J.M. Wright THS – StamfordRenovation Timelines and Costs

ARCHITECT: Bianco Giolitto Weston

What secondary programs are being considered?

1. Culinary Arts2. Carpentry3. Electrical4. Automotive5. Facilities Management6. Tourism/Hotel/Hospitality7. Plumbing and Heating8. Health Technology

What other programsmight be considered

in the future?

1. Early Child Care2. Financial Management3. Licensed Practical Nurse4. 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:

– FY 2014: $1.1M– FY 2015: $3.3M (total $4.4M)– FY 2016: $2.6M (total $7.0M)– FY 2017: $3.3M (total $10.3M)– FY 2018: $3.1M (total $13.4M)

• Staffing requirements:– FY 2014: 15– FY 2015: 32 (total 47)– FY 2016: 23 (total 70)– FY 2017: 8 (total 78)– FY 2018: 5 (total 83)

Cost Projections

• Capital funding:– FY 2014: $55,000*– FY 2015: $450,000*– FY 2016: $0– FY 2017: $0– FY 2018: $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