2010-11-30-ProposedRenHandougBRBO30Nov10

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Bridge and Bowman Renovation Project Sub - Committee for Bridge and Bowman and parent volunteer participants Carl Oldenburg, PBC Member Designee to Project Jen Volgelzang, Liaison from School Department to PBC for Project Brigitte Steines, Bridge Parent volunteer participant Cindy Darcy, Bridge Parent volunteer participant Kara Brandes Bowman Parent volunteer participant Betsy Wilkenson Bowman Parent volunteer participant Mary Anton, Principal Bowman School Meg Colella, Principal Bridge School The 2010 Annual Town Meeting approved funding in support of the recommendations for the Bridge & Bowman renovation project. A sub - committee was formed, as identified above, to work with the architects to incorporate these recommendations into design documents. The result of this process has culminated in an approximate $325,000 savings of the current project costs versus the planned budget first estimated prior to spring 2010 town meeting. While the master plan base scope or 0 -10 yr. priority matrix addresses the deferred maintenance issues at both schools, the sub - committee identified additional recommendations to improve utilization of the building over the next 20 years. • The addition of a fire suppression system must be added to the project to meet current codes. • The outright removal of HVAC unit ventilators from classrooms and installation of a centralized ventilation system that will reduce classroom noise and improve air quality while still realizing energy goals and reducing operating expenses. • The incorporation of tempering of ventilation air to provide "partial cooling" or humidity reduction is expected to provide more comfortable air temperatures of 78 -80 degrees in classrooms and improve occupant comfort without the costs of full air - conditioning which stops at 74 degree cooling. • The addition of two new classrooms (per school) by moving the boiler room function supports a rising enrollment at these schools which is contrary to the master plans predicated enrollment decline. • The addition of two more classrooms (per school) by modifying spaces allocated to administration also supports the enrollment increases, and also enhances building entry security. • New lighting systems and controls contribute to the energy efficiencies of the building and improve overall lighting quality. • Installation of network wiring and power distribution for planned technology improvements, facilitates implementation of the technology plan for the schools. These recommendations should be considered to realize the Bridge and Bowman project as a 20 year building solution.