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Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Allegheny 1 Elementary School

Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Allegheny 1 Elementary School. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School Auditorium 7 p.m. Moderator: David Andrews, E squire. Allegheny 1. Built in 1954 Enrollment when opened was 190 Addition added in 1968

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Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Allegheny 1 Elementary School

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  1. Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Allegheny 1 Elementary School Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School Auditorium 7 p.m. Moderator: David Andrews, Esquire

  2. Allegheny 1 Built in 1954 • Enrollment when opened was 190 Addition added in 1968 • Seven classrooms • Library • Bathroom

  3. Reasons for Recommending School Closure • Cost prohibitive repairs and renovations Substantial renovations are necessary to comply with building codes and to adequately address electrical, site and potential structural concerns.

  4. Allegheny 1 Elementary SchoolCondition Assessment Report By Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. Consulting EngineersW. Andrew Arnold, P.E.

  5. Topics of Review Site – drainage, parking requirementsArchitectural and structural – roofing, windows, asbestos abatement, terrazzo flooring, space requirementsHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning – boiler system, unit ventilators, steam pipingPlumbing – domestic water piping, sanitary waste and vent system, storm drainage system, fuel gas system, fixtures, fire suppressionElectrical– transformer, switchboard and branch panels, emergency generator, receptacles, interior and exterior lighting, technology, fire alarm, security

  6. Estimated costs associated with addressing current functional issues and to become code compliant: • Site: $230,000 minimum • Architectural and structural: $855,000 to $1.06 • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: $750,000 to $800,000 • Plumbing: $330,000 to $345,000 • Electrical: $630,00 to $685,000 TOTAL: $2.8 to $3.2 million

  7. Reasons for Recommending School Closure Budget Constraints • Spending limits • Taxing limits • State budget

  8. Reasons for Recommending School Closure • District-wide Declining Enrollment • In 2002 there were 3858 students today we have 3490

  9. Estimated Savings • Building Operational Costs: $90,000 • Salaries and Benefits: $600,000 • Repairs & Renovations: $2.8 to $3.2 mil

  10. Attendance Areas • Students in the Evergreen, Carson Valley, Fox Hollow and Hixton Areas will attend CWL (highlighted in green). • Students along Mill Rd and in the Willowbrook area will attend FOT (highlighted in yellow).

  11. Transportation • Five buses currently service Allegheny 1 • (11, 12, 18, 19, 40) • Most students who currently ride bus 12 will go to Foot of Ten • Students who currently ride buses 11, 18, 19, or 40 will go to Charles W. Longer • Students may have 5 to 10 minute longer ride times.

  12. Proposed Transition Plan • Charles W. Longer • 163 will move from A1 to CWL • Foot of Ten Elementary • 57 students will move to FOT

  13. Enrollment and Building CapacityCharles W. Longer

  14. Enrollment and Building CapacityFoot of Ten

  15. Building Capacity

  16. Timeline • The board of education vote regarding Allegheny 1 will be held no earlier than May 16, 2012. • If the board votes to close the school, several orientations will be held in the spring to acclimate students, parents, and teachers with their new school.

  17. PUBLIC COMMENT

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