VEBH Architects:

Hopewell Area School District Facilities Assessments at:
Hopewell, Independence, & Margaret Ross Elementary Schools Junior High School
Senior High School

Bus Garage and Tony Dorsett Stadium

VEBH Project No. 180700

Preliminary Report (Phase 1) Board Presentation – April 8, 2019

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Study Process Overview

• VEBH was hired in September 2018 to conduct a District-wide Facilities Feasibility Study

Phase 1: Establish existing physical building and site conditions

•	Conducted tours of each of the six buildings (both inside & outside)
•	Looked at condition of windows/doors, finishes, storage, exterior masonry, roofs, paving, code deficiencies, structural concerns, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and communication systems, kitchens/serving lines, etc.

•	Developed existing building and site utilization plans

•	Developing an itemized list of deficiencies at each building

•	District-wide security upgrades that added cameras, door access controls, and upgraded burglar alarms at all five schools is nearing completion

Phase 2: Develop cost estimates for list of deficiencies

•	Establishing approximate costs for general construction items, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and food service items

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Study Process Overview

Phase 3: Establish the educational programming needs at each school building

•	Schedule administrative meetings to discuss building-by-building educational needs and develop options for improvements and modifications at each facility

Phase 4: Create a plan for improvement priorities and timelines

•	Update cost estimates to include educational programming modifications costs

•	Work with administration to develop improvement priorities based on infrastructure needs and educational programming needs at each building

•	Work with administration to develop suggested timelines for prioritized building improvements and modifications at each building

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Roof investigations performed by Tremco in May 2018

On-site review list of deficiencies becomes itemized list of building specific improvements

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Hopewell Area School District
K - 4

Hopewell Elementary School

Independence Elementary School

Margaret Ross Elementary School

Summary of District School Facilities
5 - 8

Junior High School / DAO

9 - 12

High School

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Hopewell Area School District
Summary of District Support Facilities
Bus Garage (at Margaret Ross
Elementary)

Tony Dorsett Stadium (at the High School)

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Hopewell Elementary School

3000 Kane Rd.
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4393

Date of Original Construction
	1959
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	1998
	
Grades
	Kindergarten thru 4th
	
Stories
	One + boiler room basement
	
Occupancy Type
	Educational
	
Construction Type
	Non-combustible
	
Architectural Area
	52,238 GSF
	Site Area
	24.4 Acres
	
PDE FTE Capacity
	600
	
Current Enrollment
	369
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Fair
	
Building History
	Classroom and administration / entrance additions in 1998

Positive Conditions
•	Restrooms appear to be in good condition (with minor ADA upgrades required)

•	Pavement replacement in Spring 2019 •	Access control security upgrades

General Building Notes

• Building partially sprinklered

• Building is not fully air conditioned

• Roof area = Approx. 46,650 SF

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY

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Play Areas

Main Entrance

EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY

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Building Specific Issues … Hopewell Elementary

Code / Handicapped Accessibility Issues
• Replace corridor / classroom prefabricated wall system (non-rated) • Replace non-accessible sinks in classrooms, library, nurse, etc.
• Provide accessible access to platform in Multi-Purpose Room

Building Construction / Site
• Repair portions of roof (small portion needs replaced entirely) • Replace classroom wing windows (original to building – 1959)
• Interior door replacement (classroom wing doors are original to the building) • Replace outdated chalkboards with marker boards
• Bus drive asphalt repairs / parking lot pavement repairs; restriping • Rodent control

Food Service Equipment has reached /exceeded the end of functional life • Last equipment replacement was part of 1998 renovations (20+ years) • Non-compliant fire suppression system

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Building Specific Issues … Hopewell Elementary

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues
• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life - Water service entrance , valves, and piping
- Water distribution piping is original to the building (life expectancy is 50 years) - Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building
- Secondary (emergency) roof drainage
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life - Classroom unit ventilators, rooftop equipment
- Pneumatic temperature control system is beyond expected life and difficult to maintain
• Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life
- Power distribution, lighting, intercom system, public address system, etc. - Fire alarm system is obsolete

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Independence Elementary School

103 School Road Aliquippa, PA 15001

Date of Original Construction
	1960
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	2000
	
Grades
	Kindergarten thru 4th
	
Stories
	One
	
Occupancy Type
	Educational
	
Construction Type
	Non-Combustible
	
Architectural Area
	43,770 GSF
	Site Area
	9.8 Acres
	
PDE FTE Capacity
	450
	
Current Enrollment
	227
	
Municipality
	Independence Township
	
Condition
	Fair
	
Building History
	Second classroom wing and cafeteria addition prior to 2000 additions and renovations

Positive Conditions

•	Corridor walls in good condition (durable materials)
•	Classroom casework appears to be in good condition
•	Secure vestibule with check-in window General Building Notes
• Building is not sprinklered

• Building is not fully air conditioned

• Roof area = Approx. 45,800 SF

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

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Play Areas

Main EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY	Entrance

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Building Specific Issues … Independence Elementary

Code / Handicapped Accessibility Issues
• Replace non-accessible sinks classrooms, library, nurse, etc. • Replace non-accessible sink faucets in restrooms

Building Construction / Site
• Repair portions of roof (small portion needs replaced entirely)
• Interior door replacement (classroom wing doors are original to the building - 1960) • Replace exterior windows not replaced in 1998 renovations (original to building)
• Deteriorated sidewalks

Food Service Equipment has reached /exceeded the end of functional life • Last equipment replacement was part of 1998 renovations (20+ years) • Non-compliant fire suppression system
• Lack of designated hand washing sinks
• Slightly oversized, inefficient relationship between kitchen and dishwashing

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Building Specific Issues … Independence Elementary

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues
• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life
- (well water) Booster pumps, water heater, valves, piping, etc. - Chlorine feeder, water softening system
- Water distribution piping is original to the building - Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building - Secondary (emergency) roof drainage
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life
- Classroom unit ventilators, rooftop equipment, exhaust fans. etc.
- Pneumatic temperature control system is beyond expected life and difficult to maintain • Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life
- Lighting, intercom system, public address system, etc. - Fire alarm system is obsolete
- Data cabling

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Margaret Ross Elementary School

1955 Maratta Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001-4167

Date of Original Construction
	1961
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	2000
	
Grades
	Kindergarten thru 4th
	
Stories
	One
	
Occupancy Type
	Educational
	
Construction Type
	Non-Combustible
	
Architectural Area
	32,417 GSF
	Site Area
	13 Acres (includes bus garage)
	
PDE FTE Capacity
	300
	
Current Enrollment
	219
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Good
	
Building History
	Administration addition and Gym / Cafeteria expansion in 2000

Positive Conditions
•	Finishes in good condition (durable materials)
•	Code compliant recessed classroom entrances
•	Secure vestibule with check-in window

•	Building is well maintained

General Building Notes

• Building is partially sprinklered

• Building is not fully air conditioned

• Roof area = Approx. 33,050 SF

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – MARGARET ROSS ELEMENTARY

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Basketball Court

Play Area

Main Entrance

EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – MARGARET ROSS

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ELEMENTARY

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Building Specific Issues … Margaret Ross Elementary

Code / Handicapped Accessibility Issues
• Replace non-accessible sinks in each classroom, library, nurse, etc. • Loose equipment stored in corridors
• Non-accessible stage / platform

Building Construction / Site
• Replace exterior hollow metal doors and frames • Repair portions of roof
• Repair / replace asphalt pavement • Sidewalk replacement

Food Service Equipment has reached /exceeded the end of functional life • Lack of designated hand washing sinks
• Residential microwave in a commercial kitchen

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Building Specific Issues … Margaret Ross Elementary

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues • Water service is fed from bus garage

• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life
- Water distribution piping, valves, and piping, water softening system, etc. - Water heater and related components
- Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building - Secondary (emergency) roof drainage
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life - Classroom unit ventilators, rooftop equipment, boilers, etc.
- Pneumatic temperature control system is beyond expected life and difficult to maintain • Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life
- Lighting, intercom system, public address system, etc. - Fire alarm system is obsolete

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Hopewell Junior High School / District Administration Office

2354 Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA 15001

Date of Original Construction
	1959
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	2000
	
Grades
	5th thru 8th
	
Stories
	Three
	
Occupancy Type
	Educational / Business
	
Construction Type
	Non-Combustible
	
Architectural Area
	201,893 GSF
	Site Area
	9.7 Acres
	
PDE FTE Capacity
	1,498
	
Current Enrollment
	623
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Fair / Poor
	
Building History
	1971 – Cafeteria, gym and natatoriumaddition 1990 – District Administration addition
2000 – Infill courtyards (Library) and classroom addition

Positive Conditions

•	Terrazzo flooring in majority of corridors •	Corridor durable materials
•	Access control security upgrades

•	Pavement replacement Spring 2019

General Building Notes

• Building is partially sprinklered

• Building is not fully air conditioned

• Roof area = Approx. 116,550 SF

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / DAO

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Gym Entrance

BASEMENT

EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / DAO

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Main Entrance

District Administration Entrance
EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / DAO

FIRST FLOOR

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SECOND FLOOR

EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / DAO

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Building Specific Issues … Junior High School

Code / Handicapped Accessibility Issues
• Replace non-accessible sinks in classrooms, library, nurse, etc. • Replace non-compliant stair handrails and guardrails
• Loose equipment stored in corridors and stairwells (reduces egress capacity) • Platform (stage) in gym is not accessible

Building Construction / Site
• Replace exterior windows not replaced as part of 2000 renovation • Replace exterior hollow metal doors and frames
• Complete roof replacement needed
• Replace interior doors not replaced during the 2000 renovation project • Replace coated / laminated chalk boards
• Repair / replace asphalt pavement (this work scheduled for Spring 2019) • Sidewalk replacement
• “Fault Line” floor settlement around courtyard infill (Library)

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Building Specific Issues … Junior High School

Food Service Equipment has reached /exceeded the end of functional life • Last renovation – 40+ years ago
• Make shift “snack room”
• Washer and dryer located within “snack room” (code violation) • Wood table utilized for slicer (code violation)
• Dated serving configuration for grade level grouping limits menu offerings / revenue • Many shelving units displaying corrosion
• Lack of dishwashing area
• Lack of designated hand washing sinks

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Building Specific Issues … Junior High School

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues
• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life - Water service entrance, piping, valves, etc.
- Water softening system no longer functions
- Water booster pump, water distribution piping, valves, , etc. (low water pressure) - Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building (1955)
- Generator gas line should be separated from the gas line to the building - Secondary (emergency) roof drainage
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life - Classroom unit ventilators, rooftop equipment, boilers, etc.
- Pneumatic temperature control system is beyond expected life and difficult to maintain • Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life
- Electrical service not big enough if entire school is to be air conditioned (only partial AC) - Lighting, intercom system, public address system, etc.
- Fire alarm system is obsolete
- Kitchen service original to addition (40+ years)

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Hopewell High School

1215 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001

Date of Original Construction
	1963
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	2016
	
Grades
	9th thru 12th
	
Stories
	Two
	
Occupancy Type
	Educational
	
Construction Type
	Non-combustible
	
Architectural Area
	174,363 GSF
	Site Area
	50.5 Acres (includes stadium/ fields)
	
PDE FTE Capacity
	1334
	
Current Enrollment
	619
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Good
	
Building History
	2000 – Aux. Gym and Music / Tech wing additions 2016 – Auditorium seating and flooring replacement

Positive Conditions

•	Terrazzo flooring in majority of corridors •	Corridor ceilings in good condition
•	Interior wall construction in good condition •	Newly renovated auditorium (finishes)

General Building Notes

• Building is fully sprinklered

• Building is not fully air conditioned

• Roof area = Approx. 154,000 SF

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – HIGH SCHOOL

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EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – HIGH SCHOOL	FIRST FLOOR

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Main Entrance

SECOND FLOOR

EXISTING BUILDING UTILIZATION – HIGH SCHOOL

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Building Specific Issues … High School

Code / Handicapped Accessibility Issues
• Auditorium exit door width not compliant • Dead end corridor in Locker area
• Loose equipment stored in corridors and stairwells (lack of storage)

Building Construction / Site
• Increase loading dock clearance
• Floor settlement in classroom wing • Partial roof replacement needed
• Repair / replace asphalt pavement in student lot (this work scheduled for Spring 2019) • Partial deteriorated sidewalks

Food Service Equipment has reached /exceeded the end of functional life • Undersized kitchen for current student population
• Antiquated serving style limits menu offerings / revenue

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Building Specific Issues … High School

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues
• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life - Water service gate valves
- Water distribution piping throughout is original to the building (1963) - Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building
- Hot water storage tank original to the building, no redundancy
- No thermostatic mixing valves at fixtures, increase circulating water temperature - Mixing valves needed at safety shower / eye wash stations
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life - Classroom unit ventilators, rooftop equipment, boilers, etc.
- Pneumatic temperature control system is beyond expected life and difficult to maintain • Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life
- Electrical service not big enough if entire school is to be air conditioned (only partial AC) - Lighting, intercom system, public address system, etc.
- Fire alarm system is obsolete
- Multiple receptacles on GFI circuit in Science Labs – circuits lost due to nuisance tripping

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Bus Garage

Maratta Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001

Date of Original Construction
	TBD
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	N/A
	
Occupancy Type
	Industrial / Business
	
Construction Type
	Garage – Non-combustible / combustible Office trailer - combustible
	
Architectural Area
		Site Area
	13 Acres (includes Margaret Ross)
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Fair / Poor

Positive building attributes

•	New roof installed within last few years

General Notes

• (2) Staff members in office

• (1) Dispatcher

• (2) Mechanics • (59) Drivers

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EXISTING SITE UTILIZATION – BUS GARAGE

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Building Specific Issues … Bus Garage

Transportation Office Issues
• Congested, lack of privacy for management • No restroom
• Wood deck / entrance settlement

Bus Garage Issues
• No visibility to lot from dispatcher desk
• Small staff lounge, need “kitchen” upgrades
• Garage is not long enough to service bus (additional 16’-0” needed)
• Garage does not have lift (difficult for preventative maintenance servicing) • Garage doors have reached end of life
• Water / drainage issues behind building

- Schematics for renovations done in 2012 but construction did not proceed

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Building Specific Issues … Bus Garage

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Issues
• Plumbing infrastructure has reached end of functional life - Water service gate valves
- Water distribution piping throughout is original to the building (approx. 1960?) - Sanitary and storm piping is original to the building
- Hot water storage heater original to the building
• HVAC equipment has reached beyond the end of functional life
- Current code requires more mechanical exhaust within garages and garage storage; emissions monitoring is required
• Electrical Equipment has reached end of functional life - Lighting is 20+ years old
- Fire alarm system is obsolete
- Data / network cabling is out in the open and not secure

- Schematics for renovations done in 2012 but construction did not proceed

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Tony Dorsett Stadium

1215 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001

Date of Original Construction
	T.B.D.
	Last Renovations/ Additions
	2009
	
Occupancy Type
	Assembly
	
Construction Type
	Non-Combustible
	
Architectural Area
	Varies
	Site Area
	50.5 Acres (includes school / fields)
	
Municipality
	Hopewell Township
	
Condition
	Good

Positive building attributes

•	Code compliant public restrooms •	Sufficient concession space
•	ADA access between upper level

concessions and field level

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Building Specific Issues … Tony Dorsett Stadium

• Artificial field surface is nearing end of life (typical warranty period is 8 years) • Track subbase is telescoping cracks up to finish surface track surface
delamination (repairing as needed)
• Sidewalks have settled over the years (periodic “pumping” has been required)
• Parking lot pavement has deteriorated / underground water concerns (repavement work scheduled for Spring 2019)

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Questions/Comments

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