Mesquite Jr High School & Gilbert Classical Academy. Campus Integration Plan. Gilbert Public Schools. Final Report 2016

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CAMPUS INTEGRATION PLAN MESQUITE JR HIGH SCHOOL & GILBERT CLASSICAL ACADEMY GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS July, 2016 2016 Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Lily N Tram, Board President Jill Humpherys, Clerk Daryl Colvin, Member J. Charles Santa Cruz, Ed.D., Member Julie Smith, Member prepared by thinksmart planning, inc

Campus Master Plan 1 July 2016 Table of Contents Section i Executive Summary...3 Section 1 Project Design Factors: Existing Conditions...6 Design Concepts...6 Existing and Ideal Building Systems... 11 Existing and Ideal Site Considerations... 14 Existing Space Assignments... 18 Section 2 Integration Requirements... 27 Section 3 Budget/ Projected Costs... 43 thinksmart planning, inc.

Acknowledgements 2016 Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Lily N Tram, Board President Jill Humpherys, Clerk Daryl Colvin, Member J. Charles Santa Cruz, Ed.D., Member Julie Smith, Member MJHS/GCA Advisory Committee Participants Project Consultant This report has been prepared by thinksmart planning, inc. for Gilbert Public Schools.

Campus Integration Plan 3 July, 2016 i SECTION Executive Summary Gilbert Public Schools has determined that the two campuses of Mesquite Junior High School (MJHS) and Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) shall be combined onto the existing MJHS school campus. Purpose The purpose of this document is to determine the facility remodeling and additions necessary to support this plan and to establish how much funding should be provided for this project. In response, this process has focused on the following: Gathering data regarding the each schools enrollment demographics, needed teaching stations to support curriculum, existing school capacity, curriculum and goals of each school, existing school facilities conditions, and the suitability of facilities to meet the current and future goals for each school; Conducting interviews with staff and parents in order to determine the priorities of GPS staff, parents and community regarding the needs of each school; Recommending a future course of action for funding such improvements. Plan Component Parts This document is comprised of three sections: 1.0 Project Design Factors: Existing Conditions detailing the existing enrollments of each school, capacity of MJHS, and the ability of the campus to support two schools, thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 4 July 2016 2.0 Integration Requirements describing the needed spaces and overall plan for renovations and additions in order to accomplish the plan, 3.0 Budget/ Projected Cost detailing the planning level cost estimate for this plan. Conclusion/ Recommendations The conclusions/ recommendations resulting from this process are the following: The MJHS campus is capable of supporting an enrollment of 1,547 students at a high rate of utilization (85-95%); Core facilities such as cafeteria, media center, and gymnasium are capable of supporting 1,547 students; The campus is capable of supporting two schools enrollment if each school has a distinct entry and administration, and scheduling is designed such that shared areas are utilized ½ of each day by each school; Some areas (as detailed in Section 2 of this document) will need to be remodeled to accommodate modern programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); A few key additions (as detailed in Section 2 of this document), will need to be constructed in order to provide an appropriately sized administration for GCA and additional fine arts areas for GCA. Parking and roadways will need some improvements in order to insure good vehicular flow for each school. Acronyms/ Definitions Building Efficiency The ratio of total building area divided by usable area Capacity- The amount of occupants possible in a space GCA Gilbert Classical Academy GPS- Gilbert Public Schools GSF Gross Square Feet; the measure of a building from exterior wall to exterior wall; includes all circulation, walls, NSF, etc. JHS- Junior High School HS- High School

Campus Integration Plan 5 July, 2016 HVAC- Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning MACC Maximum Allowable Cost of Construction MJHS- Mesquite Junior High School MP - Multipurpose NSF Net Square Feet; usable area; excludes walls, circulation, etc. RR- Restroom SF- Square Feet Tare- The difference between gross square feet minus net square feet; this number includes wall thicknesses, area for mechanical and electrical rooms and ducts, and unassigned storage. Utilization Rate The efficiency of how a space is occupied thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 6 July 2016 1 SECTION Project Design Factors: Existing Conditions Introduction MJHS is an existing campus undergoing a master plan process in order to best combine the existing MJHS and GCA schools. General information to consider during the design process is described below. Design Concepts School Descriptions and Visions 1 Mesquite Junior High School. Located at 130 West Mesquite Street in Gilbert, AZ, Mesquite Junior High School is a campus of 630 7 th and 8 th grade junior high school students. The enrollment of MJHS is expected to remain the same or decline slightly. Our Vision: The faculty and staff at Mesquite Junior High School take great pride in embracing the District's vision of preparing GPS students who are innovative, technologically advanced global scholars. Gilbert Classical Academy Currently located at 55 North Greenfield Road in Gilbert, AZ, Gilbert Classical Academy is a campus of approximately 600 students ranging from 7 th to 12 th grades. The enrollment of GCA is expected to grow to a maximum of 800 students. 1 http://www.gilbertschools.net

Campus Integration Plan 7 July, 2016 The Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) is an honors level school utilizing one-to-one integrated technology incorporated with Socratic instruction to prepare students for post-secondary education at a university. The six-year curriculum includes core courses in math, science, English, social studies, modern languages, Latin, physical education music and the arts. All students are required to take AP level courses for their upper class core subject areas. GCA is a small school, which embodies a strong unity amongst students and the community. All students are required to perform 80 hours of community service in order to graduate, thus building a strong sense of responsibility to one s community. Existing Campus Configuration. The existing Mesquite Junior High School is configured as a campus plan with buildings of various ages ranging over 11 years old. The existing square footage is approximately 131,000 gross square feet and has capacity for 1,547 students at full capacity. Construction of buildings on campus is masonry with open circulation between buildings. The campus size is average but is currently near its capacity for facilities, parking and fields. Expansion to adjoining properties is not a likely option at this time. The current campus is comprised of 62 permanent teaching spaces including 3 teaching spaces in outdoor field areas for physical education. Capacity at 85% efficiency will provide 1,547 seats for students. The campus is currently utilized at 40%. Community Use. MJHS is utilized by the community for a variety of purposes including graduation ceremonies, theatrical and musical performances, as the location of a district football stadium, track meets, baseball and softball tournaments, and parent gatherings. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 8 July 2016 N Elliot Road fields fields tennis parent drop bus drop fields Gilbert Road Mesquite Jr High School and Mesquite Aquatic Center Courtesy Google Maps Enrollment. According to Gilbert Public Schools, enrollment at Mesquite Junior High School is approximately 630 students with the historical enrollments reaching over 1,000 students in some years. The declining enrollment is a product of the aging of the communities within the current boundary area (only 602 students reside in the boundary for the 2016/17 school year.) MJHS continues to accept open enrollments from both inside and outside the District. Schedule. MJHS and GCA will operate on different schedules during the school year. MJHS will operate on a 62 minute/period schedule, while GCA operates on a 50 minute/period schedule. GCA classes commence at 7:40 while MJHS classes start approximately 20 minutes later at 7:58. GCA s school day will end at 2:40 pm and MJHS will end approximately 20 minutes thereafter.

Campus Integration Plan 9 July, 2016 These different bell schedules will allow the two schools to share bus lanes, with buses being scheduled to drop off students at the different school start and end times. Parent drop areas to the south of the school may possibly be shared, but the creation of an additional drop off area in the north parking area near building 300 may alleviate overlapping congestion in that area. The schedule differences will also imply a change to the intercom/bell system. GCA/MJHS rooms will need to be on different bell schedules; perhaps even different sounds, such as a bell for one school and music for another so that the two can be differentiated. Example Bell Schedule MJHS Period 1 7:58-8:51 Period 2 8:55-9:47 Period 3 9:51-10:43 Period 4 10:47-11:39 Period 5 11:43-12:35 GCA Period 1 7:40-8:30 Period 2 8:33-9:23 Period 4 9:26-10:16 Period 5 10:19-11:09 Period 6 11:12-12:02 JH Lunch 7th Lunch 11:39-12:09 Period 7 12:05-12:55 HS Lunch Period 6 12:13-1:05 8th Lunch 12:35-1:05 Period 8 12:58-1:48 Period 7 1:09-2:01 Period 9 1:51-2:40 Period 8 2:05-3:00 Period 9 3:03-3:33 Utilization. Utilization refers to the actual placement of students within the classroom. Classrooms usually cannot be loaded to the maximum 100% because of the uneven loading of subject areas and grade levels; i.e., students do not divide evenly into groups of 30. Thus, when the classroom is used for only a portion of the day, excluding the teacher s planning periods and lunch, it cannot be utilized a full 100%. A utilization rate of 85% has been utilized in determining the capacity of the MJHS campus to accommodate shifting schedules and teacher planning periods. A higher utilization rate is used for GCA because the Academy mixes grade levels in classes, affording a higher capacity per room. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 10 July 2016 Capacity. The current student capacity at MJHS is estimated at 1,547 students - at 85% efficiency. A capacity of at least 1,430 students, and a minimum of 58 teaching stations will be required to accommodate the addition of GCA at MJHS. Curriculum. MJHS will provide a comprehensive academic junior high school curriculum and will enroll students in the 7th and 8th grades. GCA will provide a liberal arts based curriculum that is comprehensive and emphasizes AP coursework at the upper levels, additional foreign language credits, and community service work. Required Teaching Stations MJHS A Total Students At 100% Capacity 740 B Total Students At 85% Capacity 629 Subject GCA JH # Reqd Credits Multiplier based on 2 grade levels # of Students in Subject per hour (A X Multiplier/ 6 period day) # TS req'd (30 stud per CR core, 30 CT) Lang Arts 2 1 123 4.1 Math 2 1 123 4.1 Science 2 1 123 4.1 SS 2 1 123 4.1 PE 2 1 123 4.1 Elective 2 1 123 4.1 Totals 12 6 740 25 A Total Students At 100% Capacity 315 B Total Students At 95% Capacity 299 Subject # Reqd Credits Multiplier based on 2 grade levels # of Students in Subject per hour (B X Multiplier/ 7 period day) # TS req'd (30 stud per CR core, 30 Elec) English 2 1 45 1.5 Classics 2 1 45 1.5 Math 2 1 45 1.5 Science 2 1 45 1.5 SS 2 1 45 1.5 PE 2 1 45 1.5 Music Elec 2 1 45 1.5 Totals 14 7 315 11 GCA HS A Total Students At 100% Capacity 525 B Total Students At 95% Capacity 499 Subject # Reqd Credits Multiplier based on 4 grade levels # of Students in Subject per hour (A X Multiplier/ 7 period day) # TS req'd (30 stud per CR core, 30 Elec) English 5.5 1.375 103 3.4 Math 4 1 75 2.5 Science 4 1 75 2.5 SS 3.5 0.875 66 2.2 PE 1 0.25 19 0.6 Fine Arts Elec 3 0.75 56 1.9 For Lang 2 0.5 38 1.3 Service Lrn 2 0.5 38 1.3 Electives 3 0.75 56 1.9 Totals 28 7 525 18

Campus Integration Plan 11 July, 2016 Existing and Ideal Building Systems Acoustics. Mesquite Junior High School is located in downtown Gilbert. The school site, while originally located in an agrarian area, is now located within a compact downtown Gilbert area. Consequently, the congestion in the area may produce higher than normal ambient noise, reaching into 70 or more decibels. A good reference for school guidelines, the California Department of Education School Site Selection and Approval Guide states, The normal range of conversation is between 34 and 66 decibels. Between 70 and 90 decibels, sound is distracting and presents an obstacle to conversation, thinking, or learning. Above 90 decibels, sound can cause permanent hearing loss. The California Department of Transportation considers sound at 50 decibels in the vicinity of schools to be the point at which it will take corrective action for noise generated by freeways. (See Streets and Highway Code sections 216 and 216.1.) 2 Building Support Spaces. Custodial, storage, and loading areas are currently located in building 300 and on the northern edge of the school. This report will recommend a reconfiguring of this area to accommodate the new GCA entry, drop off, and parking. As large vehicle access areas to the site are limited, relocation of the support areas should be carefully considered. Health and Cleanliness. The MJHS campus is generally clean and well maintained for its age. Overall, systems (plumbing, irrigation, electrical, mechanical) have been upgraded regularly. Finishes may be dated and in need of replacement in some areas. A general renovation of all buildings and finishes are recommended during renovation projects and as budget allows. Public Access. Generally, the MJHS campus operates from early morning hours (5-6 am) to late at night (9+ pm) as well as on weekends. Areas utilized by students for extracurricular activities (sports, band and music, drama, club meetings) should be zoned into areas that are: Well Lit Near parking areas and parent drop off Able to be sub divided from the main campus with gates or fencing Accessed by wide, accessible sidewalks Provide a gathering or waiting area that is safe and well lit for students waiting for transportation 2 California Department of Education, School Site Selection and Approval Guide, http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/schoolsiteguide.asp#noise. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 12 July 2016 Safety. As stated earlier, a complete listing of items noted by the assessment team may be found in supplementary reports created by the Facility Management Group. The following is a summary listing of items to be addressed in any renovation: Adjacent Land Use: Adjacent land use is residential. Consideration of traffic flows is highly recommended. Morning and afternoon traffic is congested and unsafe for pedestrians leaving campus. Comfort of Neighbors: Parking congestion for staff on the northern portion of the campus should be limited in order to prevent congestion in this area. Selection and Location of Plant Materials: To be determined per renovation plan Separation of pedestrians, buses, cars, delivery vehicles: MJHS parking and entry areas will require further study on this issue. Currently, buses drop students on the east side of campus. Separation of parent, student and bus drop off is recommended. Location of student parking providing safe and contiguous pathways to the school is also recommended. Delivery vehicles and loading areas should be studied for safety and segregation from student traffic, both pedestrian and vehicle. The following considerations should be addressed in the renovation plan: 1. Buses do no pass through parking areas, unless a barrier is provided that prevents vehicles from backing directly into the bus loading area (the right side of the bus). 2. Parent drop off area should be adjacent to school entrance and separate from bus area and parking. 3. Vehicle traffic pattern does not interfere with foot traffic patterns. Foot traffic does not have to pass through entrance driveways to enter school. 4. Bus drop off for handicapped students may be in the same location as for regular education students, if scheduled at a different time and ramping is provided for wheelchairs. Street access: Access to the site is from Mesquite and potentially Palo Verde. The current turn in and out condition is to be used by buses in the north/south lane and parents in the southern parking area. Traffic Volume: Traffic volume will be a concern at MJHS. The original campus was designed for a high volume of walkers while most students today drive or are dropped off at school. Unauthorized access to rooftops, mechanical: safe access to all buildings to be determined per renovation plan Security. Planning is based on the premise that MJHS will be a closed campus. The MJHS/GCA campus must be safe and secure, keeping in mind that the school is an environment for education and not a prison. There must be a balance in the degree that a campus is made secure and by what means it is considered secure. Bullet proof glass is an example of overdoing it. Security cameras as well as security personnel should be incorporated into the school environment in ways that are not threatening or offensive, but leave the school environment with a sense of freedom and relaxed openness.

Campus Integration Plan 13 July, 2016 All buildings should have alarm system for security access in corridors, entries, and academic zones of the school. This way the police can follow the alarm sequence on a computer floor plan from the central office. The buildings should be designed to keep in mind current and acceptable methods of providing security to students and staff from within the school as well as from the outside taking into consideration the various forms of security problems schools are facing at this point in time. The building should be designed to follow Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles. These include: Natural Surveillance. The design concept is directed primarily at keeping intruders easily observable. This concept is promoted by features that maximize visibility of people, parking areas and building entrances: doors and windows overlooking streets and parking areas; pedestrian-friendly walkways; front porches; and adequate nighttime lighting. Territorial Reinforcement. Physical design can create or extend a sphere of influence. Users then develop a sense of territorial control while potential offenders, perceiving this control, are discouraged. Territorial reinforcement is promoted by features that define property lines and distinguish private spaces from public spaces using landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments, and CPTED fences. Natural Access Control. This design concept is directed primarily at decreasing crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating a perception of risk to offenders. Control gained by designing streets, sidewalks, building entrances and neighborhood gateways to clearly indicate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural elements. Targeting Hardening. This concept is accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access: window locks, dead bolts for doors, and interior hinges. Utilizing this technique should be relegated to only where absolutely necessary. Signage. Wayfinding will be a priority issue for the campus. Current configuration, location of elements, and lack of signage could be a problem for visitors and new students, causing unnecessary confusion. Create a clear and easily decipherable set of visual cues including clustering similar functions, clear and easy to find pathways, and visible signage (even super graphics) from street and on campus. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 14 July 2016 Existing and Ideal Site Considerations Landscaping. The current MJHS campus has a wealth of mature plantings that should be preserved in the renovation of the campus. Large trees in the courtyard areas are notable. Fields and play areas are turfed and should be preserved. Other landscape improvements should add to the beauty of the campus. Buses, Parking and Traffic Separation. Specific design points that should be considered include (as stated above, under Building Systems); it should be noted here that the current bus loop seems to be sufficient if used at different drop times for both schools: Bus loading and unloading zone is separate from other parking or other traffic flow patterns, including pedestrian. People should not be walking around the buses. The loading zone is designed without requiring individuals to cross over in front of buses. Buses are on a tight time schedule. Buses require a separate entrance/exit from other traffic. Also note that buses are operating when delivery trucks are operating, so ideally they should not share the same entrance. Buses should not be adjacent to staff parking or other parking where individuals are trying to beat the buses out. Buses have large blind spots and can backup on students. A fence barrier with walk through ports is currently used to restrain students from walking out in front of the buses until the buses have stopped and shut down their engines. An opening in the fence is provided for students to access buses. A single bus drop off line is provided, with boarding on the right side of the bus. Double lines create a hazard with students walking in front of the buses. If a single line cannot be created, the school may use angled (drive through) parking, where the bus can then proceed forward. Buses should never have to back up. Avoid any double parked bus arrangement. The bus loading zone must be clearly marked, with signs (in white or yellow), curb painted in yellow. It should be obvious that the bus lane is not for car pool. Bus loading zones should not intrude on fire lanes. When buses are in the fire lane, the driver cannot leave the buses. The bus loading zone should be capable of accommodating growth. The buses need a separate exit from the car pool, student and visitor. A single line should be 12 feet wide, with 40 feet of length for each bus (buses are 34-36 feet long). If a bus breaks down, the single file arrangement must have pullout lanes to allow buses to bypass a bus with mechanical problems. There should be pull-off at the end for buses with problems that need to be addressed before they get on the road. Bus turning radii are 42 ft outside radius and 24 ft inside radius.

Campus Integration Plan 15 July, 2016 172 parking spaces exist on/near campus. The following is a breakdown of parking spaces needed: # Teaching Stations X 1.5 = 62 X 1.5 = 93 spaces for teachers and Staff # Visitor Spaces = Enrollment X 10% = 1,430 X 10% = 14 spaces for visitors Remaining 65 spaces for GCA High School Students (suggest award by lottery) Mesquite Aquatic: At this time it is unknown whether a possible joint use agreement maybe created for daytime parking or use as cell phone lot by parents picking up students. East Parking and Bus Drop Off Zone North Parking and Service Lane thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 16 July 2016 South Parking Northwest Parking South Parking Special Needs Transportation. Transportation supports the special education students, with a separate drop off and bus service. Special needs transportation for students who are disabled, in wheelchairs, or vision impaired, need to have their bus transportation close to the building for ease of getting to the loading zone and on the buses. Provide a dedicated spot for special needs buses. This should be accessible from the special needs/special education. Special needs busing will need sloped curb cuts. Playfields. The following fields are present at MJHS: Football Stadium

Campus Integration Plan 17 July, 2016 Baseball (girls and boys) Softball Track Multipurpose Field Tennis Courts Unique Site Conditions. Congested pedestrian and vehicular patterns should be noted. Historical buildings and landscape should be utilized and enhanced in future renovations. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 18 July 2016 Existing Space Assignments The following is an approximate documentation of the spaces on the MJHS campus and how they are currently utilized. Exact measurements were not available at the time of this writing; however, the number of potential teaching stations has been calculated against the square footage of each building and the overall campus. Thereby, this tabulation allows an accurate forecast of how many student seats will be available at the MJHS campus. Areas highlighted indicate spaces that will be changed or renovated. Gilbert Public Schools Existing Campus* *highlighted areas will be remodeled Mesquite Junior High School/ GCA Integration 1,500 Student Functional Capacity TOTALS PER PROGRAM AREA DESCRIPTION NSF Total GSF # TS Student Design Capacity 1.0 ADMINISTRATION 4,650 5,443 2.0 FOOD SERVICE/ STUDENT DINING 8,850 10,404 3.0 CORE CLASSROOMS 42,425 52,259 46 1139 4.0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 21,780 26,111 7 179 5.0 PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTS 20,290 24,866 7 179 6.0 APPLIED ARTS 2,935 3,429 2 51 7.0 MEDIA CENTER 4,750 5,550 8.0 SUPPORT 2,870 3,178 TOTALS PER PROGRAM 108,550 131,240 62 1,547

Campus Integration Plan 19 July, 2016 1.0 ADMINISTRATION Existing Space New or Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Area Reqd Net Area # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes 1.01 Administration.01 Principal 1 250 250.02 Asst Principal 1 200 200.03 Lobby 1 1,250 1250 1 1,000 1000.04 New Offices 2 125 250.05 Mail/ Work Room/Fax 1 175 175.06 Conference Room 1 200 200.07 Secretary 2 150 300.08 Records Storage 1 75 75.09 Attendance 1 150 150.10 Responsibility Center 1 250 250.11 Staff Workroom 1 300 300.12 Staff Toilets 2 50 100 1.02 Student Resource /Counseling.01 Police Officer 1 100 100.02 Counselor 2 150 300.03 Counselor Storage 1 75 75 1.03 Health.01 Nurse 1 400 400.02 Cot Area 2 75 150.03 Waiting 1 100 100.04 Exam 1 100 100.05 Toilets/ Shower 1 175 175 Net Assignable 23 4650 3 1250 Reduce Add New Mechanical 3.0% - - 144 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 404 Circulation 5.0% - - 245 SF Tare Area 793 1.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE ADMINISTRATION 5,443 thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 20 July 2016 2.0 FOOD SERVICE/ STUDENT DINING Existing Space New or Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Area Reqd Net Area # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes 2.01 Food Service.01 Kitchen/ Staff Support/Storage 1 2,500 2500.02 Snack Bar 1 300 300 2.02 Student Dining.01 Student Dining 1 4,000 4000.02 Serving Area 1 1,000 1000.03 Stage/ Platform and Storage 1 800 800.04 Table/Chair Storage 1 250 250 Net Assignable 6 8850 Restrooms 0 Mechanical 3.0% - - 274 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 770 Unassigned Stor 0.5% - - 44 Circulation 5.0% - - 466 SF Tare Area 1554 2.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE FOOD SERVICE/DINING 10,404

Campus Integration Plan 21 July, 2016 3.0 CORE CLASSROOMS SPACE DESCRIPTION Existing Space # of Area Reqd Net Area # TS Ave # Stud Max Student Capacity MJHS GCA JH 3.01 General Academic.01 General Classrooms (multi subject) 32 850 27200 32 30 960 19 6 11.02 Classroom to Teacher Lounge GCA 1 750 750.02 Science CR/Lab 7 1,000 7000 7 30 210 5 2 3.03 Prep Area 1 300 300.04 Convert Computer Labs to CR 4 800 3200 4 30 120.05 Tech Classroom 1 875 875 1 30 30 3.02 Joint Use.01 BookStore 1 450 450.02 Teacher Work Rooms 3 300 900 3.03 Special Needs.01 Self Contained Classroom/Storage 2 700 1400 2 10 20.02 Self Contained RR w Shower 1 200 200.03 Self Contained Kitchen 1 150 150.04 Resource Spec Ed 800 0.05 SPED Suite/Offices/OTPT 1,100 0 54 42425 46 1340 24 8 14 B/G RR Dispersed 10 250 2500 Staff RR Dispersed 2 50 100 Mechanical 3.0% - - 1312 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 3689 Circulation 5.0% - - 2233 SF Tare Area 9834 3.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE CORE CLASSROOMS 52,259 Capacity 3.0 TOTAL # TS, CAPACITY @ 85% UTILIZATION RATE 46 1139 Assigned TS GCA HS thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 22 July 2016 4.0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Gross Area Capacity # TS Ave # Stud Max Student Capacity MJHS GCA JH 4.01 Physical Education.01 Gymnasium 1 6,200 6200 2 30 60 1 1 1.02 Bleachers for 1 3,000 3000.03 Wrestling 1 3,200 3200 1 30 30 1.04 Weight Room 1 1,200 1200 1 30 30 1.05 Girls Locker 1 1,750 1750.06 BoysLocker 1 2,380 2380.07 Girls Shower/ Toilet 1 400 400.08 Boys Shower/ Toilet 1 400 400.09 Equipment Storage 1 400 400.09 Lobby 1 400 400.10 Outdoor Classes 3 30 90 1 1 4.02 Teacher Areas.01 Coach Office 2 500 1000.02 Coach Toilet/Shower 2 100 200.03 Laundry 1 50 50 Net Assignable 15 21,780 7 210 4 2 1 Restrooms 2 85 170 Mechanical 2.8% - - 627 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 1894 Circulation 7.0% - - 1639 SF Tare Area 4331 4.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE PHYS ED 26,111 4.0 TOTAL # TS, CAPACITY @ 85% UTILIZATION RATE 7 179 Assigned TS GCA HS

Campus Integration Plan 23 July, 2016 5.0 PERFORMING/ VISUAL ARTS SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Net Area # TS Ave # Stud Max Student Capacity MJHS GCA JH 5.01 Performing/ Visual Arts.01 Art / Project Room 1 1,000 1000 1 30 30 0.5 0.5.02 Art Storage 1 300 300.03 Tech Shop/Lab 1 1,050 1050 1 30 30 1.04 Tech Lab Storage 1 100 100.05 Office/Storage 1 250 250.06 Orchestra 1 2000 2000 1 30 30 0.5 0.5.07 Practice Rooms 3 100 300.08 Chorus 1 1,200 1200 1 30 30 0.5 0.5.09 Band 1 2,600 2600 1 30 30 1.10 Instrument Storage 1 500 500.11 Music Offices 2 120 240.12 Storage 4 175 700.13 Drama 1 1,200 1200 1 30 30 0.5 0.5.14 Lecture 2 1,000 2000.15 Auditorium 1 3,000 3000.16 Orchestra Pit 1 800 800.17 Stage 1 1,200 1200 1 30 30 1.18 Dressing 2 100 200.19 Costume 1 150 150.20 Stage Craft/ Storage 1 2,000 1500 Net Assignable 28 20290 7 210 4 2 1 Restrooms (Arts/PE Cluster) 2 350 700 Mechanical 2.8% - - 584 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 1764 Circulation 7.0% - - 1527 SF Tare Area 4576 5.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE P/V ARTS 24,866 Capacity 5.0 TOTAL # TS, CAPACITY @ 85% UTILIZATION RATE 7 179 Assigned TS GCA HS thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 24 July 2016 6.0 APPLIED ARTS SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Gross Area Capacity # TS Ave # Stud Student Capacity/ 100% Assigned TS MJHS GCA JH GCA HS 6.01 Applied Arts.01 Sewing 1 1,200 1200 1 30 30 1.02 Food Lab 1 1,300 1300 1 30 30 1.03 Food Laundry/Pantry/Storage 1 400 400.04 Sewing Dressing 1 35 35 Net Assignable 4 2935 2 60 2 Restrooms (existing) - - 0 Mechanical 2.8% - - 85 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 255 Circulation 5.0% - - 154 SF Tare Area 494 6.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE APPLIED ARTS 3429 6.0 TOTAL # TS, CAPACITY @ 85% UTILIZATION RATE 2 51

Campus Integration Plan 25 July, 2016 7.0 MEDIA CENTER SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Net Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area 7.01 Media Center.01 Books/ Stack 1 3,400 3400 1 2800 2800.02 Classics Library Area 1 600 600.03 Reading/ Instructional 1 900 900.04 Book Circulation Desk 1 150 150 7.02 Staff Areas.01 Office/Workroom 1 300 300 Net Assignable 4,750 1 3400 Restrooms 0 Mechanical 2.8% - - 137 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 413 Circulation 5.0% - - 250 SF Tare Area 800 7.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE MEDIA CNTR 5,550 Notes Reduce Remodel thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 26 July 2016 8.0 SUPPORT AREAS SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Net Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area 8.01 Maintenance.01 Maintenance Office to GCA Office 1 2,000 2000 1 2,000 2000.02 Main Distribution Frame 1 20 20.03 Intermediate Distribution Frame 3 100 300.04 Storage/ Janitorial/ Bulk 1 250 250.05 Custodial Closets 6 50 300.06 RR Faculty/Staff Men 75 0.07 RR Faculty/Staff Women 75 0 Net Assignable 13 2,870 1 2000 Mechanical 2.0% - - 59 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 250 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 308 8.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE SUPPORT 3,178 Notes Remodel

Campus Integration Plan 27 July, 2016 2 SECTION Integration Requirements Introduction The planning for the Mesquite Junior High School remodel and additions involved interviewing staff and parents at MJHS and GCA. The following areas will be impacted by the integration project: Administration Building 500 Cafeteria/ Applied Arts Building 200 Core Classrooms/ GCA New Administration Building 300 Physical Education Building 400 Performing/ Visual Arts Building 100 Science Building 600 Media Center Building 700 Classrooms Buildings 800 & 900 Parking and Drive Reconfigurations The following recommendations apply to the integration project. Some of the suggestions involve the use of space only and not a physical renovation or addition. thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 28 July 2016 Gilbert Public Schools New and Remodeled Space Mesquite Junior High School/ GCA Integration TOTALS REMODEL AND NEW BUILDING NSF Total GSF 1.0 ADMINISTRATION MJHS/ BLDG 500 1,000 1,229 2.0 CAFETERIA/ BLDG 200 3,800 4,248 3.0 ADMINISTRATION GCA/ BLDG 300 2,000 2,236 4.0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ BLDG 400 - - 5.0 PERFORMING/VA /BLDG 100 1,600 2,068 6.0 SCIENCE/ BLDG 600 - - 7.0 MEDIA CENTER/ BLDG 700 1,400 2,272 8.0 CLASSROOMS/ BLDGS 800 & 900 - - TOTAL REMODEL 9,800 12,053 3.0 ADMINISTRATION MJHS/ BLDG 500 600 836 5.0 PERFORMING/VIS ARTS/ BLDG 100 2,200 2,442 TOTAL NEW 2,800 3,278

Campus Integration Plan 29 July, 2016 N Preferred Option GCA entry 38 spaces reconfigure parking and drive 21 spaces 15 spaces parent drop GCA building additions relocate tennis court 39 spaces 56 spaces bus lane reconfigure parking and drive 42 spaces parent drop MJHS MJHS entry thinksmart planning, inc MJHS and surrounding areas Courtesy Google Maps

Preferred Option Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 30 July 2016 Totals Provided MJHS 30 Teaching Stations/630 Students GCA 32 Teaching Stations/ 800 Students MJHS/ GCA Integration Site Plan

Preferred Option Campus Integration Plan 31 July, 2016 GCA Entry New Lockers CR GCA Lockers CR CR CR site manager Art Admin Expansion GCA Admin CR CR 300 Bldg CR CR outdoor storage CR MJHS Entry PE PE PE PE GCA Staff Rm offices MJHS Staff Rm Nurse offices 500 Bldg MJHS Admin PE 600 Bldg Science PE SCI PE MJHS Lockers SCI SCI SCI classics library Library CR CR CR CR SCI SCI GCA MJHS remodel addition SCI SCI SCI SCI 700 Bldg Library MJHS 9.5 TS GCA 21.5 TS thinksmart planning, inc PE SCI

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 32 July 2016 Preferred Option storage MP Lab CR CR MP Lab CR CR MP Lab Perf Arts Perf Arts Perf Arts Perf Arts Perf Arts Perf Arts 100 Bldg Performing Arts 200 Bldg Food Service Applied Science GCA MJHS remodel addition MJHS 4.5 TS GCA 7.5 TS PE

Campus Integration Plan 33 July, 2016 Preferred Option CR CR CR CR CR CR CR CR CR CR 900 Bldg CR CR CR CR CR CR CR CR CR 800 Bldg GCA MJHS remodel addition MJHS 16 TS GCA 3 TS thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 34 July 2016 Administration MJHS/ Building 500 The existing MJHS Administrative Building will be remodeled to accommodate the following: Reducing the Lobby area by 250 SF in order to building two new offices for MJHS staff; Remodeling classroom 501 into the new GCA teachers lounge with 2 staff restrooms, a sink, counter area, and refrigerator as well as A conference table and printer(s) Windows to the courtyard for visual supervision of students. Assign offices 502 and 503 to GCA counselors; Nurse shall be shared between schools. 1.0 BUILDING 500 ADMINISTRATION MJHS Existing Space New or Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Area Reqd Net Area # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Rm# Remodeled Space 520 Reduce Lobby Size 1 1,250 1250 1 1,000 Reduce new Add New Offices in Lobby 2 125 250 Add New 501 Remodel Classroom to GCA Lounge 1 750 750 1 750 750 Remodel Net Assignable 2 2000 4 1000 Mechanical 3.0% - - 31 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 87 Circulation 10.0% - - 111 SF Tare Area 229 1.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDING 500 1,229

Campus Integration Plan 35 July, 2016 Cafeteria/ Applied Arts Building 200 The existing Cafeteria/ Applied Arts Building 200 will be remodeled to accommodate the following: Reuse Room 208, Tech Shop and Storage for a MJHS Multipurpose STEM lab, Partially renovate Room 206 into a Classroom for MJHS by demolishing built-in furniture, Remodel Room 203 Food Lab into a Multipurpose/STEM/Science lab for GCA, Remodel Room 201 Sewing Lab into a Multipurpose/STEM/Science lab for GCA, Convert Room 205 and adjoining skills kitchen into a classroom with a sink/counter for GCA. Reuse Rooms 204 and 209 as GCA Classrooms. 2.0 BUILDING 200 CAFETERIA/ APPLIED ARTS Existing Space New or Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Area Reqd Net Area # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Rm# Remodeled Space 208 Tech Shop/Lab & Storage 1 1,050 1050 1 1,050 206 Tech CR/ Storage to Classroom 1 875 875 1 875 500 203 Food Lab to MP Lab 1 1,300 1300 1 1,300 1300 201 Sewing Lab to MP Lab 1 1,200 1200 1 1,200 1200 205 CR and Skills Kitchen Combined 1 800 800 1 800 800 Net Assignable 5 5225 5 3800 Reuse Remodel Remodel Remodel Remodel Mechanical 3.0% - - 118 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 330 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 448 2.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDING 200 4,248 thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 36 July 2016 Administration/ Classrooms Building 300 The existing Building 300 will be remodeled to accommodate the following: Remodel Room 308, Site Manager Shop into an administration area by adding 600 additional SF to the north side of the building, creating a total of 2,600 SF administration area for GCA including: o Principal Office @ 250 SF o Asst Principal @ 200 SF o Mail/Work Room/Fax @ 175 SF o Conference Room @ 200 SF o Records Storage @75 SF o Attendance @ 150 SF o Lobby/ Secretarial @800 SF o Restrooms 2 @ 250/ total 500 SF Reuse Rooms 301, 302,304 and 305 as GCA Classrooms; Reuse Room 308A for Site Manager Office; Reuse Room 307 for GCA Office; Share Art Room 306 for MJHS and GCA; Expand, cover and/or fence in outdoor storage area on east side of Room 301 for carts, and outdoor tools. 3.0 BUILDING 300 ADMINISTRATION/ CRS GCA Existing Space New or Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Area Reqd Net Area # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Rm# Remodeled Space 308 Site Manager Shop 1 2,000 2000 1 2,000 2000 1 2000 1 2000 Remodel Mechanical 3.0% - - 62 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 174 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 236 3.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL CORE CLASSROOMS 2,236 New Addition New Space for GCA Administration 1 600 600 1 600 600 1 600 1 600 New Mechanical 3.0% - - 62 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 174 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 236 3.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE NEW BUILDING 300 836

Campus Integration Plan 37 July, 2016 Physical Education Building 400 The physical education building, gymnasium, wrestling and weight areas are sufficient to support both junior high and high school curriculums. The fields, track and court areas are also well maintained and amply sized. In order to add the extra athletic programs of GCA to the campus, he existing Building 400 Physical Education/ Gym will be used as follows: Reuse all existing Classrooms for GCA classrooms. 4.0 BUILDING 400 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Rm# Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Gross Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Net Assignable 0-0 0 Mechanical 2.8% - - 0 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 0 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 0 4.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE RENOVATION BUILDING 400 - thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 38 July 2016 Performing/ Visual Arts Building 100 The Performing/ Visual Arts programs at the schools will include music, art and performing arts programs. The existing facilities are generous for a junior high school and should be able to accommodate both schools as follows: The existing band room will be utilized full time for the MJHS music program; The orchestra, drama and choir areas will be shared by the schools with one school using the rooms in the morning, and the other in the afternoon; The Stage Crafts area Room 108 will be remodeled and expanded into the corridor and to the north of the building in order to create a band room large enough for the GCA program; The exiting for the building will need to be studied, additional exits may be created in the north and west walls; The property storage room 114 will be exited to the north with double doors. An additional storage area will be added to the north in order to create additional storage for the campus; The auditorium will be scheduled as usual for performances. 5.0 BUILDING 100 PERFORMING/ VISUAL ARTS SPACE DESCRIPTION Required # of Area Reqd/ Net Area Space Space s New or Remodeled Space Net Area Area # of Sub- Notes Reqd Total Rm# Remodeled Space 108 Remodel 108 & 111 into Band Rm 1 1,600 1600 1 1,600 1600 1600 Mechanical 2.8% - - 46 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 139 Circulation 15.0% - - 282 SF Tare Area 468 5.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDING 100 2,068 New Addition New Band Rm Space in Ext Corridor 1 1,200 1200 1 1,200 1200 Addition to North for Wkshop or Stor 1 1,000 1000 1 1,000 1000 1 1200 1 2200 New New Mechanical 3.0% - - 68 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 174 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 242 5.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE NEW BUILDING 100 2,442

Campus Integration Plan 39 July, 2016 Science Building 600 Existing science facilities at MJHS are adequate for both schools when the seven labs are combined with three classrooms for use in the weekly lab/classroom rotations. This plan provides for four science lab rooms and one class room be used at GCA and three science lab rooms and two classrooms be used for MJHS. Each teacher will spend a portion of their week in classroom activities and a portion in lab activities, rotating rooms with other teachers on their non-lab days. Lab set up will be jointly decided by science teaching staff. 6.0 SCIENCE/ BLDG 600 Rm# Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Gross Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Net Assignable 0 0 Mechanical 2.8% - - 0 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 0 Circulation 10.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 0 6.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDING 600 0 thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 40 July 2016 Media Center Building 700 The media center is adequately sized for both schools and contains enough area for a classics room for GCA. This program calls for a 600 SF area to be added within the existing library area for GCA-only materials. In addition, the four computer labs in Building 700 will be partially remodeled to convert them to general classrooms for GCA. Rooms 705 and 708 will be utilized for science classrooms (not labs.) Architect should reconfirm with the schools as to which rooms will be used for which subjects. The school staff has indicated that they may want to keep one room set up as a computer lab temporarily. 7.0 MEDIA CENTER/ BLDG 700 SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Net Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Rm# Remodeled Space 700 Reduce Library Size 1 3,400 3400 1 2800 Reduce new Book Stack Area for Classics/ GCA 1 600 600 in library 704 Computer lab to CR 1 800 800 1 200 200 Partial 705 Computer lab to CR 1 800 800 1 200 200 Partial 706 Computer lab to CR 1 800 800 1 200 200 Partial 707 Computer lab to CR 1 800 800 1 200 200 Partial Net Assignable 4,200 6 1400 Mechanical 2.8% - - 40 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 365 Circulation 10.0% - - 467 SF Tare Area 872 7.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDING 700 2,272

Campus Integration Plan 41 July, 2016 Classrooms/ Buildings 800 & 900 The existing classroom buildings 800 and 900 will not be modified. Of the existing 19 classrooms, 16 will be assigned to MJHS and 3 to GCA. The office areas will be assigned to each school or shared. 8.0 CLASSROOMS/ BLDGS 800 & 900 Rm# Remodeled Space SPACE DESCRIPTION # of Space s Required Area Reqd/ Space Net Area New or Remodeled Space # of Area Reqd Net Area Notes Mechanical 2.0% - - 0 Walls, structure 8.0% - - 0 Circulation 0.0% - - 0 SF Tare Area 0 8.0 GROSS ASSIGNABLE REMODEL BUILDINGS 800 & 900 - thinksmart planning, inc

Mequite Junior High School/Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert Public Schools 42 July 2016 Parking, Site and Drive Reconfigurations The existing campus contains many amenities and is of ample size to support both schools with the following improvements: A new front door and entry should be provided for GCA by creating an entry drive off of Palo Verde to the north of the campus. The current bus and visitor entry for MJHS will remain the same. If buses are scheduled at different times for each school, this should be sufficient for both schools. The parking area to the west of building 300 may be used for GCA parent drop off, or some other configuration that allows GCA parents to drop students to the north, while MJHS students will continue to be dropped on Mesquite, to the south. Staff for both schools may park in the west lot, the east lot, to the north or in the south lot. GCA high school students will have limited spaces on campus, but these will most likely need to be awarded through a lottery. On street parking exists throughout the neighborhood. The south parking area may be remodeled to add parking.

Campus Integration Plan 43 July, 2016 3 SECTION Budget/ Projected Costs Introduction / Overview The following budget is a parametric projection of probable costs as determined at the planning level. The actual budget will become much more precise after the project has been designed and estimated by and architectural/engineering consultant. At the time of this writing, this project is estimated to cost $3,928,384.12. Gilbert Public Schools MJHS/ GCA Integration 12,053 SF Renov Total Anticipated Project Budget 3,278 GSF New Construction (GSF X $140/SF Renov, $225/SF New) 2,424,970 Site Development @ 7% 169,748 Demolition* @ 12,053 SF $6.5/SF 78,345 New Parking and Roads 250,000 Fixtures & Equipment 7% 169,748 Maximum Allowable Cost of Construction 3,092,810 Professional A/E Fees 7.20% 222,682 Administrative Costs 5% 154,641 Moving Costs 50,000 Contingency 10% 309,281 Inflation (1.6% /yr)** 1.6% 98,970 Budget Summary Total Cost $3,928,384.12 * Only partial demolition of most spaces required ** Does not Include Inflation for Projects after 1 Years thinksmart planning, inc

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