Abington High School Additions & Renovations

Board of School DirectorsJanuary 23, 2018

Superintendent’s Committee to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student Enrollment

• Recommendation to the Board of School Directors –• March 24, 2015

• Implement K-5; 6-8; 9-12 Grade Level Organization

• Change Abington Junior High School to a Grades 6,7, & 8Middle School

Renovations and Additions to Abington High School

• Construct New Classroom Wing to create space to accommodate Grade 9Students at Abington High School and include Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12

• Alterations and Renovations to the High School facility

• FOCUS ON STEAM with the new Abington High School wing

Vision

Abington Schools will be 21st Century, state-of-the-art, innovative learning environments. Promoting student excellence, achievement, and academic exploration will ensure our students are prepared for the nation’s fastest growing industries and motivate the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future.

Strategic Objectives

Expand students’ abilities to be adaptable, analytical, technological, and innovative for success in college and careers in a dynamic and evolving world

Advance students’ competencies in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity to foster global and entrepreneurial mindsets

Enrich students’ educational opportunities by promoting deeper and higher-level learning through authentic experiences to prepare for global leadership endeavors

Create a synergy between education and the private-sector to prepare graduates to compete in an evolving global economy

Pathways to College and CareerThinking About Your Future – Career Awareness and Personal Interests:

Grades K-5

Developing Your Future – Foundational Coursework: Grades 6-8

Planning for Your Future – Academic Content and Career Exploration: Grades 9-10

Investing in Your Future – Interest and Career Pathways: Grades 11-12

Experiencing Your Future – Mentoring, Research, and Fieldwork/Internships: Grade 12

High School Project MilestonesApril, 2014 - Superintendent’s Committee was formed to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student EnrollmentMarch 24, 2015 - Report to the Board of the Recommendations of the Superintendent’s Committee to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student EnrollmentJune 9, 2015 - Board Orientation on Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High SchoolSeptember 8, 2015 – Board Orientation on Requests for Proposals for a Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High School. Award of contract to Gilbert Architects to perform feasibility study.January 12, 2016 – Board approval for preparation and submission to PDE of PlanCon Part A: Project Justification and PlanConPart B: Schematic Design Preparation

High School Project MilestonesJanuary 26, 2016 - Award approved for Montgomery County Planning Commission StudyMay 10, 2016 - Abington High School Facility Presentation at Meeting of the Board of School DirectorsSeptember 27, 2016 - Presentation by Montgomery County Planning Commission of Abington School District Enrollment Projections to the Board of School DirectorsNovember 7, 2016 - Board entered into agreement with Gilbert Architects for Abington High School Additions and RenovationsDecember 5, 2016 - Presentation to the Board of School Directors for Professional Construction Services for the Additions and Renovations

High School Project MilestonesFebruary 14, 2017 - Board authorized the Financial Team to investigate the issuance of General Obligation Bond Series A of 2017 to fund Additions and Renovations for Abington Senior High School and other Capital Projects.March 28, 2017 – Issuance of Series A of 2017 General Obligation Bonds at Board MeetingMarch 31, 2017, April 5, 2017, & April 13, 2017 – Educational Specification Meetings with Leadership Team, 40 Faculty Members,and Gilbert ArchitectsOctober 17, 2017 – Abington Township Meeting to discuss land planning processOctober 24, 2017 – Board Resolution authorized to seek land development approvals from local, county, and state agencies

High School Project MilestonesOctober 25, 2017 – Presentation to Parent Council on Additions and RenovationsNovember 21, 2017 – Abington Township Meeting to discuss land planning processDecember 13, 2017 – Presentation to Abington Township Planning CommissionJanuary 23, 2018 – Orientation at Meeting of the Board of School DirectorsUpcoming Meetings:January 31, 2018 - Abington Township Board of Commissioners Committee MeetingFebruary 8, 2018 – Abington Township Board of Commissioners Meeting

Proposed Additions and Renovations Throughout Abington High School

• Upgrade Aging HVAC and Infrastructure• Renovate Standard Classrooms• Science Labs that Incorporate Both Lecture and Lab Space• Large and Small Group Rooms for Cooperative Learning Experiences• Additions and Alterations to Administrative and Guidance Areas• Auxiliary Gymnasium• Cafeteria Space• Renovate Space for Choral and Instrumental Music• Incorporate State-of-the-Art Technology

Site Plan for Proposed Abington High School Additions

Classroom Addition

Administration & Guidance Addition

Auxiliary Gym Addition

Cafeteria & GymEntrance Addition

Hig

hlan

d Av

enue

Rendering #1

Rendering #2

Rendering #3

Addition View From Ghost Road Facing Baederwood Park (Rendering

#1)

Addition View From Highland Avenue (Rendering #2)

Addition View From Canterbury Road (Rendering #3)

Overall First Floor Plan

Administration & GuidanceHealth Suite

Music & Choral

Cafeterias

Cafeteria Addition

Locker Rooms

Auxiliary Gym

Overall Basement Plan

Auxiliary Gym

Locker Room

Overall Second Floor Plan

Chemistry Lab

Biology & Physics Lab

Proposed Add Alternate

Alternate Bid – Lower LevelInnovation Incubator and Black Box Theater

Overall Basement Plan

Alternate Bid – Lower LevelInnovation Incubator & Black Box Theater

Locker Room

Alternate Bid – LGI and SGI

Overall Second Floor Plan

Alternate Bid – Second FloorLGI (Large Group Rm) & SGI (Small Group Rm)

Contract Award - November, 2016Schematic Design - February, 2017-April, 2017Design Development - May, 2017-November, 2017Construction Documents - September, 2017-April, 2018Bidding - April, 2018-August, 2018Construction - September, 2018-August, 2022

Abington High School Additions and RenovationsProjected Design Schedule

Updated PlanCon A & B Approval – January 23, 2018Act 34 Hearing Authorization – February 27, 2018Act 34 Public Hearing – March 22, 2018PlanCon D & E Approval and Permission to Advertise - April, 2018Final Estimate and PlanCon F Approval – May, 2018Approval of Construction Contracts – July or August, 2018

Abington High School Additions and RenovationsNext Steps

The Superintendent’s Committee regarding Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans is established to make specific

recommendations with regard to the new middle school grade level configuration of 6-8 and high school grade level configuration of

grades 9-12.

January 2018 through September 2022

Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans

Committee Charge

Abington School DistrictAn Award Winning School District