Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/21/2021 - 4:30 PM  
Category:
Discussion Topics  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
High School Project Colocation Testfits  
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.
  
Policy:
FA - Facilities Development  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
210121_Memo_High_School_Project_v1.pdf
210121_Att1_HSP_PowerPoint_Presentation.pdf
210121_Att2_Preliminary_Site_Analysis_and_Test_Fits_Informational_Package.pdf
210121_Att3_HSP_November_Open_House_Community_Comments.pdf
210121_Att4_Sept_14_2020_to_Jan_4_2021_Meeting_Summaries.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
On December 3, 2020, the School Board authorized the awarding of the Architect and Engineer (A&E) Services contract to Perkins Eastman. Since then, Perkins Eastman (design team) has been assessing all of the work done to date on the project, discussing this information with ACPS leadership, the Educational Design Team (EDT), the City Partners, and has developed preliminary analyses/test fits of the school program, fields, and affordable housing or other uses that will help inform the School Board’s decision-making. The preliminary analysis confirms that it is physically possible to accommodate a school building for a minimum 1,600 students at one time, provide no net loss of fields and public open space, and accommodate all colocated uses currently under consideration.  
Background:
The High School Project began in the summer of 2018 and has progressed steadily throughout the past two years. 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 an expansion to the T.C. Williams High School by building on the fields portion of the Minnie Howard Campus.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the attached materials and remain current with project progress.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Erika Gulick - Director of Capital Programs, Planning & Design
Signed By:  
Dr. Alicia Hart - Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
Signed By:  
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent