Fun Facts: James M. Bennett High School The New school is approx. 228,000 sf (excluding the Auditorium) . That’s almost 5.5 acres. Final Capacity will be 1496 FTE 600 geothermal wells at 240’ deep = 75 Miles of Geo-Thermal Piping . Almost 275 miles of electrical wiring was used. ( about the distance to JFK Airport) 1000 tons of Steel (2,000,000 lbs) 100,000 cubic feet of concrete was used in the building? 440 Doors are in the project 27,000 sq.ft. of Glass ( about 3.25 acres) CO2 Reduction: 430,709 lbs

High Performance Building Is one that is healthy and productive, cost effective and sustainable and supports a school’s mission by delivering at least 7 key benefits: Better student performance Increased average daily attendance Increased teacher satisfaction and retention Reduced operating costs Reduced liability exposure A positive influence of the environment Increased opportunities for using the building as a learning tool.

Design Features Structure Mechanical Technology: Safety & Security: Masonry Bearing and Steel Frame (2 stories) Mechanical Geothermal HVAC / Sprinkler System Technology: Wireless / Fiber-Optic WAN Connection Enhanced AV Classroom projection system Safety & Security: Integrated Fire Alarm System Integrated Security System w/ CCTV Integrated Access Control System Emergency PA call stations Emergency Generator Sustainable Features: Integrated SWM and Field Irrigation Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures Automated Lighting Control System Energy Efficient Glass & Glazing Interior & Exterior Shading Devices Concrete Flooring

Sustainable Features: Geothermal Mechanical Plant (Energy Efficiency) Integrated SWM and Field Irrigation (Water Conservation) Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures (Low Flow Fixtures) Automated Lighting Control System (Daylight Harvesting) Energy Efficient Glass & Glazing (Energy Efficiency) Interior & Exterior Shading Devices (Energy Efficiency) Enhanced Building Envelope (Insulation) Double Door Vestibules (Security / Energy Efficiency) Concrete Flooring (Low VOC / Material / Recycle)

Existing Site Existing James M. Bennett High School Existing Bennett Middle School Existing Shared Auditorium

Site (Phase 2 – Before Demolition of JMB) New JMB College Avenue Upgrades Phase 2 Renovate Auditorium Demolish JMB Phase 3 Relocate BMS Finish Fields Site (Phase 2 – Before Demolition of JMB)

Finished Site (Phase 3 Complete) New JMB College Avenue Upgrades Phase 2 Renovate Auditorium Demolish JMB Phase 3 Relocate BMS Finish Fields Finished Site (Phase 3 Complete)

Student Dining Interior Spaces Media Center 13

Facing East Main Street Facing West 14

Our Team – Thank You! Architect / Civil Engineer - Becker Morgan Group, Inc. Structural Engineer - Morabito Consultants, Inc. Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - Gipe Associates, Inc. Traffic Engineer Traffic Group, Inc. Security Consultants - Standing Stone Consulting, Inc. Constructability Consultant - Construction Consultants Assoc., Inc. Construction Manager – Whiting / Turner Contracting Company Wicomico County Board of Education - Facility Services Department School Building Commission