1. BUILDING FOR TODAY PLANNING FOR TOMORROW &
February 26, 2019
PLANNING FOR TOMORROW &
BUILDING FOR TODAY
PHASE ONE B UPDATE
East Pennsboro Area School District

2. Section 1
BUDGET ANALYSIS

3. DATA CABLING UPGRADES Cat5 Cat6 Obsolete Reduced ‘Crosstalk’
Cat5 cable can handle up to 10/100 Mbps at a 100MHz bandwidth, the newer versions of Cat cables are significantly faster. Cat5E cable (which stands for “Cat5 Enhanced”) became the standard cable about 15 years ago and offers significantly improved performance over the old Cat5 cable, including up to 10 times faster speeds.
Reduced ‘Crosstalk’
Electronic equipment (including cat cables) emit electromagnetic signals. When lots of cables are near one another, these cables can interfere with one another. This interference is referred to as “crosstalk”. Crosstalk increases errors and lost packets (among other issues). Newer versions of cat cables reduce the impact of crosstalk through a variety of methods, including improved shielding and twisted cable design.
Significantly Higher Speeds
TYPE
GB/S
MHZ
Cat 5
Does not support Gigabit ethernet
100
Cat 5e 1
Cat 6 10
250

4. Scope Review

5. WCH/EPHS Precast Panel/Building Envelope

6. Section 5
Phase One C Update

7. Phase One C
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Our Study Team has Engaged MG Tactical Advantage, LLC in the Design Process…
General Recommendations to the Design Team
East Pennsboro Middle School
Building-wide accessibility to public-address system
Utilizing clear story and panels to reduce sight and vision lines
Installing window blinds that can be quickly dropped
Removing phones and panic buttons away from doors and windows
 Installing moveable furniture/cabinets next to classroom doors
Removing facility identification from swipe cards and IDs
 Installation of locks to both sides of inner-connecting doors
Observed Condition(s)
MG Tactical Recommendations
Poor Exterior Signage
Consider adding clear signage directing traffic to visitors parking, teachers parking, and bus/parent drop-offs.
Exterior Cameras Angles
Consider improving (2) exterior camera angles.
Main entry-way configuration (Limited Visibility)
Consider creating a clear line of sight for the office staff to see people approaching the facility.
Double-Door Configuration (Can be barred shut)
Consider retrofit of double-door hardware.
Transactional Windows
Consider adding transactional windows to main office to limit facility access (large enough for book bags).
No Electronic Door Control
Consider magnetic and controlled locks on doors.
East Pennsboro High School
Observed Condition(s)
MG Tactical Recommendations
Exterior Double-Steel Doors
Consider peephole installation
Main Entry-way (Limited Visibility)
Consider enhancing line of sight to main entrance
Nurses Suite (One point of entry/exit)
Consider adding additional means of entry/exit
Classroom Signage
Consider adding flag signage

8. Phase One C Schedule
February 15, 2019,  MG Tactical agreed to complete an assessment of the existing security system at West Creek Hills Elementary School, East Pennsboro Elementary School and the East Pennsboro High School. The assessment with considerations for future options will be completed on or before March 11, The schedule below reflects the planned review and approval dates necessary to facilitate a project during the summer construction schedule.
March 11, 2019           Assessment from MG Tactical Assessment to be submitted
March 12, 2019           Assessment provided to the School Board at the District Facilities Meeting
March 21, 2019           Assessment presented by Reynolds with anticipated School Board direction for advancement.
March 26, 2019           Update to process presented at the District Facilities Meeting
April 25, 2019              RES to present final details with amendment to the School Board
May 5, 2019                Final Board vote

9. Questions & Answers