CONCORD SCHOOL FACILITIES ANALYSIS

FACILITIES ANALYSIS UPDATES (AUGUST 2024)

gbA Architecture & Planning has been working with Kingdom East School District to complete a two-phase Facilities Report: Part 1 is an analysis of the existing conditions for the seven KESD schools which includes an Existing Building Analysis and an Educational & Programming Analysis. Part 2 consists of Conceptual Design for a number of different approaches for the District's facilities. The KESD schools include: Burke Town School, Concord School, Lunenburg School, Lyndon Town School, Miller's Run School, Newark Street School, and Sutton School. The Existing Building and Educational & Programming Analysis included here, makes up Part 1 of the Facilities Report. The purpose of this undertaking is to ascertain the condition of the existing facilities for maintenance purposes and to determine how successfully the facilities provide a supportive learning environment for students and staff. This was considered for both current and future educational programming. This report completes Part 1. Part 2 of the Facilities Report will include Conceptual Design, which will begin following the approval and acceptance of Part 1. Conceptual Design will build upon the Existing Facilities Conditions Assessment and Educational & Programming Analysis and provide multiple planning solutions that create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Concord School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 11
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting you will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts.

Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Concord School

173 School Street, Concord, VT 05824

When: Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording

FACILITIES ANALYSIS FOR CONCORD SCHOOL

Below includes a summary of priorities from Facilities Manager interviews, Principal interviews, Staff & Student surveys, and general site observations.

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • GYM BUILDING

    The Pre-Engineered metal building is structurally deficient and cannot be occupied when snow covered. When there is no snow on the roof, the gym serves as the school’s PE space.

    Notably, this structure is also the town emergency shelter. To serve in this capacity, the building will either need to be replaced or supported with additional structural members.

    The roof substrate is compromised and is being remediated on an as-needed basis. The remainder of the thermal envelope is in poor shape.

  • ART/MUSIC

    The Art/Music classrooms can only be accessed from the exterior (no interior access). There is no designated sidewalk between buildings, thus the flow of traffic needs to be carefully monitored.

  • MAKER’S SPACE

    The Makers’ Space is in the deficient Gym building. A place designated for a Maker’s Space and Bakers Space for these expanding educational programs is desirable.

  • INT. FINISHES

    The existing finishes require replacement in the main school.

  • LIBRARY

    The library needs to be relocated to the lower level where there is not as much loading on the structure.

  • KINDERGARTEN

    The Kindergarten location at the front of the school and visible to visitors is not ideal.

  • STAFF ROOMS

    There is no staff room and no designated collaboration space for teachers.

  • RESTROOMS

    No restroom in the nurse’s office. This space requires a restroom for sick students. Third-floor restrooms do not work when the lower floor plumbing is non-operational. It would be beneficial to convert the restrooms into single user facilities.

  • STAFF ROOM

    There is no staff room for collaboration; a designated space would be beneficial.

  • TRAFFIC FLOW

    There is a traffic/pedestrian issue that is dealt with by monitoring, directing the flow of the traffic at the school.

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Concerned about ADA accessibility to the Music/Art classrooms and other spaces. Currently, with no elevator, a classroom was relocated to accommodate a student with mobility issues. The renovated elevator project will alleviate some of these issues but not all.

  • SECURITIY

    Most classrooms have three doors which is problematic during lockdown.

  • CAFETERIA

    With two lunch seatings, two separate spaces are required because the cafeteria is not adequate in size. The 2nd space is not designed as a dining space. Electricity and fresh air are issues of concern.

  • KITCHEN

    Plumbing and drain issues. This is also not a well vented space and has an odor of gas in the morning.

  • ACOUSTICS

    Acoustics between floors is marginal at best, and worse, is a major distraction for some students.

  • SCIENCE LABS

    In general, storage and access to storage is a major school-wide issue.

  • OUTDOOR AREA

    The woods are not safe now due to overhead branches and trees. There is not a good connection to the field at the bottom of the hill to the main school now. There should be a safe pedestrian access.

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun

and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Concord School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 11
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting You will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Concord School

173 School Street, Concord, VT 05824

When: Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30pm

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Concord School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 11
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting you will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Concord School

173 School Street, Concord, VT 05824

When: Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording

FACILITIES ANALYSIS FOR CONCORD SCHOOL

Below includes a summary of priorities from Facilities Manager interviews, Principal interviews, Staff & Student surveys, and general site observations.

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • GYM BUILDING

    The Pre-Engineered metal building is structurally deficient and cannot be occupied when snow covered. When there is no snow on the roof, the gym serves as the school’s PE space.

    Notably, this structure is also the town emergency shelter. To serve in this capacity, the building will either need to be replaced or supported with additional structural members.

    The roof substrate is compromised and is being remediated on an as-needed basis. The remainder of the thermal envelope is in poor shape.

  • ART/MUSIC

    The Art/Music classrooms can only be accessed from the exterior (no interior access). There is no designated sidewalk between buildings, thus the flow of traffic needs to be carefully monitored.

  • MAKER’S SPACE

    The Makers’ Space is in the deficient Gym building. A place designated for a Maker’s Space and Bakers Space for these expanding educational programs is desirable.

  • INT. FINISHES

    The existing finishes require replacement in the main school.

  • LIBRARY

    The library needs to be relocated to the lower level where there is not as much loading on the structure.

  • KINDERGARTEN

    The Kindergarten location at the front of the school and visible to visitors is not ideal.

  • STAFF ROOMS

    There is no staff room and no designated collaboration space for teachers.

  • RESTROOMS

    No restroom in the nurse’s office. This space requires a restroom for sick students. Third-floor restrooms do not work when the lower floor plumbing is non-operational. It would be beneficial to convert the restrooms into single user facilities.

  • STAFF ROOM

    There is no staff room for collaboration; a designated space would be beneficial.

  • TRAFFIC FLOW

    There is a traffic/pedestrian issue that is dealt with by monitoring, directing the flow of the traffic at the school.

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Concerned about ADA accessibility to the Music/Art classrooms and other spaces. Currently, with no elevator, a classroom was relocated to accommodate a student with mobility issues. The renovated elevator project will alleviate some of these issues but not all.

  • SECURITIY

    Most classrooms have three doors which is problematic during lockdown.

  • CAFETERIA

    With two lunch seatings, two separate spaces are required because the cafeteria is not adequate in size. The 2nd space is not designed as a dining space. Electricity and fresh air are issues of concern.

  • KITCHEN

    Plumbing and drain issues. This is also not a well vented space and has an odor of gas in the morning.

  • ACOUSTICS

    Acoustics between floors is marginal at best, and worse, is a major distraction for some students.

  • SCIENCE LABS

    In general, storage and access to storage is a major school-wide issue.

  • OUTDOOR AREA

    The woods are not safe now due to overhead branches and trees. There is not a good connection to the field at the bottom of the hill to the main school now. There should be a safe pedestrian access.

WORK IN PROCESS AND/OR PLANNED FOR 2023:

01.   GYM: Partial Roof repair/replacement. Foundation excavation and boiler replacement.

02.  INDOOR ENV: PCB Detection.

Design Options:

Options put forth to generate discussion about how to address Program Needs and Building / Systems Needs. We need your input!

Design Option 1 Design Option 2 Design Option 3
Design Options:

Options put forth to generate discussion about how to address Program Needs and Building / Systems Needs. We need your input!

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COMPLETED WORK SINCE 2018:

New school-wide ventilation system at the main building.


New Cat 6 wiring.


Sewer line repair; Excavation/Concrete Repair; Security Camera System upgrade.


Promethean Boards (instructional displays).


New fencing and new gutter at the Play Area.


New school-wide ventilation system at the main building.


New Cat 6 wiring.


Sewer line repair; Excavation/Concrete Repair; Security Camera System upgrade.


Promethean Boards (instructional displays).


New fencing and new gutter at the Play Area.


SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

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