Orinda Union School District Board of Education: Facilities Master Plan Process August 30, 2017
presentation agenda LPA firm overview proposed team members FMP components & process goals school site & community stakeholders engagement proposed schedule final deliverables LPA FMP guiding principles
Sacramento Irvine San Diego San Jose firm overview 51 years 355+ people LPA San Jose LPA Sacramento Orinda USD 50% staff dedicated to education LPA Irvine LPA San Diego 3
architecture landscape architecture interiors engineering graphics planning firm philosophy integrated design small-firm service a new approach for project delivery development of high-performance learning environments and integrated services to transform existing school sites large-firm size resources technical expertise with educational vision team knowledge 4
San Jose Irvine San Diego Sacramento meet your team Jim Kisel Andrea Pippin Helen Pierce Arash Izadi AIA, LEED AP Principal Dir. of School Planning LEED GA Educational Planning Specialist LEED GA Project Designer Associate ASLA, LEED AP BD+C Landscape Architect 5
experience / record of success LPA has: developed $18.5 b facility master plan improvements in the last 22 years envisioned 1000+ school facilities master plan sites designed $6.5 b 350 school facilities projects completed 60 LEED certified projects in California completed 10 CHPS certified projects in California dedicated K-12 team that works predominantly on the planning & design of Next Generation High-Performance Learning Environments 6
experience / facilities master plans Dublin USD Pleasanton USD Redwood City SD Burlingame SD Sequoia UHSD Carmel USD Tamalpais UHSD Fremont USD Milpitas USD Alameda USD Fairfield-Suisun USD Morgan Hill USD Gilroy USD Lodi USD Modesto City SD Galt JUESD Merced City SD Davis USD Tahoe Truckee USD Lake Tahoe USD Western Placer USD Eureka City SD Lucia Mar USD Santa Barbara USD Anaheim ESD Centralia SD Del Mar Union SD Hawthorne SD Norris SD Oxnard SD Westminster SD Fountain Valley SD Burbank USD Beverly Hills USD Centinela Valley UHSD Colton JUSD La Cañada USD Chino Valley USD Hesperia USD Placentia-Yorba Linda USD Anaheim UHSD Norwalk-La Mirada USD Downey USD Paramount USD Grossmont UHSD Sweetwater UHSD Long Beach USD Los Angeles USD Azusa USD Arcadia USD Temple City USD Irvine USD Huntington Beach UHSD San Marcos USD 50+ facilities master plans and local bond implementation programs $18.5 b facilities improvements / $6.55 b in local bond elections 7
culture of quality our approach 8
integrated design process client-inclusive & stakeholder driven engineering single-point LPA contact architecture a holistic approach to problem solving that places the client in the center fostering participation and direct interaction with the multidisciplinary team of specialists furniture interior design FMP is first step in facilities improvement process recommended every 3-5 years by CDE and to apply for state funding important to engage district and local community stakeholders data driven decision making sustainable focus facilitates good stewardship development of high performance learning environments educational facility planning landscape architecture building upon Orinda Union School District mission and strategic vision technology 9
approach / FMP process goals type 1 focused facilities needs assessment / modernization maintenance & repair driven proposed scopes managed to an available funding budget school & community expectations tempered type 2 visionary academic quality mission & goals / facilities master plan starts with educational vision for how students will learn in the future discovers the impact of program to facilities & technology needs long-term phased implementation approach defining success implementable road map 10
approach / FMP process Educational Vision & Goals District Mission Statements Guiding Principals Student Learning Methodologies Program Standards Technology Integration Increased Student Outcomes & Achievement Demographics Review Enrollment Trends Site Capacities Student Loading Standards Attendance Boundaries New Development Collaboration Community Stakeholders District Staff & Teachers Parents & Students Communicate Needs Campus Master Plan Concepts Build Support for District Goals Cost Estimates & Prioritization Facilities Condition Assessments Campus Overview Existing Conditions Health/Life Safety Issues Code/ADA Compliance Building Systems Visual Observations Financial Analysis Local Revenue State Eligibility Voter Approved Options Funding Plan Scenarios Community Outreach Final Facilities Master Plan Recommendations 11
research vision explore outreach confirm Orinda USD in numbers: EL SOBRANTE 2,500+ students 4 elementary schools 1 intermediate school 1 district office RICHMOND 580 242 WALNUT CREEK building on good work done-to-date: previous master plans (2008 & 2013) ALBANY 24 LAFAYETTE solar projects measure A parcel tax (2003) measure B parcel tax (2009) BERKELEY CANYON 12
research vision explore outreach confirm research / school site condition assessments Recent Improvements (partial list) Exterior paint (all sites) Del Rey New Gen7 Classrooms (Glorietta & Del Rey) Minor modernization to restrooms (Del Rey) Wireless Technology refresh (in-progress) Drinking fountain / water bottle filling station upgrades (all sites) Sleepy Hollow Wagner Ranch 13
research vision explore outreach confirm research / school site condition assessments Common Themes of Site Needs (partial list) Rubberized surfacing at play structures Natural lighting in classrooms Glorietta Air conditioning upgrade/system replacement Enhanced outdoor spaces as learning environments Enhanced building envelope (insulation, windows, doors) Upgrades to Fire Alarm and Intercom/Clock/Bell systems Restroom modernizations (where needed) Identified areas of poor drainage Sleepy Hollow Identified buildings needing roof replacement Dedicated performing arts space (OIS) Consolidated Maintenance & Operations facility with yard, offices, storage, workshop(s) Orinda Intermediate School 14
research vision explore outreach confirm Orinda USD Mission Statement Building on a tradition of educational excellence and strong community support, we will inspire and challenge each student through strong academics and continuously improving programs that will develop the character and abilities needed to shape an ever-changing world. Strategic Directions Inspire Innovators and Problem Solvers Create Resourceful Collaborators and Critical Thinkers Cultivate Ethical and Respectful Citizens Nurture Emotional, Social, and Physical Well-Being / c o m m u n i t y 15
research vision explore outreach confirm inter+act / stakeholder groups 6/19-20/17 school site input school site school site visits district focus groups district focus groups elementary programs 9/14/17 6/19-20/17 9/15/17 9/14/17 & 9/26-27/17 students principal interviews online staff surveys school site community meetings board of education facility master plan committee secondary programs specialized support programs District Focus Groups special services maintenance & operations 6/20/17 & 9/14/17 6/20/17 5/31/17 12/6/17 community outreach community outreach communication plan town hall forum district leadership athletics (OIS) food service (OIS) technology 9/14/17 9/14/17 6/20/17 voter opinion survey completed / c o m m u n i t y o u t r e a c h 16
research vision explore outreach confirm inter+act / FMPC members Facilities Master Plan Committee (FMPC) (30-45 Committee Members Total Meets Monthly) District Participants Board of Trustees Member(s) Superintendent Business Services Personnel Director & Staff of Curriculum & Instruction Director & Staff of Facilities & Maintenance (6-8) Teachers & Administrators Representatives (Cross Section of Roles) Certificated/Classified Employee Representatives Parent Clubs Representatives (1/Community) Student Representatives Director of Technology Athletics Coaches Community Members (4-6) Community Leader Representatives (4-6) Business Community Representatives Engaged Orinda USD Parents 2yr/4yr College Representatives Senior Community Representative Tax Group Representative Chamber of Commerce Representative Real-estate Organizations Representative Civic / Non-Profit Groups Representatives (Purpose is to develop District wide master plan program/facilities vision and standards with a goal to equally weight the total number of Orinda USD and local community participants on the FMPC.)
approach / process schedule 9/13/17 10/11/17 11/8/17 12/6/17 1/23/18 18
prove it / the FMP digital deliverable 1. educational program vision executive summary guiding principles vision educational program standards new and existing schools technology readiness sq. ft. and physical characteristics 2. facilities needs assessments campus overview code, health and student / staff safety issues classroom capacity and space utilization maintenance and operational efficiency building materials and systems condition 3. implementation planning school site master plan diagrams cost estimates funding source analysis and financial plan scenarios scope prioritization to match dollars communication of recommendations facilitating process transparency 19
we believe that a sustainable master plan is people driven research informed learner centered exploratory transparent implement-able long range district stakeholder groups engaged facilitating increased student outcomes and achievement sustainable high performance learning environments goal options and alternatives analysis consensus building process prioritized projects tied to funding forward looking recommendations creating sustainable places and spaces that enrich the lives of those who use them 20