J.M. Wright THS – Stamford Renovation Timelines and Costs

J.M. Wright THS – StamfordRenovation Timelines and Costs ARCHITECT: Bianco Giolitto Weston

What secondary programs are being considered? • Culinary Arts • Carpentry • Electrical • Automotive • Facilities Management • Tourism/Hotel/Hospitality • Plumbing and Heating • Health Technology

What other programsmight be consideredin the future? • Early Child Care • Financial Management • Licensed Practical Nurse • Media Productions

Scope of Renovation Project • Renovation of approximately 196,667 square feet of the existing structure and replacement of all mechanical systems, windows, and roofing. • Public Act 09-6 authorizes $90,230,942 for the renovation project at J.M. Wright THS. Funding for LEED Gold certification included in this authorization.

What is LEED? • LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the Green Building Rating System.

Renovation Timelines • June 2010: State Board of Education approves ad hoc committee’s recommendations; • July 2010: The Departments of Education and Public Works (DPW) are provided “green light” to proceed with redesign; • August 2010: DPW approves amendments to architect’s contract based on new program design;

Renovation Timelines • September 2010: DPW issues amended design contract; • September 2010 – September 2011: Architect meets with district staff including trade and academic consultants to review design drawings, incorporates changes, completes design plans, and bids project.

Renovation Timelines • December 2011: DPW selects construction firm and issues construction contract; • January 2012: Renovations begin with an estimated timeline for completion of two years (24 months);

Renovation Timelines • Spring 2014: Renovations completed, principal and other key staff hired, and new equipment is delivered and installed;

Enrollment Timelines • August 2014: Initial freshman class of 144 students accepted (8 trades with 18 students each);

Enrollment Timelines • August 2015: a new freshman class of 144 - 165 students accepted bringing total enrollment to 288 - 309; • August 2016: a new freshman class of 144 – 165 students accepted resulting in total enrollment of 432 – 453; • August 2017: a new freshman class of 144 – 165 students accepted resulting in total enrollment not to exceed 576 secondary students;

Cost Projections • Construction: $90 million (includes $7M Equip) • Operating costs: • FY 2014: $1.1M • FY 2015: $3.3M (total $4.4M) • FY 2016: $2.6M (total $7.0M) • FY 2017: $3.3M (total $10.3M) • FY 2018: $3.1M (total $13.4M) • Staffing requirements: • FY 2014: 15 • FY 2015: 32 (total 47) • FY 2016: 23 (total 70) • FY 2017: 8 (total 78) • FY 2018: 5 (total 83)

Cost Projections • Capital funding: • FY 2014: $55,000* • FY 2015: $450,000* • FY 2016: $0 • FY 2017: $0 • FY 2018: $0 *Above the $7.1 million included in the renovation project

Other Issues for Future Discussions • Ability to hire, train, and retain high quality staff due to unique issues associated with Fairfield County including: • High cost of living • Transportation issues • Competitive wages

J.M. Wright THS – Stamford Renovation Timelines and Costs