Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

3/5/2020 - 7:00 PM

Category:

Old Business and Action Items

Type:

Info

Subject:

The High School Project

ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:

Objective 4.1 Optimal Learning Environments and Infrastructure

In collaboration with City partners, ACPS will move aggressively to modernize all learning environments, expand or otherwise adapt facilities to meet projected changes in school enrollment, and ensure equitable application of capital improvements throughout the school division.

Objective 4.2 Well Maintained Facilities

ACPS will ensure that facilities are maintained at high levels and that repair needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner to support the educational mission and daily operations of the district.

Objective 4.3 Sustainable Facilities

ACPS will model sustainable environmental practices.

Objective 4.4 Safe and Secure Facilities

ACPS will ensure that its facilities are safe and secure.

Policy:

FA - Facilities Development

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

200305_MEMO_The_High_School_Project_Board_Memo.pdf

200305_Att1_HSP_PowerPoint_Presentation.pdf

200305_ Att2_HSP_IAB_Membership_List.pdf

200305_Att3_HSP_EDT_Sitevisit_Objectives.pdf

200305_Att4_HSP_02102020_Meeting_Summary.pdf

200305_Att5_HSP_02182020_Meeting_Summary.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The attached presentation outlines the major activities that need to occur from now until occupancy of the new building which is targeted for the 2024-25 School Year. Please refer to slides 3 and 12 of the presentation for timelines associated with this effort. The focus of these timelines is on the current fiscal year activities, starting with the extended planning period, the designing of an educational program, site-specific educational specifications, and the beginning of the design phase.

Background:

The High School Project began in the summer of 2018 and has progressed steadily throughout the past year. On January 24, 2019, the School Board voted to continue The High School Project work with a focus on several priorities and a commitment to a multi-option evaluation process. On September 26, 2019, the School Board voted in favor of a Connected High School Network strategy to address Alexandria’s future high school capacity needs that included the construction of a high school building (and associated site amenities) on the Minnie Howard campus for 1,600 students.

Recommendation:

The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the attached materials and remain current with project progress.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent