Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/18/2021 - 5:00 PM
Category: New Business and Reports to the Board
Type: Info
Subject: The High School Project: Design Concepts--60 mins.
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: FB - Facilities Planning
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
210318_Memo_HSP_Design_Concepts_v2.pdf
210318_Presentation_HSP_Concept_v4.pdf
210318_Att_2_HSP_Design_Community_Feedback_v1.pdf
210318_Att_3_HSP_Draft_Concept_Booklet_v1.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The Perkins Eastman team has drafted three design concepts - Hand, Crescent and Pinwheel - for the Minnie Howard site. The three concepts were designed with previous and ongoing community, staff and student feedback in mind.

Perkins Eastman’s presentation to the School Board includes a detailed description of each potential concept, head-to-head comparisons of the projects and their projected budgets, and an explanation of parking variations.

The School Board is being asked to vote on a final concept at its April 8, 2021 meeting.
Background: In February 2021, the project team received the first draft of the EdSpec document from Perkins Eastman. The EdSpec document includes site-specific recommendations for the Minnie Howard Campus including proposed capacity, an associated list of spaces and budget requirements. A presentation of the main highlights in the EdSpec was presented at the February 18, 2021 School Board meeting. On March 4, 2021, the School Board voted to approve the full EdSpec document.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the presentation and attachments in order to make an informed decision regarding the design concept for the Minnie Howard Site.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Alicia Hart - Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent