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1. Introduction
2. The Blue Ribbon Committee
A. Membership
B. Assign-ment
C. Mission Statement
3. Statement of Equality Issues
A. Subcommittee -Elementary Schools
B. Subcommittee -Middle/Jr. High Schools
C. Subcommittee -High Schools
4. Recommendations
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- Roland E. Cook Elementary
- W. E. Cundiff Elementary
- Herman L. Horn Elementary
- Proposed Bonsack Elementary School
- Mount Pleasant Elementary
- William Byrd Middle School
- William Byrd High School
+ Pyramid II
- Burlington Elementary
- Glen Cove Elementary
- Mason's Cove Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Northside Middle School
- Northside High School
+ Pyramid III
- Fort Lewis Elementary
- Glenvar Elementary
- Glenvar Middle School
- Glenvar High School
+ Pyramid IV
- Back Creek Elementary
- Bent Mountain Elementary
- Cave Spring Elementary
- Clearbrook Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- Penn Forest Elementary
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• Pyramid IV (continued)
- Hidden Valley Middle School
- Cave Spring Middle School
- Cave Spring High School
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• Pyramid V
- Proposed Pyramid V High School
- Land Acquisition
• Non-Pyramid Facilities and Special Considerations
- Arnold R. Burton Technology Center
- Roanoke County Career Center
- High School Science Labs
Prioritization of Selected Options
Changes in Philosophy of Operation
Related Issues to be Considered
A. Roofing
B. Air Conditioning of Gymnasiums
C. Maintenance
D. Updating and Modernizing of High School Science Labs
E. Projections of School Enrollment
F. Redistricting of Students
G. Non-resident Students
Recommendation for Ongoing Citizens Advisory Committee
Statement of Appreciation
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In June of 1996, Roanoke County Schools set into motion a Comprehensive
Facilities Study. The goal of this study was to produce a report outlining and
prioritizing the needs of all school facilities within the system. A key
component of this study was the formation of a citizens advisory committee,
named the Blue Ribbon Committee.
The Blue Ribbon Committee has moved forward together, with a strong,
unified commitment toward a number of high standards which include:
• Equalization of educational opportunities for all
students with regard to facilities.
• Safety and security for all students, faculty and staff.
• Providing a reasonably comfortable environment in
which the learning process can be successful.
• Open-mindedness and creativity in solving problems
regarding overcrowding.
• Responsible planning and maintenance practices
which result in cost effective use of facilities and
revenues.
• Creation and implementation of policies which can
control and enhance the performance of the school
system for all Roanoke County citizens.
The Blue Ribbon Committee asks that all those who read this report and
deliberate over its recommendations, do so with the same guidelines which
were carefully chosen by this group of twenty-two (22) citizens. Be sure you
know the current condition of any school which you might wish to discuss.
Do not make assumptions; as many of the assumptions made in the early
stages of our process were quickly proven wrong. Discard tendencies toward
a polarized view which only analyzes one particular section of the county or
one particular group of students. Instead, look at these recommendations
and priorities as they encompass the entire system and seek to reach the high
standards previously mentioned. Look toward a process which starts today,
moving into the future with a plan to create equality, safety and cost effective
operations; and most importantly, a plan to create a system in which all
students have the opportunity to succeed and become productive citizens.
The Blue Ribbon Committee hereby offers the following recommendations
and looks forward to your unanimous support.
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Membership
As the needs and methodology for a comprehensive facility study were being
finalized, the issue of how this study information would be reviewed,
evaluated, prioritized and presented to the taxpayers of Roanoke County
became a significant issue. After considerable dialogue between the Board
of Supervisors and the Roanoke County School Board, it was determined that
a citizen's task force would be created to review the study and make a final
recommendation for future facility needs.
During the months of June and July, 1996, twenty-two (22) citizens who
reside within Roanoke County were appointed to form this citizen's task
force, which was named THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE. Appointments
to this committee were evenly divided between the Board of Supervisors and
the School Board, with each Board selecting two (2) citizens from the five (5)
magisterial districts, along with one (1) at-large member. These
appointments resulted in atwenty-two member (22) commission, which would
have the responsibility to review the completed facility study and make a
recommendation on its findings.
THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE'S taskwas difficult and time consuming
and the committee is aware that the educational community, as well as the
taxpayers of Roanoke County, anxiously await these recommendations.
The following pages list the individual members which comprise THE BLUE
RIBBON COMMITTEE, along with the magisterial districts from which we
were appointed.
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY
ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Cave Spring Magisterial District - BiU Irvin
Mike Wray Bob Kaplan
5650 Yellow Mountain Road 5350 Silver Fox Road
Roanoke, VA 24014 Roanoke, VA 24014
Windsor Hills Magisterial District -Tom Leggette
Donna Vittur Joseph Byrd, III
7222 Hollyberry Road 2317 Stallion Circle
Roanoke, VA 24018 Roanoke, VA 24018
Glenvar Magisterial District -Marion Roark
Jane Milliron
2680 Gilhaven Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
Terriann May
1641 Branchside Drive
Salem, VA 24153
Hollins Magisterial District -Jerry Canada
Becky Walter
8521 Barrens Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
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Marylee Davis
7746 Hollins Court Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
Vinton Magisterial District -Mike Stovall
Bonnie Jones
806 Olney Road
Vinton, VA 24179
At-Large-Member
Jeff White
1825 Summerfield Drive
Roanoke, VA 24012
David Semones
412 Corllens Lane
Vinton, VA 24179
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY
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Cave Spring Magisterial District -Fuzzy Minnix
Mary Nasca Mike Quinn
5013 Upland Game Road, SW 4816 Topping Hills Drive
Roanoke, VA 24014 Roanoke, VA 24018
Windsor Hills Magisterial District -Lee Eddy
AI Thomason Wayne Newman
6380 Christie Lane 10209 Ivy Ridge Road
Roanoke, VA 24018 Bent Mountain, VA 24059
Glenvar Magisterial District -Spike Harrison
King Harvey Barbara Buckley
5227 North Garden Lane 1779 Millbridge Road
Roanoke, VA 24019 Salem, VA 24153
Hollins Magisterial District -Bob Johnson
Al Hardy Bill Adkins
5432 Setter Road 5138 Britaney Road, NE
Roanoke, VA 24012 Roanoke, VA 24012
Vinton Magisterial District -Harry Nickens
Doug Chittum John Lyden
3403 Pitzer Road 4327 Denbeigh Circle
Roanoke, VA 24014 Vinton, VA 24179
At-Large-Members
Patricia McKinney
10125 Fortune Ridge Road
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
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The initial charge set forth for THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE was to
review the completed comprehensive facility study, evaluate the findings and
prioritize the physical needs of all Roanoke County educational facilities.
At an organizational meeting of the entire committee, held on July 22, 1996,
it was determined that the most effective manner for members of the
committee to become familiar with the twenty-eight (28) school facilities was
to visit each specific school site. A schedule was developed, with tours
beginning in early September and being completed in late October, 1996.
During the individual tours, the committee was presented with basic
background information regarding each facility, along with some of the needs
which had been documented for that specific facility. The committee also
had the opportunity to discuss the facility needs with the principal and other
members of the school faculty, staff, and PTA, as a part of the school tour.
As the school tours were completed, THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE
developed a reasonably good understanding of the many physical needs within
the Roanoke County school system. At this point, the committee became
interested in learning more about other factors which had a direct influence
on the physical needs of the school system. Subsequently, the entire
committee met with various individuals including the Assistant County
Attorney, Director of Finance, and the Director of Planning & Zoning. In
addition, the committee met with the school administration which included
several School Board members, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent,
Director of Facilities and Operations, Construction Coordinator, Supervisor
of Maintenance, and Supervisor of People Assignment and Administration.
A public community meeting was held at each of the county high schools in
January, 1997, to provide a time when THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE
members could hear comments and concerns by parents, teachers and
students regarding their individual school(s).
In all, THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE members attended over 87
meetings, with a cumulative total of approximately 2500 hours spent, plus
many untold personal hours of contemplation and planning.
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In addition to the above meetings, the committee met several times, inclosed
sessions, to discuss our approach to this study and the manner in which
decisions were to be made. One result of these meetings was the
establishment of three (3) sub-committees, which were directed to focus
specifically on the following facilities:
1. Elementary Schools
2. Middle/Jr. High Schools & Roanoke County Career Center
3. High Schools & Arnold R. Burton Technology
As a result of the school tours, facility meetings, administrative meetings and
sub-committee meetings, THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE became
intensely involved with the physical needs of the County school system. As
a conclusion, this committee has reviewed the contents of this study and
combined with first hand knowledge from visitation of the twenty-eight (28)
school facilities, we have prioritized the physical needs of all facilities in a
manner which we feel will be acceptable to the entire community.
Mission Statement
A vital part of any task is the objective for which the task was established.
In this regard, THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE initially had a general
understanding of how we were individually selected for this important task,
along with some general directives regarding the anticipated outcome of the
comprehensive facility study. With a desire to have a more specific direction,
the committee requested that the School Board provide a "mission statement"
which would outline the task at hand.
In compliance with this request, the Roanoke County School Board drafted
a preliminary mission statement for review and input by individual members
of the committee. After considerable review by the committee, and two (2)
meetings devoted strictly to the development of guidelines for the
committee's future endeavors, a mission statement was developed and
approved by consensus.
This mission statement was presented to the Roanoke County School Board
on October 24, 1996, and received unanimous approval by the Board.
A copy of the Mission Statement, as developed by THE BLUE RIBBON
COMMITTEE, along with a copy of the Resolution in Support of the Mission
Statement, prepared and signed by all members of the Roanoke County
School Board, follows this page.
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• Coed uct a thorough
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• Identify immediate & future
capital and noncapital needs.
• Prioritize the needs for new &
existing facilities to ensure
equality of educational
opportunities for all students.
• Develop a long range strategy
that provides for proper
facilities to support Roanoke
County Educational Standards.
RESOL UTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION STATEMENT OF
THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, The County School Board of Roanoke County and the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors appointed a committee in July 1996 consisting of patrons,
members of the community and members of the business community to study the
physical needs of Roanoke County Schools, and
WHEREAS, The Blue Ribbon Committee has enthusiastically accepted its charge, touring
each school in Roanoke County to develop a list of capital and noncapital needs, and
WHEREAS, The Blue Ribbon Committee has developed the following mission
statement. The Blue Ribbon Committee will:
• Conduct a thorough review of the physical structures of Roanoke County
Schools.
• Identify immediate and future capital and noncapital needs.
• Prioritize the need for new and existing facilities to ensure equality of
educational opportunities for all students.
• Develop a long range strategy that provides for proper facilities to support
Roanoke County Educational Standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED
That the County School Board of Roanoke County extends its appreciation to the Blue
Ribbon Committee and to Mr. Ron Martin, Chairman, for dedication, endless hours of
meetings and commitment for the development of needs of Roanoke County Schools to
ensure. a quality learning environment for the children of tltis division, and
FURTHER, accepts and endorses said mission statement.
Given this twenty fourth day of October 1996.
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In evaluating elementary schools in Roanoke County, the elementary
subcommittee first established criteria fora "model" school. This model is
not so much a physical one as it is a description of facility needs which will
properly support the programs and standards set by our school system.
Regardless of the facility's location, age, or general design, adoption of the
model would provide equal educational opportunity for all students.
To accomplish this goal, the subcommittee established basic guidelines for
resource and special subjects, regular classroom instruction, and safety and
regulatory requirements. In addition, our model includes recommendations
for optimum enrollment capacities.
SIZE
Newly constructed elementary schools' student population should be no larger
than 600 to 660. However, most of the existing elementary structures were
not originally designed for those numbers and their size should not be
increased to handle more than a maximum population of 500. Because
additions to existing structures to exceed 500 students would create crowding
in hallways and general use areas, and would also create difi•iculty in
monitoring the students, the majority of existing structures should not
undergo additions which would have their population exceed 500 students.
Exceptions to this policy would be, for example, Penn Forest, Cave Spring
and Glen Cove, which were previously constructed to hold more than 500
capacity and may not exceed their stipulated capacity.
REQUIREMENTS
Dedicated areas should be established at each school for the resource subjects
of art, physical education, music, reading specialist, learning disability
specialist, computer lab and other special areas such as guidance and library.
For regional or area programs such as EMD, Preschool, TMD, BA, EMH or
Title 1, dedicated spaces should he established as applicable.
SAFETY
All doors unlocked during the school hours should be monitored
either through a visual means or opening from an office which is
constantly manned or by means of electronic equipment.
All doors should be designed to be operable by all students.
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• There should be a 2-way communication intercom in every
instructional area for use by the teacher.
• Each school should have a monitored sick child room or clinic.
• Each instructional area should have an appropriate fire alarm system.
• Each school should have adequate lighting, indoors and out, to
support school functions.
• Dusk-to-dawn lighting should be used at the exterior of each school.
• Each building's electrical system, interior signage, fire alarms, fire
doors, emergency exits, etc. should be maintained at current code, not
"grandfathered" into acceptance at the expense of safety.
• Procedures for safe arrival and departure of students, whether by bus,
auto or on foot, should be implemented and reviewed periodically.
• Adequate space for bus loading and unloading should be provided on
school property.
• Adequate parking space should be provided.
• Restroom facilities with adequate ventilation and capacity should be
provided.
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• "Push and go" doors for handicapped accessibility.
• Access to handicapped bathroom facilities.
• Compliance with ADA through ramps, elevators, etc.
• Compliance with all current local, state and federal codes is required.
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To establish equal opportunity in the middle schools, two major changes are
required: (1) county-wide adoption of the middle school concept and (2)
elimination of overcrowded conditions.
Regarding the middle school concept, affording all of our 9th grade students
the educational advantages available at the high school level should be among
the administration's highest priorities. In the case of Glenvar Middle School,
the High School should be PHYSICALLY separated from the Middle School.
Elimination of existing overcrowding can be achieved with the construction
of the proposed new high school and with corresponding adjustments to
attendance zones. In order to avoid this problem in the future, periodic
adjustments to attendance zones should to be considered.
SIZE
The committee is of the opinion that the optimum size for a middle school
is approximately 800 to 850 students with a core facilities capacity of
approximately 1,000.
REQUIREMENTS
In designing the new construction and renovations recommended herein,
adequate space must be provided for the following specific needs:
• Requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
must be met.
• Classroom space properly designed and appropriately equipped to
meet special education needs must be provided.
• Properly equipped science labs with adequate dedicated space for
storage and separate preparation rooms are essential.
• Music and art are not frills. These disciplines are an important part
of our culture. Adequate dedicated space must be provided for
instruction and storage for these subjects.
• Core areas such as the gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, media
center/library and computer labs must be large enough to
accommodate the students and faculty in reasonable comfort.
• Sufficient space must be dedicated to essential administrative
functions such as administrative offices, guidance offices and
conference rooms and storage areas.
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• Storage space is, at best, inadequate and often nonexistent. Storage
areas for instructional equipment and materials must be provided.
Further, the following needs must be addressed in the planning and design:
• Adequate student lockers must be provided. Students should not be
required to share lockers. A resolution of the overcrowding
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• Persistent problemswith air conditioning, humidity and heating must of Equality
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• The administrative oft•ices must be located and configured to
provide visual control of all unlocked entrances so as to allow for
the observation of strangers entering the building.
• An intercom system must be established to provide two-way
communication between the administrative offices and each
classroom. Under current conditions, the only way many teachers
have to summon help in an emergency is to send a student to the
office.
• Bus and automobile loading and unloading areas must be located
and configured to provide safe pick-up and delivery of students.
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In order to insure equality of facilities at the high school level, three major
issues need to be addressed. The middle school concept must be
implemented in all areas of the county. New construction and additions to
current facilities are necessary to alleviate overcrowding. Also, renovation of
existing facilities is needed to properly support the current educational
programs and curriculum.
SIZE
The committee is of the opinion that the optimum size for a high school is
approximately 1,000 to 1,100 students with a core facility capacity for 1,400
students. No high school should exceed 1,400 students. To manage
enrollment, the committee recommends an annual review of attendance lines
and a willingness to redraw them when necessary. At overcrowded schools,
special attention should be given to reducing the number of non-resident
students.
REQUIREMENTS
High schools in Roanoke County should provide adequate space for the
following needs:
• Requirements under the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) must
be met.
• Provide classroom space properly designed and appropriately
equipped for all students and programs, including those with special
education needs.
• Science labs must be properly equipped with adequate dedicated
space for storage and separate preparation rooms.
• Adequate dedicated spaces for music and art are essential including
the necessary storage.
• Core areas should include gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium, cafeteria,
auditorium, media center/library and computer labs. These areas
must be large enough to accommodate students and faculty in
reasonable comfort.
• Until cafeteria space problems can be resolved, short term solutions
should be attempted. These include consideration of a 4th lunch
period and establishing a lunch program at Arnold R. Burton.
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• Outside play fields should be adequate to support the physical
education and team sport functions.
• Dedicated space essential for administrative functions (administrative
offices, guidance offices, conference rooms and storage areas) must
be provided.
• Faculty should be provided with a lounge of adequate size and work
areas with a dedicated space for planning and preparation.
• Students need adequate lockers which do not require sharing.
SAFETY
• Administrative offices must be located and configured to provide
visual control of all unlocked entrances allowing for observation of
unauthorized visitors.
• An intercom system should be provided for two-way communication
between administrative offices and each classroom.
• Bus and automobile loading and unloading areas must be located and
configured to provide safe pick-up and delivery of students.
• Adequate paved parking must be provided including exterior security
lighting.
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Project Description
The students, faculty, parents and administration are to be commended for
maximizing the efficiency of this existing building. However, after careful
review and consideration, it is the recommendation of this committee that the
current Roland E. Cook school facility be phased-out and students reassigned
between Herman L. Horn, W. E. Cundiff and the proposed Bonsack
Elementary schools. This would be scheduled upon completion of the
proposed Bonsack Elementary School. In doing so, it is the belief of the Blue
Ribbon Committee that more educational opportunities could be afforded
these students, at a larger and newer facility.
The committee also recommends that the Roland E. Cook building be used
to serve the immediate members of the community once the building is no
longer needed as an elementary school.
Project Costs
a. No Costs (closing cost of $75,000 included with proposed new
Bonsack Elementary School).
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Project Description
Upon completion of the new Bonsack Elementary School, a re alignment of
school districts should occur to reduce the number of students currently
enrolled at W. E. Cundiff Elementary School. At that time, it is
recommended to perform minor renovations to this school. Work to be
considered would include bathroom facilities and reconfiguration of rooms to
provide Art Room, Math/Science Lab, and Music Room.
Project Costs
a. Re-roofing (long term maintenance program)
b. Exterior security lighting $ 20,000
c. ADA requirements 30,000
d. General building renovations 150,000
e. Renovation of administrative areas 55,000
£ Expansion of parking area 60,000
g. Install security fencing 8,000
h. Provide additional hard surface play area 10,000
i. A/E fees and contingency 38.000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $371,000
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Project Description
Upon completion of the new Bonsack Elementary School, a realignment of
school districts should occur to reduce the number of stud ents currently
enrolled at Herman L. Horn Elementary School. At th at time, it is
recommended to perform minor renovations to this school. Work to be
considered would include bathroom facilities and reconfiguration of rooms to
provide Art Room, Math/Science Lab, and Music Room. Finally, some
correction of the existing narrow hallways should be planned.
Project Costs
a. Re-roofing (long term maintenance program)
b. Exterior security lighting 20,000
c. ADA requirements 30,000
d. General building renovations 150,000
e. Fencing at play areas 20,000
£ Correction of drainage problems 20,000
g. Acoustical and flooring improvements in cafeteria 30,000
h. Expansion of media center 30,000
i. Renovation of administrative areas 65,000
j. A/E fees and contingency 45,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $410,000
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c. Site development 787,500
Design and construct a new elementary school in the Bonsack area on land
currently owned by Roanoke County. The new Bonsack Elementary School
should have an initial housing capacity of 500 students at the time of opening,
with a core capacity for 600 total students.
Once this new facility is completed, redistrict students currently attending
Herman L. Horn Elementary School, that reside in the Bonsack area,
(approximately 230 students) to the new school. Realignment would include
moving some students currently attending W. E. Cundiff and all students at
Roland E. Cook to Herman L. Horn Elementary, utilizing the vacated spaces
by departing Bonsack area students.
Project Costs
a. Land cost for new elementary school None
b. Construct new elementary school for S00 students
with "core facilities" for 600 students $4,777,500
d. A,/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 1,001,700
e. Closing of Roland E. Cook Elementary School 75.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $6,641,700
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Elementary are contained elsewhere in this report.
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Proiect Description
Design and construct a six (6) classroom addition, along with a new media
center. Convert the existing public library space into a guidance area and the
existing school library into two (2) classrooms and faculty work center.
Roanoke County Administration should explore the possibilities of sharing
the new media center for public usage.
Reconfigure the existing administrative offices to include a clinic, record
storage, teacher work facility and to permit visual control of main entrance.
Work with VDOT to improve the current ingress/egress of the school to
provide greater safety for students, parents and faculty. Within the existing
classrooms, provide dedicated spaces for Art, Computer Lab and
Math/Science Lab.
Project Costs
a. Construct six (6) classroom addition
6 x 900 s.f. x 1.3% x $91.00 psf
b. Convert existing library into two (2) classrooms
and teacher work center
1800 s.f. x $45.00 psf
c. Construct new media center
400 student capacity x 12 s.f. x $91.00 psf
d. Relocate guidance to current public library
800 s.f. x $45 psf
e. Renovate existing administration area
1,625 s.f. x $45 psf
f. Ingress/Egress improvements
g. Exterior security lighting
h. ADA requirements
$ 638,820
81,000
436,800
36,000
73,125
100,000
10,000
30,000
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Mt.
Pleasant
Elementary
School
Recommendations
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i. General building renovations
j. Expansion of parking area
k. Installation of new primary level toilets
1. Installation of additional toilets on upper level
m. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
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25,000
30,000
50,000
265,000
$2,025,745
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County
Public
Schools
Mt.
Pleasant
Elementary
School
Recommeicdations
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Project Description
At the present time, no major additions and/or renovations are recommended
at William Byrd Middle School. Some minor renovations should include
providing space for a clinic and record storage area.
Project Costs
a. Reconfiguration of special education classes $168,750
b. Reconfigure administrative area 112,500
c. Exterior security lighting 30,000
'' d. ADA requirements 30,000
e. General building renovations 175,000
f. Expansion of existing parking 40,000
g. A/E fees and contingency 66,750
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $623,000
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
William
Byrd
Middle
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
After review of the current construction project being performed at William
Byrd High School, it is the recommendation of this committee that no major
improvements be performed at this school facility. It is further recommended
that the efficiency which should result from the renovations and additions of
this facility be monitored for a period of approximately 2 years. At the
conclusion of that review period, a determination should be made if up to six
(6) additional classrooms are warranted. If new construction is needed, it
should be completed within 3 years. The current temporary/mobile
classrooms must be permanently replaced Improve current utilization of
cafeteria through creative scheduling. If creative scheduling is not successful,
increase, through construction, the cafeteria seating capacity to accommodate
the student population.
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Project Costs
a.
Expansion of cafeteria (if required)
$ 2so,ooo
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d.
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Construct six (6) classroom addition
(if required after review period)
6 x 800 s.f. x 1.3%n x $97.00 psf
Exterior security lighting
ADA requirements
Upgrade of auditorium
Air condition shop and lab areas
Expansion of existing parking
Stadium/restroorn repairs
General building renovations
Upgrade student lockers
Upgrade of intercom system, electrical
outlets & lighting
Improve acoustics at band room
A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
605,280
45,000
35,000
100,000
75,000
35,000
250,000
310,000
30,000
225,000
10,000
300,000
$2,270,280
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
William
Byrd
High
School
Recommeiadations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Convert the existing gymnasium area into a media center, with large group
meeting area. Construct a new gymnasium, along with six (6) new classrooms
(4 Icindergarten/primary rooms and 2 special education rooms). The new
gymnasium should be accessible for the public after school hours, without
opening access to the entire building, in order to support community
programs.
Convert existing special education classrooms and existing library into general
classrooms. Current ESL room and guidance area should be utilized for
storage. Convert an existing classroom (left of main entry) for additional
administrative and guidance space. Reconfigure existing administrative areas
to provide a clinic, storage space and visual control of main entrance
doorways.
Construct a small cafeteria/kitchen addition and renovate existing spaces.
Within existing classrooms, provide dedicated and permanent space for Music
Room, Art Room and Math/Science Lab.
Project Costs
a. Convert gymnasium to media center and large
group meeting
4,000 s.f. x $45.00 psf $ 180,000
b. Construct new gymnasium
4,000 s.f. x $91.00 psf 364,000
Construct four (4) classrooms, small group meeting,
ESL and two (2) special education classrooms
8,000 s.f. x $91.00 psf 728,000
c Convert special education into classroom
800 s.f. x $45.00 psf 36,000
d./e. No Cost
f. Renovate classroom for administrative area
750 s.f. x $45 psf 33,750
Renovate existing administrative area
750 s.f. x $45 psf 33,750
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Burlington
Elementary
School
Recommendatiojcs
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Committee
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CafeteriaJKitchen addition
1,000 s.f. x $91 psf 91,000
Convert existing library into classrooms 81,000
Renovate existing cafeteria/kitchen 85,000
Exterior security lighting 15,000
ADA requirements 30,000
Paving of parking areas 50,000
Repairs to cupola 10,000
General building renovations 120,000
Upgrade of toilet facilities 30,000
A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 280,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $2,167,500
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Burlington
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Facility
study
Project Descr_~tion
Study 96
Rework existing office space to provide for a clinic and record storage.
Provide a modesty shield in diapering area of Special Education area.
Renovate existing Music Room with proper soundproofing material and
provide for a permanent Art Room and Math/Science Lab for this facility.
An exterior "face lift" including repointing and cleaning of brick, painting, etc.
will provide for lower long-term maintenance costs for this facility.
Project Costs
a. Renovate existing office area
1,200 s.f. x $45.00 psf
b. Modesty shield
c. Renovation of Art & Music
2,000 s.f. x $45.00 psf
d. Exterior Renovations
60,010 s.f. x $4.00 psf
e. Exterior security lighting
f. ADA requirements
g. Installation of elevator
h. Expansion of parking areas
i. General building renovations
j. A/E fees and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$ 54,000
2,soo
90,000
240,000
25,000
30,000
120,000
60,000
120,000
85.000
$826,500
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Glen Cove
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
Comprehensive
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Proiect Descriation
Perform an exterior "face lift" of this facility including repointing and cleaning
of brick, painting, etc. to provide lower long-term maintenance for this
facility. Convert the existing coal burning furnace to an alternative fuel
source. Provide additional toilets and drinking fountains in one wing.
This facility should be monitored and revisited in approximately two (2) years
to determine if additional construction is warranted.
Project Costs
a. Exterior renovation
38,350 s.f. x $4.00
$153,400
b. Convert coal burning furnace 80,000
c. Additional toilet facilities 35,000
d Renovation of Administrative Areas
1,150 s.f. x $45.00 psf 51,750
e. Exterior security lighting 15,000
f. ADA requirements 30,000
g. Paving of existing parking areas 30,000
h. General building renovations 80,000
i. A/E fees 37.000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $512,150
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Mason's
Cove
Elementary
School
Recorrcme~~dations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
Comprehensive
Facility
Study
Study 96
Proiect Descriution
Expand the existing media center, providing additional storage space and
renovate the current media center. Provide new corridors on each side of the
current six (6) classroom pod for better ingress/egress. Provide a six (6)
classroom addition with dedicated space for Art and Math/Science Lab and
to relieve current crowding. Provide covered entrance/exit at Multi-Purpose
room for loading and unloading students.
Proiect Costs
a. Expansion of media center $ 109,200
b. Renovate existing media center 99,000
c. New corridors at classroom pod 118,300
d. Six classroom addition 638,820
e. Covered walkway 40,000
f. Exterior security lighting 15,000
g. ADA requirements 30,000
h. Expansion of parking areas 30,000
i. Renovation of administrative area 57,600
j. General building renovations 90,000
k. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 185,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $1,412,920
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Mountain
View
Elementary
School
Recommeradatiorts
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Consideration should be given to redrawing the current attendance lines, once
Glenvar Middle renovations have been accomplished, to shift the flow of
students from Mason's Cove Elementary School. Instead of attending
Northside Middle/High School, these students should be redirected to the
Glenvar Middle/High School.
Recommendations for Northside Middle School include relocating the existing
science classrooms into the building addition that is currently under
construction. The existing science rooms should be used for expansion of the
cafeteria to provide space for the sale of alternative lunch items, and a
learning disability classroom. Convert the former LD classroom into audio-
visual storage. The remaining science rooms should remain as general
classrooms.
Convert the existing multi-purpose room into an assistant principals office,
faculty workroom and a choral music room. Convert the former assistant
principals office and faculty workroom into a clinic, record storage,
conference area and guidance.
Upgrade the electrical and closed circuit wiring and replace the current
intercom system.
Proiect Costs
a. Renovate existing Multi-Purpose Room
4,000 s.f. x $45.00 psf $180,000
b. Renovate administrative area
3,800 s.f. x $45.00 psf 171,000
c. Minor renovation of classroom for A/V storage
900 s.f. x $20.00 psf 18,000
d. Upgrade electrical and closed circuit wiring
109,889 s.f. x $1.25 psf 137,361
e. Expansion of cafeteria space
800 s.f. x $45.00 psf 36,000
f. Exterior security lighting 20,000
g. ADA requirements 30,000
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Northside
Middle
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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h. Expand existing parking areas 30,000
i. General building renovations 175,000
j. Upgrade of electrical and intercom systems 100,000
k. Upgrade of HVAC equipment 200,000
1. A/E fees and contingency 120,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $1,217,361
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Facility
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Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Northside
Middle
School
Recommercdatioics
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Facility
Study
Study 96
Project Description
Consideration should be given to redrawing the current attendance lines, once
Glenvar Middle renovations have been accomplished, to shift the flow of
students from Mason's Cove Elementary School. Instead of attending
Northside Middle/High School, these students should be redirected to the
Glenvar Middle/High School.
Expand the existing kitchen/cafeteria area to ease current overcrowding.
Convert the two (2) classrooms located directly across from the current band
room into a choral music facility, music storage, and small meeting/
conference room. The entire facility should be provided with an electrical
(lighting) upgrade. Relocate the assistant principal to Guidance area and
convert the recovered space to provide for a. clinic and record storage.
Redesign current administrative area to allow for visual control of the main
entrances.
Monitor for a period of two (2) years the efficiency of Northside High School
after redrawing the attendance lines mentioned above. Determine at that
time whether the need exists to build additional classrooms. In any event, the
temporary/mobile classrooms must be permanently replaced. Upon review
of this facility, if any classrooms are to be constructed, they should be
completed within three (3) years from the review date.
Project Costs
a. Expansion of cafeteria/kitchen
3,000 s.f. x $97.00 psf $291,000
b. Renovation of two (Z) classrooms
1,800 s.f. x $45.00 psf 81,000
c. Electrical lighting upgrade
138,871 s.f. x $2.00 psf 277,742
d. Relocate assistant principal to guidance
and convert space to clinic 5,000
e. Renovate administrative area
1,500 s.f. x $45.00 psf 67,500
f. Exterior security lighting 45,000
g. ADA requirements 35,000
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Northside
High
School
Recommendations
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Upgrade of auditorium
Expansion of existing parking
Stadium repairs/restrooms
General building renovations
Upgrade student lockers
Upgrade intercom system and electrical outlets
Improve ventilation at toilets
Replacement of doors
Improve acoustics at band room
Renovations to locker rooms
AJE fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
160,000
35,000
Zso,ooo
550,000
30,000
280,000
30,000
Zs,ooo
10,000
Zoo,ooo
370,000
$2,742,242
Costs related to science lab renovations have been included
elsewhere.
If the need for additional classrooms is determined in the future, an
amount of $125,000 per classroom should be budgeted to cover
construction costs, A/E services and furnishings.
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Northside
High
School
Recommeiidatioits
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Due to the current renovations and additions being performed at Fort Lewis
Elementary School, limited items are included as part of this
recommendation. Care should be given that Art, Music, Computer Lab and
Math/Science Lab spaces are established and maintained as such. A fence
between outdoor play areas and U.S. Route 11/460 should be included in the
current renovation.
Project Costs
a. Install barrier fencing around front and
rear of property
1,200 l.f. x $10.00 plf $ 12,000
b. Improvement of outdoor recreation areas 20,000
c. Renovations within existing building 50,000
d. Improve ventilation at existing toilets 20,000
e. Install security monitoring system 15,000
f. A/E fees and contingency 14,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $131,000
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Fort Lewis
Elementary
School
Recommeicdations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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srudy 96
Project Description
The existing six (6) classroom pod should have exterior corridors constructed
to provide for better ingress/egress of students. A modesty shield should be
provided in the special education area. Design and construct an addition that
would include space for Music, Art, Math/Science Lab, Computer Lab,
itinerant specialists and asmall/large group meeting space. Renovate and
expand the existing administrative area, thereby providing additional space
and visual control of the main. entrance.
Project Costs
a. Renovate and expand existing classroom
5,300 s.f. x $20.00 psf $ 106,000
1,300 s.f. x $91.00 psf 118,300
b. Modesty shield 2,500
c Construct addition for music (1,000 s.£),
art (1,000 s.f.), itinerant specialists (400 s.f.),
science (1,000 s.£), computer lab (900 s.f.) and
small /large group meeting (600 s.f.)
4,900 s.f. x 1.30% x $91.00 psf 579,670
d. Renovate administrative area
1,200 s.f. x $45.00 psf 54,000
e. Expansion of administrative area
1,000 s.f. x $91.00 psf 91,000
f. Exterior security lighting 25,000
g. ADA requirements 30,000
h. Expansion of parking area 30,000
i. General building renovations 100,000
j. A,/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
i 175,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $1,311,470
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Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Glenvar
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Proiect Descriation
Separation of "age appropriate" students and full implementation of the
middle school concept requires a physical separation of the existing middle
school from the existing high school. Recommendations provide fora 10 to
12 classroom addition, including two (2) classrooms which will accommodate
a minimum of 40 students for health and music. A separate media center
and dining area should be provided for exclusive use by the middle school
students. Food preparation would continue to be performed within the high
school facility, with the new dining room being a "satellite" serving area.
In conjunction with the above, attendance lines should be redrawn to shift
Mason's Cove Elementary School students to the Glenvar Middle/High
School district.
Adequate ventilation and sufficient lockers should be provided in all locker
room/ shower locations; air condition gym offices; a clinic room should be
designated for sick students; seating for 25 more students should be provided
within the existing lecture hall; preparation rooms should be provided in the
science labs and a vehicular "turn-around" loop, along with improved
ingress/egress, should be provided in the parking area.
Project Costs
a. Construct 11 classroom addition $1,123,200
b. New media center 405,000
c. New dining area 292,500
d. Ventilation of locker/shower room 10,000
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County
Public
Schools
Glenvar
Middle
School
Recomme~tdations
e. Additional lockers 8,000
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g. Seating in existing lecture hall 4,500 ~
h. Preparation rooms for science labs 25,000
i. Vehicular "turn-around" loop and improved
circulation 75,000
j. Exterior security lighting 20,000
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k. ADA requirements
1. Improve acoustics in lecture room
m. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
SUB-TOTAL
n.* Convert existing bandroom back to auxiliary
gymnasium
o.* Construct new bandroom
p.* A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
SUB-TOTAL
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
s,ooo
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300,000
$2,301,200
$ 150,000
325,000
~a,ooo
$ 545,000
$2,846,200
* NOTE:
These items are included under Glenvar High School; however, it is
the opinion of the Blue Ribbon Committee that they should be
included as a priority item when work is performed at Glenvar Middle
School.
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Glenvar
Middle
School
Recommejedatioics
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Study 96
As outlined in the Glenvar Middle School recommendations, it is imperative
to implement the Middle School concept, thereby removing the 8th grade
middle school students from the current high school.
In conjunction with the above, attendance lines should be redrawn to shift
Mason's Cove Elementary School students to the Glenvar Middle/High
School district.
It is recommended that this facility be connected to the Roanoke County
Public Water system and abandon the current well system for potable water.
The existing high school band room should be converted back into an
auxiliary gymnasium and a new band room constructed. The entire school
should receive an overall upgrade.
Project Costs
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Glenvar
High
School
Recommefidations
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Renovate existing media center
4,000 s.f. x $45.00
Re-roofing (long term maintenance program)
Exterior security lighting
ADA requirements
Up-grade of auditorium
Expansion of existing parking
Stadium repairs/restrooms
General building renovations
Upgrade student lockers
Upgrade intercom system, electrical
outlets and lighting
Renovation of administrative area
Improve acoustics at cafeteria
Improve acoustics at music room
Pave and re-strip parking lot
Improvement of locker room
ventilation
$180,000
30,000
35,000
100,000
35,000
250,000
450,000
30,000
225,000
80,000
10,000
10,000
150,000
65,000
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p. Connection to public water 100,000
q. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 285,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $2,035,000
* Costs related to science lab renovations have been included elsewhere.
** Costs related to conversion of existing bandroom back into a
gymnasium and construction of a new bandroom have been included
under Glenvar Middle School, as a high priority item.
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Glenvar
High
School
Recommendatio~ts
Blue Ribbon
Committee
sr~dy 96
Proiect Descriation
In an effort to ease overcrowding at Cave Spring Elementary, approximately
40 to 60 students should be reassigned to Back Creek Elementary School.
Minor renovations should be performed and a building addition of four (4)
classrooms should be planned for the year 2003.
Additional property to accommodate physical education and recreational
usage should be explored in the near future.
Proiect Costs
a. Exterior Cleanup
b. Renovate administrative area
800 s.f. x $45.00 psf
c. Renovate existing areas for faculty workroom
and small /large group meeting
800 s.f. x $45.00 psf
d. Construct four (4) classroom addition
4 x 900 s.f. x 1.30%n x $91.00 psf
e. Add additional parking (25 vehicles)
f. Acoustics at music room
g. Exterior security lighting
h. Upgrade water system controls
i. Upgrade physical education areas
j. Develop additional storage areas
k. ADA requirements
1. General building renovations
m. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$ 25,000
36,000
36,000
425,880
25,000
4,000
15,000
5,000
20,000
15,000
30,000
75,000
85,000
$796,880
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County
Public
Schools
'' Back Creek
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
Comprehensive
Facility
Study
stuay 96
Proiect Descriation
Construct a two (2) classroom addition in order to eliminate current mobile
classrooms. Expand existing public library space and utilize this as a joint
school/public library. Convert the existing library space to a computer lab for
students. Provide humidity control in the basement area in order to utilize
this area for storage.
This report recommends the reopening of the kitchen space in order to
prepare lunch on site and encourage parents and other volunteers to have
lunch with their children.
Project Costs
a. Construct two (2) classroom addition
2 x 900 s.f. x 1.30% x $91.00 psf
b/c. Interior renovation of classroom, administrative
&d. area and media center
7,600 s.f. x $45.00 psf
e. Construct addition onto existing public library
1,500 s.f. x $91.00 psf
£ Air conditioning of classrooms and
administrative areas
g Reduce humidity in basement
h. Exterior security lighting
i. ADA requirements
j. Revisions to vehicular/pedestrian traffic
k. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$212,940
342,000
136,500
75,000
8,000
15,000
30,000
20,000
115,000
$954,440
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Bent
Mountain
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Proiect Descriation
In an effort to reduce overcrowding at Cave Spring Elementary School, it is
recommended that approximately 40 to 60 students currently enrolled at Cave
Spring be reassigned to Back Creek Elementary School. Minor renovations
work should be performed and a dedicated Art Room should be provided.
Proiect Costs
a. Kitchen expansion $125,000
b. Exterior security lighting 25,000
c. ADA requirements 30,000
d. General building renovations 100,000
e. Electrical lighting upgrade 103,350
£ A/E fees and contingency 48,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $431,350
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Cave
Spring
Elementary
School
Recommendations
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Due to the current overcrowded conditions at Penn Forest Elementary School
and the expected growth in the Clearbrook area, immediate attention is
required for this facility.
Design and construct a six (6) classroom addition, media center and an
addition to the existing cafeteria. Within existing classroom space, provide
permanent space for Art, Music, Computer Lab and Math/Science Lab.
Redistrict approximately 80 to 100 students from Penn Forest Elementary
School to the expanded Clearbrook Elementary School. Purchase property
for future school in this general area.
The purchase of additional property, along with the renovations to this
existing facility, would help plan for projected development in this area once
the water/sewer line is extended and would provide potential for the
possibility of a larger school in a new location.
Proiect Costs
a. Construct six (6) classroom addition $ 638,820
b. Construct new media center 409,500
c. Construct cafeteria addition 109,200
d. Redistrict Penn Forest Elementary students N/C
e. Land cost for future school Undetermined
f. Renovation of administrative area 40,500
g. Exterior security lighting 15,000
h. Elevator addition 90,000
i. ADA requirements 30,000
j. Expansion of parking area 25,000
k. Toilet facilities for upper level 75,000
1. General building renovations 100,000
m. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 230,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $1,763,020
Roanoke
County
Public
Schools
Clearbrook
Elementary
School
Recommeitdatioics
Blue Ribbon
Committee
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Project Description
Design and construct an addition to include space for Music, Art, Guidance,
office for assistant principal, testing space and a small conference room.
Convert the space vacated by the assistant principal into clinic and record
' storage. Convert space vacated by Music and Art into conference and
teacher planning space.
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a. Construct new addition for music (1,000 s.f.),
art (1,000 s.f.), office for assistant principal (125 s.f.)
guidance (400 s.f.), testing (125 s.£) and small
conference room (150 s.f.)
2,800 s.f. x 1.30%a x $91.00 psf $ 331,240
b. Renovate existing guidance area
400 s.f. x $45.00 psf 18,000
c. Renovate existing assistant principal area
400 s.f. x $45.00 psf 18,000
d. Renovate existing music and art areas
1,300 s.f. x $45.00 psf 58,500
e. Exterior security lighting 15,000
f. ADA requirements 30,000
g. General building renovations 100,000
h. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 85,500
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $656,240
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Construct a new media center, a three (3) classroom addition and additional
toilet facilities. Renovate the existing media center to include a computer
lab, conference room, office for assistant principal and an office for itinerant
teachers. Renovate the existing administrative area to include space for a
clinic, record storage and conference room. Reconfigure the existing space
adjacent to main entrance to provide a guidance office, along with visual
control of the entranceway.
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a. Construct a new media center
525 student capacity x 12 s.f. x $91.00 psf
b. Construct three (3) classroom addition
3 x 900 s.f. x 1.3~% x $91.00 psf
c. Renovate existing media center
1,500 s.f. x $45.00 psf
d. Renovate existing administration area
2,100 s.f. x $45.00 psf
e. Renovate existing reading room
800 s.f. x $45.00 psf
f. Renovation of existing building
42,000 s.f. x $15.00 psf
g. Exterior security lighting
h. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$ 573,300
319,410
67,500
94,500
36,000
630,000
25,000
260,000
$2,005,710
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Project Description
Due to the existing overcrowded student population at Penn Forest
Elementary School, and the projected expansion of Clearbrook Elementary
School, it is recommended that 80 to 100 students be reassigned to
Clearbrook upon completion of the building addition.
Additional work required at Penn Forest Elementary School would include
enclosing the existing courtyard space to provide for permanent, soundproof
music area. Reconfiguration of the existing office space would provide better
space for storage, clinic and guidance space. Enclosure of the existing media
space would provide isolation from noise and circulation interruptions.
Project Costs
a. Enclose existing courtyard space $125,000
b. Reconfigure administrative areas 100,000
c. Enclose existing media center 60,000
d. Exterior security lighting 20,000
e. ADA requirements 30,000
f. Expansion of parking area 40,000
g. Provision of additional storage space 15,000
h. General building renovations 125,000
i. A/E fees and contingency 60,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $575,000
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It is crucial that the middle school concept be implemented at the existing
Hidden Valley Junior High School. In order to accomplish this, all rising 6th
grade students from Cave Spring Elementary School should be assigned to
Hidden Valley Middle School. In addition, all 9th grade students would be
permanently assigned to the existing Cave Spring High School or the new
Pyramid V High School.
Project Costs
a. Exterior security lighting
b. ADA requirements
c. Enclosure of media center
d. General building renovations
e. Upgrade of sound system, emergency lighting
and electrical devices
f. Improve ventilation in toilet areas
g. A/E fees and contingency
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$ 25,000
30,000
35,000
125,000
70,000
20,000
36.600
$341,600
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It is crucial that the middle school concept be implemented at the existing
Cave Spring Junior High School. In order to accomplish this, all 9th grade
students would be permanently assigned to the existing Cave Spring High
School or the proposed Pyramid V High School.
Raze the existing "north wing" building and the existing vocational building.
Design and construct a new building addition to replace these structures,
along with the current temporary/mobile classrooms. Renovate the remainder
of the existing main building.* This project should be designed to house an
initial capacity of 800 students, with a core capacity of 1,000 students.
Protect Costs
a. Demolition of existing north wing
and shop building $ 75,000
b. Construct new addition for 800 students
and "core facilities" for 1,000 students
800 students x 130 s.f. = 104,000 s.f.
200 students x 25 s.f. = 5,000 s.f.
S.F. Required = 109,000 s.f.
Current Square Footage = < 55,103> s.f.
New Construction = 53,897 s.f.
53,897 s.f. x $90.00 psf 4,850,730
c. Major renovation of main building
55,103 s.f. x $50.00 psf 2,755,150
d. Exterior security lighting 30,000
e. Expansion of existing parking areas 125,000
£ AJE fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 1 175 000
Sub-Total $ 9,010,880
g. Stadium repairs and restroom facilities** 1,050,000
h. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 100,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $10,160,880
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During the year of construction renovation at Cave Spring Junior
High School, the existing building should be closed. In order to
accomplish this, all 6th and 7th grade students should be temporarily
transferred to Hidden Valley Middle School. Students in the 8th
grade would attend either Cave Spring High School or the proposed
Pyramid V High School.
Funding has been previously approved by bond issue, therefore, we
are providing this cost figure in the budget although the full amount
may not be necessary. This item is subject to the completion and
implementation of the Pyramid N/Pyramid V Sports Complex.
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Project Description
Construction of the proposed Pyramid V High School will provide the ability
to reduce the population of the current Cave Spring High School to a
manageable level. Provide renovations and additions to the existing facility
to support a core capacity of 1,200 students and an initial housing capacity of
1,000 students. Temporary/mobile classrooms must be permanently replaced
and the entire school upgraded to acceptable standards.
A new athletic complex should be constructed for use by Cave Spring High
School and the new Pyramid V High School. Costs for this facility are
provided with the new high school.
Project Costs
a. Renovation of existing building
6,000 s.f. x $60.00 psf $ 360,000
56,100 s.f. x $45.00 psf 2,524,500
100,000 s.f. x $12.00 psf 1,200,000
b. A/E fees, furnishing and equipment 480,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $4,564,500
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Project Description
Design and construct a new Pyramid V High. School, located within the
southern portion of Roanoke County. This new facility should have a core
capacity to accommodate a future enrollment of 1,400 students, with sufficient
initial square footage capacity to provide educational programs and activities
for 1,100 students. Land purchased for this new facility should be of
sufficient size to accommodate future growth for all activities. Location of
the new facility should take into consideration possible variations in current
attendance lines to relieve overcrowded conditions in existing facilities.
The committee suggests locating the new high school in an area that would
allow Mt. Pleasant students to be included, thus relieving potential over-
crowding at William Byrd High School.
Simultaneously, anew athletic complex should be designed and constructed
which would provide facilities for both high school facilities located in the
southern portion of Roanoke County. It is the recommendation of this
Committee that this athletic facility be located on the Merriman Road
property.
Project Costs
a. Land cost for new high school Undetermined
b. Construct new high school for 1,100 students
with "core facilities" for 1,400 students $16,732,500
c. Site development 3,000,000
d. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 2,959,875
Sub-total $22,692,375
e. Land cost for new athletic complex Undetermined
f. Construct athletic complex for dual usage
by two (2) South County high schools 4,000,000
g. A./E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 600,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $27,292,375
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Proiect Descriation
Due to the growth in the southern portion of Roanoke County and the
current crowded conditions, it is the recommendation of this report to begin
investigating available property for construction of a future school facility.
Actual construction of the project would likely be beyond the 10-year period
covered by this particular study.
Project Costs
The purchase price of this property is undetermined at this time.
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Proiect Descriution
This facility has been considered in conjunction with the Roanoke County
Career Center and it is the recommendation of this committee to locate these
educational programs at a single site. Recommendations, procedures and
related construction activities as outlined in Option 'A' of Martin &
Associates study is endorsed by this recommendation.
Proiect Costs
a. Construct media center and twelve (12) classrooms
4,500 s.f. x $97.00 $ 436,500
12 x 800 s.f. x 1.3~%n x $97.00 1,210,560
Re-open existing kitchen 25,000
b.&c. Renovate entire facility
87,128 s.f. x $20.00 1,742,560
d. Exterior security lighting 20,000
e. Expansion of parking area 35,000
f. Addition of elevator and ADA requirements 125,000
g. Related site work required for building addition 250,000
f. A/E fees, surveys and subsurface investigations,
testing services, furnishings and equipment,
technology and contingency 575.000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $4,419,620
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Project Description
After careful consideration and review, it is the recommendation of this
committee to phase-out current operations at this facility. All students and
educational programs would be relocated to the Arnold R. Burton
Technology Center site.
Project Costs
a. Close Roanoke County Career Center $150,000
NOTE:
Additional cost of moving this program to the
Arnold R. Burton Technology Center is included
with that school facility.
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Project Description
Although each of the current high school facilities have numerous capital
improvement needs, it is considered crucial to have the existing science labs
renovated to accommodate current educational technology. This renovation
work should be performed as soon as possible and could likely occur during
the summer break, if planned and implemented properly.
Project Costs
Further renovations and/or additions at each of the existing high schools is
considered under each individual high school.
a. William Byrd High School Under Contract
b. Northside High School $ 450,000
c. Glenvar High School 350,000
d. Cave Spring High School 450,000
e. A/E Fees 100,000
f. Casework, furniture, equipment, etc. 750,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $2,100,000
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Sports Complex $ 27,292,375
Glenvar Middle School Separation/High School
Auxiliary Gymnasium and Band Room 2,846,200
Proposed Bonsack Elementary School 6,641,700
Burlington Elementary School 2,167,500
Clearbrook Elementary School 1,763,020
Cave Spring Middle School 10,160,8$0
Roanoke County Career Center 150,000
Arnold R. Burton Technology Center 4,419,620
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Mt. Pleasant Elementary School 2,025,745
Mountain View Elementary School 1,412,920
Northside High School 2,742,242
Glenvar High School 2,035,000
Cave Spring High School 4,564,500
Land Acquisition for New South County
Elementary School Undetermined
Glenvar Elementary School 1,311,470
Mason's Cove Elementary School 512,150
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Bent Mountain Elementary School 954,440
Penn Forest Elementary 575,000
Glen Cove Elementary School 826,500
Herman L. Horn Elementary School 410,000
W. E. Cundiff Elementary School 371,000
Green Valley Elementary School 656,240
Northside Middle School 1,217,361
William Byrd Middle School 623,000
Ft. Lewis Elementary 131,000
Cave Spring Elementary 431,350
William Byrd High School 2,270,280
Hidden Valley Middle School 341,600
Back Creek Elementary School 796,880
Sub-Total Estimated Costs $81,655,683
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NOTE:
Cost figures are based upon current market value and will need to be
adjusted for annual inflation and changes in the scope of work as
each project is undertaken.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
1. Roofing $ 7,485,984
2. High School Science Labs 2,100,000
3. Ventilation of Gymnasiums 3,735,000
$13,320,984
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $94,976,667
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LAND COSTS:
The value of real estate has not been determined in this report;
however, some costs could be required in several projects including
the following:
Proposed Bonsack Elementary School
Fort Lewis Elementary School
Back Creek Elementary School
Clearbrook Elementary School
Proposed Pyramid V High School
Future South County Elementary School
IMMEDIATE CHANGES:
Northside Middle School: Change four new classrooms to science labs
Boundary Realignments: Redistrict 40 to 60 students from Cave Spring
Elementary to Back Creek Elementary at start
of 1997-98 school year.
Redistrict Mason's Cove Elementary from
Northside Middle/High Schools to Glenvar
Middle/High Schools after additions/renovations
to Glenvar.
Redistrict 80 to 100 students from Penn Forest
to Clearbrook after additions/renovations to
Clearbrook Elementary.
Consider locating the new high school in an area
that would allow Mt. Pleasant students to be
included, thus relieving potential over-crowding
at William Byrd High School.
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Early in our assignment, we realized that only making recommendations for
necessary capital improvements to our schools would be insufficient to
complete our task. Unless other substantive changes in policies and
philosophy are made by School Administrators, County Administrators,
School Board Members and Board of Supervisors, our plan will be left
incomplete and ineffective.
Therefore, as an integral part of our capital recommendations, we expect all
of you to embrace the following principles:
^ Establish a clear and unequivocal vision for the future of our
children's education. Accomplish this vision through extensive long
range planning which includes meaningful facility standards for all
schools applied consistently throughout the county.
^ Use the Blue Ribbon Committee's Comprehensive Report in its
entirety. Establish a continuous 10 year plan for capital expenditures
to create, then maintain, the equality of educational opportunities at
all schools. Adjust the plan annually by reviewing core capacity of
schools, population growth trends, boundary lines, location and in-
service time of temporary classrooms and implementation of new
programs or regulations.
^ Simultaneously develop a comprehensive plan to finance these capital
expenditures.
^ Create long range plans for general maintenance and roofing.
Include these as separate line items in the annual budget.
^ Expand the detail in the annual board presentation of the school
budget. This should encourage meaningful dialogue between those
involved in the budget process.
^ Be creative when developing long range plans without sacrificing the
quality and equality of our children's education. Look for ways to
solve problems through re-districting or re-structuring programs, then
consider additions or new facilities.
^ Appoint a citizen's oversight committee to monitor the annual review
of the 10 year capital improvements plan.
^ Develop and implement new programs with a complete plan of how
those programs can eventually be offered to all county students thus
offering equality to all areas of the county. The ideas of disparity and
inequality were the biggest hurdles our committee had to overcome.
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^ Redefine and enforce a concise policy regarding non-resident
students.
^ Consider the immediate and long term effect on school infrastructure
when planning and approving new residential communities. Improve
coordination of information between the county planning office and
the school administration.
^ Communicate effectively among yourselves. Our 22 member
committee is extremely diverse; but through our common vision, we
have managed to put aside our differences. We encourage you to do
the same.
Our schools cannot be all things to all people. We cannot allow the self
interest of any vocal minority to undermine the well being of all the students
in our county. We need strong leadership to put the educational well being
of all students as Roanoke County's single most important priority. We urge
you to make your decisions based on this principle with a firm conviction to
stand by them.
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A. ROOFING
It is the opinion of the Blue Ribbon Committee that entirely too much
attention, time, effort, and money is being spent to patch the roofing systems
on Roanoke County School buildings instead of implementing a
comprehensive roofing maintenance schedule.
A useful analogy might be to consider treating a wound requiring stitches
with aBand-Aid. The treatment would not only be ineffective; but the
patient might be in danger of bleeding to death. Without a change in
approach to our roofing problems, the reference to being bled to death may
take on an entirely different meaning.
For this reason, the Blue Ribbon Committee recommends that the existing
roofs on Roanoke County school buildings be systematically replaced over the
next twenty years. Existing roofing should be replaced with a "tapered"
system to aid in water displacement and additionally, a continual
comprehensive maintenance program should be implemented..
B. AIR CONDITIONING OF GYMNASIUMS
At nearly every school in Roanoke County the Blue Ribbon Committee was
met with a request for the air conditioning of gymnasiums. With most of the
members of the committee also being PTA members who attend meetings in
gymnasiums, we can fully attest to their heat-generating capacity.
Unfortunately, not only is the capital cost of this project too high to consider
at a time when there are so many needs; but, this propositions operating cost
would likely be unmanageable.
As an alternative, the Blue Ribbon Committee recommends that ventilation
systems be installed on the roofs of Roanoke County's school gymnasiums as
apart of the regular roof replacement process.
C. MAINTENANCE
Throughout the process of visiting each school, the Blue Ribbon Committee
observed several recurring maintenance problems that, given the authority,
the school principals may have been able to deal with these issues
immediately and effectively.
If each principal were vested with the authority to commit a relatively modest
amount of the schools maintenance budget toward solving these types of
problems; maintenance work could proceed without delay, oversight of the
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repair work would be improved, the person most knowledgeable about the
problem would be involved in the solution, and the administrative costs of
most repairs would be reduced.
This type of decentralized problem solving is quite common in industry
because it leads to quick, well managed solutions.
The Blue Ribbon Committee recommends the immediate restructuring
Roanoke County school's maintenance procedures and budget to implement
this form of problem solving.
D. UPDATING AND MODERNIZING OF HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE LABS
In modern day society one can make a very strong argument that there is no
more important facet of education than the sciences. This importance is
further complicated by the fact that science programs need space for both
classroom instruction and laboratory experiences. Thus these programs
require a far greater expenditure per pupil than other instructional programs.
Our current High School science laboratories (with the exception of the
laboratories being renovated at William Byrd High School) are outdated and
insufficient to allow our students to achieve excellence in the sciences. In
truth, the condition of our current High School science laboratories cause
The Roanoke County School System's slogan, "Accent Excellence" to ring
somewhat hollow.
It is the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Committee that a program of
upgrading and renovating the science laboratories at Northside High School,
Glenvar High School, and Cave Spring High School should be implemented
immediately. It is our opinion that this process should occur at all of the
schools listed above, even if it requires a temporary increase in the number
of mobile classrooms.
E. PROJECTIONS OF SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Assumptions are the bane of any well intentioned study. The Blue Ribbon
Committee recognized this fact very early in its deliberations and worked
diligently to eliminate as many assumptions as was possible in order to deal
only with fact. For the most part we were successful; but, the nagging
responsibility of trying to look into the crystal ball and convert future school
enrollment projections from beliefs and supposition into fact proved to be
beyond our grasp.
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The Blue Ribbon Committee recommends that a study be commissioned for ~ County
the purpose of establishing a more accurate method of estimating future public ~~
enrollment distribution. We further recommend that the responsibility for
this study be shared jointly by The Roanoke County School System and The SC110015
Roanoke County Department of Planning.
F. REDISTRICTING OF STUDENTS
The easiest method of dealing with any problem is the liberal application of
cash. But, rarely does this method result in the "best" solution. Often, the
"best' solution involves a mixture of investigation, creativity, and financing.
This is a principle that the Blue Ribbon Committee tried very hard to
implement across this entire study. Even though, for some individuals, our
bottom line cost projections may seem to belie this process, believe us, the
financial end result could have been much, much greater. In order to Related
effectively use this principle we had to accept the risk of creating controversy ISSUeS
by redistricting some Roanoke County Students.
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between School "Pyramids" be a continual process and be used as the FIRST
priority for reducing schoo(overcrowding. The Pyramid alignment allows this
analysis to occur with a fair degree of accuracy. It is our opinion that the
close monitoring of these school "feeder" systems will make inattention the
only possible excuse far large scale "surprise" overcrowding at any middle or
high school.
G. NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS
There are at approximately 633 students in the Roanoke County school
system who are residents of another jurisdiction. For many students there are
very good reasons to allow them to continue this process; for others, their
attendance in our schools is simply a matter of convenience. The problem
we face is the fact that it is impossible to create a fair policy that is able to
differentiate between want and need. Blue Ribbon
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We have spent a great deal of time investigating this situation and ~
differentiating between fact and fiction. We have found that this situation
does not create equity for the school system. In fact, it does just the
opposite.
Assume that Roanoke County dedicates $3,284 per resident child to the
school system for education and the state provides an additional $2,668 per
resident student without regard to area of residence. This means that The
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Roanoke County school system has $5,952 per resident student available for
that student's education. In addition to county residents, let's assume that
there are 633 students from other jurisdictions availing themselves of the
opportunities afforded Roanoke County students and for that right their
parents pay a yearly tuition fee of $500. This means that for non-resident
students, Roanoke County has only a total of $3,168 (the tuition fee of $S00
plus the $2,688 from the Commonwealth of Virginia) to provide their
education. So, in reality, in this example the education of non-resident
students forces Roanoke County to operate its schools with a funding
shortfall of $1,762,272. It is our belief as Roanoke County taxpayers that we
should not be subsidizing the educational programs of neighboring
jurisdictions without receiving full compensation for that activity.
It is the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Committee that the Roanoke
County School Board enact a policy effective the 1997-98 school year that all
non-resident students attending Roanoke County schools fully fund their
education expense. This full funding will come from the home school district
and/or parents or a combination thereof.
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Some years ago, a committee similar to the Blue Ribbon Committee could
assemble and make recommendations with a fair degree of certainty that any
necessary assumptions would remain reasonably accurate for at least five to
ten years. Those days are gone forever. Our decision are based in part on
movement of people and technology. These areas are volatile. Therefore,
without constant examination and updating, these findings could quickly
become invalid.
We strongly recommend that this committee, or one of similar composition,
remain in place to monitor and assist with the implementation of this
program over the next ten years.
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The members of the committee gratefully acknowledge the help we received CQ>~~l
from the people listed below.
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We thank the parents, faculty and staff from each of the schools who took SC11001S
the time to meet, discuss and review the needs of their schools and to provide
this same information to the Project Team. We also thank these same
individuals for taking the time to meet with the Blue Ribbon Committee,
and explain those same needs to us and their importance for their individual
school facility.
We thank Martin & Associates and the entire project team; and particularly
Ron Martin and Phyllis Rouse, both of whom demonstrated infinite patience.
We thank Dr. S. John Davis and Dr. John F. Schreck from S. John Davis &
Associates, Ltd. for their advice and support throughout the many school
visits and for their input during our earlier committee meetings. Statement of
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We would like to thank County Administrator, Elmer Hodge; Joe Obenchain,
of the County Attorney's office; Diane Hyatt, County Director of Finance;
and Terry Harrington, County Director of Planning for their time and the
information and advice they supplied.
And last, but not least, we would tike to thank Ms. Maureen Poplstein with
Training Unlimited. Her time and patience as moderator were invaluable for
our earlier meetings and for assisting us in developing our Mission Statement
which represents the goals of the Blue Ribbon Committee in this Study.
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With the presentation of the recommendations contained in this document
the formal responsibilities of the Blue Ribbon Committee come to a close.
We have both individually and collectively spent a great deal of time and
energy to become expert enough to earn the title BLUE RIBBON. And, we
believe that we have been successful.
Throughout this process we experienced many joys, like the opportunity to
learn from Dr. John Davis, a "teacher" with near boundless vision, as well as
the opportunity to see the results of well planned and well implemented
school capital projects like Hidden Valley Middle School and William Byrd
Middle School.
At the same time, we discovered that for every joy-inspiring item that one
notices, a great deal more heartache becomes evident. We experienced this
heartache upon inspecting Glenvar Middle School, a school that, in our
opinion, was neither well planned nor well implemented. We experienced
that heartache at Roland E. Cook Elementary School when we discovered
that nearly ten (10) years after the enactment of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), a valued member of our committee not only was
denied entrance to the school building due to architectural barriers, she could
only access the school grounds after being robbed of her equality, dignity, and
independence.
One might surmise that as we have ridden this rollercoaster of emotions,
discouragement might become a problem. We will not insult your
intelligence. It did. However, each time that the "low" moments occurred we
were able to draw inspiration from four groups of remarkable individuals who
had the uncanny ability to remind us what was truly important in this process.
It is to these four groups that we dedicate anything positive that results from
this process. We are referring to Roanoke County's school principals,
teachers, parents, and, most of all, its students. These individuals take the
tools that are currently available to them and do nothing less than perform
miracles.
Imagine for a moment the type of school system that these outstanding
citizens will be able to construct when given the "tools" outlined in this report.
The power to make this a reality is in OUR hands. If our future is indeed
dependent upon our young people; then our contribution of time and effort
in their well-being is minor when compared to the eventual result.
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FACILITIES STUDY
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Printed by Mary Allen / ADMO1 3/12/97 2:25pm
From: Mary Allen / ADMO1
To: Brenda Chastain / RCSOl
Subject: fwd: BRAMBLETON CENTER
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===NOTE====------=====3/12/97==2:14pm==
I've set up a quick meeting at 11:30 on
Friday with Marsha Doughtery to go over to
the Brambleton Center to see how Al
Thomason wants the room set up.
Do you want to meet me there? I think we
may want a table for us so we can take
notes, and possibly an outlet to tape.
Let me know if you want to meet me there.
Fwd=by:=Brenda=Chasta=3/12/97==2:24pm==
Fwd to: Mary Allen / ADM01
.......................................
Yes I will meet you there at 11:30. Thanks
for letting me know.
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Printed by Mary Allen / ADMO1 3/10/97 9:10am
From: Brenda Chastain / RCSOl
To: Mary Allen / ADMO1
Subject: fwd: Tomorrow's Meeting
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===NOTE====------=====3/10/97==9:OOam==
I have asked our staff about thier
attendance tomorrow night. A total of 15
people are planning to attend. I believe
this is what you were planning on anyway.
Is there anything I can do to help? I will
gladly come and help with the food. Just
let me know what I can do.
Fwd=by:=Mary=Allen=/==3/10/97==9:08am==
Fwd to: Brenda Chastain / RCSO1
.......................................
Thanks for offering but I think Brenda
Holton has it under control. I will be in
the first budget work session, so if it
looks like she's struggling, I'm sure she
will appreciate your help.
By the way, I assume you are attending the
meeting on March 17 at the Brambleton
Center. Do you know how they are going to
set it up? I understand that the Blue
Ribbon Commission is in charge of this
meeting. I am planning to go over there
sometime this week and check with Marsha
Doughtery (Brambleton Center Manager) to
see how it's going to set up. Do you want
to go also, so we know that we can sit
somewhere that we can hear what's going on?
Let me know if you want to go over there
sometime later this week.
Fwd=by:=Brenda=Chasta=3/10/97==9:10am==
Fwd to: Mary Allen / ADMO1
.......................................
Yes I would like to go with you. Let me
know when you plan to go.
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Mr. Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
County of Roanoke
P. 0. Box 29800
Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
RE: BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE -PRESENTATION
COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES STUDY
Dear Mr. Hodge:
This letter is to advise you that the Blue Ribbon Committee has met and discussed the
suggestion of moving the March 17, 1997 presentation to the Brambleton Center. At the
conclusion of their deliberations, it was agreed to move the meeting place from Hidden Valley
Jr. High School to the Brambleton Center.
Please advise each member of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of this change in
meeting location. The date (March 17, 1997) and time (7:00 p.m.) remain unchanged.
For your information, the Blue Ribbon Committee is now finalizing their prioritization of the
facility needs and is beginning to concentrate on the agenda and presentation for the March
17th meeting. Although there is a tremendous amount of material to cover, at this time I do
not anticipate a lengthy meeting. Rather, I would anticipate a summary of the study and
recommendations, along with a 1 to 2 week review period of the submitted information,
followed by an informal subsequent meeting where questions could be directed to the
committee. As soon as the agenda and format is established, I (or someone from the Blue
Kibbon committee) viii be back in touch wi'h you.
If you have any questions regarding the above information, or if I can assist you in any
manner, please feel free to give me a call.
Sirt~erely,
Ronald M. artin, AIA, CSI
MARTIN & A SpCIATES
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February 10, 1997
Dr. Deanna W. Gordon
Superintendent of Schools
Roanoke County Public Schools
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
RE: FINAL REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY STUDY
Dear Dr. Gordon:
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P. O. Box 20032 5007 Carriage Grive
Roanel;u, Virginia 24012-0004
Tel: (540j 989-9700
Fax: (540) 929-4405
As you are aware, our project team and the Blue Ribbon Committee have been working closely
together during the last few months, to finalize the comprehensive facility study and to make
specific recommendations regarding the twenty-eight (28) school facilities, located within
Roanoke County.
At a meeting held on Thursday evening, February 6, 1997, the Blue Ribbon Committee
requested me to contact each member of the Roanoke County School Board and the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors, along with Dr. Gordon and Mr. Hodge, to establish a mutually
agreeable meeting date. It is the intent of the Blue Ribbon Committee to present their findings
and subsequent recommendations at a joint meeting of these two governing bodies.
At this time, we have tentatively set the meeting date to be Monday, March 17, 1997, at
7:00 p.m., in the lecture hall of Hidden Valley Junior High School. The objective of the
meeting will be to present the final draft of the Comprehensive Facility Study, along with
specific recommendations regarding school facilities, by the Blue Ribbon Committee.
By copy of this letter, we would ask Dr. Gordon and Mr. Hodge to coordinate the schedule of
their respective boards and advise our office, as soon as possible, if the March 17th date is
agreeable, or to provide some other date(s) that would be more appropriate.
The Blue Ribbon Committee continues to work hard on behalf of all Roanoke County taxpayers
and is excited about meeting with you to present their findings and recommendations.
Sincerely,
Ronald M. rtin, AIA, CSI
MARTIN & A SOCIATES
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Printed by Mary Allen / ADMO1 2/25/97 7:36am
From: Mary Allen / ADMO1
To: Elmer Hodge / ADMO1
Subject:
fwd: MEETING WITH BLUE RIBBON
COMMISSION
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===NOTE====------=====2/24/97==2:52pm==
Pete Haislip called me this morning and
said that Al Thomason had been over to the
Brambleton Center and met with Marsha
about setup for the joint meeting with
School Board/Blue Ribbon Committee.
Do you want me involved? I want to be
careful that we don't step on anyone's
toes. Should I talk to Marsha to see what
they have in mind?
Let me know.
Fwd=by:=Elmer=Hodge=/=2/25/97==7:31am==
Fwd to: Mary Allen / ADMO1
.......................................
I think this is a school meeting but I
could be wrong. I'll check with Deanna and
see who should be handling it. I plan to
advise the BOS today of the meeting place.
If it is a Blue Ribbon meeting, I want you
and Pete to work together to see that
everything is set up. I will let you know
more tomorrow.
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Printed by Mary Allen / ADMO1 2/24/97 2:52pm
From: Mary Allen / ADMOlConfirm receipt
To: Elmer Hodge / ADMO1
Subject:
MEETING WITH BLUE RIBBON
COMMISSION
---------------------------------------===NOTE====____________________________
Pete Haislip called me this morning and
said that Al Thomason had been over to the
Brambleton Center and met with Marsha
about setup for the joint meeting with
School Board/Blue Ribbon Committee.
Do you want me involved? I want to be
careful that we don't step on anyone's
toes. Should I talk to Marsha to see what
they have in mind?
Let me know.
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