Schematic Design presentation for a new elementary school to replace the existing 90 year old facility.

1. Plains Elementary School
South Hadley, MA
Public Presentation
South Hadley School Building Committee - ARCADIS U.S., Inc
Margo Jones Architects Design Team

2. Presentation Outline
▫ Introduction
▫ Massachusetts School Building Authority
& Process
▫ Schematic Design:
 Site Plan
 Floor Plans
 Massing Model
▫ Cost Estimate
▫ Impact On Taxes
▫ Investing In The Community
▫ Next Steps

3. South Hadley School Building Committee
Questions or Comments?
Thomas Gebhardt Co-Chair Please talk to someone on the SBC
Diane Mulvaney Co-Chair or
email:
Ed Boisselle School Committee schoolbuilding@shschools.com
Ira Brezinsky Council on Aging
Jeff Cyr Appropriations Committee
Jill Flanders Principal
John Hine Selectboard
Bruce Mailhott Maintenance Director
Ron Michalski Open Space Committee
Raymond Rondeau Board
Carl Weber Board
Dr. Nicholas Young Superintendent
Project Team
Owner’s Project Manager: ARCADIS – Nick Macy
Design Team Architects: Margo Jones Architects – Kristian Whitsett

4. School Building Committee - Process
Elementary School Facilities Study Committee originally formed back in 2004
2004 - 2010 2011 2011-2012 2012
Early 2013 2013 2014-2015 Fall 2015

5. Existing Conditions
• 85 year old sections, infrastructure updates needed
• Overcrowding, undersized classrooms
• Portable Classrooms used beyond intended lifespan
• Antiquated Fire Protection
• Inadequate SPED classrooms
• Inadequate drop off/pickup
• Inadequate exterior program facilities
• Inadequate ventilation and fresh air
• Accessibility Issues
• No clear entrance / security concerns

6. Existing Plains Site

8. Proposed Plains Site
K-1
Pre-K

9. Proposed First Floor Plan

10. Proposed Second Floor Plan

11. Proposed Massing:
Bird’s Eye View Looking North-west

12. Proposed Massing:
Perspective from Parking Area

13. Proposed Massing:
Perspective from Knoll

14. Proposed Massing:
Bird’s Eye View Looking North

15. Cost Estimate & Budget
• Two independent cost estimates were completed
• Reconciled estimate plugged into a spreadsheet developed by the MSBA
• Schematic Design Cost Estimate:
Building: $ 14,664,281
Demolition: $ 276,000
Hazmat: $ 400,000
Site: $ 2,143,874
• Total Construction Trade Costs: $ 17,484,155
Design & Pricing Contingencies, Bonds, Escalation, etc: $ 4,079,666
• Total Construction Cost Estimate: $ 21,563,821
FF&E, OPM Fees, A/E Fees, Feasibility Costs: $ 4,354,729
• Total Project Budget: $ 25,918,550
Construction Contingency & Owner’s Contingency $ 2,265,250
• Total Project Budget with ALL Contingencies: $ 28,183,800
• Potential MSBA Reimbursement: $ 13.9 – 15.3 million

16. Cost Estimate & Budget
• Town of S. Hadley Share
• Total Project Budget with All Contingencies: $ 28.2 million
• MSBA Potential Reimbursement: $ 13.9 – 15.3 million
• Town of S. Hadley Potential Share: $ 12.9 – 14.3 million
(Not known how much of $2.2 million Contingency will be used OR how much the MSBA will
reimburse of the Contingency)
• Anticipated Tax Impact:
• Flat principal payment so slight variation over 20 year term:
• $130 - $145 / yr average for “Average homeowner” ($ 234,168)
OR
• $55 - $62 / $100,000 assessed home value / yr

17. Investing In The Community
▫ Community Resources Included in Plains School Project:
 6,000 SF Gym
 Cafeteria and Stage
 Kitchen (able to be powered by emergency generator)
 Media Center / Library
 Access to Black Stevens trails
 Preservation of Baseball Field
▫ New School Benefits
 Building design and facility conditions have been associated with teacher
motivation and student achievement.
 The National Association of Realtors reports that the quality of schools is one
of the two most important factors people and businesses consider when
choosing a location.
 Property values increase in neighborhoods with higher-spending schools.
Impact of schools can increase property value from 5 - 10%.

18. Next Steps
• Hear your thoughts concerning the Schematic Design
• Town of South Hadley Vote February 26, 2013
Questions? Please contact the School Building Committee:
schoolbuilding@shschools.com
Thank you