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Abington High School Additions & Renovations
Board of School DirectorsJanuary 23, 2018
Superintendent’s Committee to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student Enrollment
• Recommendation to the Board of School Directors –• March 24, 2015
• Implement K-5; 6-8; 9-12 Grade Level Organization
• Change Abington Junior High School to a Grades 6,7, & 8Middle School
Renovations and Additions to Abington High School
• Construct New Classroom Wing to create space to accommodate Grade 9Students at Abington High School and include Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12
• Alterations and Renovations to the High School facility
• FOCUS ON STEAM with the new Abington High School wing
Vision
Abington Schools will be 21st Century, state-of-the-art, innovative learning environments. Promoting student excellence, achievement, and academic exploration will ensure our students are prepared for the nation’s fastest growing industries and motivate the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future.
Strategic Objectives
Expand students’ abilities to be adaptable, analytical, technological, and innovative for success in college and careers in a dynamic and evolving world
Advance students’ competencies in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity to foster global and entrepreneurial mindsets
Enrich students’ educational opportunities by promoting deeper and higher-level learning through authentic experiences to prepare for global leadership endeavors
Create a synergy between education and the private-sector to prepare graduates to compete in an evolving global economy
Pathways to College and CareerThinking About Your Future – Career Awareness and Personal Interests:
Grades K-5
Developing Your Future – Foundational Coursework: Grades 6-8
Planning for Your Future – Academic Content and Career Exploration: Grades 9-10
Investing in Your Future – Interest and Career Pathways: Grades 11-12
Experiencing Your Future – Mentoring, Research, and Fieldwork/Internships: Grade 12
High School Project MilestonesApril, 2014 - Superintendent’s Committee was formed to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student EnrollmentMarch 24, 2015 - Report to the Board of the Recommendations of the Superintendent’s Committee to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student EnrollmentJune 9, 2015 - Board Orientation on Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High SchoolSeptember 8, 2015 – Board Orientation on Requests for Proposals for a Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High School. Award of contract to Gilbert Architects to perform feasibility study.January 12, 2016 – Board approval for preparation and submission to PDE of PlanCon Part A: Project Justification and PlanConPart B: Schematic Design Preparation
High School Project MilestonesJanuary 26, 2016 - Award approved for Montgomery County Planning Commission StudyMay 10, 2016 - Abington High School Facility Presentation at Meeting of the Board of School DirectorsSeptember 27, 2016 - Presentation by Montgomery County Planning Commission of Abington School District Enrollment Projections to the Board of School DirectorsNovember 7, 2016 - Board entered into agreement with Gilbert Architects for Abington High School Additions and RenovationsDecember 5, 2016 - Presentation to the Board of School Directors for Professional Construction Services for the Additions and Renovations
High School Project MilestonesFebruary 14, 2017 - Board authorized the Financial Team to investigate the issuance of General Obligation Bond Series A of 2017 to fund Additions and Renovations for Abington Senior High School and other Capital Projects.March 28, 2017 – Issuance of Series A of 2017 General Obligation Bonds at Board MeetingMarch 31, 2017, April 5, 2017, & April 13, 2017 – Educational Specification Meetings with Leadership Team, 40 Faculty Members,and Gilbert ArchitectsOctober 17, 2017 – Abington Township Meeting to discuss land planning processOctober 24, 2017 – Board Resolution authorized to seek land development approvals from local, county, and state agencies
High School Project MilestonesOctober 25, 2017 – Presentation to Parent Council on Additions and RenovationsNovember 21, 2017 – Abington Township Meeting to discuss land planning processDecember 13, 2017 – Presentation to Abington Township Planning CommissionJanuary 23, 2018 – Orientation at Meeting of the Board of School DirectorsUpcoming Meetings:January 31, 2018 - Abington Township Board of Commissioners Committee MeetingFebruary 8, 2018 – Abington Township Board of Commissioners Meeting
Proposed Additions and Renovations Throughout Abington High School
• Upgrade Aging HVAC and Infrastructure• Renovate Standard Classrooms• Science Labs that Incorporate Both Lecture and Lab Space• Large and Small Group Rooms for Cooperative Learning Experiences• Additions and Alterations to Administrative and Guidance Areas• Auxiliary Gymnasium• Cafeteria Space• Renovate Space for Choral and Instrumental Music• Incorporate State-of-the-Art Technology
Site Plan for Proposed Abington High School Additions
Classroom Addition
Administration & Guidance Addition
Auxiliary Gym Addition
Cafeteria & GymEntrance Addition
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Rendering #1
Rendering #2
Rendering #3
Addition View From Ghost Road Facing Baederwood Park (Rendering
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Addition View From Highland Avenue (Rendering #2)
Addition View From Canterbury Road (Rendering #3)
Overall First Floor Plan
Administration & GuidanceHealth Suite
Music & Choral
Cafeterias
Cafeteria Addition
Locker Rooms
Auxiliary Gym
Overall Basement Plan
Auxiliary Gym
Locker Room
Overall Second Floor Plan
Chemistry Lab
Biology & Physics Lab
Proposed Add Alternate
Alternate Bid – Lower LevelInnovation Incubator and Black Box Theater
Overall Basement Plan
Alternate Bid – Lower LevelInnovation Incubator & Black Box Theater
Locker Room
Alternate Bid – LGI and SGI
Overall Second Floor Plan
Alternate Bid – Second FloorLGI (Large Group Rm) & SGI (Small Group Rm)
Contract Award - November, 2016Schematic Design - February, 2017-April, 2017Design Development - May, 2017-November, 2017Construction Documents - September, 2017-April, 2018Bidding - April, 2018-August, 2018Construction - September, 2018-August, 2022
Abington High School Additions and RenovationsProjected Design Schedule
Updated PlanCon A & B Approval – January 23, 2018Act 34 Hearing Authorization – February 27, 2018Act 34 Public Hearing – March 22, 2018PlanCon D & E Approval and Permission to Advertise - April, 2018Final Estimate and PlanCon F Approval – May, 2018Approval of Construction Contracts – July or August, 2018
Abington High School Additions and RenovationsNext Steps
The Superintendent’s Committee regarding Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans is established to make specific
recommendations with regard to the new middle school grade level configuration of 6-8 and high school grade level configuration of
grades 9-12.
January 2018 through September 2022
Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans
Committee Charge
Abington School DistrictAn Award Winning School District