PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 6, 2016

Capital Improvement PlanBoard of Education Projects

Approval of BOE Plan at Meeting of February 9, 2016

Submission to Board of Selectman for inclusion in Town CIP

Capital Improvement Plan Process

2016-17 Year One

� District Network Infrastructure: $450,000

� HJMS Phase II: $1,950,000

� SHS Turf Field Replacement: $675,000

� Climate Control Phase II: $950,000

District Network Infrastructure

� Latimer Lane Fiber Installation $ 90,000

� 10 GB – Local Area Network (LAN) Upgrade $160,000

� SHS Server Room Upgrade $150,000

� Server Virtualization $50,000

HJMS Phase II$1,950,000

Focus on Maintenance Work to be started and completed in Summer 2017:

� Second floor hallway renovations – consistent with Phase I; finish first floor hallways and renovate stairwells.

� Hazardous materials testing and abatement

� Fire suppression expansion

� Replace elevator

� Gymnasium maintenance and HVAC design

� Plumbing improvements

� Additional architectural design development and cost estimates for expanded scope of Phase III renovations

Henry James Memorial SchoolSecond Floor Hallway Renovations

Proposed Renovation Rationale

Replace flooring, lighting, ceiling and

lockers in keeping with Phase 1.

Improve overall appearance and

efficiency of the hallway and lockers.

Henry James Memorial SchoolSecond Floor Hallway Renovations

Henry James Memorial SchoolSecond Floor Hallway Renovations

Henry James Memorial SchoolFire Suppression Expansion

Proposed Renovation RationaleSprinkler system and fire suppression

system installed throughout the

building.Improve safety

SHS Turf Field ReplacementReview of Timeline

� Initial replacement of our first synthetic turf field from 2005

� Turf rehabilitation performed in 2014 when synthetic track was resurfaced

� Significant worn spots in 2015 with patching of one area.

� Consulting architects advised need to replace in 2016

� Design documents and bid process happening now subject to May 2016 funding in order to complete in Summer 2016.

SHS Turf Field Replacement

SHS Turf Field Replacement$675,000

� Reviewed current turf and infill options with guidance from consulting architects (BSC Group)

� Athletic Director and coaches from various sports reviewed needs and did site visits to test other playing surfaces

� Did not recommend alternate infills to crumb rubber, but additional resilient pad included for shock absorption

� Alternates including additional safety netting as part of bid.

Climate Control Project – 7 Schools Phase II$950,000

� Phase II would allow for cooling additional instructional rooms and a larger space at HJMS or SHS

Ductless Split A/C Units(includes electrical upgrades)

Life Expectancy 10-15 Years

Pros QuietNo floor space needed

Cons CostWall space neededRoof Penetration