developments were incorporated and that the estimates reflected current construction cost. The Updated Condition Assessment identified about $30,700,000 in needed upgrades and renovation. These costs are incorporated into the individual campus plans and cost estimates found in Section 5. Reasons for the increase in cost from the 2007 assessment include:


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• Addition of ADA issues identified in an Access Compliance Survey completed since 2007 • Addition of Lomita property not evaluated in the original assessment • Additional escalation cost • Continued deterioration of the facilities

An excerpt from the Conditions Assessment Update is included in Appendix E.

4.8 ADA Study In March, 2008 the District contracted with a consultant, Sally Swanson Architects, Inc. to evaluate its school sites for accessibility compliance. The result is a comprehensive Access Compliance Survey Report published in October, 2008 that outlines areas for improvement and assesses programs required to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The report provides alternatives for barrier removal and cost estimates for recommended work. Excerpts from the report are included in Appendix F.

The results of this survey were incorporated into the Master Plan and the cost of correcting accessibility barriers is included in Vanir’s estimates for modernization of existing facilities.

4.9 Enrollment Projections The enrollment projections applied when the master planning process was initiated were provided by the District’s Consultant, Thomas Williams of Enrollment Projection Consultants, in December, 2007. As the master planning was underway it became evident that the numbers being used for planning purposes were too low considering the actual numbers the District was realizing for the current (2008-2009) and upcoming (2009-2010) school year kindergarten enrollment. The District will continue to perform additional studies of enrollment projections as warranted. The Master Plan was developed using the school capacity numbers cited in Section 4.5, with options for additional growth identified at specific sites.

4.10 Facility Needs Assessment A Needs Assessment compares the existing conditions and programs to the model program to help determine what is needed to bring each facility up to the standards of the model program. The existing conditions were documented in the Conditions Assessment Update, and the model program is defined by the Educational Specifications. The existing conditions and the model program are reduced into a matrix style format of data to provide a consolidated overview of the District’s physical facility needs. The Needs Assessments for each school site and the District administrative facilities are included in Appendix G.

Projects that include new buildings or new school campuses can easily comply with standards established by the Need Assessment. However, in many instances where existing facilities do not already conform to the Needs Assessment, it would not be cost effective to bring them into full agreement with the preferred standard.

4.11 Scope Options Developing the recommended scope of projects for inclusion in the Master Plan is an iterative process that takes into account the many components described above. Following is a description of the process that started in January 2009 and concluded in May of 2009 with the recommended facilities construction program described in Section 5.0.


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4.11.1 Options Without Cost For each of the school sites, Vanir developed conceptual design models that addressed the identified needs at each campus. This is a creative process intended to present the District with many feasible options for consideration. Cost estimates are not performed at this stage, although due consideration is given to relative cost, phasing requirements, and known site constraints. More than 25 design concepts were developed by Vanir. These options were presented to the Facilities Master Plan Committee, the Administrative Council, a meeting of community stakeholders, and individual Board members for review and comment with the primary purpose of eliminating any options that should not receive further consideration.

As a result, some options were eliminated and the remaining options were modified to incorporate comments received.

4.11.2 Options With Cost Vanir then developed conceptual estimates for the reduced list of options. These revised options along with cost estimates were presented for consideration to the Facilities Master Plan Committee, the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees.

On May 7, 2009, a special Board Study Session was held to allow the Board and community members to view the options and cost estimates, and to provide feedback. The total program cost of the preferred options totaled approximately $300 million dollars. The Board directed the FMPC to reconsider the scope of the proposed work based on an anticipated future bonding capacity in the range of $150 million.

In response Vanir developed and estimated modified options for the District’s consideration.

4.11.3 Final Options The iterative process described above resulted in the presentation of the final options to the FMPC for their review and approval on May 18, 2009. Minor adjustments were made to incorporate feedback and the final options were presented to the Board in a Study Session on May 27, 2009. These are the options that have been incorporated into the Master Plan, as described in Section 5 that follows.


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5 Recommended Program The recommended program is a result of the iterative master planning process described in Section 4, input and commitment from the many participants listed in Section 1.1, and more than 90 meetings devoted solely to this process listed in Section 1.2.

5.1 Cost Analysis At this stage of planning the estimates developed for a proposed project are conceptual and a number of assumptions must be made to ensure that the budgets are sufficient to deliver the project. Following is a description of what is included in the estimates and any assumptions that have been made.

5.1.1 Construction Categories Following is a description of the type of work included in the general categories:

• Building Demolition: removal of existing structures including foundations; removal of portable foundations; capping and/or removal of utilities to the buildings

• New Building Construction: new buildings including foundations; additions to existing buildings including foundations and tying into existing structures

• Remodel Buildings: modernization to existing buildings to upgrade a deficient condition or to change usage

• Site Improvements and Infrastructure: upgrades or renovation to existing facilities (i.e. parking, utilities, covered outdoor eating areas); improvements required to support new construction

• Relocation and Swing Space: removal or relocation of existing portables; new portables needed for temporary housing during construction, including utilities and temporary foundations

5.1.2 Construction Cost Following is a description of what is included in the construction cost totals:

• Construction Subtotal: the hard cost of construction (not including contractor project costs, overhead and profit)

• General Conditions: an applied percentage of the Construction Subtotal to cover the contractor's direct project costs such as mobilization, office rental, equipment and administrative staff

• Contractor Fee: an applied percentage for the contractor's main office overhead and profit • Bonds and Insurance: contractor's cost to secure bonds and insurance • Design Contingency: an applied percentage of the construction costs to allow for detail that is

not developed at the early stages of project planning • Construction and Change Order Contingency: an applied percentage allowing for the cost of

unforeseen conditions, architect errors and omissions and Owner requested changes. The percentage for new construction is generally lower than the percentage for renovation work

• Current Construction Cost: the total projected cost of construction, in today’s dollars


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5.1.3 Project Cost Following is a description of what is included in the project cost total:

• Soft Cost Markup: an applied percentage for non-construction project costs which may include fees for architects and engineers, construction management, geotechnical investigation, utility fees, DSA fees, onsite inspection, materials testing, and moving expenses

• FF&E Allowance: for furniture, fixtures and equipment • Current Project Costs: total of hard construction cost, soft costs and FF&E

5.1.4 Escalation The construction cost and project cost are both estimated in today’s dollars. The delivery of the proposed program will happen over a number of years, so the cost is escalated at an average annual rate of 5% to the anticipated mid-point of construction. Due to current economic conditions, inflation for the first few years is reduced to 2% in 2010, 3% in 2011, and 4% in 2012.

For initial planning purposes, assumptions have been made regarding when construction is likely to occur and the escalation amount is calculated to that date. Changes in the schedule for individual projects will affect this number, and it may increase or decrease. This must be factored into future planning efforts as the construction program becomes more defined.

5.1.5 Program Contingency Program Contingency is an allowance above the estimated cost of individual projects to allow for unforeseen conditions, programmatic changes, etc. At this stage in planning, the program contingency has been factored into the cost estimates for the individual sites. Once the program is initiated, the program contingency allowance will be removed from the individual site budgets and set aside for the overall program.


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5.1.6 Total Program Cost The total program cost for the recommended work is the project cost plus escalation and program contingency. Following is a breakdown per site of the cost of the recommended program.

Site

Student Capacity

Project

Description

Current Project

Cost

Program Contingency

Amount

Escalated Project

Cost Edna Maguire Elementary School

600 New campus with standard size multi-purpose building

$36,190,000 $3,619,000 $46,890,000


300 Replace portables with “FROG” modulars; modernize existing facility

$8,530,000 $853,000 $10,560,000


360 New 1-story classroom building; expand lower level library and reconfigure substandard classrooms; modernize existing facility

$7,660,000 $766,000 $10,160,000


360 New 2-story classroom building; modernize existing facility

$18,440,000 $1,844,000 $26,760,000


480 New 1-story classroom building; improve traffic circulation; modernize existing facility

$10,915,000 $1,091,500 $14,545,000


1,050 New campus including multi-purpose / gymnasium with stage

$70,970,000 $7,097,000 $101,130,000

District Facilities at Lomita

N/A Modular buildings for District office and IMC; renovate shop building

$5,210,000 $521,000 $6,980,000

Total Program $157,915,000 $15,791,500 $217,025,000


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5.2 Sites The remainder of this report is broken down by individual school site and contains the following information:

1. General Description

• School profile • Map • Aerial photo

2. Existing Conditions

• Photos with descriptions of the existing site conditions

3. Proposed Construction

• Recommended Scope - Description of the scope of work recommended for the site. • Options - Arriving at the final recommended option for each site was an iterative process

described in Section 4.11. For five of the school sites, Edna Maguire, Tamalpais Valley, Strawberry Point, Old Mill, and Mill Valley Middle School, some of the options evaluated had merit but were eliminated from the final recommendation due to costs or other issues. Included in the section for these five sites is a description of options that could be considered if circumstances warrant further analysis.

• Eliminated - These are options that were developed for consideration but were eliminated during the iterative process due to cost, practicality, transitional housing, community concerns, educational practices, needs assessment, site constraints, or other reasons. The written description does not contain every variation developed for a concept, but highlights the overall concepts that were examined.

4. Site Plan

• Depicts overall existing conditions overlaid with proposed new construction, building additions, covered outdoor eating areas and site reconfiguration

• Does not graphically reflect the modernization work proposed for the campus

5. Estimate

• The escalated program cost for construction work proposed at the site per the description in Section 5.1

• Includes the cost of enhancements necessary to bring conditions up to acceptable standards and codes as identified in the Conditions Assessment Update


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5.2.1 Edna Maguire Elementary School

5.2.1.1 General Description

Address 80 Lomita Drive Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7733 School Profile Year built: 1956 Acreage of site: 11 SF of buildings: 50,309 2008 Enrollment: 412


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5.2.1.2 Existing Conditions – Edna Maguire Elementary School

Multi-purpose room - no separation of food service area

Asphalt settling, non ADA compliant

Unsecured play yard open to public path

Deteriorating single pane window glazing Roof failing at skylight penetrations

Original roof is deteriorating


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5.2.1.3 Proposed Construction – Edna Maguire Elementary School

Recommended Scope:

• Replace existing campus with new elementary campus including classrooms, administration, library, multi-purpose gymnasium, support space and covered outdoor eating areas (only building to remain is the modular complex currently used as kindergarten classrooms)

• Relocate school’s playfields currently used by the greater community for sports and recreation

Options:

• The theater/gymnasium multi-purpose building is sized to accommodate the needs of the elementary school campus. A larger "high school sized gym" was considered, but eliminated due to costs. Increasing the gymnasium to the larger size could be considered if funding becomes available, and the remainder of the site will be designed to accommodate the larger facility. A larger multi-purpose building was preferred because it could be used by the other elementary schools for performances, used by community for organized sports, and would reduce the impact on the Middle School gym. The increased total project cost of building the larger multi-purpose building escalated to the year 2014 is $2,301,668.

Eliminated:

• New campus with demolition/relocation of all existing modular buildings • New campus retaining all existing modular buildings

5.2.1.4 Site Plan

The site plan exhibit is on the following page.

5.2.1.5 Estimate

The estimate is on the page following the site plan.

Project: Mill Valley School District

Title: Edna Maguire Elementary School (600 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST Total Notes

Building DemolitionDemo Portable Foundations 9 EA $1,500.00 $13,500Demo Main Classroom Wings 26,358 SF $11.00 $289,938 Includes hazmat abatementDemo MP Building 6,009 SF $11.00 $66,099 Includes hazmat abatementDemo Admin Building 2,742 SF $11.00 $30,162 Includes hazmat abatement

Building Demolition Subtotal $399,699New Building ConstructionNew MP Building 10,000 SF $275.00 $2,750,000New 2 Story Classroom Building 32,460 SF $240.00 $7,790,400New 1 Story Classroom Building 11,200 SF $235.00 $2,632,000New Library/Admin Building 10,800 SF $285.00 $3,078,000

Special Foundations SF $25.00 $0

New Building Construction Subtotal 64,460 SF $252.10 $16,250,400Remodel (e) BuildingsRemodel Modular CR Buildings A-D 6,080 SF $15.00 $91,200

Remodel (e) Buildings Subtotal $91,200Site Improvements and InfrastructureOff-Site Street Improvements 500 LF $200.00 $100,000Covered Outdoor Eating Areas 2,000 SF $85.00 $170,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowMisc Site Improvements 1 L:S $1,375,000 $1,375,000 Includes walkways and General LandscapingSite Utilities 1 LS $725,000 $725,000 Include utilities for (n) BuildingsNew Playfields 60,000 SF $4.11 $246,600 Assume Hydroseed Grass and not sod.

New campus with standard size multi-purpose building

e ay e ds 60,000 S $ $ 6,600 ssu e yd oseed G ass a d ot sodNew Hardcourts 40,000 SF $5.91 $236,400Kindergarten Play Area 9,000 SF $19.92 $179,280 Re-locate (e) playground equipmentParent Pick-up and Visitor Parking 30,000 SF $6.88 $206,400Parent Pick-up 32,500 SF $6.33 $205,725Parking Lot 50,000 SF $7.01 $350,500Relocate High Pressure Water Line $0 By Water Company and not included in budget.

Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $3,794,905Relocation and SwingspaceRemove Portables 2 EA $4,000.00 $8,000 Includes removal of utilities

No Swingspace $0 Phased construction shouldn't require additional classroom space

$0Relocation and Swingspace Subtotal $8,000

$0$0

CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $20,544,204

General Conditions 8.0% $1,643,536Contractor Fee 5.0% $1,109,388Bonds and Insurance 2.0% $465,942Design Contingency 10.0% $2,376,307Construction and Change Order Contingency 5.0% $1,306,969

TOTAL CURRENT CONSTRUCTION COST $27,446,346

Soft Cost Markup 28.0% $7,684,977FF and E Allowance 3.0% $1,053,941

TOTAL CURRENT PROJECT COSTS $36,185,264

Escalation $6,438,994 Escalation to 2014Program Contingency 10.0% $4,262,426

Total $46,886,684

Mill Valley Masterplan Conceptual Estimate R12C


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5.2.2 Old Mill Elementary School


Address 352 Throckmorton Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7727 School Profile Year built: 1921 Acreage of site: 2.5 SF of buildings: 34,058 2008 Enrollment: 302


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5.2.2.2 Existing Conditions – Old Mill Elementary School

Uneven pavement at uncovered lunch area Water drains through electrical panel located above a sump pump

Windows from 1950 are single pane and not energy efficient

Obsolete stair lift

Unsecured water main controls Emergency exits not ADA compliant


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5.2.2.3 Proposed Construction – Old Mill Elementary School

Recommended Scope:

• Enhancements necessary to bring conditions up to acceptable standards and codes as identified in the Conditions Assessment Update

• Replace portable classrooms with new modular building. Recommended building is LEED certified with a living roof. Information is available at www.projectfrog.com.

• Add covered outdoor eating area(s)

Eliminated:

• New two-story classroom building to replace portables, toilet room addition to existing multi-use building, leveled area in the play yard, and reduce the square footage of the lower wing

• New one-story classroom building to replace portables • New two-story classroom wing to replace lower wing

5.2.2.4 Site Plan


5.2.2.5 Estimate



Title: Old Mill Elementary School (300 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009


Building DemolitionDemo Portable Foundations 2 EA $1,500.00 $3,000

$0$0

Building Demolition Subtotal $3,000New Building ConstructionNew 1 Story "Frog" Building 1,927 SF $275.00 $529,925Multipurpose Addition 0 SF $0.00 $02 Story CR Addition to Main Building 0 SF $0.00 $0

Special Foundations $0 Drilled Piers and Cassions - Not anticipated at Old Mill

$0$0

New Building Construction Subtotal $529,925Remodel (e) BuildingsMain Building 22,003 SF $30.00 $660,090Main Building -Lower Level 6,000 SF $150.00 $900,000 Complete upgrade to lower wingMP Building 4,135 SF $15.00 $62,025Campus Architectural Improvements 1 LS $260,000 $260,000 Allowance for architectural upgrade to (e) buildings

$0Remodel (e) Buildings Subtotal $1,882,115

Site Improvements and InfrastructureCovered Outdoor Eating Areas 1,000 SF $90.00 $90,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowNew Level Playground Area SF $0 00 $0

Replace portables with "FROG" modulars; modernize existing

New Level Playground Area SF $0.00 $0Misc Site Improvements 1 L:S $534,500 $534,500Site Utilities 1 LS $136,250 $136,250

$0Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $760,750

Relocation and SwingspaceRemove Portables after Project Completion 2 EA $4,000.00 $8,000 Includes removal of utilities

$0$0

Relocation and Swingspace Subtotal $8,000$0


General Conditions 8.0% $721,716Contractor Fee 5.0% $487,158Bonds and Insurance 2.0% $204,606Design Contingency 10.0% $1,043,493Construction and Change Order Contingency 7.5% $860,881


Soft Cost Markup 28.0% $1,820,460FF and E Allowance 2.5% $208,053


Escalation $1,069,705 Excalation to 2013Program Contingency 10.0% $959,986

Total $10,559,848



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5.2.3 Park Elementary School


Address 360 East Blithedale Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7735 School Profile Year built: 1940 Acreage of site: 2.37 SF of buildings: 33,073 2008 Enrollment: 336


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5.2.3.1 Existing Conditions – Park Elementary School

Water damage in girl’s restroom in the main building

Exterior stair with deteriorated wood and non code compliant railings

Kindergarten classroom in main building has stairs to nowhere

Basement classroom with substandard finishes

Ramp is non ADA compliant Annex – poor site drainage at utilities


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5.2.3.2 Proposed Construction – Park Elementary School

Recommended Scope:


• Construct new one-story classroom building on Elm Avenue • Expand library in lower level and reconfigure sub-standard lower level classrooms as support

space • Remove existing portable building • Add covered outdoor eating area(s)

Eliminated:

• New two-story classroom building along Elm Street and new multi-purpose building to replace portable

• New two-story classroom building along Elm Street and new 2-story building along East Blithedale with demolition of the annex building

• New two-story classroom building (double loaded) to replace existing annex building (same orientation)

• New parent drop off area along Elm Avenue

5.2.3.3 Site Plan


5.2.3.4 Estimate



Title: Park Elementary School (360 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009



$0Building Demolition Subtotal $1,500

New Building ConstructionNew 1 Story Classroom Building 6,000 SF $235.00 $1,410,000

Special Foundations $0 Drilled Piers and Cassions - Not anticipated at Park

$0$0

New Building Construction Subtotal $1,410,000Remodel (e) BuildingsMain Building 21,866 SF $50.00 $1,093,300Annex Building 5,267 SF $45.00 $237,015Expand Lower Level Library 4,500 SF $130.00 $585,000

Campus Architectural Improvements 1 LS $475,000 $475,000 Allowance for architectural upgrade to (e) building and site to blend with (n) construction.


Site Improvements and InfrastructureCovered Outdoor Eating Areas 1,000 SF $85.00 $85,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowNew Parent Drop-off 0 LS $85,000 $0

Misc Site Improvements 1 L:S $300,000 $300,000 Includes walkways and landscaping @ new building

Site Utilities 1 LS $75,000 $75,000 Include utilities for (n) Buildings

New 1 story classroom building; modernize existing

Site Utilities 1 LS $75,000 $75,000 Include utilities for (n) Buildings$0

Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $460,000Relocation and SwingspaceRelocate (e) Portable Classroom 1 EA $3,000.00 $3,000 Move to District SiteUtilities for Portables EA $6,000.00 $0 No Swingspace requiredFoundations and Ramps EA $2,500.00 $0

$0$0

Relocation and Swingspace Subtotal $3,000


General Conditions 8.0% $341,185Contractor Fee 5.0% $230,300Bonds and Insurance 2.0% $96,726Design Contingency 10.0% $493,303Construction and Change Order Contingency 7.5% $406,975




Escalation $1,576,923 Escalation for modernization to 2013, new construction 2018

Program Contingency 10.0% $923,021

Total $10,153,238



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5.2.4 Strawberry Point Elementary School


Address 117 East Strawberry Drive Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.380.2490 School Profile Year built: 1952 Acreage of site: 5.4 SF of buildings: 35,055 2008 Enrollment: 332


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5.2.4.2 Existing Conditions – Strawberry Point Elementary School

Access to school grounds from unauthorized trail

Deteriorating skylight with cracked glass

Unenclosed gas main Unsecured fire main control


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5.2.4.3 Proposed Construction – Strawberry Point Elementary School

Recommended Scope:


• Replace portable buildings with new two-story classroom building • Add covered outdoor eating area(s)

Options:

• Increase student capacity to 480 from 360. The increased project cost is estimated at $13,358,341. Increased scope includes construction of a new multi-purpose building with four classrooms.

Eliminated:

• New multi-purpose building at rear of campus, current multi-purpose renovated into classrooms and new two-story classroom/admin building at the entrance to campus

• New classroom/library building at the rear of campus, current multi-purpose renovated into classrooms, and new multi-purpose /admin building at the entrance to campus

• Add new building with library and four (4) kindergarten classrooms

5.2.4.4 Site Plan


5.2.4.5 Estimate


Ceiling tiles damaged by roof leak Deteriorating exterior stucco finish


Title: Strawberry Point Elementary School (360 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009



$0$0

Building Demolition Subtotal $21,000New Building ConstructionNew 2 Story Classroom Building 32,840 SF $245.00 $8,045,800New Multi-use w/ Classrooms SF $270.00 $0

Special Foundations 16,420 SF $25.00 $410,500 Drilled Piers due to bay mud$0$0

New Building Construction Subtotal $8,456,300Remodel (e) BuildingsRemodel (e) Building A 742 SF $30.00 $22,260 Remodel (e) Admin AreaRemodel (e) Building A 4,400 SF $25.00 $110,000 Remodel (e) MPRemodel (e) Building B 15,993 SF $20.00 $319,860 (e) Classroom WingCampus Architectural Improvements 1 LS $220,000 $220,000

$0Remodel (e) Building A Subtotal $672,120

Site Improvements and InfrastructureCovered Outdoor Eating Areas 2,400 SF $85.00 $204,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowParking Improvements 1 LS $75,000 $75,000 Minor Rework after portable removal

Misc Site Improvements 1 LS $450,000 $450,000 Includes walkways and landscaping @ new building


p , , y p g @ g

Utilities Upgrade 1 LS $200,000 $200,000 Include utilities for (n) Building$0

Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $929,000Relocation and SwingspaceRelocate (e) Portable Classrooms 14 EA $3,000.00 $42,000Utilities for Portables 14 EA $6,000.00 $84,000Foundations and Ramps 14 EA $2,500.00 $35,000Remove Portables after Project Completion 14 EA $2,500.00 $35,000 Includes removal of utilities



General Conditions 8.0% $821,954Contractor Fee 5.0% $554,819Bonds and Insurance 2.0% $233,024Design Contingency 10.0% $1,188,422Construction and Change Order Contingency 7.5% $980,449





Program Contingency 10.0% $2,432,379

Total $26,756,160



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5.2.5 Tamalpais Valley Elementary School


Address 350 Bell Lane Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7731 School Profile Year built: 1951 Acreage of site: 8.2 SF of buildings: 41,947 2008 Enrollment: 420


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5.2.5.2 Existing Conditions – Tamalpais Valley School

Bottleneck at entrance to parking lot creates unsafe access

Deteriorating, non ADA compliant ramp to classroom

Aging acrylic glazing is clouded and not energy efficient

Ceiling tiles damaged by roof leak Science instruction area is substandard teaching space

Rusty door jambs


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5.2.5.3 Options – Tamalpais Valley School

Recommended Scope:


• Replace exiting portables with new one-story classroom building • Excavate existing hill to improve traffic circulation and parking and provide fire access to new

building • Add covered outdoor eating area(s)

Options:

• A two-story new classroom building to increase capacity at this site up to 600 students which would provide the District flexibility to accommodate growth. If the space is not needed as classrooms, it would be used as support space for the campus which is currently below the preferred number identified in the Ed Specs and the Needs Assessment. The increased project cost for the two-story building is estimated at $10,041,412.

• Another primary reason for the option of the two-story building is to provide flexibility to construct the remainder of a new campus in the future. The new campus option was explored and preferred, but was not selected due to costs.

Eliminated:

• New one-story classroom building to replace modulars and new traffic lane through campus to Tennessee Valley Road

• New two-story classroom/library building to replace portables and new multi-purpose building to replace modular building complex

• New multi-purpose building to replace existing modular wing • Total campus replacement with new buildings, traffic circulation and playfields

5.2.5.4 Site Plan


5.2.5.5 Estimate



Title: Tamalpais Valley Elementary School (480 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009



$0$0

Building Demolition Subtotal $9,000New Building ConstructionNew 1 Story Classroom Building 11,600 SF $235.00 $2,726,000New 2 Story Classroom Building 0 SF $240.00 $0

Special Foundations $0 Drilled Piers and Cassions - Not anticipated at Tam Valley

$0$0

New Building Construction Subtotal $2,726,000Remodel (e) BuildingsModular Wing 1 6,030 SF $40.00 $241,200Modular Wing 2 5,440 SF $25.00 $136,000Main Building 24,717 SF $50.00 $1,235,850

Campus Architectural Improvements 1 LS $387,000 $387,000 Allowance for architectural upgrade to (e) buildings and site to blend with (n) construction.


Site Improvements and InfrastructureCovered Outdoor Eating Areas 2,400 SF $85.00 $204,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowParking Improvements 1 LS $425,000 $425,000 Includes Fire Access Road and (n) retaining wall.

$ $ @


Misc Site Improvements 1 LS $500,000 $500,000 Includes walkways and landscaping @ new building

Utilities Upgrade 1 LS $125,000 $125,000 Include utilities for (n) Building$0$0

Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $1,254,000Relocation and SwingspaceRelocate (e) Portable Classrooms 6 EA $3,000.00 $18,000 SwingspaceUtilities for Portables 6 EA $6,000.00 $36,000Foundations and Ramps 6 EA $2,500.00 $15,000Remove Portables after Project Completion 6 EA $4,000.00 $24,000 Includes removal of utilities








Program Contingency 10.0% $1,322,234

Total $14,544,571



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5.2.6 Mill Valley Middle School


Address 425 Sycamore Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7711 School Profile Year built: 1972 Acreage of site: 18.28 SF of buildings: 121,510 2008 Enrollment: 697


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5.2.6.2 Existing Conditions – Mill Valley Middle School

Damage to ceiling and wall from roof leak

Original gym in 1969 constructed on grade Same gym in 2009 has 30” grade settlement

Failing cap sheet on built-up roof Significant grade settlement has created non ADA compliant walkways

Difficult to supervise students with current campus layout


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5.2.6.3 Proposed Construction – Mill Valley Middle School

Recommended Scope:

• Demolish existing classroom/administration buildings. Replace with new middle school campus including general classrooms, science classrooms, art and music building, library, administration building and multi-purpose building with performance stage and gymnasium.

Options:

• A new larger complex with separate gymnasium and performing arts center was the preferred option for this site, but was not recommended because of cost. However, the new campus could be designed to accommodate the new facility in the future if funding becomes available. The larger complex would increase the cost of the new campus by $18,370,861.

Eliminated:

• Renovation of existing classroom complex, replacement of existing gym with new multi-use building, new arts classrooms, new music classrooms and new performing arts building complex along Sycamore Avenue. An alternative was to cluster all new construction at the rear of the campus.

• Full campus replacement including larger complex with separate gymnasium and performing arts center

• Enhancements necessary to bring conditions in existing gym up to acceptable standards and codes as identified in the Conditions Assessment Update

5.2.6.4 Site Plan


5.2.6.5 Estimate



Title: Mill Valley Middle School (1,050 Student Capacity)

Date: May 22, 2009


Building DemolitionDemo Portable Foundations 6 EA $1,500.00 $0Demo Gym Building 9,885 SF $8.00 $79,080Demo Main Building 88,100 SF $8.00 $704,800

$0Building Demolition Subtotal $783,880

New Building ConstructionNew Gym / MP Building 26,000 SF $380.00 $9,880,000 Including kitchen and stageNew Admin Building 5,000 SF $320.00 $1,600,000New Arts Building and Music 13,500 SF $265.00 $3,577,5002 Story CR Building w/ Science CR's 37,200 SF $290.00 $10,788,0002 Story CR Building 24,000 SF $240.00 $5,760,000Library Building and CR Building 8,300 SF $275.00 $2,282,500

Special Foundations 83,400 SF $25.00 $2,085,000 Bay mud remediation, drill piers, etc.$0

New Building Construction Subtotal $35,973,000Remodel (e) BuildingsNo Remodel $0

$0$0

Remodel (e) Buildings Subtotal $0Site Improvements and InfrastructureCovered Outdoor Eating Areas 2,000 SF $85.00 $170,000 Structure plus (n) concrete paving belowMisc Site Improvements 1 L:S $1,475,000 $1,475,000 Includes walkways and General LandscapingSite Utilities 1 LS $225,000 $225,000 Include utilities for (n) BuildingsP ki L t 50 000 SF $9 20 $460 000

New campus including multi-purpose/gym with stage

Parking Lot 50,000 SF $9.20 $460,000Parking Lot 12,500 SF $9.20 $115,000

$0Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $2,275,000

Relocation and SwingspaceRelocate (e) Portable Classrooms EA $3,000.00 $0Utilities for Portables 27 EA $6,000.00 $162,000Foundations and Ramps 0 EA $2,500.00 $0Portable Classroom Rental 24 EA $14,000.00 $336,000 30 Months, incl setup and monthly leasePortable Restroom Rental 3 EA $29,000.00 $87,000 30 Months, incl setup and monthly leaseRemove Portables after Project Completion 27 EA $2,500.00 $67,500 Includes removal of utilitiesElectrical Service 1 LS $50,000.00 $50,000



General Conditions 8.0% $3,192,350Contractor Fee 5.0% $2,154,837Bonds and Insurance 2.0% $905,031Design Contingency 10.0% $4,615,660Construction and Change Order Contingency 5.0% $2,538,613


Soft Cost Markup 28.0% $14,927,044FF and E Allowance 4.0% $2,729,516


Escalation $20,969,047 Escalation to 2016-17Program Contingency 10.0% $9,193,648

Total $101,130,126



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5.2.7 District Facilities at Lomita


Address 80 Lomita Drive Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.7700 Facilities Profile Year built: 1956/1972 Acreage of site: 4 SF of buildings: 15,000 2008 Occupancy: 20 Employees


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5.2.7.2 Existing Conditions – District Facilities at Lomita

Modular wall construction not sound proofed or finished

Warehouse not water tight – inadequate for records storage

No safety railing on mezzanine storage Warehouse roof leaks and is not energy efficient

Rain resistant cover built over computer switch for protection from roof leaks

Modular wall construction not sound proofed or finished


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5.2.7.3 Options – District Facilities at Lomita

Recommended Scope:

• Relocate portables/modulars from other sites to create new IMC building and District offices • Renovate shop building • Demolish existing IMC/warehouse and rental facilities

Options:

• Assembly of District-owned modular buildings into campus cluster for enrollment overflow (District students) or rental facilities

• Small campus created from portables/modulars or new construction could be used as swing space during construction.

• The District may choose to consider leasing office facilities rather than remain located on school property. This option was not evaluated as part of the Master Planning process.

Eliminated:

• New buildings for District operations • New elementary school campus with capacity for 360 students for District use

5.2.7.4 Site Plan


5.2.7.5 Estimate



Title: District Facilities at Lomita

Date: May 22, 2009


Building DemolitionDemo Warehouse (IMC) 4,670 SF $6.00 $28,020Demo Ring Mountain 25,500 SF $11.00 $280,500 Includes Karate Wing with hazmat abatement

Building Demolition Subtotal $308,520New Building ConstructionNo New Construction $0

New Building Construction Subtotal $0Remodel (e) Buildings

$0Shop Building 5,000 SF $25.00 $125,000 Renovate (e) pre-engineered steel building

IMC Building 2,880 SF $20.00 $57,600 Relocated Portables from other sites

Rental & Expansion Building 22,000 SF $50.00 $1,100,000 Relocated Portables from other sites

District Office Building 7,680 SF $100.00 $768,000 Relocated Modulars

Remodel (e) Buildings Subtotal $2,050,600Site Improvements and InfrastructureOff-Site Street Improvements 150 LF $200.00 $30,000Misc Site Improvements 1 L:S $275,000 $275,000 Includes walkways and General LandscapingSite Utilities 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 Include utilities for (n) BuildingsDistrict Office Parking 20,000 SF $6.60 $132,000Shop Access Road 11,000 SF $6.80 $74,800

Site Improvements and Infrastructure Subtotal $206,800Relocation and Swingspace

Modular buildings for district office and IMC; renovate shop building

Relocation and SwingspaceRemove Portables $0 Includes removal of utilities

No Swingspace $0 Phased construction shouldn't require additional classroom space

$0Relocation and Swingspace Subtotal $0

$0$0






Escalation $1,131,230 Escalation to 2015Program Contingency 10.0% $633,862

Total $6,972,480



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5.3 Time Table A detailed schedule for delivering individual projects will be developed as part of the implementation plan described in Section 5.4, Next Steps. Performing detailed scheduling is contingent upon knowing which projects are proposed; that list is dependent upon the ability to fund design and construction. At this stage the District has engaged a financial consultant but the process of selecting a funding model and receiving Board approval has not been completed.

The Facilities Master Plan Committee preferred to evaluate possible timelines for projects that coincide with the District’s bonding capacity, rather than schedule all of the construction work proposed for the 15-year long term plan. This is a logical approach given that any schedule which could be developed prior to having all of the information (i.e. funding availability) is a "what if" scenario which will continue to be adjusted as new information becomes available.

The FMPC identified a funding model that would finance a logical sequence of construction from the options presented by the District’s financial advisor, Tamalpais Advisors. This scenario includes two Proposition 39 elections, the first in November, 2009 for approximately $60,000,000 and the second in November, 2012 for approximately $70,500,000. Based on this model, a general time frame was established for program set-up and construction of some projects from the total recommended scope of work. A graphic representation of the Time Table on the next page includes following information.

Bond 1, November 2009, $60,000,000

• Program setup: December 2009-April 2010 • Develop design standards and procure consultants: April 2010-September 2010 • Design and construction of new Edna Maguire Elementary school: September 2010-

December 2013 (occupy first phase); final completion of multi-purpose building in April 2015

• Design and modernization of Strawberry Point Elementary School: September 2010-August 2012

• Design and modernization of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School: September 2010-August 2012

• Design and modernization of Old Mill Elementary School: May 2011-August 2013 • Design and modernization of Park Elementary School: May 2011-August 2013

Bond 2, November 2012, $70,500,000

• Design and construction of new Mill Valley Middle School, including installation of temporary modular campus: May 2013-July 2017 (with first phase of occupancy in 2015)

The purpose of this very general time table is to evaluate which construction projects might reasonably be accomplished under this particular proposed funding model. During implementation planning this approach will be applied to any funding plan being considered until the best scenario is identified. In order to make a firm schedule recommendation numerous factors in addition to funding must be considered, such as: exact scope of work; construction phasing on occupied campuses; temporary housing; weather, procurement method and safety.

ID Task Name

12 Program34 Set-up5 Develop District Standards / Consultant Procurement6 Funding7 Proposition 39 Election 2009 (Bond 1)8 Bond 1 (Election)9 Bond 1 (Sale A)10 Bond 1 (Sale B)11 Proposition 39 Election 2012 (Bond 2)12 Bond 2 (Election)13 Bond 2 (Sale A)14 Bond 2 (Sale B)151617 Project Design / Construction1819 Bond 12021 Edna Maguire Elementary School2829 Old Mill Elementary School3435 Park Elementary School4041 Strawberry Point Elementary School4647 Tamalpais Valley Elementary School5253 Bond 25455 Mill Valley Middle School (Modulars for Temp Housing)6061 Mill Valley Middle School (New Construction)

12/14/20

11/34/5

4/4

11/64/1

4/4

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Design DSA Review Bid/Award Construction Milestone

Mill Valley School DistrictMaster Plan Time Table

Project: 2009 Master PlanDate: 6/3/2009Page 1


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5.4 Next Steps The District, working with their bond finance consultant, will need to determine a bond funding cycle which finances the recommended construction and will be supported by the Mill Valley community. The District has already received a Bond Analyses from Tamalpais Advisors, Inc. for consideration. The District, with support from their consultants, will need to engage in an iterative process to balance the local voter support with a defined amount of construction.

Resulting from a determination of community support and bonding options, a detailed implementation plan should be developed which accomplishes the following:

• Identify specific scopes of work for individual projects • Define a budget and schedule for each project • Consider construction phasing and temporary housing compatible with educational objectives • Provide a program level schedule and budget • Recommend the management structure needed to deliver the work

While bond measures and resulting bond financing could fund the bulk of projects, considering the large amount of construction needed the District should also explore additional and alternative methods for financing special projects. Many other school districts have been successful in working with their communities to finance joint use spaces. It is also reasonable to consider that projects which appeal to a special community interest might receive donations so that special facilities can be realized. Once the specific projects have been defined, the District should identify which ones might be eligible for joint-use or donated funds and develop a strategy to effectively pursue all avenues of funding opportunities.

MVSD Facilities Master Plan

Appendix A Condition Assessment and

Expansion Plan (excerpt)

Mill Valley

School District

Condition Assessment

& Expansion Plan

February 26, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mill Valley Unified School DistrictCondition Assessment and Expansion Plan

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................1

2.0 APPROACH .....................................................................................4

3.0 COST ANALYSIS .............................................................................6

4.0 CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND EXPANSION PLAN ..........................8

4.1 EDNA MAGUIRE SCHOOL

4.2 OLD MILL SCHOOL

4.3 PARK SCHOOL

4.4 STRAWBERRY POINT SCHOOL

4.5 TAM VALLEY SCHOOL

4.6 MILL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

5.0 APPENDIX .......................................................................................33

APPENDIX A - PRINCIPAL QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX B - ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In October 2006, Mill Valley School District addressed a recommendation from the May 2006 Facilities Task Force Report by requesting proposals to conduct a condition assessment and expansion plan at six of their schools.

As a result of this request, in December 2006 Mill Valley School District contracted with Vanir Construction Management to:

Develop a comprehensive condition assessment of six schools including Edna Maguire School, Old Mill School, Park School, Strawberry Point School, Tam Valley School, and Mill Valley Middle School.Conduct an expansion study of these six schools.

These six schools were built from 1921 to 1972. While some have been modernized as recently as 2005, unsatisfactory conditions sill exist that need to be updated.

The Director of Maintenance, maintenance staff, and Vanir Construction Management visited each school and evaluated the condition of the existing facilities and grounds. Items such as paving, painting, roofing, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, and electrical were surveyed. Principals completed questionnaires concerning the quality of their campuses. As a follow up to these questionnaires meetings were held with the principals and maintenance staff to discuss the maintenance history and highlight problem areas that would not be visually apparent at each campus.

In addition to the facilities conditions, impact of projected growth was also reviewed. Enrollment is increasing within the District. Currently the District is unable to achieve kindergarten class size reduction (CSR) at two schools due to insufficient classroom space. An enrollment study conducted in April 2006 predicts additional growth within the District in the upcoming years as well as a short-term bubble of growth at the elementary schools in 2010 and at the middle school in 2013. Expansion options were developed for each of these growth scenarios. This growth will place additional stress on the aging facilities at these schools.

This report could not have been realized without the invaluable support and information provided by the District Staff and Principals. The time and insight they provided was essential to define the situation at each campus.

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2.0 APPROACH Typically a Master Plan identifies short-term and long-term goals for the facilities of a District. The facility needs are prioritized in the Master Plan and options developed for how to address them. Finally an implementation plan that identifies how and when these modifications will be executed is prepared. The Master Plan becomes a guide for improvements to the District’s facilities and includes scope, cost, and schedule.

The condition assessment and expansion plans included in this document are the first two steps in the process of creating a Master Plan. To develop the condition assessment, the existing buildings and grounds of the District’s six schools were examined and modernization costs were assigned for the condition of each building component. This information was gathered in an on-line database system. The District has access to this database and can sort the information as is most useful for different projects. For example, information can be sorted by school, by discipline (e.g. roofing or painting), or by cost.

In addition to the conditions assessment, conceptual expansion plans were developed to address the anticipated growth throughout the District. At each site different options with associated cost estimates were identified to help house these additional students. It is important to remember that the proposed options are conceptual and should be further analyzed and developed during the Master Plan process.

The condition assessment and expansion plan have laid invaluable groundwork towards development of a Master Plan. However, further steps outlined below would need to be addressed to complete the plan.

Needs Assessment: While a “condition assessment” identifies what is necessary for upgrading existing infrastructure and facilities , a “needs assessment” recommends functional and programmatic improvements to facilities. The programmatic needs are identified through the collaborative development of the Educational Specifications for each school. The Educational Specifications are developed with detailed input from district administration, schools and community and memorialize the long term educational vision of each school.

The needs assessment describes modification of facilities that would be necessary to deliver the long term educational program described in the Educational Specifications.


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Scope Descriptions and Choices: Options from the condition assessment and needs assessment are prioritized and conceptual estimates budgets are established. The District can then make choices about what is to be included in the program and finalize the schedule and budget. At this point the approach to funding the program would also be explored.

Implementation Plan: With the scope, budget, and schedule defined an approach to implementing the plan is developed. Considerations of cash flow, market conditions, occupants, and phasing are all considered.


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• •3.0 COST ANALYSIS

The condition assessment and expansion plan both have conceptual costs associated with them. These conceptual costs provide the first step in budget development for future project implementation.

The condition assessment has two levels of costs, baseline and additional. The baseline cost reflects items that are more essential to complete in a timely manner.The additional cost reflects items that are not currently essential and should be performed when funding becomes available.

These baseline and additional costs contain construction costs and support costs.

Construction costs are the hard costs directly related to the construction work and include the following items:

Construction Estimate: These costs are for the actual performance of the physical construction work including any demolition or preparation, material, labor, and contractor administrative fees such as mobilization, taxes, bonds, and insurance.

Change Order Contingency: These costs are for unforeseen conditions and errors and omissions in the documents. 10% of the construction estimate (industry standard) is included as a change order contingency.

Support costs are other expenses that are needed to complete the project, but are not directly related to the construction. They include the following items:

Architects and engineers: This category includes costs associated with the design, approval, and construction administration of the projects.Project/Construction Management: This category includes costs associated with providing management of the project through all phases including design, bidding, construction, and closeout.Specialty consultants: There are additional consultants that are necessary to complete the projects. These consultants include geotechnical engineers, hazardous material consultants, material testing firms, surveyors, and other professionals.Permits and Plan Check fees: This category includes Division of the State Architect (DSA) plan check fees and additional fees associated with city permits or utility fees.

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Reproduction Costs: This category includes costs associated with reproduction of drawings and specifications for activities such as bidding and construction, printing fees, and mail fees.Inspection: This category includes costs for a DSA inspector.Interim housing and relocation costs: This category includes costs to move and house students and staff in interim housing as necessary during construction.

One item that has not been closely detailed in the condition assessment is costs associated with items that must be completed to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). At the time of the report an ADA transition plan was not available. At the middle school, the DSA Follow Up Evaluation and Status Report dated January 27, 2005 (updated 10/30/06) outlined specific ADA issues. It was used to estimate items that would need to be addressed at the middle school. At the elementary schools a conceptual estimate based upon the apparent accessibility needs for each school was included since detailed ADA issues were not available in a transition plan.

All of the costs in the report reflect today’s construction market. Inflation factors have not been taken into consideration. Over the past 3 or 4 years the industry has experienced a great surge in inflation of construction costs due to the shortage of material, labor, increased cost of energy, and un-balanced supply and demand (high volume of construction projects).

However, for the past few months inflation of construction is beginning to slow down, particularly in residential and light commercial projects. Since the trend of slow down of escalation for the public work projects is less, we recommend the following escalations to the construction mid-point of projects for the Bay Area:

8% to 12% for up to 12 months;

6% to 8% for projects from 12 months to 24 months and

6% for projects beyond 24 months

The following pages summarize the baseline and additional costs for each school.

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Baseline Cost Additional Cost Baseline Cost Additional Cost

$3,361,204 $1,072,599 $14,019 $8,683

$808,492 $691,964 $258,816 $275,865

$1,615,424 $713,106 $113,421 $187,226

$633,942 $241,585 $70,024 $79,956

$1,675,308 $988,079 $148,108 $0

$3,243,580 $2,201,257 $1,280,760 $1,505,227

$11,337,951 $5,908,591 $1,143,150 $1,541,338

10% Program Contingency $1,133,795 $590,859 $551,079 $1,150,530

$12,471,746 $6,499,450 $311,723 $106,366

$1,220,783 $179,267

$3,748,382 $874,132

$2,023,332 $0

$33,610 $0

$420,744 $0

Total Program Cost $11,337,951 $5,908,591

10% Program Contingency $1,133,795 $590,859

$12,471,746 $6,499,450

Old Mill School

Landscape and Irrigation


Paving Systems

Roofing

Strawberry Point School

Building Structural Systems

Park School

Site Furnishing and Equipment

Edna Maguire School Civil Utilities

Facility System

* costs include 30% support costs

* costs include 30% support costs

Fire and Life Safety

Electrical

Mechanical

ADA Issues

Facility Summary

Mill Valley School District - District-wide Summary

System Summary

Specialties and Equipment

Plumbing

Exterior Envelope

Interior Systems

Total Program Cost

Tamalpais Valley School

Civil U

tilities

Paving Systems


Site Furnishing and Equipm

ent

Building Structural

Systems

Roofing

Exterior Envelope

Interior Systems

Specialties and Equipm

ent

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical


AD

A Issues

Total

$0 $201,155 $98,769 $68,234 $133,862 $507,067 $515,209 $229,465 $71,575 $256,587 $823,744 $431,152 $24,385 $0 $3,361,204

$0 $1,899 $0 $0 $0 $111,431 $362 $2,804 $31,629 $213,572 $212,262 $232,544 $1,990 $0 $808,492

$0 $3,039 $181 $0 $14,245 $35,003 $70,730 $121,236 $22,717 $245,201 $179,189 $922,072 $1,809 $0 $1,615,424

$0 $18,804 $0 $0 $0 $39,887 $59,750 $71,372 $16,085 $5,789 $262,814 $159,441 $0 $0 $633,942

$13,567 $1,357 $14,472 $1,791 $0 $585,154 $213,908 $69,319 $22,348 $182,073 $307,669 $261,842 $1,809 $0 $1,675,308

$452 $32,561 $0 $0 $0 $2,218 $283,191 $56,882 $147,368 $317,561 $1,962,704 $16,281 $3,618 $420,744 $3,243,580

$14,019 $258,816 $113,421 $70,024 $148,108 $1,280,760 $1,143,150 $551,079 $311,723 $1,220,783 $3,748,382 $2,023,332 $33,610 $420,744 $11,337,951

Civil U

tilities

Paving Systems


Site Furnishing and Equipm

ent

Building Structural

Systems

Roofing

Exterior Envelope

Interior Systems

Specialties and Equipm

ent

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical


AD

A Issues

Total

$0 $2,713 $158,283 $5,427 $0 $345,690 $70,341 $69,185 $36,179 $90,809 $293,971 $0 $0 $0 $1,072,599

$0 $78,689 $0 $0 $0 $0 $217,214 $98,850 $45,766 $45,224 $206,220 $0 $0 $0 $691,964

$8,683 $0 $0 $72,358 $0 $273,513 $80,498 $159,748 $13,567 $43,234 $61,504 $0 $0 $0 $713,106

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $180,081 $0 $0 $0 $61,504 $0 $0 $0 $241,585

$0 $94,970 $28,943 $2,171 $0 $37,807 $503,431 $61,143 $8,683 $0 $250,932 $0 $0 $0 $988,079

$0 $99,492 $0 $0 $0 $848,217 $489,773 $761,604 $2,171 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,201,257

$8,683 $275,865 $187,226 $79,956 $0 $1,505,227 $1,541,338 $1,150,530 $106,366 $179,267 $874,132 $0 $0 $0 $5,908,591

Mill Valley School District - System Cost per Site

Total

Tamalpais Valley

Strawberry Point

Park

Old Mill School

Mill Valley Middle

Edna Maguire

Total

Tamalpais Valley

Strawberry Point

Baseline Cost Per Site

Additional Cost Per Site

Park School

Old Mill

Mill Valley Middle

Edna Maguire

Mill Valley School District Edna Maguire School

$1,072,599$3,361,204Total Site Cost

South Wing 14 $235,214$929,192Portable M -Music 13 $0$7,127Portable EDS-2 12 $0$6,946Portable C-D 11 $0$16,082Portable B 10 $0$12,337Portable A - EDS 9 $0$12,337Portable 24 8 $0$7,851Portable 23 7 $0$10,709Portable 21-22 6 $0$19,428North Wing 5 $248,962$1,010,305Multipurpose Building 4 $73,896$548,532Library 3 $0$44,862Campus Site 2 $454,967$528,772

1BuildingAdmin Building

Baseline Cost$206,724

Additional Cost$59,560

$1,072,599$3,361,204Total Site Cost

Fire and Life Safety12 $0$24,385Mechanical11 $0$431,152Electrical10 $293,971$823,744Plumbing9 $90,809$256,587Specialties and Equipment8 $36,179$71,575Interior Systems7 $69,185$229,465Exterior Envelope6 $70,341$515,209Roofing5 $345,690$507,067Building Structural Systems4 $0$133,862Site Furnishing and Equipment3 $5,427$68,234Landscape and Irrigation2 $158,283$98,769

1SystemPaving Systems



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Mill Valley School District Old Mill School

$691,964$808,492Total Site Cost

Portable 15 5 $10,420$3,473Portable 14 4 $10,420$3,473MP Building 3 $11,356$59,296Main Building 2 $374,860$738,541

1BuildingCampus Site

Baseline Cost$3,708



Fire and Life Safety9 $0$1,990Mechanical8 $0$232,544Electrical7 $206,220$212,262Plumbing6 $45,224$213,572Specialties and Equipment5 $45,766$31,629Interior Systems4 $98,850$2,804Exterior Envelope3 $217,214$362Roofing2 $0$111,431


Baseline Cost$1,899


2/23/2007 Old Mill School Page 1 of 15

Mill Valley School District Park School

$713,106$1,615,424Total Site Cost

Main Building 4 $500,374$1,328,032EDS Portable 3 $4,341$0Campus Site 2 $142,545$9,551

1BuildingAnnex



$713,106$1,615,424Total Site Cost

Fire and Life Safety13 $0$1,809Mechanical12 $0$922,072Electrical11 $61,504$179,189Plumbing10 $43,234$245,201Specialties and Equipment9 $13,567$22,717Interior Systems8 $159,748$121,236Exterior Envelope7 $80,498$70,730Roofing6 $273,513$35,003Building Structural Systems5 $0$14,245Site Furnishing and Equipment4 $72,358$0Landscape and Irrigation3 $0$181Paving Systems2 $0$3,039

1SystemCivil Utilities

Baseline Cost$0


2/23/2007 Park School Page 1 of 14

Mill Valley School District Strawberry Point School


Modular RR Bldg 11 $3,030$850Modular E20 -- Art CR 10 $3,030$12,563Modular E19 -- Marin Day Center 9 $4,522$8,213Modular E18 -- Learning Center 8 $4,522$14,435Modular D3-4 -- CR16-17 7 $4,522$15,249Modular D1-2 -- CR14-15 6 $4,522$15,222Modular C4-5 -- CR12-13 5 $4,522$14,074Modular C1 -- Library 4 $5,246$17,619Campus Site 3 $61,504$23,326Building B 2 $86,830$396,420

1BuildingBuilding A




Mechanical8 $0$159,441Electrical7 $61,504$262,814Plumbing6 $0$5,789Specialties and Equipment5 $0$16,085Interior Systems4 $0$71,372Exterior Envelope3 $180,081$59,750Roofing2 $0$39,887



Additional Cost$0

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Mill Valley School District Tamalpais Valley School

$988,079$1,675,308Total Site Cost

Portable 27-28 8 $0$5,452Portable 26 7 $0$6,699Portable 25 6 $0$6,699Portable 24 5 $0$11,888Modular 2 4 $53,075$162,263Modular 1 3 $141,659$202,001Main Building 2 $416,330$1,172,806




$988,079$1,675,308Total Site Cost

Fire and Life Safety12 $0$1,809Mechanical11 $0$261,842Electrical10 $250,932$307,669Plumbing9 $0$182,073Specialties and Equipment8 $8,683$22,348Interior Systems7 $61,143$69,319Exterior Envelope6 $503,431$213,908Roofing5 $37,807$585,154Site Furnishing and Equipment4 $2,171$1,791Landscape and Irrigation3 $28,943$14,472Paving Systems2 $94,970$1,357



Additional Cost$0

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Mill Valley School District Mill Valley Middle School

$2,201,257$3,243,580Total Site Cost

Snack Shack 8 $0$0Portable 82 7 $20,839$2,236Portable 81 6 $0$2,930Portable 80 5 $0$1,719Portable 78 4 $0$2,171Main Building 3 $1,873,168$2,433,065Gym 2 $207,758$258,160




$2,201,257$3,243,580Total Site Cost

ADA Issues11 $0$420,744Fire and Life Safety10 $0$3,618Mechanical9 $0$16,281Electrical8 $0$1,962,704Plumbing7 $0$317,561Specialties and Equipment6 $2,171$147,368Interior Systems5 $761,604$56,882Exterior Envelope4 $489,773$283,191Roofing3 $848,217$2,218Paving Systems2 $99,492$32,561


Baseline Cost$452

Additional Cost$0

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Appendix B FMPC Guiding Principals

March 11, 2008

Mill Valley School District Facilities Master Plan Committee Guiding Principles for Master Planning Priorities Our goal is to invest in our schools in fiscally responsible ways that have the maximum impact on supporting Mill Valley School District’s mission:

"…to provide an excellent education that enables all students to achieve academic success and their full potential.” and “…prepare our students to be responsible, contributing members of our community and wise stewards of our natural environment.”

Each investment will be examined through a student-centered lens, evaluated for consistency with the District’s Strategic Plan Goals, and measured against the following list of principles:

Safety Learning Environment Fiscal Responsibility Flexibility Accessibility Maintainability Sustainability

No one principle is more important than the others, and the viability of each potential investment will be evaluated based upon its impact on all principles. Following is a description of the considerations included in each of the principles:

Safety: Build facilities that are compliant with applicable codes governing Structural and Life Safety. In addition, the following items will be evaluated during project design:

• supervision during regular and off hours (site layout, site lighting) • emergency response systems • site access and control (fencing, traffic access)

Learning Environment: Create and maintain learning environments that are safe, warm, and dry that enable students to be successful in rigorous academic programs, the arts, health and wellness, and character development. The following will be considered during design of the learning spaces:

• support of the District’s mission, educational programs, and strategic plan • creation of the technology infrastructure necessary to support District’s teaching,

communication and administrative objectives • utilization of each schools’ indoor and outdoor environment to enhance learning • issues of comfort (acoustics, adjacency issues, “safe places”)

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Fiscal Responsibility: Decisions may be governed by available funding, but with consideration of potential future benefits that could be achieved. The following questions will be asked while considering fiscal responsibility of potential improvements:

• How fiscally responsible is this project? • Is there a way to achieve most or all of the same educational benefits at a lower

cost? • Have we taken into account all costs over the life of the project, including

maintainability and impacts on sustainability?

Flexibility: Flexibility serves as an overriding principle with all District space designed for flexible and diverse use. All spaces are designed to accommodate best practices as they relate to educational programs, community participation, environmental support, maintainability, and accessibility by school community. To support developments into the next several decades, the District focuses on flexibility of building space.

• design allowing for different grade levels to occupy a learning space • design provides the flexibility for accommodating the changing needs of the

school population or changing trends in education based on best practices • space designations are based on wet features, allowing art, science or cooking

activities or dry features allowing music, technology, theater or graphic art activities

• spaces for Administration offer comfortable work environments with space to meet confidentially, but not specifically designed for unique services

• readily available resources to convert areas to specific needs as appropriate (storage for furniture and equipment that customize the needs of the current space usage)

• commitment to the community emphasizes the District’s goal to offer flexible spaces to the community as an inclusive concept

Accessibility: Ensure compliance with existing and planned California State Accessibility Regulations (i.e. Title 24 and DSA/AC policies and interpretations of regulations) and the related applicable state and federal codes and requirements. Spaces will be designed with the idea that everyone deserves a chance to participate (sensitive, barrier-free architecture that fully supports the needs of every individual using each space).

Maintainability: Considerations of Maintenance & Operations include:

• functionality • reliability • maintainability • life cycle costs • replacement cost

Sustainability: Sustainable building meets current building needs and reduces impacts on future generations by integrating building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction and operation of our built environment.

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The District will utilize design and building principles derived from best practices and concepts outlined by state and federal standards to create an environment that is energy efficient, healthy, comfortable, and contains the amenities needed for a quality education.

By leading through example, the District will ensure that the school community is aware of its focus on environmental sustainability and encourage all staff, students and community members to participate in supporting school and District efforts as stewards of the environment.

Sustainable design encompasses the following broad topics:

• efficient management of energy and water resources • management of material resources and waste • restoration and protection of environmental quality • enhancement and protection of health and indoor environmental quality • reinforcement of natural systems • analysis of the life cycle costs, return on investment, and benefits of materials

and methods • integration of the design decision-making process


Appendix C Educational Specifications

EDUCATIONAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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Written by Edna Maguire Ed Spec Committee

MVMS Ed Spec CommitteeOld Mill Ed Spec Committee

Park Ed Spec CommitteeStrawberry Point Ed Spec Committee

Tam Valley Ed Spec CommitteeFacility Master Plan Committee


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Mill Valley School District wants to thank our consultants at Vanir Construction Management Inc, and the staff, parents and community members who contributed their time, effort and expertise to create this document.

Listed below are the commitee members.

Aimee DeCelles

Bain LaPlant

Bryce Goeking

Carol Maguire

Chip Smith

Christy McCormick

Dana Baker-Williams

Darlene Reap-Klosty

David Lown

Dee Treshnell

Donna Carillo

Elizabeth Tosaris

Gail van Adelsberg

Gus Arnold

Gwen Hubbard

Jane McDonough

Joan Deamer

John Duncan

John Selix

Jon Elam

Jonna Palmer

Kathryn Drake

Kathy Hattner

Ken Benny

Kerri Mills

Kimberley Russell

Laura Shearer

Leslie Thornton

Lisa Zimmer

Margaret Ann O'Connor

Mari Allen

Mark Levy

Matt Huxley

Michele Rollins

Mike Fuchs

Mike Webb

Molly Mundell Bass

Nancy Sigerman

Nica Orlick-Roy

Peg Katz

Rebecca Heitz

Shari Graham-Glaser

Terry Kritsepis

Tim Ryan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW ........................................................... 1

A. MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 1 B. MILL VALLEY COMMUNITY OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 2 C. DISTRICT MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS.................................................................................. 2

1. High Levels of Student Learning ............................................................................................................... 2 2. Excellent Staff ........................................................................................................................................... 3 3. Communication and Community Inclusion................................................................................................ 3 4. Sound Finance and Infrastructure............................................................................................................. 3

D. CURRICULUM DELIVERY.............................................................................................................................. 3 1. General Principles ..................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Staffing Ratios ........................................................................................................................................... 4 3. School Enrollment and Capacity ............................................................................................................... 4 4. Grade Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 4 5. School Hours of Operation........................................................................................................................ 4

PART II: FACILITIES DESIGN AND FUNCTION..................................................................................................... 5

A. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................................... 5 1. Code Compliance...................................................................................................................................... 5 2. General Space Appearance and Adjacencies .......................................................................................... 5 3. Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................. 5 4. Flexibility.................................................................................................................................................... 5

B. BUILDING SYSTEMS...................................................................................................................................... 6 1. Climate Control.......................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Power and Lighting.................................................................................................................................... 6 3. Communications........................................................................................................................................ 6 4. Technology................................................................................................................................................ 6

C. SECURITY ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 1. Site Layout:................................................................................................................................................ 7 2. Physical Features:..................................................................................................................................... 7 3. Security System: ....................................................................................................................................... 7

D. SIGNAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 1. Create signage that clearly defines campus way-finding and operational hours:..................................... 7

E. STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 1. The following are site storage considerations: .......................................................................................... 7

F. COMMUNITY USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................ 8 1. Following are issues that should be considered relating to District partnerships with the community and

local agencies:........................................................................................................................................... 8 G. PLAYFIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION .................................................................. 8

1. Playgrounds............................................................................................................................................... 8 2. Playfields ................................................................................................................................................... 8 3. Landscaping .............................................................................................................................................. 8

H. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING............................................................................................................. 8 1. Traffic Control ............................................................................................................................................ 9 2. Parking Area.............................................................................................................................................. 9

I. RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING TRANSFER CENTER ............................................................................. 9

PART III: CLASSROOM / AREA REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 9

A. STANDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL........................................................................................................... 9 1. KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.............................................................................................................. 9 2. ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM (GRADES 1 – 5) .................................................................................... 10 3. ELEMENTARY INTERVENTION / SUPPORT CLASSROOM ............................................................... 12

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4. SPECIAL DAY CLASS............................................................................................................................ 12 5. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CLASSROOM............................................................................................... 13 6. ELEMENTARY ART ROOM.................................................................................................................... 14 7. ELEMENTARY MUSIC ROOM ............................................................................................................... 15 8. ELEMENTARY LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER ......................................................................................... 15 9. ELEMENTARY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM............................................................................................. 17 10. ELEMENTARY PE OFFICE.................................................................................................................... 18 11. ELEMENTARY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN.............................................................................................. 18 12. ELEMENTARY OUTDOOR FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 19 13. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AREA............................................................................. 19 14. STUDENT RESTROOM.......................................................................................................................... 21 15. ADULT RESTROOM............................................................................................................................... 21 16. CUSTODIAL ROOM................................................................................................................................ 21 17. STAFF LOUNGE..................................................................................................................................... 21 18. STAFF WORKROOM.............................................................................................................................. 22 19. PUBLIC MEETING / RESOURCE ROOM .............................................................................................. 23

B. STANDARD MIDDLE SCHOOL .................................................................................................................... 24 1. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM .......................................................................................................... 24 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERVENTION / SUPPORT CLASSROOM (See Standard Elementary School) . 25 3. SPECIAL DAY CLASS (See Standard Elementary School) ................................................................... 25 4. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE LABORATORY CLASSROOM................................................................ 25 5. MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSROOM.............................................................................................. 26 6. MIDDLE SCHOOL ART STUDIO CLASSROOM.................................................................................... 26 7. MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY .................................................................................................................. 27 8. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER LABORATORY ................................................................................... 28 9. MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER CLASSROOM......................................................................................... 29 10. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.............................................................................................................. 30 11. MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ........................................................................................................... 31 12. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN (See Standard Elementary School) ............................... 31 13. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER ............................................................................... 31 14. MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTDOOR FACILITIES (See Elementary School Outdoor Facilities) .................... 32 15. MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AREA........................................................................................ 32 16. STUDENT RESTROOM (See Standard Elementary School)................................................................. 33 17. ADULT RESTROOM (See Standard Elementary School)...................................................................... 33 18. CUSTODIAL ROOM (See Standard Elementary School)....................................................................... 33 19. STAFF LOUNGE (See Standard Elementary School) ............................................................................ 33 20. STAFF WORKROOM (See Standard Elementary School)..................................................................... 33 21. PUBLIC MEETING / RESOURCE ROOM (See Standard Elementary School) ..................................... 34

C. DISTRICT FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 34 1. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE .................................................................................................. 34 2. DISTRICT WAREHOUSE ....................................................................................................................... 35 3. DISTRICT MAINTENANCE SHOP ......................................................................................................... 36 4. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL CENTER (IMC) ...................................................................................... 36

PART IV: SCHOOL SITE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 38

A. EDNA MAGUIRE SCHOOL........................................................................................................................... 38 B. MILL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL................................................................................................................. 39 C. OLD MILL SCHOOL ...................................................................................................................................... 39 D. PARK SCHOOL............................................................................................................................................. 40 E. STRAWBERRY POINT SCHOOL ................................................................................................................. 40 F. TAM VALLEY SCHOOL ................................................................................................................................ 41

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PART I: EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Educational Specifications serve as the link between the educational program of a school district and the specific school facilities. These specifications translate the physical requirements of an educational program into words, allowing architectural concepts and solutions to support the stated educational programs. The Educational Specifications serve as a “blueprint” for future facilities planning, containing concepts that are visionary and idealistic.

The following Educational Specifications for school design, based on Mill Valley School District goals, objectives, and policies, were prepared by individual Site Educational Specifications Committees and the District Administrative Council. Site committee members engaged each school community to determine what is desirable educationally, realizing that priorities and efficiencies will bring the educational ideal within project parameters. The District Administrative Council focused on the needs, objectives and goals of district wide educational programs for Mill Valley School District, considering current policies and procedures, along with the desired educational programs for future students within the District and school communities.

A. MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Nestled at the foot of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, Mill Valley School District is thirteen miles north of San Francisco and is comprised of five elementary schools and one middle school. The schools in the District have consistently performed well above national averages, and rank in the top ten percent in California. For the 2008-2009 Academic Year, the District enrolled a total of 2,490, with 1,793 students enrolled in the elementary schools and 697 students in the Middle School. The District currently participates in the State’s Class Size Reduction Program for grades K-3. For grades kindergarten through third grade, the average class size was 19.2 students, and for fourth grade through eighth grade, the average class size was 23.0 students.

School Grades Year Built

Building Size

Site Size Student Enrollment1

Classrooms

Edna Maguire School

K-5 1956 51,132 sf 479,160 sf (11 acres)



6-8 1972 121,510 sf 796,280 sf (18.28 acres)

697 32 Core 17 Specialty

Old Mill School

K-5 1921 29,102 sf 108,900 sf (2.5 acres)


Park School

K-5 1940 36,746 sf 103,240 sf (2.37 acres)


Strawberry Point School

K-5 1952 36,778 sf 235,220 sf (5.4 acres)


Tam Valley School

K-5 1951 42,842 sf 357,190 sf (8.2 acres)


The types of building construction vary greatly from site to site given the diverse periods of construction (from the early 1920s through the 1970s). The facilities have been maintained relatively well through the years with various site and building improvement projects. The most recent significant construction work occurred in 1996 through 2001 with upgrades to various systems and expansion at a number of schools. Some system upgrades were postponed in order to prioritize more critical infrastructure issues. In 2007, the District began the process of taking a comprehensive inventory of facilities needs, starting with creating condition assessment reports for each of the schools.

Mill Valley School District is currently classified as a Basic Aid District, with 89%of its funding coming from local sources such as property taxes, parcel taxes, rental income from District properties, and donations from the community including the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation / Kiddo!, and local PTAs. Approximately 11% of funding comes from state and federal resources. As a Basic Aid District, Mill Valley does not receive additional

1 Enrollment based upon October 2008 California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS)

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funding as a result of increased enrollment. This provides funding challenges during times of economic downturn when tax revenues may slow as a result of property sales while enrollment increases as it has for the past four (4) years.

B. MILL VALLEY COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Similar to nearby cities and towns in Marin County, Mill Valley benefitted from the strong economic upturn in the Bay Area which resulted in extraordinary real estate appreciation over the past decade. During the recent economic downturn, numbers of actual homes sold have dropped significantly since their peak in 2004.

The City of Mill Valley has experienced a decrease in overall population, falling from 13,600 in 20002 to approximately 13,250 in 20073 (a decline of approximately 3.1%). This is in contrast to recent student enrollment trends seen in the District. In the last four academic years, total District enrollment has shown the following annual increases: 534 (from 2004-05 to 2005-06); 47 (from 2005-06 to 2006-07), and 86 (from 2006-07 to 2007-08). Current projections indicate this upward trend may continue into future academic years. Data suggests that this could be a result of a large shift in concentration of young families buying homes between 2004 and 2007. However, given the current state of the economy and decreased home sales, further study is required to accurately determine the full extent of enrollment increases and whether these levels will be permanent. District decisions on future capital projects will depend greatly on this determination.

The community actively devotes time and funds to needed programs and services that lack sufficient support. The Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation / Kiddo!, is a non-profit organization that provides financial support for programs in art, music, drama, poetry, dance, classroom aides, and technology for K-8 students in the Mill Valley School District. Other organizations providing District support include the individual Parent Teacher Associations / Parent Teacher Student Association.

The community looks to the facilities of the District to meet educational needs, and to fill gaps in recreational and meeting spaces. The school fields are heavily used after school and on weekends for youth sports and programs. The District also helps to provide meeting facilities to community programs by opening classrooms, Libraries and Multi-Purpose Rooms, and playfields. Continuing and expanding partnerships with the community remain important goals for the District.

C. DISTRICT MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

Mill Valley School District provides an educational program based on high academic standards. The mission statement of Mill Valley School District is:

“Our mission is to provide an excellent education that enables all students to achieve academic success and their full potential. We prepare our students to be responsible, contributing members of our community and wise stewards of our natural environment.”

The District, through the Board of Trustees and a strategic plan core team, developed a three-year Strategic Plan (beginning Academic Year 2007-2008) outlining four Strategic Plan Goals to accompany the District’s Mission. Strategic Plan Goals outlined were:

1. High Levels of Student Learning

We will strengthen and continuously improve instructional programs and practices that enable all students to be successful in rigorous academic programs, the arts, health and wellness, and character development.

a.) Assessment that measures success and informs instruction

b.) Clear expectations for success

c.) Academic and social-emotional Intervention and support

2 U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 3 www.city-data.com/city/Mill-Valley-California.htm 4 California Department of Education, Educational Demographics Unit, California Public Schools - School Report

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d.) Quality Professional Development

2. Excellent Staff

We will attract and retain excellent staff.

a.) Target total compensation in top quartile of comparable districts

b.) Continue to strengthen evaluation and support systems

c.) Establish norms, beliefs and practices that encourage collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement systems that are results focused

3. Communication and Community Inclusion

We will strengthen and improve staff, parents, and broader community support for our District and schools.

a.) Establish a compelling vision for our students’ futures

b.) Create core values that define our culture and commitment to success

c.) Improve communication systems between and among parents, staff, administration, trustees, and community at large

d.) Consistently engage community in achievement of district academic, financial and infrastructure goals

e.) Strengthen partnerships

f.) Improve internal communication processes

g.) Evaluate parent, community and staff satisfaction levels on an on-going basis through multiple measures

4. Sound Finance and Infrastructure

We will secure sustainable sources of operating and capital funding to allow the District to:

a.) Provide a high quality education

b.) Maintain prudent levels of reserves for a basic aid district

c.) Provide modern, well maintained facilities that support our mission, educational programs, and strategic plan

d.) Build and maintain the technology infrastructure necessary to support the district’s teaching, communication and administrative objectives

D. CURRICULUM DELIVERY

The District is committed to provide students with a core curriculum including the arts, based on learning experiences that actively engage students with staff, the community and the environment. Core academics including Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies and Science are taught in all grades with key standards developed for each grade level and subject area. Each school has developed its own culture based on the characteristics of its facility and its surrounding environment and community, while still adhering to shared district-wide academic expectations. A number of schools have integrated outdoor spaces into the curriculum, connecting environmentally with their local communities.

1. General Principles

The following general principles help guide the District’s educational program:

a.) Learning goals focus on standards.

b.) Multiple intelligences and learning styles of students are recognized.

c.) Emphasis and implementation of best practices research supports children / adult learning theories.

d.) Project based learning provides student opportunities for application of instruction.


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e.) Flexible approaches to learning utilizing break out groups and group presentations.

f.) Differentiated instruction allows students to be challenged or supported at individual skill levels.

g.) Utilization of each school’s indoor and outdoor environment to foster engaged learning and enhance curriculum delivery.

h.) Teacher to teacher best practices are shared focusing on student achievement.

i.) Students not managing the entire curriculum focus on critical skills most needed to function independently.

j.) Intervention programs are provided for students not qualifying for special education or specialized support programs.

k.) Special Education students receive direct instruction with teachers aware of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.

l.) Team teaching and looping practices are considered

m.) Interruptions are limited during core learning time.

2. Staffing Ratios

Class size targets are designed to provide efficient instruction based on available funding: grades K-3 an average of 20 students per classroom (for participation in the State’s K-3 Class Size Reduction Program); grades 4-5 an average of 25 students; and grades 6-8 an average of 28 students within the core academic classes. Special Education Program staffing is based on the California Education Code. Site support staffing is based on the needs of the school to accommodate site enrollment numbers.

3. School Enrollment and Capacity

Currently, the District allows Mill Valley residents to indicate school preferences for registering new students for grades K-5. School assignment is then made using the following priority order: district placement needs, facility capacity, class size, proximity of residence to preferred school, and inter district attendance. (Administrative Regulation 5111.3 Student Enrollment And School Assignment, Board Policy 5111.3 Student Enrollment And School Assignment)

It is the District’s aim to realize the following enrollment objectives. Where the physical footprint allows, elementary schools shall accommodate 350-400 students. Space is planned to adjust grade levels if attendance patterns identify a need to change school configuration. Relatively equitable enrollment among schools is maintained; when not feasible, administrative and classroom support is provided for schools with higher enrollments. Mill Valley Middle School accommodates 650-750 students.

4. Grade Configuration

The current District program is delivered through a class configuration of K-5 at elementary, and grades 6-8 at middle school. Maintaining existing grade configurations may require increased class size and / or increased staffing costs. The District may explore alternative configurations for different campuses (e.g. K-2; 3-5; 6-8; K-8). The following issues will be examined:

a.) Mitigating class size issues specifically at the 4-5 grade level

b.) Impact on traffic patterns

c.) Stretching facility capacity

d.) Cross-grade interaction and student mentor relationships

e.) Providing Learning Centers for Special Day Class students in grade configurations of K-2, 3-5, 6-8

5. School Hours of Operation

School hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the District support consistency and security. Appropriate student supervision during early morning and late afternoon educational programs allows access only to relevant campus areas.


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PART II: FACILITIES DESIGN AND FUNCTION

It is the District’s goal to create and maintain learning environments that are safe, warm, and dry that enable students to be successful in the District’s academic programs, the arts, health and wellness, and character development. The District will utilize design and building principles derived from best practices and concepts outlined by state and federal standards to create an environment that is energy efficient, healthy, comfortable, and contains the amenities necessary for a quality education. The following will be considered during design of the learning spaces.

A. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

The following outlines general design considerations with respect to code compliance, appearance and function.

1. Code Compliance

a.) Comply with applicable codes governing structural systems and fire and life safety.

b.) Comply with applicable codes for education and school facilities construction.

c.) Comply with applicable codes governing accessibility and general safety (e.g. Title 24, Division of State Architect Access Compliance policies and interpretations of regulations) and related local, state and federal guidelines.

2. General Space Appearance and Adjacencies

a.) Classrooms should be clustered to reduce student travel time and to allow for supervision.

b.) At all campuses, it is the goal to group classrooms by grade to strengthen the sharing of resources and curriculum development.

c.) Organize to take advantage of smaller learning communities through group configuration.

d.) It is the goal to have the common areas within groups to be used for technology, small group instruction, conferencing, planning and storage.

e.) The library / media center at each school serves as the ‘hub’ of learning with easy access for students and staff.

f.) Create indoor and outdoor learning spaces for small group instruction and assessment that allow for collaborative teaching / dividing of classes and the flexibly to expand.

g.) The District shall establish a goal to replace portable classroom buildings with modular or stick constructed buildings, limiting portables for temporary use.

h.) Consider the use of multi-story buildings.

i.) Consider weather constraints for circulation and various outdoor activities (create covered areas for paths of travel, outdoor education, eating, pick up and drop off zones, etc.).

3. Sustainability

a.) Reduce impacts on future generations by integrating building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction and operation of our built environment.

b.) Considerations include energy efficiency, maintainability, system life cycle costs, and system standardization across school sites.

4. Flexibility

a.) District space is designed for flexible and diverse use. All spaces are designed to accommodate best practices as they relate to educational programs and community participation.

b.) Design space designations based on wet features, allowing art, science or cooking activities.

c.) Design space designations based on dry features, allowing music, technology, theater or graphic art activities.


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d.) Design for different grade levels to occupy a learning space.

e.) Consider readily available resources to convert areas to specific needs (moveable furniture / equipment to allow multiple configurations and associated storage).

B. BUILDING SYSTEMS

1. Climate Control

a.) Energy efficient, low maintenance systems.

b.) Consider opportunities where proven geothermal heating and cooling technology can be utilized.

c.) Consider integrating an energy management system for central monitoring and control by the District.

d.) Maximize use of operable windows and skylights for natural ventilation.

2. Power and Lighting

a.) Consider programmable timer and / or motion sensors for lighting systems.

b.) Maximize use of natural lighting in building design.

c.) Integrate non-glare windows and non-glare light fixtures in designs.

d.) Consider lighting controls and fixtures that allow adjustment of light levels for instructional spaces.

e.) Consider alternative energy source to power district facilities (e.g. solar, wind, geothermal)

3. Communications

a.) All classrooms and specialized rooms have telephones with the ability to communicate within the facility, communicate with the District Office, and outside of the District.

b.) All schools will be equipped with public address and intercom systems (accessible to entire school).

c.) All schools will be equipped with clock and bell systems (clocks in all instructional and office spaces).

d.) Consider use of integrated, multi-functional systems.

e.) All schools will have both audible and visual alarms for fire or emergency.

f.) District Office will have direct communication with Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) emergency notification system.

4. Technology

a.) It is the District’s goal to create a technology infrastructure necessary to support the District’s teaching, communication and administrative objectives.

b.) Access to technology is available to all classrooms and administrative offices. This is accomplished within a flexible classroom setting that can deliver instruction with the integration of technology into learning.

c.) Make provisions for the Special Education program’s use of technology-based instructional materials.

d.) Consider classroom integration of technologies such as interactive white board technology, digital projectors and associated screens, and teacher audio amplification technology for instruction.

e.) Hard wired connectivity to the network remains the standard for classrooms, other teaching areas, and administrative offices.

f.) The application of wireless technology, while a secondary strategy, provides flexibility and expands areas in which instruction through technology integration can occur

C. SECURITY

Mill Valley School District provides secure facilities for students, staff, and families with best practice approaches, such as controlled entrances and lighting. Consideration must be given to balancing the District’s ability to monitor and control its school sites while still providing access to the community.


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1. Site Layout:

a.) Consider limited number of campus access points with visible site lines from staff occupied areas.

b.) Layout allows law enforcement to visually survey the campus from the street.

c.) Create a clearly identifiable main entry for each campus.

d.) Priority must be given for easy access of emergency response (law enforcement, fire rescue; and medical emergency response).

e.) Connect entry and egress for spaces commonly used by the community directly to the exterior.

2. Physical Features:

a.) Facilities utilize appropriate fencing and landscaping to establish and secure the campus boundary while encouraging community use.

b.) Consider flexible barriers that can be adjusted to route visitors to Main Office for check-in during school hours.

c.) For afterhours security, install sufficient site lighting at main access points and paths of travel between buildings and parking areas.

d.) Utilize a combination of permanent and motion sensor lighting.

3. Security System:

a.) Consider installation of a site security system that can be programmed by zone to allow afterhours use by staff and the community. The system is tied directly to local law enforcement and can be centrally monitored by the District.

D. SIGNAGE

1. Create signage that clearly defines campus way-finding and operational hours:

a.) Install standardized signage that clearly identifies the Main Entry to each of the campuses.

b.) Post a campus map, and the flexibility to display additional information (special instructions, event notices, etc.). Identify and provide clear directions for spaces commonly used by the community (Multi-purpose Rooms, Gymnasiums, Performing Arts Rooms, and Play Fields).

c.) Create signage and road markings to assist in pedestrian safety at traffic areas.

d.) Clearly identify / label all buildings and rooms on the exterior of the buildings.

E. STORAGE

1. The following are site storage considerations:

These are in addition to the detailed considerations included in the Part III.

a.) Create storage at each school site for emergency preparedness supplies and equipment (weatherproof and easily accessible).

b.) Staging area for large deliveries of equipment and supplies.

c.) Centrally located site storage for instructional materials (to facilitate resources sharing and collaboration on curriculum development).

d.) General storage for furniture items such as folding chairs, tables, and easels.

e.) Storage areas are ventilated, lockable and are easily accessible.

f.) Consider storage for traffic safety equipment (locations vary by site).

g.) Install bike racks at a ratio of 1 bike for 1/3 of the entire site population.


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F. COMMUNITY USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The community uses District facilities to meet educational needs, and to fill gaps in recreational and meeting spaces. School fields are heavily used after school and on weekends. Meeting facilities are provided to the community by opening classrooms, libraries and multi-purpose rooms. Continuing and expanding partnerships with the community remain important goals for the District. As community partnerships evolve, and as the availability of community support programs changes, facilities requirements will need to be re-evaluated.

1. Following are issues that should be considered relating to District partnerships with the community and local agencies:

a.) Consider impact of leased spaces (child-care, pre-school, other private schools) on school's needs.

b.) Consider impacts on school resulting from relationships with Marin County Office of Education, Tamalpais Union High School District, City of Mill Valley Parks and Recreation, and other local agencies.

G. PLAYFIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Mill Valley School District emphasizes health and wellness that is sustainable for students beyond their school years. Mill Valley Schools provide a rich outdoor experience, capitalizing on campus location resources. The District shall create safe environments that support the development of social / emotional and physical health of employees and students. The guidelines set forth by the federal, state, county and district regulations regarding physical education and health and wellness serve as the basis for program development.

Playgrounds provide sufficient space and appropriate equipment to satisfy State of California guidelines. Outdoor spaces are designed to comply with all State accessibility requirements. School playgrounds are used for the supervised play program after school hours for student activities. Following are general considerations guiding design of various outdoor spaces. Detailed considerations are included in the Part III.

1. Playgrounds

a.) Playgrounds and play structures comply with applicable codes and guidelines.

b.) Design considers sight lines for playground supervision.

c.) Playground surfaces shall be level and impact absorbing.

d.) Construct drainage systems to prevent pooling in play areas and to drain water away from buildings and foundation walls.

2. Playfields

a.) Field size meets or exceeds the physical educational goals and guidelines of the State of California.

b.) Create easy access to waste disposal / recycling stations at and near community use spaces.

3. Landscaping

a.) Utilize drought-resistant, low maintenance native plants.

b.) Install low water consumption irrigation systems.

c.) Protect planted areas from general foot traffic and ball play areas.

d.) Consider creating area for outdoor amphitheater for ceremonies and theater productions.

H. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING

Mill Valley School District strives to develop solutions to optimize traffic flow around school facilities through road access, school hours times, bikeway and walkway access. To ensure pedestrian safety, the District will apply best practices that separate students and vehicles.


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1. Traffic Control

a.) Create clearly identified drop-off and pick-up areas that separate students from school traffic, vehicle general traffic flow, and the parking lot.

b.) Consider separate drop-off and pick-up areas for Kindergarten students

c.) Consider needs of individuals with disabilities.

d.) Create physical barriers separating pedestrians from traffic.

e.) Construct clear and wide paths of travel for pedestrian use.

f.) Utilize clear road markings, signage, and lighting to assist directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

g.) Consider covered areas for pick-up and drop-off zones.

h.) Consider sight lines for supervision of vehicle and pedestrian circulation.

i.) Consider traffic controls for service and delivery access, and keeping this separate from common foot traffic areas.

j.) Consider traffic and site access needs for emergency response vehicles.

2. Parking Area

a.) Consider parking space requirements for staff, volunteers, visitors, itinerant staff and other service providers.

b.) Locate visitor parking close to main entry for each school.

c.) Clearly mark dedicated school staff parking.

d.) Install sufficient lighting at parking areas.

e.) Consider creating separate parking lot for staff only, with mechanical entry gates.

f.) Design the parking area layout to allow for efficient traffic flow entering / exiting and within the lot.

I. RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING TRANSFER CENTER

For each campus, it is the District’s goal to create a centralized recycling and composting collection space that is easily accessible to outside collection vendors and to staff members to drop off recyclables or compostable materials. These collection spaces have open ventilation and secure settings with room for individual classroom recycling and composting carts. The area is fenced or otherwise isolated and away from common foot traffic areas.

PART III: CLASSROOM / AREA REQUIREMENTS

A. STANDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Following are core spaces for use in the Standard Elementary School. In addition to the requirements and considerations previously outlined, the following requirements are listed.

1. KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

a.) Activities / Space Use Plan:

▪ Large and small group instruction

▪ Individual and small group work projects

▪ Large and small group play

▪ Individual and group work with computer workstations

▪ Kindergarten Teacher collaboration meetings

▪ 1-on-1 assessment


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b.) Space / Infrastructure Requirements:

▪ Minimum 1,400 sf

▪ Restrooms are self-contained within classroom or within the Kindergarten complex: (1) Restroom with (3) toilets for every (2) Classrooms

▪ Power / data infrastructure sufficient for technology and equipment needs

▪ Consider outlet locations at counters

▪ (2) Exits: (1) to egress, and (1) to outside Kindergarten age appropriate play area

▪ (1) Single basin sink (adult height: 32”)

▪ (1) Single basin sink / Drinking Fountain (child height: 24“)

▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring at wet areas (entrances and sinks); and carpet at all other areas

▪ Operable windows with safety glass (appropriate height for Kindergarten-age students)

▪ Consider interior finish options for sound absorption (acoustical wall panels, ceiling systems, flooring)

▪ Room adjacencies: Cluster Kindergarten classrooms together and away from other grades; near school office and staff kitchen; near daycare space; classrooms are located close to parent drop-off and pick-up areas

c.) Miscellaneous Features:

▪ One wall with attached upper and base cabinets (counter heights 34” and 24”)

▪ Open shelves for books and 3D displays with free floor area underneath for loose storage (storage tubs, etc.)

▪ Storage for student coats and bags: cubbies with hooks underneath, (1) per student

▪ Lockable cabinet for teacher storage

▪ Tackable wall surfaces

▪ Outdoor message board (adjacent to an entry door)

▪ Provisions for hanging displays above the occupant's heads (hooks and wire hangers)

▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails, locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible

▪ Blackout window covering / shades for all interior and exterior windows

d.) Equipment / Furniture:

▪ Access to, and connectivity for the laptop cart program

▪ Teacher workstation with space for computer

▪ Computer for teacher with peripheral equipment

▪ (1) DVD / VCR player and associated monitor or digital projector and screen

▪ (2) File cabinets

▪ Student desks (appropriate height for kindergarten students)

▪ Movable tables

2. ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM (GRADES 1 – 5)


▪ Large and small group instruction

▪ Small group collaboration

▪ Multiple grade level instruction and interaction



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▪ Instructor science demonstrations and individual science projects

▪ International language instruction using language labs

▪ Literature circles

▪ Private space for conferences with and by children


▪ Minimum 960 sf for the standard classroom


▪ Consider outlets in floor and counters


▪ (1) Single basin sink / drinking fountain (child height: 28“)


▪ Operable windows with safety glass for natural ventilation


▪ Room Adjacencies: Consider clustering classrooms of similar grades with a common area for specialized instruction, conferencing and quiet study; near library; near central storage space; near restrooms; near school office


▪ One wall with upper and base cabinets (counter heights 34” and 28”)

▪ Lockable storage


▪ Storage drawers for art portfolios 2’ x 3’



▪ Storage for professional resources

▪ Tackable wall surfaces (all open walls)

▪ Provisions for hanging displays from the ceiling (hooks and wires hangers)









▪ (1) Display case adjacent to entrance

▪ Student desks (age appropriate sizing)

▪ Movable tables


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3. ELEMENTARY INTERVENTION / SUPPORT CLASSROOM


▪ Small group and 1-on-1 instruction in various subjects

▪ Curriculum for English Language Learners (ELL) integrates dance


▪ See “Elementary Classroom”

▪ Layout / space to accommodate concurrent sessions of at least two teachers with 1-5 students each (dimensions: ~400 sf per teaching)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Centrally located relative to classrooms; adjacent to Special Education classrooms.




▪ (2) Teacher workstations with space for computers

▪ (2) Computers for Teachers with peripheral equipment

▪ Consider portable room dividers for separating teaching / study spaces




▪ Movable tables: (2) round, (1) kidney-shaped, (3) rectangular

▪ Movable bookshelves

4. SPECIAL DAY CLASS


▪ Resource program

▪ Occupational therapy

▪ Speech and language program

▪ Student evaluation

▪ Multiple grade level instruction and interaction

▪ Utilization of technology-based instructional material with student learning


▪ See “Elementary Classroom”, refer to State Education Code for area requirements based on disability

▪ Layout / space to accommodate concurrent instruction / meetings of small groups and individuals

▪ Consider addition of designated support spaces including: speech specialist area, psychologist, counseling offices and conference area if not utilizing adjacent to school office.

▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to restrooms, school office (for access to Psychologist, counseling, conference / meeting rooms), general classrooms, intervention / support classrooms, library; direct access to exterior space designated for Special Education program use; no more than (2) Special Education classes are clustered together.




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▪ (2) Teacher workstations with space for computers

▪ (2) Computers for teachers with peripheral equipment

▪ (8) Student computers

▪ Consider portable room dividers for separating teaching / study spaces


▪ File cabinets

▪ Area rug

▪ Movable tables

5. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CLASSROOM


▪ Large and small group instruction in science and outdoor learning



▪ Minimum 1,300 sf for the science classroom


▪ Consider ventilation for science demonstrations


▪ (1) Single basin sink / drinking fountain (child height: 28“)

▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to school's garden, restrooms.



▪ Lockable storage for science instruction equipment


▪ Storage drawers

▪ Teacher demonstration table with space for computer



▪ Storage for professional resources







▪ Overhead lab mirror (over teacher demonstration area)


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▪ Movable tables

6. ELEMENTARY ART ROOM


▪ Large and small group instruction in traditional art techniques

▪ Individual and group work on laptops (web-based curriculum / multi-media projects)



▪ Consider larger room (up to 1,300 sf) to accommodate work tables and additional display spaces


▪ Consider ventilation for art project production

▪ (1) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spouts (adult height: 32”)

▪ (3) Single basin sinks, 10-12” deep, with high spouts / drinking fountains (child height: 28“)

▪ Consider availability of hot water



▪ At least (1) Double door entry - access for carts, equipment, supply deliveries

▪ Room Adjacencies: Located adjacent to restrooms; near service driveway for large deliveries of equipment / supplies



▪ Lockable storage for art projects, art tools / supplies

▪ Lockable storage drawers for art portfolios 2’ x 3’






▪ (1) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails






▪ (10) Folding tables (3’x6’)

▪ (1) Easy maintenance rug (9’x12’)



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▪ Movable tables

7. ELEMENTARY MUSIC ROOM


▪ Instruction of instrumental and choral music

▪ Individual and group work on laptops (music composition / web-based curriculum / multi-media projects)



▪ Consider larger room (up to 1,500 sf) to accommodate large choral / instrumental group use (up to 60 students) and additional storage requirements for instruments / equipment


▪ (1) Single basin sink / Drinking Fountain, 10-12” deep, with high spouts (adult height: 32”)


▪ Interior finish options for sound absorption (acoustical wall panels, ceiling systems, flooring)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Located adjacent to multi-purpose room, restrooms; direct access from service driveway for movement of instruments. Not adjacent to any non music classrooms.


▪ Lockable cabinets with shelves for music instrument / equipment storage for 30 students

▪ Lockable storage for music instruction resources




▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails: (1) music notation whiteboard, (1) standard whiteboard





▪ (1) Easy maintenance circular rug for 25-30 students (12-15’ diameter)

▪ (30) Stacking stools / chairs


▪ (1) File cabinet

▪ (3) Display cases

▪ Movable tables

8. ELEMENTARY LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER


▪ Large and small group instruction / collaboration / research (capacity for up to 60 students)

▪ Private spaces for individual student research and study

▪ Private spaces for learning with audio media

▪ Literature Circles


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▪ Extended hours use as resource center for adults and students

▪ Books and media are rotated


▪ Minimum 1,820 sf (open area seating at tables for up to 60 students, and reading circles)

▪ Additional area for storage shelving for books and media (up to 600 linear feet floor mounted and wall mounted units) with minimum 42" aisles between stack shelving

▪ Storage shelving unit height: 36”-42”

▪ Adjacent storage room (up to 400 sf) with open shelves (misc media, book carts)

▪ (1) Single basin sink / Drinking Fountain (child height: 28“)

▪ Adjacent office space (up to 100 sf) for library staff





▪ Room Adjacencies: Central school campus location


▪ Circulation desk area

▪ Lockable storage cabinets for media equipment

▪ Lockable cabinet for staff storage

▪ Storage for special education and intervention professional resources

▪ Integrate private reading spaces (window benches, nooks)




▪ "Book Drop" slot at or adjacent to entrance




▪ Librarian work station with space for computer

▪ Library checkout desk with space for computer

▪ Mobile book shelves

▪ Computers (up to 14) with peripheral equipment



▪ (1) Copy machine (consider (2))


▪ Movable tables


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9. ELEMENTARY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM


▪ Physical Education

▪ Rainy day lunch

▪ School performances and assemblies

▪ Community events

▪ Essential services facility (emergency use)


▪ Area capacity for entire school population (depending on site area limits and layout preferences by site, ranges ~ 5,000-10,000 sf)

▪ Ceiling height: 18’-24’ (for clearance of light fixtures for physical education activities)

▪ Stage (variable, ~ 1,000 sf); dimensions of stage platform and proscenium dependent on available space

▪ Storage room for stage equipment, scenery, costumes, emergency supplies (~300 sf)

▪ Storage location for chairs / tables / PE equipment (~300 sf)

▪ Consider space for PE Office

▪ Restrooms (boys, girls, adult)

▪ Power / data infrastructure sufficient for stage performance, sound systems and PE equipment needs

▪ Stage lighting system

▪ Integrated sound system with wireless microphone system

▪ Consider integration of operable partition wall for subdividing room

▪ Ventilation: Natural ventilation, consider ceiling fans / forced air cooling units

▪ (1) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spout / drinking fountain (locate backstage)

▪ Drinking fountains

▪ Flooring: Indoor multi-use sports floor (shock / noise absorbing, easy maintenance, integrated game lines)


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to restrooms, school kitchen, music room, PE Office, parking lot, service drive


▪ Stage curtains

▪ Operable projection screen / canvas backdrop

▪ Game lines: up to (2) basketball courts, up to (4) volleyball courts, (1) indoor soccer

▪ Up to (4) retractable basketball goals

▪ Consider retractable tables / benches


▪ (1) Bulletin board (tackable surface)

▪ Consider interior finish options for sound absorption (acoustical wall panels, ceiling systems)


▪ Display cases


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10. ELEMENTARY PE OFFICE


▪ Physical Education class preparation


▪ Minimum 300 sf

▪ Computer for teacher(s) with peripheral equipment

▪ Teacher(s) desks with room for computer



▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to PE equipment storage, multi-purpose room, outdoor facilities



▪ Tackable wall surfaces

▪ Outdoor message board (adjacent to an entry door)




▪ File cabinet(s)

11. ELEMENTARY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN


▪ Food storage / preparation / service

▪ School lunch program

▪ School event catering

▪ Community event catering


▪ Design to comply with Marin County Environmental Health Services permitting and plan approval requirements.

▪ Serving windows

▪ Area Adjacencies: Adjacent to multi-purpose room, outdoor lunch area, restrooms, service drive, parking lot.


▪ (1) 4’ x 8’ whiteboard



▪ Commercial grade equipment and storage facilities

▪ (1) Computer workstation

▪ File cabinets

▪ Recycling / composting bins


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12. ELEMENTARY OUTDOOR FACILITIES


▪ Physical education

▪ Recess

▪ Outdoor education

▪ Dining

▪ School performances and assemblies

▪ Community Use


▪ General area capacity (dependent on site area limits)

▪ Minimum area capacity used for structured PE activities (capacity for 60 students)

▪ Construct shade structure for eating and general student use

▪ Hard surface area

▪ Consider turf area

▪ Designated Kindergarten play area

▪ Consider designated play areas for primary and upper grades

▪ Consider outdoor amphitheater (platform and associated seating)

▪ Storage room for PE equipment

▪ Restrooms (boys, girls and adult)

▪ Power / data infrastructure sufficient for equipment needs (at stage: outdoor sound system, lighting, video presentations, and at covered areas)

▪ Drinking fountains

▪ Area Adjacencies: Adjacent to school office, kitchen, PE office, restrooms, covered lunch area.

▪ Service drive shall not access through areas designated for student use.


▪ Outdoor lighting in addition to general site lighting (outdoor stage, covered areas)

▪ Game lines: (4) basketball courts, (4) volleyball courts, track, soccer, hockey, football, baseball, and miscellaneous

▪ Construct ball walls

▪ Consider play structure for each designated play area (Kindergarten, primary grades, upper grades)

▪ (1) Display board (posting behavior guidelines, and events)


▪ Tables and benches

13. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AREA


▪ Primary check-in point for school

▪ Office and conferencing space for school administrative staff

▪ Medical aid

▪ Storage space for school records


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▪ Counseling for students and families


▪ Designated spaces for:

- Principal - Administrative staff - Reception area / desk - Health office - Conference room - Small office / meeting room(s) - Staff restroom - Health office restroom - Storage closet

▪ Principal’s Office: in addition to space for desk / storage, consider meeting area for up to eight (8)

▪ Health Office: Area for (1) bed / cot

▪ Reception area includes space for chairs, free wall for bulletin board, clear path for deliveries

▪ Conference Room: space to accommodate meetings of up to 12

▪ Small Office / Meeting Rooms(s) are used for itinerant staff (counseling / psychologist)

▪ At Principal’s Office - (2) exits: (1) direct egress to exterior, and (1) toward reception area

▪ Controls for PA, telecom, security, fire alarm (secured location near Principal’s office)

▪ Interior windows to monitor corridor access


▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring at health office and waiting area; carpet at other spaces


▪ Room Adjacencies: Locate prominently next to school main entry; restroom located directly adjacent to health office; clear site line for clerical staff to health office; near Kindergarten classrooms, pick-up and drop-off zones, visitor parking lot


▪ Workstations for admin staff with space for computers and free workspace at reception area

▪ Upper and base cabinets (counter height 34”) at reception area

▪ Lockable storage for emergency equipment and medical supplies at health office

▪ (1) Bulletin board at main reception area (tackable surface)

▪ Whiteboards at offices / meeting spaces




▪ File cabinets

▪ Display cases

▪ Computers and peripheral equipment for principal, secretary

▪ Copier


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14. STUDENT RESTROOM

a.) Space / Infrastructure Requirements:

▪ Ratio of Water Closets to Students (comply with California Plumbing Code)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Outdoor restrooms having direct outside access are located in areas that are visible from playground and easily supervised.

b.) Miscellaneous Features:

▪ Safety mirrors

▪ Ceiling mounted exhaust fans at interior restroom locations

▪ Low-flow toilet fixtures

▪ Waterless urinals

15. ADULT RESTROOM


▪ Ratio of Water Closets to Staff (comply with California Plumbing Code)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Outdoor restrooms having direct outside access are located in areas that are visible from playground and easily supervised.


▪ Safety mirrors

▪ Ceiling mounted exhaust fans at interior restroom locations

▪ Low-flow toilet fixtures

▪ Waterless urinals

16. CUSTODIAL ROOM


▪ Administrative desk / workstation

▪ Power sufficient for equipment needs

▪ Sink with deep basin

▪ Mop sink

▪ Floor: sealed concrete with coved base

▪ Room Adjacencies: Central campus location.


▪ Secured storage for cleaning chemicals

▪ Open storage shelves, and wall hooks

▪ Ceiling mounted exhaust fans

17. STAFF LOUNGE


▪ Staff Meetings

▪ Lesson preparation space and professional development

▪ Food preparation and dining



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▪ Area capacity for seating up to 40 adults

▪ Consider addition of adjoining lockable storage closet


▪ (1) Sink with deep basin (adult height: 32”)

▪ Hot and cold water


▪ Operable windows


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to school office, staff restrooms, central storage space, and direct access to outside space designated for staff use.


▪ Upper and base cabinets (counter heights 34”)

▪ Open shelves for resource materials

▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails. Locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible



▪ Kitchen equipment: refrigerator, stove, microwave, garbage disposal.


▪ Couch(s)

▪ Chairs

▪ (8) tables (consider oval)

▪ Movable bookshelves

▪ Tables and benches at outside staff space

18. STAFF WORKROOM


▪ Staff production area for projects

▪ Lesson preparation space and professional development

▪ Mail distribution for staff


▪ Physically separate from Staff Lounge

▪ ~ 600 sf


▪ (1) Sink with deep basin (adult height: 32”)

▪ Hot and cold water

▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring at wet areas (entrances and sinks); and Carpet at all other areas


▪ Consider ceiling fan(s)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to staff lounge, school office, staff restrooms, central storage space


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▪ Center island with storage

▪ Open shelves resource materials

▪ Mail boxes




▪ (4) Teacher workstations with space for computer

▪ Consider (1) Computer with peripheral equipment

▪ Production equipment: copy machines, laminating machine

▪ Movable tables

19. PUBLIC MEETING / RESOURCE ROOM


▪ Meetings (PTA, Site Council, miscellaneous volunteer groups, etc.)

▪ Community group gatherings (Scouts, Neighborhood Emergency

▪ Adult educational resource center

▪ Project production


▪ Area capacity for meetings and gatherings of up to 25 adults

▪ Consider addition of adjoining office designated as “PTA Office” (~100 sf) with workstation, files storage, and private meeting space.


▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring at all areas

▪ Operable windows


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adult restrooms, visitor parking lot, multi-purpose room; directly accessible from building exterior.



▪ Full height lockable cabinets for supplies (signs, large production materials)

▪ Open shelves resource materials

▪ (1) 4’ x 8’ whiteboard

▪ (2) Bulletin Boards: (1) interior and (1) exterior of room


▪ Conference table (seating for 15-20)

▪ File cabinets

▪ Appropriate seating

▪ Access to a portable DVD / VCR player and associated monitor or digital projector and screen


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B. STANDARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Following are core spaces for educational and staff use in the Standard Middle School. In addition to the requirements and considerations previously outlined, the following requirements are listed.

1. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM


▪ Large and small group instruction in various subjects (programs are designed to allow specialized math and world language courses along with a wide range of electives)


▪ “Socratic Seminar” approach

▪ Individual and group work on computers (web-based curriculum / multi-media projects)


▪ International language instruction using language labs


▪ Minimum 960 sf for the standard classroom (up to 30 students)


▪ (1) Single basin sink / drinking fountain




▪ Room Adjacencies: Cluster classrooms by grade with a common area for specialized instruction, conferencing and quiet study; adjacent to library, restrooms


▪ One wall with upper and base cabinets

▪ Lockable storage for miscellaneous equipment

▪ Open shelves for books and 3D displays with free floor area underneath for loose storage

▪ Storage drawers for large production materials (2’ x 3’)


▪ Consider student lockers at common area outside of classrooms









▪ File cabinets


▪ Student desks


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2. MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERVENTION / SUPPORT CLASSROOM (See Standard Elementary School)

3. SPECIAL DAY CLASS (See Standard Elementary School)

4. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE LABORATORY CLASSROOM


▪ Large and small group instruction in various subjects


▪ “Socratic Seminar” approach




▪ Minimum 1,300 sf for the standard science classroom

▪ Power / data / water / gas infrastructure sufficient for technology and lab needs

▪ Layout: Teacher demonstration table at front of room, student lab stations at room perimeter, open space in center of room for student desks

▪ Ventilation hoods

▪ Emergency response area includes shower / floor drain, eyewash station, emergency response kit




▪ Room Adjacencies: Cluster classrooms of similar grades with a common area for specialized instruction, conferencing and quiet study; Adjacent to library, restrooms


▪ Upper and base wall cabinets with lockable storage


▪ Teacher demonstration table with sink, and hook-ups for gas, electrical

▪ Student lab stations with sink, and hook-ups for gas, electrical at room perimeter



▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible






▪ Overhead lab mirror (over teacher demonstration area)


▪ File cabinets


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▪ Student desks, lab stools

▪ Movable tables

5. MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSROOM


▪ Instruction of instrumental and choral music

▪ Rehearsal space for school productions

▪ Individual music practice


▪ Area capacity to accommodate large performance group's use (up to 80 students)


▪ Consider space for addition of ensemble rehearsal room (~350 sf)

▪ Consider space for addition of individual practice room(s) (~50 sf)

▪ Consider space requirements for portable risers setup and storage

▪ (1) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spouts / drinking fountain (adult height: 32”)


▪ Interior finish options for sound absorption (acoustical wall panels, ceiling systems, flooring)

▪ Room Adjacencies: Located adjacent to performing arts center, restrooms, gymnasium, and stage: direct access from service driveway


▪ Lockable cabinets with shelves for music instrument / equipment storage for 80 students

▪ Lockable storage for music instruction resources



▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails: (1) music notation whiteboard, (1) standard whiteboard

▪ Locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible





▪ Portable risers to fit 80 students

▪ (80) Stacking stools / chairs


▪ (1) File cabinet

▪ (3) Display cases

▪ Movable tables

6. MIDDLE SCHOOL ART STUDIO CLASSROOM


▪ Large and small group instruction in traditional art techniques


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▪ Area capacity to accommodate art program requirements for work tables and additional display spaces (up to 1,500 sf)

▪ Consider space requirements for ceramic arts projects (kiln)

▪ Consider space requirements for art technology lab (computer workstations)


▪ Consider ventilation requirements for art project production (dust, fumes, kiln)

▪ (4) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spouts / (1) drinking fountain

▪ Consider availability of hot water


▪ At least (1) Double door entry - access for carts, equipment, supplies

▪ Room Adjacencies: Near Restrooms, Service driveway



▪ Lockable storage for art projects, art tools / supplies, chemicals

▪ Lockable storage drawers for up to 200 student art portfolios 2’ x 3’

▪ Open shelves for books and 3D displays with free floor area underneath for loose storage




▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible



▪ (15) Student computers with peripheral equipment



▪ Display cases

▪ Movable tables

7. MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY


▪ Large and small group instruction / collaboration / research (capacity for 60 students)

▪ Private spaces for individual student research and study

▪ Private spaces for learning with audio media

▪ Literature circles

▪ Extended hours use as resource center for adults and students

▪ Books and media are rotated based on subject


▪ Minimum 5,000 sf (open area seating at tables for up to 60 students, and reading circles, storage of up to 25,000 volumes of books / media)


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▪ Adjacent storage room (up to 400 sf) with open shelves (misc media, book carts)

▪ Consider break-out room(s) for small group work / student research (~200 sf)

▪ (1) Single basin sink / drinking fountain



▪ Flooring: Carpet



▪ Room Adjacencies: Central school campus location, adjacent to computer laboratory


▪ Circulation desk area



▪ Storage for special education and intervention professional resources

▪ Integrate private reading spaces (window benches, nooks)




▪ (1) Bulletin Board

▪ “Book Drop” slot at or adjacent to entrance



▪ Student research computers (up to 30) with peripheral equipment

▪ Librarian work station with space for desktop computer

▪ (2) Computers at circulation desk (book check-out)

▪ Mobile book shelves and carts


▪ File cabinets

▪ (2) Copy machines

▪ Library tables and chairs (age appropriate sizing)

8. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER LABORATORY




▪ Minimum 960 sf (30 students)

▪ Adjacent workroom / secured storage for laptop carts and for Technology Specialist use (technology equipment maintenance)


▪ Ventilated space (consider forced air cooling)


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▪ Flooring: Carpet


▪ (2) Exits: (1) exterior egress, and (1) direct access to Library

▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to Library


▪ Lockable cabinets (computer / media equipment storage)



▪ (2) 4’ x 8’ whiteboards with map rails. Locate whiteboards on opposing walls if possible




▪ (30) Student workstations

▪ (30) Computers with peripheral equipment



9. MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER CLASSROOM


▪ Theater program instruction

▪ Class theater productions


▪ Area capacity for seating 60 students

▪ Stage area: ~ 600 sf

▪ Consider stage lighting system

▪ Consider integrated sound system

▪ Consider adjoining secured storage area for stage equipment, scenery, costumes (~250 sf)


▪ (1) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spout / drinking fountain

▪ Flooring: Carpet at open seating area, resilient flooring at stage and storage room

▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to performing arts center, restrooms, music room, service drive


▪ Stage curtains

▪ Lockable storage space for props and costumes

▪ Operable projection screen / canvas backdrop

▪ (1) 4’ x 8’ whiteboard with map rail


▪ Interior finish options for sound absorption (acoustical wall panels, ceiling systems)



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▪ Movable raised platforms for stage

▪ Display cases


10. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER


▪ School / Community Performances

▪ Music concerts

▪ Theatrical productions

▪ Guest speakers

▪ Graduation

▪ School-wide assemblies


▪ Theater seating capacity for up to 1000

▪ Performance stage area capacity for 100 actors / 250 graduates

▪ Consider space requirements for orchestra pit (60 performers)

▪ Consider space requirements for small adjoining Lobby Area

▪ Consider boys and girls dressing rooms (~ 1000 sf each)

▪ Storage room for stage equipment, scenery, costumes, emergency supplies (~1000 sf)

▪ Stage lighting system

▪ Integrated sound system

▪ Restrooms (boys, girls, adult)



▪ (2) Single basin sink, 10-12” deep, with high spouts / drinking fountain (locate backstage)

▪ Drinking fountains (locate in Lobby Area)

▪ Flooring: Carpet at audience seating, all other spaces resilient flooring

▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to restrooms, music room, theater classroom, custodial room, parking lot, service drive


▪ Stage curtains

▪ Operable projection screen

▪ Consider Counterweight or “Fly” Systems for stage

▪ Acoustical wall panels and ceiling systems

▪ Bulletin boards at Lobby Area



▪ Display cases at Lobby Area

▪ Wireless microphone system


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11. MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM


▪ Physical Education

▪ Community Use


▪ Area capacity for full basketball gym and bleachers

▪ Storage location for PE equipment (~300 sf)

▪ Pull-out bleachers (capacity for 300)

▪ Consider added space requirements for:

- (2) Offices: PE Staff and Afterschool Program Director (~ 100 sf ea) - (2) Locker Rooms - Aerobic fitness room (capacity for 10 pieces of equipment and mats) - Snack bar near main entry - PE Classroom (if existing classroom is not in close proximity)

▪ Restrooms (Boys, Girls, Adult)


▪ Integrated PA system

▪ Consider integration of operable partition wall for subdividing space


▪ Drinking fountains: Gymnasium (4), and Locker Rooms (2)

▪ Flooring: Hardwood with game lines (basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, etc)


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to (1) PE classroom, kitchen, visitor parking lot, and service drive


▪ Up to (6) retractable basketball goals

▪ Electronic scoreboard


▪ (1) 4’ x 8’ whiteboard with map rails for all adjoining offices and rooms

▪ (1) Bulletin board (tackable surface) near main entry




12. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN (See Standard Elementary School)

13. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER


▪ Assemblies for combined classes

▪ Dining

▪ Physical education

▪ Dance class


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▪ Large meetings (school and community)

▪ Theater program instruction

▪ Class productions / performances


▪ Area capacity for seating up to 130 dining and general assemblies

▪ Stage area: ~ 600 sf

▪ Consider stage lighting system

▪ Consider integrated sound system

▪ Consider adjoining secured storage area for tables, chairs, equipment (~400 sf)



▪ (2) Single basin sinks, 10-12” deep, with high spout / drinking fountains


▪ Room Adjacencies: Adjacent to kitchen, performing arts center, restrooms, music room, and service drive






▪ Consider utilization of portable stage

▪ Display cases

▪ Access to portable DVD / VCR player and associated monitor or digital projector and screen

▪ Movable tables and chairs

▪ Wireless microphone system

14. MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTDOOR FACILITIES (See Elementary School Outdoor Facilities)

15. MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AREA


▪ Primary check-in point for school

▪ Office space for School Administrative Staff

▪ Miscellaneous meetings

▪ Medical aid

▪ Storage space for school records

▪ Counseling for students and families

▪ Support for Organizations providing school programs



- Principal - Assistant Principal


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- Reception Area / Desk - Spaces for Counselors, Psychologists, Registration, Other Specialists (~ 10 spaces) - Health Office - Conference Room - Small Office / Meeting Room(s) - Staff Restroom - Health Office Restroom - Storage Closet

▪ Principal’s Office: in addition to space for desk / storage, consider meeting area for up to eight (8)

▪ Health Office: Area for (1) bed / cot, nurse workstation

▪ Reception Area includes space for chairs, free wall for bulletin board, clear path for deliveries

▪ Conference Room: space to accommodate meetings of up to 20

▪ At Principal’s Office - (2) exits: (1) direct egress, and (1) toward reception area

▪ Controls for PA, telecom, security, fire alarm (secured location near principal’s office)

▪ Utilize interior windows to monitor corridors


▪ Flooring: Resilient flooring at health office and waiting area; carpet at other spaces


▪ Room Adjacencies: Locate prominently next to school main entry; Restroom located directly adjacent to health office; clear site line for clerical staff to health office; near visitor parking lot.


▪ (2) Workstations with space for computers and free workspace at Reception Area

▪ Lockable upper and base cabinets at Reception Area

▪ Lockable storage for emergency equipment and medical supplies at Health Office

▪ (1) Bulletin board at Main Reception Area (tackable surface)

▪ Whiteboards at offices / meeting spaces




▪ File cabinets

▪ Display cases

▪ Computers and peripheral equipment for staff

▪ Copy machines

16. STUDENT RESTROOM (See Standard Elementary School)

17. ADULT RESTROOM (See Standard Elementary School)

18. CUSTODIAL ROOM (See Standard Elementary School)

19. STAFF LOUNGE (See Standard Elementary School)

20. STAFF WORKROOM (See Standard Elementary School)


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21. PUBLIC MEETING / RESOURCE ROOM (See Standard Elementary School)

C. DISTRICT FACILITIES

Following are core spaces for administrative and support staff use in the District. In addition to the requirements and considerations previously outlined, the following requirements are listed.

1. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE


▪ Office space for District Administrative Staff

▪ District meetings

▪ Board Meetings

▪ Record storage

▪ Food preparation / service



- Superintendent – confidential office - Executive Assistants to Superintendent – confidential offices adjacent to Superintendent's

office - Assistant Superintendents – confidential offices - Business Services Office – confidential office - Director of Maintenance and Operations – confidential office - Human Resources Department – confidential office - Director of Technology – confidential office - Department Support Personnel - Reception Area with semi-private waiting area - Large Conference Room (seating capacity: 50) - Small Meeting Room(s) (seating capacity: up to 8) - (2) Staff Restrooms (unisex) - Copier / Mail / Production area - Storage - Administrative Staff break Area / food preparation area

▪ Adjacencies: The District Administrative Office shall be located centrally in the District; consider location not within a school building

▪ Physical space organized by Department

▪ Public areas, including restrooms separated from confidential staff with walls and lockable doors.



▪ Flexible workstations and offices with space for computers and free workspace that can adapt to changing organizational structures

▪ Lockable storage for supplies and personal belongings

▪ Tackable surfaces

▪ Whiteboards at Offices / Meeting spaces



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▪ Kitchen equipment: refrigerator, stove, microwave

▪ File Cabinets

▪ Computers and peripheral equipment for Staff

▪ Copy machines

▪ Folding chairs (50) and tables

2. DISTRICT WAREHOUSE


▪ Storage for furniture, fixtures, and equipment storage (FF&E)

▪ Records storage

▪ Shipping and receiving

▪ Staging



▪ Fire suppression system


- FF&E storage - Locking separate storage of historical student, personnel, and facilities records - Text book storage - Teacher supply storage - KIDDO! Storage - District supply storage - (1) Staff Restrooms (unisex)

▪ Adjacencies: The District Warehouse shall be located centrally in the district, and directly adjacent to the maintenance shop, service road and parking lot


▪ Water tight humidity and temperature controlled storage area for historical records and text books

▪ Alarm system

▪ Raised loading dock for semi truck gate access

▪ Charging station for electric forklift

▪ Consider a moving multi level pallet rack system

▪ Flooring is resilient


▪ Industrial shelving

▪ Electric forklift

▪ Pallet jack

▪ File cabinets

▪ Pallet strapping equipment


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3. DISTRICT MAINTENANCE SHOP


▪ Office space for staff

▪ Meetings / break room space

▪ Flammable material storage space

▪ Carpentry wood shop

▪ District vehicle fleet storage




- Lockable paint storage - Lockable gas can storage - Lockable hazardous materials storage - 5 administrative workstations - District vehicle fleet storage - Building materials storage - Lockable tools storage - Storage for maintenance supplies (e.g. ballasts, fasteners, light bulbs) - (1) Staff Restrooms (unisex) - Copier / Production area

▪ Adjacencies: Shall be located centrally in the district, adjacent to district warehouse, service road and parking lot


▪ (4) Workstations with space for computers and free workspace

▪ Lockable storage for staff

▪ (1) Bulletin board

▪ Whiteboard

▪ Flooring is resilient


▪ Kitchen equipment: refrigerator, stove, microwave

▪ File cabinets

▪ Computers and peripheral equipment for staff

▪ Copy machine

4. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL CENTER (IMC)


▪ Storage for Instructional Media

▪ Large and small group instruction / collaboration / research


▪ Minimum 4,000 sf

▪ Wireless access to WAN for teacher training

▪ Adjacent storage room (up to 400 sf) with open shelves


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▪ (1) Staff Restrooms (unisex)

▪ (1) Single basin sink / Drinking Fountain





▪ Adjacencies: Shall be located centrally in the district, adjacent to service road and parking lot


▪ One double wide door for deliveries



▪ "Book Drop" slot at or adjacent to entrance



▪ Librarian work station with space for computer

▪ Library checkout desk with space for computer

▪ Minimum 1,200 linear feet storage shelving for books and media with minimum 42" aisles between stack shelving

▪ Storage shelving unit height 72"

▪ Mobile book carts

▪ Computers (up to 5) with peripheral equipment



▪ (1) Copy machine


▪ Flexible moveable tables to use as meeting space, work tables, and sorting station

▪ Seating for 20 adults


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PART IV: SCHOOL SITE INFORMATION

Edna Maguire School 80 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mill Valley Middle School 425 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Old Mill School 352 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Park School 360 E. Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Strawberry Point School 117 E. Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Tam Valley School 350 Bell Lane, Mill Valley, CA 94941

A. EDNA MAGUIRE SCHOOL

Edna Maguire Elementary School was opened in 1956 on an eleven acre site and currently has 51,132 square feet of buildings. Current enrollment of Kindergarten through fifth grades students is 413. Thcampus is surrounded by a residential area along the north, west and south border. The east is bordered byresidential and Ring Mountain Day School. The campus was originally designed as a junior high school. After the completion of Mill Valley Middle School in 1972 the school was closed for a period of time and then reopened as an elementary school. It is arranged in a “finger plan” configuration with buildingarranged in bar fashion with exterior walkways acting as corridors connecting th

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School Culture

Edna Maguire Elementary supports a culture of inclusion and collaboration, supported by promoting high expectations for curiosity and risk taking. Lifelong learning and life skills, along with active hands-on experiences direct the vision of Edna Maguire School. Edna Maguire encourages the role modeling aspect of older students with the younger children.

This vision is supported with a close connection to the outdoor environment, resulting in a natural movement between indoor and outdoor space. The school community is environmentally conscious, blending the classroom and learning activities into the outdoors. The setting of the school lends itself to capitalize on the natural environment. One highlight of the school campus is the School’s Garden, which consists of one-third of an acre. The garden attracts community members including senior citizens groups and local garden organizations.

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B. MILL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mill Valley Middle School was opened in 1972 on an 18.28 acre site and currently has 103,745 square feet of buildings, containing 32 core classrooms and 17 specialty classrooms. Current enrollment of 6-8 grade students is 699. The school is located adjacent to local community resources such as the Mill VRecreation Center and Bay Front Park, and serves as an extension of these resources, inviting local non-profit agencies, service organizations, performing arts groups and other agencies with goals matching the Mill Valley School District’s Mission Statement aStrategic Plan goals, to utilize the facilities.

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School Culture

Mill Valley Middle School strives to present a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere that embraces the local community and introduces young adolescents to an educational program that specializes in academics and the performing arts. Mill Valley Middle School is the first site where all students and parents are able to establish connections across the entire Mill Valley School District, and serves to unify the community and focus support to parents. In setting the cultural tone, student work is displayed and publically “published”, allowing students to receive recognition for their growing skills.

C. OLD MILL SCHOOL

In 1918 school trustees were authorized to purchase the 2.5 acre Sulphur Spring block, between Elma, Old Mill, Lovell and Throckmorton, to build a school.

Old Mill School was opened on November 19, 1921 and currently sits on 2.5 acres of land in a fern and redwood canyon at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. The original structure is the oldest existing public elementary school building in Mill Valley. Major school renovations were completed in 1996 and the school currently has 29,102 square feet of building. Current enrollment of Kindergarten through fifth grades students is 300. The campus is surrounded by a residential area along the north, east and south border. The west is bordered by a high traffic roadway

next to a creek, community park and library. The Old Mill Education Specifications Committee identified the following core interests as having the highest priority.

School Culture

The community displays an intense pride in Old Mill School, which results in a very high level of parental support. Commitments of the school community are preserving the school reputation as a historical and vibrant place of learning, and enhancing the school and neighborhood environment. The school staff works as a team sharing the vision of “Hands on, minds on” learning as the theme of Old Mill School. The school emphasizes cross age teaching and sharing. The school community sees environmental awareness as a key priority and reinforces environmental sensitivity.

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D. PARK SCHOOL

Park School was opened in 1909 on a 2.37 acre site and currently has 36,746 square feet of buildings. Current enrollment of Kindergarten through fifth grades students is 332. Park was the fourth school built in Mill Valley. It was originally named Tamalpais Park School after Tamalpais Park, the first subdivision developed in Mill Valley. In 1934, a wing was built to the east of the original building, adding four classrooms. The Art Deco-inspired school building that now houses the main entrance and classrooms was built in 1939.

This school is greatly valued by the community and the neighborhood. Park Elementary School staff members recognize the important role that the school plays within the local community, such as sharing the school

facility, lending school resources, supporting community events, developing ties with local non-profit organizations, and generally serving as a good neighbor.

School Culture

The school culture encourages students to take risks and have a positive attitude; understand and accept responsibility; be reflective and able to focus; respect and work effectively with others; and communicate thought processes effectively and be organized. Students are actively engaged in their community as citizens, neighbors, and wise stewards of the natural environment. Connection to the natural world focuses students on their responsibility as contributing members of the community. Caring for the natural environment is a major theme throughout Park School. A school garden provides an “outdoor classroom” where classes study plant life, life cycles, and other life science explorations. A student-led recycling and compost program called the “Green Team” empowers the students to make a difference in their own community. In addition, several classrooms work closely with the STRAW project (Students and Teachers Restoring the Watershed) and take classroom time to restore Warner Creek located across the street.

E. STRAWBERRY POINT SCHOOL

Strawberry Point Elementary School was built in 1952. It currently sets a 5.4 acre site and currently has 36,778 square feet of buildings. Current enrollment of Kindergarten through fifth grades students is 323. The campus is adjacent to the San Francisco Bay.

The school originally opened in 1952 and served the community until June 1990. Due to demographic changes, the school remained closed for ten years before reopening in August 2000. Prior to the reopening, the original Strawberry Point facilities underwent extensive modernization. To accommodate student population growth in the Mill Valley School District, thirteen modular classrooms were added. This also was necessary to offset necessary

conversions of classroom spaces to administrative offices and school wide use spaces.

School Culture

Strawberry Point Elementary School supports a caring environment where uniqueness and differences are respected and all children are supported to reach their full potential. Staff and parents are committed to a tradition of academic excellence and social skill development. Children learn through investigations, explorations,

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experimentation and manipulation with materials to encourage discovery and understanding. The work is well matched to their needs and abilities. An assumption of success for each pupil is accompanied by realistic expectations.

The relationship with families is considered a partnership in which school and home share responsibility for children's learning. The children have more opportunities for meaningful, engaged learning and see the connection between the curriculum in the school and the skills that are required in the daily world. The school culture and core of its academic mission embraces the connection of the school site and learning to the natural environment. The school supports environmental, ecological and biological education through hands on activities in our on-site seasonal and tidal wetlands, and school garden.

Professional development for staff on collaborating with parents and families, learning about family dynamics and nontraditional family structures, improving two-way communication between school and home, reducing barriers to family involvement, and understanding diverse cultures enhances teacher and family communication and partnership relationships.

F. TAM VALLEY SCHOOL

Tam Valley Elementary School was built in 1951 on an 8.2 acre site and currently has 44,762 square feet of buildings. Current enrollment of Kindergarten through fifth grades students is 422. The campus is located in an unincorporated area of Southern Marin County, adjacent to the City of Mill Valley. The school is nestled in a quiet valley near Tennessee Beach. The school has been expanded multiple times and remodeled.


School Culture

Tamalpais Valley School prides itself on providing instruction through differential instruction, supporting students with special learning needs. Tamalpais

Valley offers a Learning Center for students with special needs. This Center uses a mainstream special educmodel.

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A sense of community and support for all students has resulted in a fully developed Student Buddy System in which students care for and assist other students. Students are guided in character building through the school culture with an emphasis on responsibility and other common positive character traits. Specialists work with children in areas of art, vocal music, instrumental music, technology, library, science and physical education. The library / media center serves as the hub of learning and unites the school around literature and technology.

In addition to focusing on the individualized learning needs of students, the school culture accentuates outdoor education by maximizing the natural setting of the site. Parent involvement and volunteerism enhance this focus through the development of a school wide garden, an enclosed outdoor classroom and other projects that bring students into the natural environment.

The culture of Tamalpais Valley encourages a close connection to the community. This connection is also exemplified by student alumni returning to the school to assist in community service, helping within the classroom and supporting school programs for current students.

END OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS


Appendix D Condition Assessment Update

(excerpt)

Mill Valley School District (updated) -- District-wide Summary

Additional CostBaseline CostSchool

Edna Maguire Ancillary Buildings $2,016,782 $746,162 1

Edna Maguire School $5,563,601 $3,697,757 2

Mill Valley Middle School $4,983,789 $2,401,371 3

Old Mill School $2,063,565 $745,398 4

Park School $3,259,104 $763,726 5

Strawberry Point School $919,392 $263,548 6

Tamalpais Valley School $2,259,981 $1,075,537 7


Additional CostBaseline CostSystem

$15,294 $9,472 1 Civil Utilities

$258,663 $300,944 2 Paving Systems

$123,732 $204,247 3 Landscape and Irrigation

$72,069 $84,856 4 Site Furnishing and Equipment

$990,795 $3,241,112 5 Building Structural Systems

$1,545,198 $1,642,066 6 Roofing

$1,624,466 $1,681,460 7 Exterior Envelope

$819,296 $1,294,355 8 Interior Systems

$330,436 $76,568 9 Specialties and Equipment

$1,432,880 $138,730 10 Plumbing

$2,438,505 $0 11 HVAC

$4,604,004 $1,019,687 12 Electrical

$89,279 $0 13 Fire and Life Safety

$6,721,598 $0 14 ADA Issues


School Summary System Summary

5/11/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Edna Maguire Ancillary Buildings

Additional CostBaseline CostBuilding

$173,600 $26,641 1 Campus Site

$1,240,454 $719,521 2 Classroom Wing

$137,576 $0 3 Shop Building

$465,152 $0 4 Warehouse

Total Site Cost $2,016,782 $746,162


$8,288 $0 1 Paving Systems

$230,394 $640,368 2 Building Structural Systems

$148,005 $0 3 Roofing

$362,514 $0 4 Exterior Envelope

$218,238 $39,705 5 Interior Systems

$24,909 $0 6 Specialties and Equipment

$158,444 $0 7 Plumbing

$231,233 $0 8 HVAC

$582,143 $66,089 9 Electrical


Total Site Cost $2,016,782 $746,162

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Edna Maguire School


$220,584 $64,974 1 Admin Building

$1,888,068 $496,328 2 Campus Site

$48,940 $0 3 Library

$1,197,227 $78,166 4 Multipurpose Building

$1,097,316 $1,540,689 5 North Wing

$21,194 $0 6 Portable 21-22

$11,683 $0 7 Portable 23

$8,565 $0 8 Portable 24

$13,459 $0 9 Portable A - EDS

$13,459 $0 10 Portable B

$17,544 $0 11 Portable C-D

$7,578 $0 12 Portable EDS-2

$7,775 $0 13 Portable M -Music

$1,010,210 $1,517,600 14 South Wing

Total Site Cost $5,563,601 $3,697,757


$218,061 $2,960 1 Paving Systems


$72,069 $5,920 3 Site Furnishing and Equipment

$744,860 $2,600,744 4 Building Structural Systems

$553,164 $377,117 5 Roofing

$562,046 $76,736 6 Exterior Envelope



$273,006 $65,912 9 Plumbing

$470,348 $0 10 HVAC

$898,630 $320,695 11 Electrical


$1,313,594 $0 13 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $5,563,601 $3,697,757

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Mill Valley Middle School


$2,104,236 $108,537 1 Campus Site

$280,149 $226,645 2 Gym

$2,589,525 $2,043,456 3 Main Building

$2,368 $0 4 Portable 78

$1,875 $0 5 Portable 80

$3,197 $0 6 Portable 81

$2,439 $22,734 7 Portable 82

$0 $0 8 Snack Shack

Total Site Cost $4,983,789 $2,401,371


$493 $0 1 Civil Utilities


$2,419 $925,327 3 Roofing




$320,678 $0 7 Plumbing

$17,761 $0 8 HVAC

$2,141,132 $0 9 Electrical


$1,970,539 $0 11 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $4,983,789 $2,401,371

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Old Mill School


$1,205,353 $310,811 1 Campus Site

$785,948 $399,465 2 Main Building

$64,687 $12,388 3 MP Building

$3,789 $11,367 4 Portable 14

$3,789 $11,367 5 Portable 15

Total Site Cost $2,063,565 $745,398



$121,561 $0 2 Roofing

$395 $236,961 3 Exterior Envelope



$221,147 $39,863 6 Plumbing

$253,685 $0 7 HVAC

$231,558 $224,968 8 Electrical


$1,201,307 $0 10 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $2,063,565 $745,398

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Park School


$292,245 $71,832 1 Annex

$1,521,057 $155,504 2 Campus Site

$0 $4,736 3 EDS Portable

$1,445,802 $531,654 4 Main Building

Total Site Cost $3,259,104 $763,726


$0 $9,472 1 Civil Utilities


$197 $0 3 Landscape and Irrigation

$0 $78,936 4 Site Furnishing and Equipment

$15,541 $0 5 Building Structural Systems

$38,185 $298,378 6 Roofing




$264,532 $32,956 10 Plumbing

$1,005,897 $0 11 HVAC

$195,479 $67,096 12 Electrical


$1,510,638 $0 14 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $3,259,104 $763,726

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Strawberry Point School


$114,391 $64,728 1 Building A

$400,898 $94,723 2 Building B

$322,444 $67,096 3 Campus Site

$14,485 $5,723 4 Modular C1 -- Library

$11,564 $4,934 5 Modular C4-5 -- CR12-13

$12,817 $4,934 6 Modular D1-2 -- CR14-15

$12,847 $4,934 7 Modular D3-4 -- CR16-17

$11,959 $4,934 8 Modular E18 -- Learning Center

$5,170 $4,934 9 Modular E19 -- Marin Day Center

$11,811 $3,305 10 Modular E20 -- Art CR

$1,006 $3,305 11 Modular RR Bldg

Total Site Cost $919,392 $263,548



$43,513 $0 2 Roofing


$77,860 $0 4 Interior Systems


$1,381 $0 6 Plumbing

$173,935 $0 7 HVAC

$219,423 $67,096 8 Electrical

$301,930 $0 9 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $919,392 $263,548

5/19/2009

Mill Valley School District (updated) Tamalpais Valley School


$538,910 $408,922 1 Campus Site

$1,290,160 $454,178 2 Main Building

$220,365 $154,537 3 Modular 1

$177,014 $57,900 4 Modular 2

$12,969 $0 5 Portable 24

$7,308 $0 6 Portable 25

$7,308 $0 7 Portable 26

$5,948 $0 8 Portable 27-28

Total Site Cost $2,259,981 $1,075,537


$14,801 $0 1 Civil Utilities



$638,350 $41,244 4 Roofing




$193,691 $0 8 Plumbing

$285,646 $0 9 HVAC

$335,639 $273,744 10 Electrical


$423,590 $0 12 ADA Issues

Total Site Cost $2,259,981 $1,075,537

5/19/2009


Appendix E Access Compliance Survey

Report (excerpt)

Mill Valley School District

Access Compliance Survey Report

October 6, 2008

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Table of Contents

Mill Valley School District

Old Mill Elementary School – Site 01

Address: 352 Throckmorton Ave.

Bldg. M 02

Above E2 & E3 (Art & Library) 03

Bldg. P1 04

Bldg. P2 05

Main School Bldg. E1-4 & L1-2 06

Mill Valley Middle School – Site 07

Address: 425 Sycamore Ave.

Main school Bldg. 1-5 08

Gymnasium Bldg. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 09

Modular Bldg. 7 – 11 10

Edna Maguire Elementary School – Site 11

Address: 80 Lomita Drive

Bldg. A Admin. 12

Bldg. B1 13

Bldg. B2 14

Bldg. C1 15

Bldg. C2 16

Bldg. D1 17

Bldg. D2 18

Bldg. D3 19

Bldg. E (Multi-Use) 20

Bldg. F (Library) 21

Park Elementary School – Site 22

Address: 360 East Blithdale Ave.

Bldg. M1 (Upper) 23

Bldg. M2 (Upper) 24

Bldg. M3 (Upper) 25

Bldg. M1 (Lower) 26

Bldg. M2 (Lower) 27

Bldg. M3 (Lower) 28

Annex-Classroom 29

Annex-Restrooms 30

Portable (Kindergarten) 31

Strawberry Point Elementary School – Site 32

Address: 117 East Strawberry Drive

Bldg. A 33

Bldg. B 34

Bldg. C 35

Bldg. D 36

Bldg. E 37

Tamalpais Valley Elementary School – Site 38

Address: 350 Bell Lane

Bldg. A.1 39

Bldg. A.2 40

Bldg. B.1 41

Bldg. B.2 42

Bldg. C 43

Bldg. D 44

Bldg. E 45

Bldg. F 46

Bldg. G 47

Bldg. H 48