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Facilities Master Plan

Introduction

The Board of Education hired DLA Architects to complete a comprehensive 10-Year Facilities Master Plan. The 528-page plan was compiled with input from specialists in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems; civil engineering; demographics; roofing; and building security. The firm collected input on learning environments and priorities for improvements from parents, students and staff in spring 2023.

The Facilities Master Plan was presented to the Board of Education in January 2024. It recommends $80 million of potential building improvements for the four buildings over 10 years in the areas of accessibility, life safety, operation and maintenance, and capital improvements.

FAcilities master plan - schools opened 1949-1966

Funded Projects - $19.7 million

The Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed and prioritized projects based on safety/security, age/condition, health/life safety and building ‘envelope’ - projects to ensure the buildings are structurally sound and functional.  Projects totaling $19.7 million include roofs, windows, tuck-pointing, plumbing and electrical repairs, HVAC units, parking lots/sidewalks and other crucial items.

Chief School Business Official Jessica Donato said the district will be able to fund the highest priority work over the next 10 years. 

10-year Funded Projects Plan

$7,547,475 Roofing - District-wide
$4,470,000 HVAC-(boilers, chillers, Rooftop Units (RTUs), air handlers, Univents, condensers)
$2,305,050 Casework - outdated/deteriorating classroom cabinetry district-wide
$1,238,537 Parking lots/sidewalks - District-wide
$882,800 Doors & wired glasswork - District-wide
$573,550 Tuck-pointing - District-wide
$2,679,305 Plumbing, electrical, repairs & replacements
$19,696,717 Total funded expenditures from district reserves over 10 years

 

Unfunded Proposed Safety, Accessibility, Maintenance & Capital Projects - $60 million

Greenbriar School
Opened in 1949

Major Proposed/Unfunded Projects

  • Improve entrance security
  • Renovate existing washrooms throughout the building and add washrooms to the lower level
  • Remodel corridors to update lockers, carpet and create break-out learning spaces
  • Add parking north and east of the building
  • Expand the multipurpose room/cafeteria by reconfiguring the courtyard
  • Remodel auditorium to multi-purpose space and update the stage
  • Update  playgrounds and improve accessibility
  • Replace deteriorating classroom cabinetry
  • Update fire alarm & sprinkler system

Meadowbrook School
Opened in 1955

Major Proposed/Unfunded Projects

  • Build new gymnasium, remodel existing gym and expand library
  • Add four classrooms and remodel some existing classrooms 
  • Add parking lot on east side
  • Improve security and efficiency of main office
  • Add larger band rooms in addition space and remodel existing rooms
  • Renovate existing bathrooms 
  • Update playgrounds and improve accessibility
  • Update fire alarm & sprinkler system 

Northbrook Junior High
Opened in 1959

Major Proposed/Unfunded Projects

  • Relocate cafeteria & kitchen to larger space and renovate existing space for new uses
  • Improve efficiency of drop-off & pick-up traffic on entry drive
  • Improve security and efficiency of main office
  • Remodel and update main lobby
  • Renovate existing bathrooms
  • Update fire alarm system & sprinkler system

Westmoor School
Opened in 1966

Major Proposed/Unfunded Projects

  • Small classroom addition to remodel existing space for other uses including restrooms and storage.
  • Improve safety features in main office.
  • Replace deteriorating cabinetry in classrooms
  • Replace old playground equipment and improve accessibility.
  • Update fire alarm system & sprinkler system

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