1. Ashland School District Facility and Capacity Assessment Report 2005 Dull Olson Weekes Architects Inc.

2. Project Goals Comprehensive evaluations of district facilities Review capacity based on existing use Lay foundation for future planning

3. Methodology Facility Assessment Kick-off meeting with district staff Site visits and documentation Review and input by district Prioritize recommended upgrades

4. Methodology Capacity Assumptions Kindergarten: 25 students/classroom Grades 1 – 5: 24 students/classroom Middle School: 25 students/classroom High School: 26 students/classroom Core Facilities based on capacity: Cafeteria Gym(s) Theater Media Center Administration Kitchen

5. Report Format Part I: Overview / Introduction Part II: Executive Summary Individual Facility Summary of Costs New Building Costs New Building Acreage Part III: Detailed Summaries of Each Facility Finding and Recommendations Visual Inspection – Exterior Visual Inspection – Interior Code Analysis Appendix Seismic Report

6. Commentary on Code & ADA Limits of Study ADA Demographics Hazardous Materials General Code Problems in Older Schools Life Safety

7. Executive Summary – District Wide Capacity Assessment Sufficient classrooms for current enrollment Core facilities insufficient Site and grounds mostly sufficient

8. Executive Summary – District Wide Facility Assessment Well cared for Wide range in facility ages Life safety, energy, code issues at all facilities Many schools in need of attention Master plan at Ashland High School Acreage at Willow Wind Lincoln’s historic character

9. District Wide Recommendations High Priority Architectural High Priority Mechanical/ Electrical High Priority Seismic Moderate Priority Architectural Low Priority ArchitecturalTOTAL Bellview Elementary$1,127,640$2,101,432$1,026,995$984,940$1,057,129$6,298,136 Helman Elementary$3,310,855$1,721,333$124,344$1,476,179$297,482$6,930,193 Walker Elementary$1,805,045$2,219,301$1,586,776$1,966,713$555,109$8,132,944 Ashland Middle$2,576,383$5,374,152$1,768,690$968,604$1,690,047$12,377,876 Ashland High$6,565,454$7,628,264$2,851,497$15,542,466$2,555,310$35,142,991 Willow Wind$266,792$153,986$100,739$106,199$81,849$709,565 Central Office$182,270$175,812$53,422$822,722$47,013$1,281,239 Maintenance$169,638$436,983$54,952$94,827$0$756,400 Transportation$141,342$115,703$110,401$0 $367,446 Briscoe Elementary$1,198,642$1,656,732$1,810,029$1,543,476$382,870$6,591,749 Lincoln Elementary$1,616,521$1,551,317$1,209,956$1,334,395$712,762$6,424,951 TOTAL$18,960,582$23,135,015$10,697,801$24,840,521$7,379,571$85,013,490

10. New School Acreage Recommended School Acreage New Construction:Recommended Acreage New Elementary School for 450 - 600 Students10 acres 450 - 600 Students on new site. New Middle School for 650 - 800 Students20 acres 650 - 800 Students on new site. New High School for 1200 - 1600 Students40 acres 1200 Students on new site. Note: These are recommended acreages. Schools can be built on less acreage, though less acreage may compromise parking, playfields, athletic fields, building footprints, and other such items.

11. New School Costs New Construction Construction Costs Total Project CostsCapacity Cost/Student New Elementary School for 300 Students$7,750,000$11,074,000 300$36,913 New Elementary School for 450 Students$9,000,000$12,824,000 450$28,498 New Middle School for 650 Students$18,400,000$26,208,000 650$40,320 New Middle School for 800 Students$19,520,000$27,776,000 800$34,720 New High School for 1200 Students$35,650,000$50,190,000 1,200$41,825 New High School for 1600 Students$42,700,000$60,060,000 1,600$37,538

12. New School Costs Provide new Elementary School for 500 students on 10 acre minimum site with 20 class rooms, art, music, special programs, library/IMC, commons areas, multi-purpose room/cafetorium with platform stage. Provide Elementary School for 300 students at a new minimum 10 acre site. The New Elementary to be with "house" type school with 12 classrooms, special ed, computer lab, library, cafeteria, gym, offices, outdoor play areas, and etc.. New Elementary School for 300 Project Costs: Site Development$1,500,000 New Construction @ $ 125.005,750,000 Off-Site Improvements - Budget500,000 Construction Subtotal$7,750,000 Fees, Permits, Equipment, Furnishings @25%1,937,500 Development Fee Estimate200,000 Total Project Cost$9,887,500 Add for Inflation to Construction Start @ 6% / yr.12%1,186,500 Total Project Cost$11,074,000

13. District Wide Commentaries Toilet Facilities Most facilities do not meet code for fixture count Lack of ADA facilities Parking Parking is limited at most sites Many facilities do not have paved parking Many facilities are in need of ADA parking and paths

14. District Wide Commentaries ADA Majority of facilities do not have ADA access to the buildings Majority of facilities do not have ADA access of specific areas (such as stages, upper floors, basements) Parking, access and toilets are also a concern Door hardware is not accessible Windows Mostly Single pane and not energy efficient

15. District Wide Commentaries Electrical Lighting Upgrades Panelboard Replacements Technology Upgrades Mechanical/Plumbing Pipes need replacement Lack of Energy Efficient Boilers and/or systems Ventilation is poor Seismic Report Reports: 1995, 2005 Some work completed at most facilities in 1997 Detailed notes in appendix

16. Bellview Elementary School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1910 Enrollment (2004-2005): 250 Capacity: 275 Items for Consideration Improve Entry and Administration Enlarge Library Improve Site Traffic and Circulation Enlarge Kitchen Consider Total Replacement

17. Bellview Elementary School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace Windows$506,749 ADA Upgrades$131,694 Add Site Lighting$28,168 Improve Site Drainage$160,964 Replace Carpet$216,291 Replace VCT$41,924 Add Signage$32,193 Add Emergency Egress Door Hardware$9,657 Total Cost$1,127,640 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Resurface Parking$106,236 Add Separate Bus Loop$80,482 Expand Kitchen and Replace Equipment$544,059 Expand Administration$237,423 Replace Marker boards $16,740 Total Cost$984,940

18. Bellview Elementary School Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Improve Acoustics$60,755 Repair Low Slope Roofs$328,075 Replace Ceiling Panels$243,018 Replace Cabinets$425,281 Total Cost$1,057,129 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Install fire sprinkler system$179,226 Replace Boilers$169,012 Replace domestic cold and hot water piping with copper$288,583 Replace auto flush with infra red sensors$30,905 Provide ventilation for cafeteria, restrooms and basement$19,316 Upgrade controls for energy conservation$182,264 Replace plumbing fixtures$108,168 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$121,509 Replace Intercom system$121,509 Upgrade lighting throughout$243,018 Add emergency lighting$121,509 Upgrade fire alarm system$121,509 Upgrade electrical service$273,395 Replace panelboards$121,509 Total Cost$2,101,432

19. Bellview Elementary School Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Brace chimney$241,446 Tie walls to roof, ceiling and floors$161,000 Tie bowstring truss to walls$32,193 Reinforce/Install shear walls$243,018 Reinforce roof diaphragm$227,830 Install slip/expansion joints$121,508 Total Cost$1,026,995

20. Helman Elementary School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1966 Enrollment (2004-2005): 320 Capacity: 350 Items for Consideration Enlarge & Improve Administration Enlarge Kitchen Add Toilet Facilities Enlarge Library Improve Site Security Add New Gym

21. Helman Elementary School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace glazing w/ insulated glass$495,557 ADA upgrades$131,135 Add site lighting$56,338 Improve site drainage$120,724 Replace breezeways$470,096 Add new gym$1,448,680 Expand kitchen/replace equipment$544,060 Add signage$44,265 Total Cost$3,310,855 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Resurface parking and bus loop$154,525 Add security fencing$228,570 Replace cabinets$392,244 Expand & remodel administration$237,423 Replace marker boards$16,470 Expand & remodel library$446,677 Total Cost$1,476,179

22. Helman Elementary School Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Improve acoustics$56,035 Improve natural light to classrooms$241,447 Total Cost$297,482 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$266,167 Install Fire sprinkler system$165,302 Replace boiler system including providing code required backflow devise for makeup water$124,748 Replace cooling tower$72,434 Upgrade controls for energy conservation$168,104 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$112,070 Upgrade lighting throughout$224,140 Add emergency lighting$112,070 Upgrade fire alarm system$112,070 Upgrade electrical service$252,158 Replace panelboards$112,070 Total Cost$1,721,333

23. Helman Elementary School Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Brace top of CMU wall$68,007 Separate walkway canopies from building$56,337 Total Cost$124,344

24. Walker Elementary School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1948 Enrollment (2004-2005): 375 Capacity: 400 Items for Consideration Enlarge and Improve Administration Enlarge Kitchen Add Toilet Facilities Enlarge Library Add Staff Room

25. Walker Elementary School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace windows$669,291 ADA upgrades$298,850 Add site lighting$28,168 Replace breezeways$205,069 Improve courtyard drainage$120,723 Replace VCT$47,885 Add signage$32,193 Replace roof$402,866 Total Cost$1,805,045 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace ceiling tile$277,554 Resurface parking$106,236 Replace marker boards$16,740 Expand and remodel administration$301,808 Expand and remodel library$454,725 Expand kitchen/replace equipment$544,059 Add staff room$265,591 Total Cost$1,966,713

26. Walker Elementary School Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Improve acoustics$69,389 Replace cabinets$485,720 Total Cost$555,109 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$329,596 Replace boiler system$169,012 Install full fire protection system$204,696 Provide ventilation in basement area$24,145 Upgrade controls for energy conservation$208,165 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$138,777 Replace intercom system$138,777 Upgrade lighting throughout$277,554 Add Emergency lighting$138,777 Upgrade fire alarm system$138,777 Upgrade electrical service$312,248 Replace panelboards$138,777 Total Cost$2,219,301

27. Walker Elementary School Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Reinforce parapets$74,527 Epoxy inject cracks in chimney$40,240 Install/reinforce shearwall$693,885 Tie walls to roof, ceiling and floors$346,943 Reinforce roof diaphragm$260,208 Tie chords and plates together$32,193 Add slip/expansion joints$138,780 Total Cost$1,586,776

28. Ashland Middle School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1959 Enrollment (2004-2005): 680 Capacity: 1200+ Items for Consideration Enlarge Kitchen Provide New entry Enlarge Library Add Toilet Facilities Possible to demolish part of the existing school

29. Ashland Middle School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace windows$1,171,293 ADA upgrades$465,630 Add site lighting$28,168 Replace vertical siding$77,263 Replace 80% of roof$695,367 Add emergency egress door hardware$16,097 Replace VCT$122,565 Total Cost$2,576,383 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Add a new entry$424,544 Expand kitchen/replace equipment$544,060 Total Cost$968,604 Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$1,243,370 Expand and remodel library$446,667 Total Cost$1,690,047

30. Ashland Middle School Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$843,717 Replace existing aging boilers including providing code required backflow devise for makeup water$169,102 Provide fire sprinklers for original buildings$523,993 Replace dust collection system$18,510 Upgrade controls for energy conservation$532,873 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$355,248 Replace intercom system$355,248 Upgrade lighting throughout$710,497 Add emergency lighting$355,248 Upgrade fire alarm system$355,248 Upgrade electrical service$799,310 Replace panelboards$355,248 Total Cost$5,374,152 Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Install/Reinforce shearwall$88,813 Reinforce soft story in gym$57,948 Tie walls to roof, ceiling and floors$390,773 Reinforce roof diaphragm$1,065,744 Tie chords and plates together$32,193 Add slip/expansion joints$133,219 Total Cost$1,768,690

31. Ashland High School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1948 Enrollment (2004-2005): 1180 Capacity: 1300 Items for Consideration Partial Replacement of Facility (Use Master Plan Approach) Add Parking Improve Bus Circulation

32. Ashland High School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace grandstands$2,156,924 Replace windows$414,322 Replace old roofs$834,440 Replace all breezeways$858,583 ADA upgrades (including elevators)$1,293,434 Add site lighting$56,338 Add emergency egress hardware$48,290 Replace carpet in science/math$355,281 Replace VCT in gym building$108,408 Add parking$318,710 Move and enlarge bus area$120,724 Total Cost$6,565,454 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace ceiling tile$1,190,287 Enlarge administration$1,253,696 Replace gym building$7,726,294 Replace Industrial arts buildings$3,380,253 Replace library and move to a central location$1,991,936 Total Cost$15,542,466

33. Ashland High School Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace english building$2,253,502 Replace and add lockers$301,808 Total Cost$2,555,310 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$1,413,466 Install fire sprinkler system$877,836 Upgrade controls for energy conservation$892,715 Upgrade Receptacles and add as needed for technology$595,143 Upgrade lighting throughout. Lamps and Ballast replacement$1,190,287 Add Emergency lighting$595,143 Upgrade fire alarm system$595,143 Upgrade electrical service. (english building, industrial & wood shops, grandstands, science building, gymnasiums)$873,388 Replace panelboards$595,143 Total Cost$7,628,264

34. Ashland High School Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Epoxy inject cracks at walkways and rails (Humanities)$64,789 Add lateral bracing to lights and drop ceiling (Humanities)$24,410 Reinforce roof diaphragm (English Building)$48,290 Install/Reinforce shear walls (English Building)$128,772 Tie walls to roof, ceilings and floors (English Building)$64,386 Brace top of brick walls on 1st floor (Science/Math Building)$37,665 Install/Reinforce shear walls (Science/Math Building)$1,009,874 Install braces in floor diaphragms (Science/Math Building)$378,703 Reinforce around diaphragm openings (Science/Math Building)$100,988 Repair steel and concrete at stairs (Science/Math Building)$16,097 Tie roof and walls (Industrial Arts Building)$56,338 Tie walls to beams (Industrial Arts Building)$56,338 Add chord tie on north side (Industrial Arts Building)$16,097 Install/Reinforce shear walls (Industrial Arts Building)$241,447 Repair water decay to structure (Industrial Arts Building)$20,120 Add steel wall cross bracing (Small Gym)$16,097 Add roof cross bracing (Small Gym)$17,803 Tie walls to roof and floors (Gym)$201,205 Reinforce parapets (Gym)$23,823 Tie trusses to wall (Gym)$26,366 Tie music and boiler to gym (Gym)$39,549 Reinforce gym wall to music room (Gym)$87,886 Reinforce roof diaphragm (Gym)$65,916 Brace walls for forces (Administration)$72,255 Brace wall around opening (Administration)$36,553 Total Cost$2,851,497

35. Willow Wind Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: Unknown Enrollment (2004-2005): Unknown Capacity: Unknown Items for Consideration Future School Site? Inadequate information

36. Willow Wind RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace single pane windows$80,123 ADA upgrades$18,317 Pave and paint parking$100,742 Replace wood shingle roof$36,266 Add site lighting$26,711 Replace vinyl floor$4,633 Total Cost$266,792 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Repaint exterior of facility$106,199 Total Cost$106,199 Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$47,013 Replace carpet$23,910 Add window coverings$10,926 Total Cost$53,622

37. Willow Wind Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$31,902 Provide new AHU’s to provide ventilation$18,317 Provide fire sprinkler system$19,812 Upgrade lighting throughout$26,865 Upgrade fire alarm system$13,433 Upgrade electrical service$30,244 Replace panelboards$13,433 Total Cost$153,986 Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Add foundation and attach to (e) structure$22,896 Add shear walls to (e) structure$67,162 Shore supports at walkways$1,526 Repair and replace deteriorating deck$9,155 Total Cost$100,739

38. Central Office RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace windows$90,667 ADA upgrades$27,245 Add site lighting$16,026 Replace carpet$23,910 Add signage$15,264 Add egress exit hardware$9,158 Total Cost$182,270 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Enlarge and remodel building$822,722 Total Cost$822,722 Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$47,013 Total Cost$47,013

39. Central Office Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$31,902 Provide complete fire sprinkler system$19,812 Replace domestic hot water heater$26,711 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$13,433 Upgrade lighting throughout$26,865 Add emergency lighting$13,433 Upgrade fire alarm system$13,433 Upgrade electrical service$30,223 Total Cost$175,812 Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Repair deteriorating beams$53,422 Total Cost$53,422

40. Maintenance RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations ADA upgrades$42,185 Pave and stripe parking$100,742 Add site lighting$26,711 Total Cost$169,638 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$94,827 Total Cost$94,827

41. Maintenance Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$90,086 Provide full fire sprinkler system$55,948 Provide code approved paint booth$76,320 Provide new heating/cooling and vent unit for office area$22,896 Provide heating and ventilating unit for the metal shop and wood shop$30,528 Emergency lighting$37,930 Upgrade fire alarm system$37,930 Upgrade electrical service$85,345 Total Cost$436,983 Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Tie lean-to to (e) structure$15,265 Add sheathing to roof (Tin Shed)$9,159 Add sheathing to walls (Tin Shed)$15,265 Strap roof to walls (Tin Shed)$15,263 Total Cost$54,952

42. Transportation High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations ADA upgrades.$13,889 Pave and stripe parking$100,742 Add site lighting$26,711 Total Cost$141,342 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$22,231 Provide ventilation for the office and shop areas$30,528 Provide fire sprinkler system$13,805 Emergency lighting$9,360 Upgrade fire alarm system$9,360 Upgrade electrical service$21,059 Total Cost$106,343

43. Transportation Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Add ties from walls to roof$23,400 Strap roof, increase roof diaphragm$17,550 Brace walls$53,424 Strap from top plate to top plate$763 Tie wood structure to CMU$15,264 Total Cost$110,401

44. Briscoe Elementary School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1948 Enrollment (2004-2005): 0 Capacity: 275 Items for Consideration Improve Entry and Administration Enlarge Library Add Parking? Enlarge Kitchen Enlarge Media Center

45. Briscoe Elementary School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace windows$489,042 ADA upgrades$324,981 Add site lighting$28,168 Add parking$318,709 Replace VCT$37,742 Total Cost$1,198,642 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Expand kitchen/replace equipment$544,059 Expand and remodel administration$237,423 Replace marker board$16,740 Replace ceiling tile at stage$3,220 Repair roof$295,357 Expand and remodel library$446,677 Total Cost$1,543,476 Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$382,870 Total Cost$382,870

46. Briscoe Elementary School Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$259,803 Replace boilers including backflow devise for make-up water$169,012 Install Fire Sprinkler System$161,354 Upgrade controls to DDC for energy conservation$164,088 Upgrade receptacles and add as needed for technology$109,390 Upgrade lighting throughout$218,784 Add emergency lighting$109,390 Upgrade fire alarm system$109,390 Upgrade electrical service$246,131 Replace panelboards$109,390 Total Cost$1,656,732 Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Reinforce parapets$80,096 Reinforce CMU walls$563,375 Tie walls to roof, ceilings and floors$529,453 Reinforce roof diaphragm$321,610 Tie chords and plates together$160,964 Attach Brick Veneer$154,531 Total Cost$1,810,029

47. Lincoln Elementary School Capacity Summary Date of Original Construction: 1926 Enrollment (2004-2005): 0 Capacity: 350 Items for Consideration Enlarge & Improve Administration Enlarge Kitchen Enlarge Library Add Toilet Facilities

48. Lincoln Elementary School RECOMMENDATIONS High Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Add toilet facilities$241,446 Replace windows$619,571 ADA upgrades$362,979 Add site lighting$28,168 Add emergency egress door hardware$16,096 Replace sunscreens$14,486 Improve site drainage$40,240 Add signage$32,193 Replace Carpet$218,907 Replace VCT$42,435 Total Cost$1,616,521 Moderate Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Expand and remodel library$446,677 Expand kitchen/replace equipment$544,059 Expand and remodel administration$237,423 Resurface parking$106,236 Total Cost$1,334,395

49. Lincoln Elementary School Lower Priority Architectural and Code-Related Recommendations Replace cabinets$430,431 Add meeting spaces$265,591 Replace marker boards$16,470 Total Cost$712,762 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Recommendations Replace the domestic hot and cold water piping$292,078 Provide fire sprinkler system$181,395 Replace boiler system$124,748 Provide Ventilating units for interior areas$184,470 Upgrade lighting throughout$245,961 Add Emergency lighting$122,980 Upgrade fire alarm system$276,705 Replace panelboards$122,980 Total Cost$1,551,317

50. Lincoln Elementary School Higher Priority Seismic Recommendations Reinforce parapets$316,899 Install/reinforce shear walls$322,822 Tie walls to roof, ceilings and floors$307,450 Reinforce roof diaphragm$230,588 Tie chords and plates together$32,197 Total Cost$1,209,956