Transcript If They Come, Can We Build It

J.M. Wright THS – Stamford
Renovation Timelines and Costs
ARCHITECT: Bianco Giolitto Weston
What secondary programs
are being considered?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Culinary Arts
Carpentry
Electrical
Automotive
Facilities Management
Tourism/Hotel/Hospitality
Plumbing and Heating
Health Technology
What other programs
might be considered
in the future?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Early Child Care
Financial Management
Licensed Practical Nurse
Media Productions
Scope of Renovation Project
• Renovation of approximately 196,667 square
feet of the existing structure and replacement
of all mechanical systems, windows, and
roofing.
• Public Act 09-6 authorizes $90,230,942 for the
renovation project at J.M. Wright THS.
Funding for LEED Gold certification included in
this authorization.
What is LEED?
• LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design and is the Green
Building Rating System.
Renovation Timelines
• June 2010: State Board of Education approves ad hoc
committee’s recommendations;
• July 2010: The Departments of Education and Public
Works (DPW) are provided “green light” to proceed
with redesign;
• August 2010: DPW approves amendments to
architect’s contract based on new program design;
Renovation Timelines
• September 2010: DPW issues amended design
contract;
• September 2010 – September 2011: Architect
meets with district staff including trade and
academic consultants to review design drawings,
incorporates changes, completes design plans,
and bids project.
Renovation Timelines
• December 2011: DPW selects construction
firm and issues construction contract;
• January 2012: Renovations begin with an
estimated timeline for completion of two
years (24 months);
Renovation Timelines
• Spring 2014: Renovations completed, principal
and other key staff hired, and new equipment
is delivered and installed;
Enrollment Timelines
• August 2014: Initial freshman class of 144
students accepted (8 trades with 18 students
each);
Enrollment Timelines
• August 2015: a new freshman class of 144 - 165
students accepted bringing total enrollment to
288 - 309;
• August 2016: a new freshman class of 144 – 165
students accepted resulting in total enrollment of
432 – 453;
• August 2017: a new freshman class of 144 – 165
students accepted resulting in total enrollment
not to exceed 576 secondary students;
Cost Projections
• Construction: $90 million (includes $7M Equip)
• Operating costs:
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–
–
–
–
FY 2014:
FY 2015:
FY 2016:
FY 2017:
FY 2018:
$1.1M
$3.3M
$2.6M
$3.3M
$3.1M
• Staffing requirements:
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–
–
–
–
FY 2014:
FY 2015:
FY 2016:
FY 2017:
FY 2018:
15
32
23
8
5
(total 47)
(total 70)
(total 78)
(total 83)
(total $4.4M)
(total $7.0M)
(total $10.3M)
(total $13.4M)
Cost Projections
• Capital funding:
–
–
–
–
–
FY 2014:
FY 2015:
FY 2016:
FY 2017:
FY 2018:
$55,000*
$450,000*
$0
$0
$0
*Above the $7.1 million included in the renovation project
Other Issues for Future Discussions
• Ability to hire, train, and retain high quality staff due to unique
issues associated with Fairfield County including:
– High cost of living
– Transportation issues
– Competitive wages