District-Wide Facility Study Hampton Township School District February 11, 2019 VEBH ARCHITECTS Hampton Township School District District-Wide Facility Study Table of Contents Section A BACKGROUND Section D HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC/WELLNESS CONCEPTUAL REDESIGN A1 - A3 Mission Statement, Board of School Directors and District Leadership D1 - D24 High School Conceptual Redesign A4 Hampton Township School District Academic Programs D25 - D28 Fridley Fieldhouse A5 District-Wide Facility Study Certification D29 - D34 Conceptual Cost Summary A6 & A7 Author's Credentials D35 - D36 Options/Recommendation Section B DISTRICT OVERVIEW Section E Exhibits B1 District Overview 1 Hampton High School Academic Redesign B2 Community Profile 2 Demographic School Analysis / Population Projections from Stewman Demographics (link) B3 District Map of School Building Locations and Student Population 3 Tower Engineering Capital Projects Assessment B4 – B7 District Enrollment 4 Energy Portfolio Survey (to be provided by addendum) Section C EXISTING FACILITIES ASSESSMENT C1 – C7 District Facilities Assessment • Central Elementary School • Poff Elementary School • Wyland Elementary School • Hampton Middle School/ District Administration Office • Hampton High School • Fridley Field C8 – C15 District-Wide Capital Improvement Needs i Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects A. Background Hampton Township School District District-Wide Facility Study VEBH Architects Copyright 2019 Background Hampton Township School District Mission Statement Hampton Township School District works collaboratively with the community to support all children in becoming creative and innovative problem-solvers and communicators. The District maintains high expectations by furthering our Tradition of Excellence as our students develop the knowledge, character and integrity to impact the world. A 1 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Hampton Township School District Board of Directors • Bryant Wesley II, Esq., President • Jill Hamlin, Vice President/Personnel Chairperson • Mary Alice Hennessey, Student Affairs Chairperson • Robert Shages, Treasurer/Policy and Legislative Affairs Chairperson • Pam Lamagna, Transportation Chairperson • Gail V. Litwiler, Educational Programs Chairperson • Lawrence Vasko, Finance Chairperson • Denise Balason, Facilities Chairperson/Board Secretary • Greg Stein, Technology Affairs Chairperson A 2 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects District Administration and Study Facilitators • Dr. Michael Loughead, Superintendent • Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, Asst. Superintendent • Mr. Jeff Kline, Dir. of Administrative Services/Transportation • Dr. Jacquelyn Removcik, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment • Ms. Sharon Smith, Special Education/Transition Coordinator • Dr. Jay Thornton, District Psychologist/Director of Student Services • Rick Farino, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor • Tammi Kinzel, Manager of Accounting • Dr. Ed McKaveney, Technology Director • Eric Coffield, Manager of Technology Operations • Mr. Bill Cardone, Athletic Director • Dr. Marguerite Imbarlina, High School Principal • Mr. Joshua Cable, High School Asst. Principal • Mr. Michael Amick, High School Asst. Principal • Mrs. Marlynn Lux, Middle School Principal • Mr. Michael Silbaugh, Middle School Asst. Principal • Dr. Amy Kern, Central Elementary School Principal • Dr. Colleen Hannagan, Poff Elementary School Principal • Dr. Laurie Tocci, Wyland Elementary School Principal A 3 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Hampton Township School District Academic Programs • Number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes: 19 subjects across multiple grade levels. • Number of Honors courses: 30 courses across multiple grade levels. • Using a team approach, instructional curriculum at the middle-school level supports basic skill development while encouraging learning through exploration and interdisciplinary approaches. • Primary students are taught in self-contained classes, while intermediate elementary students benefit from a departmentalized approach. • Gifted students, as well as others, have opportunities for enrichment and acceleration. • Children with disabilities are included in the least restrictive environment, as well as in programs designed to address their particular challenges. • Math and reading specialists work directly with students and staff. • Computer education and applications are an integral part of the total academic program. A 4 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Sample District-Wide Facility Study Certification Form PDE PlanCon Part A, Page A23 As a pre-requisite to any Department of Education PlanCon reimbursable project a, District-Wide Facility Study is required that meets the minimum criteria. The completed Page A23 is submitted as part of PlanCon Part A documentation for any project seeking reimbursement. Note: There is currently a Moratorium preventing new PlanCon projects from entering the cue. A 5 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Author’s Credentials VEBH ARCHITECTS 470 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 412-561-7117 www.vebh.com VEBH Architects has served public school districts and educational projects for more than half a century. Our firm was formed in 1945, and has been stationed in the same South Hills Pittsburgh address since 1950, Our history has always included school design work and we have designed hundreds, if not thousands, of projects to improve local schools. Our designs have included new school buildings, significant expansions, alterations, and repairs that have extended the life of existing schools. We offer true expertise and passion for educational design and service. Our philosophy of design that focuses a perspective on each student creates great schools. Our portfolio of recent work includes projects that have been recognized for creating outstanding 21st century learning environments and building design components that are exhibits for the curriculum. Our design team offers important experience with challenging new building, improvements and renovation projects. Our experience includes identifying, prioritizing, designing, budgeting and tracking these projects. We plan carefully to allow capital improvements to be constructed in multiple phases and while maintaining safe, effective learning environments. Our educational design projects and studies are completed to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A 6 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Author’s Credentials (continued) Professionals who guided this Study Cassandra Renninger, RA, LEED GA, Principal, VEBH Architects Ms. Renninger has more than 20 years of school design experience that has been accumulated through her work with some of the finest schools in our region. She has served as a lead planner, designer and manager for major projects in multiple school district to deliver 21st Century teaching and learning facilities that support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) instruction. As a project manager, Ms. Renninger has successfully designed many local school projects, including Edgeworth and Osborne Elementary Schools in the Quaker Valley School District, Pine-Richland High School, the Intermediate School and High School for the South Fayette School District, Forest Hills High School and many others. Thomas Durkin, RA, VEBH Architects Mr. Durkin’s 31 years of experience includes leadership with communities during the Master Plan / Feasibility Study process that encourages holistic solutions that seeks long term results to school facility challenges. His depth of care and creativity for educational projects has fostered a quality reputation in the K-12 industry and made many lasting impressions for Western PA students. Mr. Durkin has assisted numerous local school districts with the successful design of many local school projects such as, the new Freedom Area Elementary School, and renovations at Trinity Area High School, Shaler Area High School, Keystone Oaks High School, Blackhawk School District, South Side Area School District and many others. James Kosinski, PE, LEED AP, Principal, Tower Engineering For nearly 30 years Mr. Kosinski has worked with a wide range of educational clients and has developed significant experience with advancing technology, changes in design standards, higher expectations of comfort levels, greater awareness of environmental concerns, and the needs and availability of practical energy conservation costs within budget constraints. A 7 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects B. District Overview Hampton Township School District District-Wide Facility Study VEBH Architects Copyright 2019 District Overview About the Hampton Township School District Hampton Township, located north of Pittsburgh, is a flourishing professional community of about 18,000 residents. Easily accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pennsylvania Route 8, the Township’s 16-square miles include portions of North Park, Hartwood Acres, McCully Road Nature Trail, the Depreciation Lands Museum and an expanding business district. The community park, pool and other recreational facilities are maintained to benefit students as well as other residents. B 1 Hampton Township School District VEBH Architects Hampton Township Community Profile General Population and Housing Characteristics (from the 2010 Census Summary / Southwest Pennsylvania Commission) General Overview Population by Age Group Area (Square Miles) 16.2052 Under 5 848 45 to 49