Middle School Facility Expansion

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Middle School Facility Expansion
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Boulder Country Day Mission Statement

• Our mission at Boulder Country Day School is to
  provide a well-rounded, classical education of
  academic excellence and social development in a
  safe environment, where students are motivated
  and inspired to become lifelong learners and
  productive, responsible citizens.

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Strategic Plan Goals Objectives

• Elevate the School Experience
• Foster a Flourishing Faculty
• Engage the Entire Community
• Grow Our Family of Families
• Optimize School Operations
• Enhance and Expand Our Campus

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Evaluated Potential of Three Expansion Options

• Purchase the acreage west of the campus
• Purchase the building adjacent to the campus
• Pop the Top on the existing building

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Pop the Top Best Direction

• Supports our current academic program and mission
• Potential to increase revenue
• Manages time constraint of approved site plan
• Addresses all six Strategic Plan areas

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Expected Benefits

• Will allow for higher enrollment
• Will support the total academic program
• Will enhance student life (across entire BCD
  community)
• Will build on faculty satisfaction, recruitment
  and retention
• Will improve science, math and technology
  curriculum

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Plan Development

• Schematic plans, preliminary budget.
• Input solicited by board, faculty, staff, parent
  body (Pop Talks).
• Per input, plans modified, scope expanded.
• HOS, MS Director recommend 6th - 8th grade
  expanded MS.

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Construction Schedule

• June 1, 2009 Begin construction.
• Aug 31, 2009 Dried-in (walls up, windows in,
  ext. doors in, roof on.)
• December 1, 2009 C.O., punch list, move-in.
• January 4, 2009 Occupancy.

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Permit Process

• November 2008
• Permit application submitted to City.
• January 2009
• Comments on permit app. received from City.
• City requires Minor Modification of Plat.
• April 16, 2009
• Minor Modification granted.
• New Minor Amendment needed for temp.
  classrooms/ofc
• April 24, 2009
• Permit re-submittal expected by April 24.

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Temporary Accommodations

• Modular classroom and office units placed in the
  field east of the PS playground.
• 6 classrooms, 2 offices and 1 flex room
• Classrooms are 720 square feet (100 sf larger
  than existing)
• Classrooms can accommodate 30 students
• Fully heated and cooled.
• No bathrooms.
• Rental agreement needed to reserve units and to
  proceed with Minor Amendment application.

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The Team

• Project architect - Railton McEvoy.
• Phil McEvoy designed existing BCD campus and
  remodels.
• General contractor - Wyatt Construction.
• Wyatt Construction built BCDs Nautilus campus in
  1998.
• General counsel - Faegre Benson.
• Project mgr/Owners rep - Doug DaPuzzo.

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Design Philosophy

• Building designed to be versatile and adaptable
  for future uses.
• Technology infrastructure designed to scalable
  and flexible for future technological needs.  
• Science suite is envisioned to be a cornerstone
  of the new facility.
• ADA compliant.
• Will endeavor to be green where it is cost
  efficient and budget responsible.

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MS Enhancements Form/Function (part 1)
FORM FUNCTION
8,309 additional SF (133 incr.) Existing MS - 6,251 sf (1 story) Proposed MS - 14,450 sf (2 story)
Additional potential enrollment of 36 students Current Max MS 108 18 per class x 2 classes x 3 grades (6-8) Proposed Max MS 144 16 per class x 3 classes x 3 grades (6-8) Broader, more diverse social opportunities. More athletic opportunities Enables expanded/enhanced academic offerings. Increased potential revenue more/better-paid staff/faculty
2 dedicated Science Classrooms. 2 concurrent science classes.
Dedicated MS science lab. Dedicated ES science lab. Enhanced science program.
Flexible, scalable technology infrastructure enhancements. Adaptable to future technology needs.
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MS Enhancements Form/Function (part 2)
FORM FUNCTION
A dedicated activity / lunch room. Eliminates conflict between shared lunch use and classroom use. Enhances student life.
An enhanced faculty lounge w/ shower. Attract/maint. quality faculty/staff.
2 additional staff offices. Attract/maint. quality faculty/staff. Allows for additional staff IB Coordinator New staff member New staff roles (ie guidance).
A roof deck adjacent to the activity room and faculty lounge. Attract/maint. quality faculty/staff. Enhances student life. Enhances academic experience - allows for outdoor projects.
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MS Enhancements Form/Function (part 3)
FORM FUNCTION
A dedicated student lounge Envisioned to be used by students on a merit system. Encourages student achievement. Enhances student life.
Significantly increased storage Attract/maint. quality faculty/staff.
3 other new classrooms, 2 of which are separated by a retractable wall and can be combined into a large group instruction room. Each teacher will have his/her own classroom (no more shared classrooms). Provides large group instruction room. Elevates academic experience. Enhances student life. Attract/maint. quality faculty/staff.
Building is versatile and adaptable. Can implement changes over time and adapt to future uses. Can add students/faculty over time.
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Does this project fulfill Strategic Plan?

• Elevate the School Experience
• Expanded, more diverse social/athletic/academic
  offerings, dedicated classrooms, science suite,
  enhanced classroom technology, student lounge,
  dedicated activity room w/roof deck,
• Foster a Flourishing Faculty
• Individual classrooms, faculty lounge w/roof deck
  private offices, increased potential revenue,
• Engage the Entire Community
• All families and students can look forward to an
  elevated MS experience,
• Grow Our Family of Families
• 36 addtl potential students,
• Optimize School Operations
• Increased technology, increased storage,
  increased potential revenue,
• Enhance and Expand Our Campus
• 8,309 addtl SF, 36 addtl potential students,

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Does this project fulfill Expected Benefits?

• Will allow for higher enrollment
• 8,309 addtl SF, 36 addtl potential students,
• Will support the total academic program
• Increased technology, enhanced science suite,
  expanded and more diverse academic offerings.
  increased revenue potential,
• Will enhance student life (across entire BCD
  community)
• Expanded and more diverse social/athletic/academic
  offerings, enhanced classroom technology,
  student lounge, dedicated activity room w/roof
  deck, dedicated science lab for Elementary
  School,
• Will build on faculty satisfaction, recruitment
  and retention
• Individual classrooms, faculty lounge w/roof deck
  private offices,
• Will improve science, math and technology
  curriculum
• Dedicated classrooms, new science suite, enhanced
  classroom technology,

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Proposed Construction Contract

• Guaranteed Maximum Price.
• Fixed cost to BCD based on current plans/specs.
• Wyatt Construction receives a fixed fee for
  construction management /supervision.
• WC fees paid at end of the job.
• WC gets a non-refundable GMP fee.
• Cost savings go to BCD.
• AIA standard contract form.

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Financial Picture

• The cost of the project is estimated at 1.8MM
• Construction 1,365,000
• GMP Fee 35,000
• BCD Contingency (2.5) 35,000
• FFE 110,000
• Technology Infrastructure 20,000
• Prof. Fees (arch, eng, legal) 80,000
• Temporary Classrooms/Offices 80,000
• Reserve (held by EC) 75,000
• Total 1,800,000