LYNDON TOWN 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 Lyndon Town 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 19
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: Lyndon Town School

2591 Lily Pond Rd, Lyndonville, VT 05851

When: Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording

FACILITIES ANALYSIS FOR LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • MAIN ENTERANCE

    The administration area and principal’s office should be closer to the main entry. The first floor exterior doors need to be replaced and/or refinished.

  • SMALLER SPACES

    Several of the existing classrooms could be better utilized for current uses: Rooms 110, 208, 113, 115, 313, 260 and the computer room could be divided into 2-3 smaller rooms.

  • GYM

    The gym windows and blinds need to be replaced.

    The gym storage area should be redesigned to improve the function.

    Outdoor PE storage space is needed.

  • MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    A second Gym / Multipurpose room for the middle school would have significant impact on scheduling. This could be used for PE, performance, dancing, and a second cafeteria.

  • CAFETERIA & KITCHEN

    A second cafeteria would allow for more students to be served simultaneously.

    The kitchen appliances need to be updated and replaced. Many have not been serviced in some time.

    The acoustics can be untenable in the kitchen’s serving area and in the cafeteria

  • FINISHES

    In general, many of the finishes are at the end of their life cycle—corridor carpeting, classroom carpeting, wall coverings, stair treads, rubber base, and landing finishes. New paint at all walls and handrails.

  • BOILER ROOM ROOF

    The boiler room roof is at the end of its life cycle and should be replaced.

  • LOCKER ROOMS

    Locker rooms are underutilized because of poor configuration.

  • STAFF ROOM

    Staff could use a more comfortable place to convene. The personal wellness room/fitness room is a good resource but a shower would make it more useful.

  • EXTERIOR GROUNDS

    The lower parking lot should be paved, and a gate should be added (for maintenance/security reasons).

    The baseball field needs to be upgraded and should be reconfigured to regulation size.

    The Maintenance Garage overhead door should be enlarged and replaced to allow for a 9’-6’ snowplow.

    Vehicular and pedestrian flow and solutions during drop off and pick up should be explored in more detail.

    The old basketball court is not used and could be repurposed.

  • LIBRARY

    The furniture is outdated and some is being replaced this summer. AV Room may be underutilized and outdated.

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 Lyndon Town 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 19
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: Lyndon Town School

2591 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851

When: Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm

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 Lyndon Town 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 19
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: Lyndon Town School

2591 Lily Pond Rd, Lyndonville, VT 05851

When: Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording

FACILITIES ANALYSIS FOR LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • MAIN ENTERANCE

    The administration area and principal’s office should be closer to the main entry. The first floor exterior doors need to be replaced and/or refinished.

  • SMALLER SPACES

    Several of the existing classrooms could be better utilized for current uses: Rooms 110, 208, 113, 115, 313, 260 and the computer room could be divided into 2-3 smaller rooms.

  • GYM

    The gym windows and blinds need to be replaced.

    The gym storage area should be redesigned to improve the function.

    Outdoor PE storage space is needed.

  • MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    A second Gym / Multipurpose room for the middle school would have significant impact on scheduling. This could be used for PE, performance, dancing, and a second cafeteria.

  • CAFETERIA & KITCHEN

    A second cafeteria would allow for more students to be served simultaneously.

    The kitchen appliances need to be updated and replaced. Many have not been serviced in some time.

    The acoustics can be untenable in the kitchen’s serving area and in the cafeteria

  • FINISHES

    In general, many of the finishes are at the end of their life cycle—corridor carpeting, classroom carpeting, wall coverings, stair treads, rubber base, and landing finishes. New paint at all walls and handrails.

  • BOILER ROOM ROOF

    The boiler room roof is at the end of its life cycle and should be replaced.

  • LOCKER ROOMS

    Locker rooms are underutilized because of poor configuration.

  • STAFF ROOM

    Staff could use a more comfortable place to convene. The personal wellness room/fitness room is a good resource but a shower would make it more useful.

  • EXTERIOR GROUNDS

    The lower parking lot should be paved, and a gate should be added (for maintenance/security reasons).

    The baseball field needs to be upgraded and should be reconfigured to regulation size.

    The Maintenance Garage overhead door should be enlarged and replaced to allow for a 9’-6’ snowplow.

    Vehicular and pedestrian flow and solutions during drop off and pick up should be explored in more detail.

    The old basketball court is not used and could be repurposed.

  • LIBRARY

    The furniture is outdated and some is being replaced this summer. AV Room may be underutilized and outdated.

WORK IN PROCESS AND/OR PLANNED FOR 2023:

01.   EXTERIOR: New Pavilion; exterior classroom.

02.  HEATING: New Pellet Boiler System.

03.  SITE: Pre-K fencing.

04.  KITCHEN: Stove replacements via grant.

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

More Design Options Coming Soon!

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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    LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL (SITE PLAN)

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    LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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    LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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    LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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    LYNDON TOWN SCHOOL

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COMPLETED WORK SINCE 2018:

Paved switchback trail.


New generator; Plow for tractor; Boiler repair/replacement; Wood chip / Pellet controls.


Promethean Boards (Instructional displays).


Cat 6 wiring.


New dishwasher; Replacement of Walk-in Refrigerator Unit.


Paved switchback trail.


New generator; Plow for tractor; Boiler repair/replacement; Wood chip / Pellet controls.


Promethean Boards (Instructional displays).


Cat 6 wiring.


New dishwasher; Replacement of Walk-in Refrigerator Unit.


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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