Santa Fe School District Facility Master Plan

1. Santa Fe School DistrictFacility Master Plan Atalaya Elementary School Workshop June 4, 2008

2. Agenda 1st hour: Review of Findings 2nd hour: Open Discussion and Prioritization of Projects

3. Overview School Programs and Change in Programs K-6 Configuration Current Enrollment 254

4. Overview School Location Atalaya Elementary School is located at the west end of the attendance area The school is within the city limits

5. Overview School Context The site is surrounded by low and medium-density residential development A joint-use park, shared with the City of Santa Fe borders the south end of the site Fire and police protection are more 1 mile from the school

6. Demographic Analysis ARC Study Summary Projected 2016-2017 enrollment at 252 without re-alignment Peak of 282 in 2001-2011 school year

7. Demographic Analysis ARC Study Summary Design capacity with portables is 374; without portables is 374 Program capacity with portables 330; without portables is 330 Source:SFPS Property Assessment by ARC

8. Facility Overview Historic Development and Facility Inventory 38,859 Total GSF; Space for 2 portables on site

9. Facility Overview Current Projects No new projects identified by Harris Consultants, LLC

10. Facility Overview Maintenance History

11. Facility Assessment School Site Issues

12. Facility Assessment Pedestrian Access- Off-site Paved sidewalks are located on the east side of Camino Cabra There is no crossing guard at Camino Cabra – Only 2 students walk to school Camino Cabra is very congested, especially in the morning, and generally unsafe for walking to school

13. Facility Assessment Pedestrian Access - On-site Pedestrian walkways to permanent buildings, portables area, and parking are paved The accessible route from the parking lot is hampered by rough asphalt and damaged curb cuts Handicap access to the park playground is limited by Small landings Narrow paths Non code-compliant stairs Paving between the main building and new wings is beginning to fail Sand used to control ice creates slipping hazard when dry Repairs are needed at trench drain cover

14. Facility Assessment Vehicular Access Both drives off Camino Cabra are in poor condition The pick-up/drop-off lane needs to be resurfaced Bus loading occurs at the same roadway used by all vehicles to exit the site Vehicles drive over the shallow curb at the median, creating congestion Better signage is needed to direct traffic Pedestrians cross two lanes of traffic from the parking lot The mailbox can easily be hit by a vehicle

15. Facility Assessment Parking Given the number of faculty and staff, there is enough parking At 1.5 parking spaces per FTE 51 spaces are required. There are 87 standard spaces on site Per the NM Building Code, 4 need to be accessible with 1 van space. There are 4 accessible spaces and 1 for vans During special events vehicles park along the main roadway There are 2 bicycle racks on site There is no parking along Camino Cabra

16. Facility Assessment Portable Buildings, Access and Condition There are 2 spaces designated for portables north of the main building During the evaluation there were no portables on site

17. Facility Assessment Landscaping and Irrigation The school is surrounded by naturally occurring Pinon trees and native grass Shrubs are concentrated between the main building and classroom additions Deciduous trees border the public park Shrubs need pruning and shaping Mulch needs to be replenished Bubblers are used to irrigate trees and shrubs, district guidelines state drip irrigation is preferred

18. Facility Assessment Drainage Drainage improvements are needed across the main playground to reduce mud The retention pond looks deep enough to hold enough water to drown someone and should be protected Trench drains need to be cleaned out to promote drainage

19. Facility Assessment Hardscape, Student Seating, Exterior Stairs, Plazas, Retaining Walls Coating on steel benches is failing Bench tops are missing fasteners (I almost flipped backwards!) Stairs to park playground area are not code compliant There are cracks and displacement of timbers at the park playground short retention walls

20. Facility Assessment Site Recreational Amenities Play equipment at the park playground is close to kindergarten classrooms, however it is not Protected (fenced) Accessible Lacks equipment for younger students Bark fall protection thinning Damaged play equipment Bolts missing at teeter-totter Handle missing at monkey bar Court needs to be resurfaced, remarked, and needs additional basketball goals

21. Facility Assessment Site Safety and Security, Hazards, Fencing, Signage Site access Vehicular congestion Commingled vehicular and pedestrian traffic Students crossing in front of vehicles at the pick-up/drop-off area Fence repairs needed Steel pipe guard rail and cable at park Chain link fence at tennis court Gate to garden area Gates at perimeter need closers and locks to keep wild animals away from playground 21

22. Facility Assessment Site Safety and Security, Hazards, Fencing, Signage Continued Railroad tie retaining wall at park is shifting out of position Site signage missing or unclear Snow and icicles buildup at covered walkway and can fall on someone walking between buildings

23. Facility Assessment Site Safety and Security, Security Lighting, Sight Lines, Cameras Line-of-sight supervision Not available from Principal’s office Doors to classroom wings can’t be monitored from administration area in main building Not available to public park Not available to area beyond large earth mound at arroyo Public park not separated from school grounds

24. Facility Assessment Site Utilities (Water, Sewer, Fire Hydrants, Garbage Collection, Electrical, Gas, Phone and Data) Atalaya has access to city utilities Dumpsters and recycling bins are too far from kitchen Gas meters are not protected Pad-mounted transformers are not protected

25. School Plant

26. Facility Assessment Structure: Foundations, Floors Cracks across concrete wainscot along foundation at main building Floor issues Carpet replacement in 5 classrooms, administration area, and auditorium Damaged linoleum at west wing Repair bubbling at gym floor Miscellaneous repairs

27. Facility Assessment Structure: Exterior Envelop, Walls, Sound TransmissionExterior Main Building Clogged and damaged conductor heads and downspouts Chalking and fading paint at exterior metals Cracking across concrete bond beam Lifting fascia panels and separating seams Efflorescence and other signs of water damage at masonry veneer Classroom Wing Failing sealant at slanted windows EFIS damage from woodpeckers and poorly executed patching Water vapor at full height windows

28. Facility Assessment Structure: Exterior Envelop, Walls, Sound Transmission ContinuedWalls and Sound Water damage at auditorium passage from gym The gym opens to the main corridor without a physical barrier to control sound Other Interiors Issues Stained acoustic panels at gym Minor repainting Minor ceiling tile damage Addition of kick plates and bumpers at doors Quarry tile repair in kitchen

29. Facility Assessment Structure: Roofs, Ceilings Roof - Main Building Proprietary flat seam metal roof system, currently under warranty A roofing evaluation conducted by the Armstrong Group in 2006 recommends replacement in 2025 Issues observed Oil-canning and buckling Standing water Ice buildup Blocked downspouts Unsupported pipe

30. Facility Assessment Structure: Roofs, Ceilings Continued Roof – Classroom Wings EPDM rubber roof with large river rock ballast A roofing evaluation conducted by the Armstrong Group in 2006 recommends replacement in 2006 Issues observed Scuppers without extensions at battered walls and windows Poorly adhered rubber sheeting at parapet Pipe canals separating at parapet Unsupported conduit EFIS damage at parapets 30

31. Facility Assessment Structure: Roofs, Ceilings Continued Ceilings Minor damage or tiles out of place in main building classrooms Water damage at auditorium passage from gym Mold at room 208 Repaint ceilings at restrooms and building support spaces

32. Facility Assessment Accessibility/Safety: Doors, Corridors, Egress, Stairs, Glass Classroom Wings Exit signs not visible at curved corridors Fire extinguishers not in recessed Damaged linoleum at tall windows and exterior doors Main Building Kick plates and bumpers needed at several locations Low lighting levels Narrow corridor width (6 ft. Vs. 8 ft) Lack of fire extinguishers Motion detectors above doors Fire alarm pulls not close to exits Handrail at ramp not secure

33. Facility Assessment Mechanical Systems Issues Poor ventilation 50% of the classrooms in the classroom addition Boy’s restrooms Difficult to control temperature Gym Teacher lounge/art room Administration area Restroom in main building Hazardous conditions Wall heater at kitchen restroom Wall heaters in restrooms, disconnected but not removed Lack of exhaust system and shut-offs for kiln, also limited clearance Ducts blowout black dust in gym

34. Facility Assessment Electrical Systems Fire Alarm System Proprietary fire alarm system is no longer supported locally, and costly to maintain Security Alarm System Additional motion detectors needed at classroom addition Lighting Systems Several light fixtures in building support spaces do not have covers or wire guards Lighting levels dim at main building corridors Art room does not have full-spectrum lighting

35. Facility Assessment Plumbing Counters, backsplash, and sink replacement needed at most classrooms in main building Fixtures at the kitchen restroom need replacement Availability of hot water is inconsistent in the main building Scald protection needed at teacher lounge/art room

36. Facility Assessment Technology 3 sq. ft. per student, and a minimum of 700 net sq. ft. is required The media classroom totals 638 sq. ft. and is too small for the population served

37. Facility Assessment Maintenance Janitorial storage spaces should be used only for cleaning supplies and equipment. General storage items should be removed A fire-rated storage cabinet is needed for flammables Tools and supplies for landscape maintenance was not observed Several storage rooms and janitor closets need wire guards at light fixtures Most general storage rooms are filled with unorganized items. Smaller items should be stored on shelves

38. Environment for Education

39. Facility Assessment Site and Building Organization The main entrance is obvious and marked with building signage The location of spaces from the commons in the main building is somewhat confusing Core areas are co-located in the main building Most core spaces can be expanded The library can not expand without impacting interior space

40. Facility Assessment Ability to Support After School and Community Use ~6,000 sq. ft., or 15% of the school is used for after school activities After activities are located in the gym, library, and classroom 203 Occasionally the school is used for community meetings

41. Facility Assessment Classrooms: Size Kindergarten (1000 s.f. w/ aide for 20 students and 750 w/o aide for 15 students; 40 s.f. dedicated storage) Question: How many students are in each of the kindergarten classrooms? One doesn’t have enough dedicated storage 1st – 3rd Grade (704 s.f. for 22 students with 44 s.f. dedicated storage) Classrooms used for 1st – 3rd grade exceed the state minimum requirements 3 do not have enough dedicated storage

42. Facility Assessment Classrooms: Size Continued 4th – 5th Grade (768 s.f. for 24 students with 48 s.f. dedicated storage) Classrooms used for 4th – 5th exceed the state minimum requirements Classrooms do not have enough dedicated storage 6th Grade (672 s.f. for 24 students with 48 s.f. dedicated storage) Classrooms use for 6th grade exceed the state minimum requirements Classrooms do not have enough dedicated storage 42

43. Facility Assessment Classrooms: Condition High windows typically need blinds No power or data at the ceiling to support computer-driven projector Not enough power receptacles Additional data needed for student computers Counters and backsplash panels need to be replaced (main building) Carpet needs deep cleaning or replacement Lack of built-in storage, cubbies, and coat hooks (classroom wing) Mice (particularly at classroom wing)

44. Facility Assessment Classrooms: Condition Continued Classroom 205 and 208 Rooms tested positive for mold in 2007 It appears damage has been addressed

45. Facility Assessment Classrooms: Teaching Aids Classrooms typically need Additional storage furniture Counter replacement Additional power and data TVs and DVDs Clocks Telephones

46. Facility Assessment Special Education: Classroom Size, Characteristics There is no Special Ed. Office, testing room, or conference space OT/PT Space is less than 450 sq. ft. Not enough dedicated storage The space needs filing cabinets, hand wash sink, secure storage, equipment storage, and a ceiling hook for swing Resource Resource rooms are in three full sized classrooms The District endorses inclusion in the classrooms; the general classrooms are sized for full inclusion Some pull-out space is recommended Self-Contained/Enrichment There is no kitchenette or accessible unisex restroom

47. Facility Assessment Fine Arts: Classroom Size, Characteristics – Music (Auditorium) The passage from the gym has no heating, cooling, or adequate ventilation There is concern about mold growth at the water damaged carpet There are not enough power receptacles at the perimeter walls There is no power or data for ceiling-mounted computer-driven projection A portable projection screen is set up on stage Carpet at seating risers needs replacement. The addition of contrasting material is needed at aisle ways

48. Facility Assessment Fine Arts: Classroom Size, Characteristics – Music (Auditorium) Continued Flood lights are used to illuminate the stage Dedicated storage is needed for instruments, music stands, and instruction materials Movable stairs that provide access to the stage need handrails 48

49. Facility Assessment Fine Arts: Classroom Size, Characteristics – Visual Arts The teacher’s lounge is used for art instruction As an art space the room lacks North day lighting and full spectrum lighting for detail work Utility sink with clay trap Supplies and project storage Workspace for students and instructors The kiln is located is a small storage closet that lacks Appropriate exhaust Emergency shut-off Drying racks Adequate clearance

50. Facility Assessment Library: Size and Characteristics The library area totals 1789 square feet (1000 s.f. is required for the student population) The library is well equipped and functional The story area is very small Issues include Low light levels Lack of natural light Media projection system No staff development area Lack of cabinets and counter space for book repair