1. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Sussex Technical School District Masterplan May 25, 2007

2. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 2 Sussex Tech Site Introduction Vicinity Map Sussex Technical School District is centrally located in Sussex County a few miles east of Georgetown, Delaware. The District High School serves 1250 students in technical and pre-certification and certification programs for students in: Athletic Health Care Auto Diesel Technology Auto Body Repair Building Maintenance Carpentry/ Millwork & Cabinetry Children's Education & Services Cosmetology Criminal Justice Digital Publishing & Print Design Electrical Electronics Environmental Health Professions Welding

3. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 3 Committee Sussex Tech Administration Patrick SaviniSuperintendent Sandra FalatekDirector of Instruction Allen LathburyDirector Support Services Linda PutzBusiness Director Terry LittleFacilities & Operations Consulting Team Patrick RyanFrench + Ryan, Inc. Alvin FrenchFrench + Ryan, Inc. Carole MarkGrimm + Parker Architects

4. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 4 Issues Sussex Tech is an award winning school and educational program, in spite of its facilities. The original building was constructed in 1960 with additions and annexes and outbuildings in 1964, 1970, 1975, 1986, 1995 and 2000. The change from partial day attendance to all day comprehensive educational program added another building addition and renovation in 1995; but little renovation of the earlier wings has occurred. Updates to the facility for program changes have been sporadic and locally concocted. While outstanding maintenance and on-going technology updates have kept the program running smoothly, the numerous buildings on campus have caused a number of long-term problems that need to be addressed in the present day. A campus of 20+ buildings cannot be adequately secured for student safety and security. Students often have a building change between every class. Parking and drives are difficult to separate from the public areas and entries. Control of the main entry has recently been added by hiring a full time “security” staff member to “greet” every visitor that comes into the front door. Transportation and traffic safety are an additional problem on the campus. Many students drive due to the duration of county-wide bus routes and the large percentage of students involved in work-study programs and internships. The staff, students, and buses are intermingled in a labyrinth of asphalt and parking. A campus-wide building assessment has been performed as a first step to the masterplanning process. This assessment has revealed that the majority of the earliest construction is un-insulated solid masonry walls and inadequately sloping roofs. The outbuildings were all constructed utilizing the cheapest possible construction in the prefab metal building model and are extremely inefficient and aging quickly. The buildings are not of permanent construction methods, but more those of storage and warehouse value. Numerous buildings also contribute to a severe energy problem. Each building has its own energy plant. The school campus has 9 boiler rooms, one large chiller and cooling tower, and 17 rooftop air handling units. The problem is compounded when students must move from one building to another with every class change. Doors are constantly opened and all the heat is repeatedly lost from the halls and classes. Most of the outbuildings are only heated, with little or no fresh-air and have no cooling system.

5. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 5 Goals: “Under one Roof” Goals of the Board, Superintendent and Staff all focus on the single goal of “Under one Roof.” This includes moving all the students into a single structure, improving the site, and renovating the existing building. SPECIFIC GOALS: Improve student security Update to meet codes for safety and health Improve building energy efficiency and indoor air environment quality Improve expanding and new program facilities Separate buses from students and parking Separate the public from the students on site and in the building Provide facilities for the complete high school experience Improve parking safety and quantity FACILITY GOALS by the leadership team Create consistent learning space Bring all areas up to current code Create a safe environment for the school population Create a single point of entry and student drop off Climate comfort all areas with energy conservation and good air quality Establish attractive interiors and exteriors Utilize low maintenance finishes which are easy to clean and long lasting Develop technology infrastructure for present and future needs Enhance public use and have sports and band events fully accessible and secure from the balance of building

6. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 6 Solutions: By removing the outbuildings and adding one major addition to the existing building, we can clarify the site circulation, safety, and increase parking, while renewing the facility for several major programs and providing the missing elements of the high school program. The construction of one major addition allows for staged, phased renovations of the existing wings without relocating students too dramatically. The Adult Ed Program can be additionally provided for in some separate outbuildings, lessening the overlap of jurisdictions. Phase I – Classroom Addition – Funding Received 2007 Phase II – New Addition Phase III – Renovate Older Sections

7. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 7 Program Summary

8. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 8 Sussex Tech Aerial Photo

9. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 9 DO

10. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 10 Site Analysis – Existing Site Conditions 2000 addition Gym/PE 400 wing Out-buildings Stadium Security Gates Security Gates Security Gates Parking Solar Path Woods Portable Classrooms Bus Queuing Parking Tax Ditch Auto Body DO Auto Tech PE Pond Pond Parking RAC

11. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 11 Site Analysis + Issues Security Gates Security Gates Security Gates Minimal public parking Outside of fence Dead end drive when gates are closed Out Buildings are Not safe & secure Stadium Parking Drainage Ditch New Sewer Service from City DO Solar Path

12. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 12 Total paved area = 363,094 +/- Site Analysis – Paved Areas An enormous amount of the campus area is paved, and is very inefficient in parking extent. Current parking is 540+/-. Fire Lanes must be greater than 10’ and less than 50’ from the building. Bus loading takes part of a parking lot – mixing traffic and students. The front drive is gated at night, and becomes a dead- end; thereby requiring a turnaround and two way traffic. Gates DO

13. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 13 Aux. Gym AutoTech AutoBody ROTC Construction Trades & Welding Adult Ed Envir. Sci Cafe Main Gym Academic Classes Lockers Admin & Guidance Health Media Cosmetology Early Childhood Ed. Criminal Justice Main Entry Building plan – Existing Uses Issues: Many programs are in outbuildings with no security Administration has no visibility to main Entry Cafeteria is internal & suffers from loud acoustics No Auxiliary Gym or fitness spaces No performance space Buildings older than 2000 need complete systems upgrades

14. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 14 Site Concepts Future Parking Expansion Simplify & Enlarge Parking Building Addition Building Addition New Water Tower New Visitor Parking– One Way DODO Create a new Ring Road for safety & traffic clarity Remove metal outbuildings & modular classrooms Enlarge Parking

15. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 15 Site Masterplan FUTURE PARKING EXISTING SW POND EXISTING SW POND TURN AROUND FOR ADULT ED AND STUDENT PARKING NEW RING ROAD EXISTING STADIUM TO REMAIN EXISTING ENTRANCE TO REMAIN TWO- WAY CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT RE-ALIGN ENTRY AT TRAFFIC LIGHT TWO LANES OUT; ONE LANE IN TURN AROUND FOR BUSES DO ONE WAY DRIVE + EXPAND VISITOR PARKING DROP-OFF AREA PE/ HEALTH EXPAND EXISTING PARKING PHASE 2 CONST YARD AUTO YARD GRNHSE < ONE WAY < RAC BUS AM UNLOADING AREA & CANOPY KITCHEN SERVICE AREA SCREENED

16. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 16 Site Masterplan PARKING 350 Rear lot 210 Stadium lot 148 Front 57 DO + east lot 40 Auto yard 24 Adult Ed 829 total NEW RING ROAD TURN AROUND FOR BUSES DO AUTO YARD CONST YARD PHASE 2 RAC GRNHSE < ONE WAY <

17. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 17 NEW RING ROAD DO AUTO YARD RAC Building Masterplan Phase 3 Phase 2 CANOPY AM BUS UNLOADING AREA PE/ HEALTH CONST YARD P M BUS DEPARTING LOADING AREA EXISTING GYM CAFE PRACTICE FIELD THEATE R AUT O CONST GRNHSE

18. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 18 This large addition allows new programs and existing programs currently in the annexes to move into the main building. Adding new auditorium, cafeteria, and PE/Health areas create a public zone for concentration of evening activities. Design Features include: Lockers will be at first floor level with a wrestling room above on a mezzanine open to the health/gym below. Showroom for the auto program is designed to display special projects and participate in the “ car dealers” environment Operable walls will separate adjoining programs and classes for flexibility (shown thus: ) Link to the existing classroom building will be overhead glass rolling doors to bring materials through to the courtyard, in addition to fire exit doors. Dining area is open to lobby for theater and Athletic events Phase II Addition EXISTING MAIN GYM EXISTING: FUTURE ADMIN EXISTING PE EXISTING CLASSES EXISTING CLASSES EXISTING MEDIA REL TECH HVAC PE/ HEALTH LOCKER CARP CAB AUTO TECH CL CL CL CL CL CL CL AUTO SHOW ROOM KIT BLDG SERV DINING THEATER INST ELECTRONIC LAB WRESTL’G LOCKERS DRESS PARTS - STOR PRACTICE YARD PE HLTH ST LOBBY AUTO YARD CONST YARD MWMW EXIST HLTH PROF WELDING COVERED PORCH AUTO BODY O ELECT APP. TECH VOCAL MUSIC

19. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 19 Renovation Options Solutions for renovations of existing classroom areas include installing a new steel roof structure on top of the existing roof deck to create slope and an attic for HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems delivery. The addition would then have a similar roof construction method. Option D Existing Building Section Proposed Building Section EXISTING DECK New structure supports HVAC System & Piping I New steel truss supports sloped roof I New Suspended Light Fixtures Existing Ceiling Height

20. Sussex Technical School District Georgetown, Delaware May 25, 2007 Page 20 Summary: Areas, Phasing & Costs