South Kingstown Public Schools

Recommended Capital Improvement Plan

Period Beginning July 1, 2008

 

Six-Year Bonded Component

FY 2009 through FY 2014

 

This document details the projects proposed by the school department for completion during the next six year period.  It is based on the facility audit completed in July 2001.  This yearÕs submission includes changes from prior plans based on a reapplication of the facility study in accordance with current conditions.  The following priorities guided the development of this document:

In order to address these priorities, the following systems were reviewed:

There are additionally changes in the presentation and organization of the capital plan this year.  The most significant, although not only, factor creating the changes is the reduction in available revenue resulting from a combination of the local property tax cap and restrictions in state aid.  Notable among these changes are:

  1. The amount of dollars allocated to the bonded program is reduced from the $1 million annually that had been funded in prior years.  Building envelopes are in better shape and catch-up work nears completion.  Fewer funds will be available for bonded work due to restrictions on tax revenue and reduced impact fees resulting from a slowing of building growth.
  2. Projects in the bonded program are not scheduled every year.  The fees associated with issuing bonds make it more cost effective to combine projects and reduce bonding costs.
  3. Parking lot repaving is removed from the bonded program and included in a proposed restricted capital account.  Lighting projects are included in the bonded program and an account will be created in the operations budget to utilize energy savings from the projects to repay the project cost.  A full explanation of this plan is included in the 5200 section of the capital improvement plan.
  4. Projects for South Road School were removed from the plan since they are supported by a separate funding source, the restricted account in which rental receipts are placed.

 

 

District-wide 6-year plan

 

Roof Replacement

 

Roofs are scheduled for replacement on a 20-year schedule.  All flat roofs will be replaced with built up modified bitumen roofs.  This design is vandal resistant, provides added protection from the weather and the life expectancy is much greater than the single ply.  Actual life of roofs can vary, and the actual time of replacement can be adjusted as the scheduled time approaches depending on roof condition.  All current roofs are in good condition or better and there are none in need of immediate replacement.  Shown below are roofs scheduled for replacement and their installation date.

 

Roofing Summary

 

 

 

 

 

Roof

Installation

FY2009

FY2011

FY2013

Total Program

High School Addition

1993

 

 

765,000

765,000

West Kingston Additions

1987, 1991

 

275,000

 

275,000

Wakefield Addition

1990

 

75,000

 

75,000

Matunuck Additions

1987, 1991

 

275,000

 

275,000

Total Annual

 

 

625,000

765,000

1,390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flooring Replacement

 

This replaces worn out flooring throughout the district, including carpets and VAT (vinyl asbestos tile).  Included in this project is the necessary asbestos abatement work and moisture sealant where necessary.  All flooring will be replaced with VCT or a hybrid that is a cross between tile and carpet (fuzzy tile).  The application will be determined by the location and use of the area.  The hybrid tile product is solid backed and seals out moisture and dirt from penetration.  This product carries a 20 year guarantee.  This work will improve indoor air quality and avoid potential allergic reactions.

 

Floor Replacement

 

 

 

School Facility

FY 2009

FY 2011

FY 2013

Total Program

High School

 

20,000

 

20,000

Curtis Corner

 

80,000

 

80,000

Peace Dale

50,000

 

 

50,000

West Kingston

 

 

275,000

275,000

Wakefield

30,000

 

 

30,000

Matunuck

 

 

275,000

275,000

Administration

 

30,000

 

30,000

Total Annual

80,000

130,000

550,000

760,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting Upgrades

 

The schools have been successful in saving costs through energy conservation.  To date, savings have come through changes in behavior.  Additional savings will require some capital investment, the most pressing through energy efficient lighting fixtures and switching.  RISE completed an audit of several schoolsÕ fixtures to establish priorities and retrofits were prioritized by the audit results.  In 2007-08 facilities with the highest reimbursement (PDES, WES, CCMS, Hazard, and Administration at 75%) were retrofitted with an expected 2-year payback.  The next priority is schools with a lower reimbursement due to utilization (SKHS, MES, and WKES).  These carry only a 25% reimbursement and are scheduled for 2008-2009.  An audit is complete for the high school (see below) and is awaited for Matunuck and West Kingston.  The elementary school data reflects an estimate from National Grid and RISE Engineering.  The plan is to do one-third of the high school next year, the elementary schools in 09-10, and finish the high school in 10-11.  Upon completion of the full audit this data will be updated.  To utilize energy savings to repay project costs, a line will be established in the operations budget to transfer to the town an amount to meet the bonding obligation.

 

Proposed Lighting Upgrade

 

Year

Cost

Incentive

Net Cost

Savings kW

Savings $

Payback

SKHS

2009

$261,223

$62,030

$199,193

233,182

$45,607

4.4 years

MES

2010

$22,400

$5,600

$16,800

 

 

 

WKES

2010

$22,400

$5,600

$16,800

 

 

 

 

 

WKES and MES Electric Systems

 

The electrical systems at Matunuck and West Kingston are currently functional and functioning.  These are both electrically heated schools, so have heavy loads, especially in winter.  The major issue is that their control systems are obsolete and no longer manufactured.  Replacement parts are currently available from suppliers, but inventory is not replenished.  Consequently, a time will come when the systems cannot be repaired and extensive work may be necessary.  Similarly, with these schools conversion to a heating system that is not electric has been considered.  However, with current energy pricing, a conversion is not cost beneficial and consequently not planned.  This should be monitored, however.

 

 

FY 2009 Projects - $463,000

 

High School

 

Hazard Field Renovation ($150,000) - Funds are allocated to grade, add topsoil, reseed, install irrigation, and replace fencing in order to maintain and improve the field for heavy usage.  The Hazard field has minimal topsoil and, consequently, a weak grass cover.  It is a hard field with rocks, increasing risk of injury.  Additionally, over the years usage has grown (girlÕs teams and lacrosse in the spring) leaving the field with no recovery time.  If we have a dry summer the practices leave the area with little or no ground cover. Community groups stopped using the field years ago because of the situation. Additionally, many of our physical education classes use Old Mountain field because of the condition of Hazard field. This is a practice that takes away from valuable class time and is a safety issue when crossing Route 108. We have had two students hit by cars and other close calls.  After consulting with town recreation, we believe that with proper irrigation and field maintenance Hazard Field can become a safer and more versatile playing area for the schools and the town for decades to come. It will also make school time more efficient by reducing the need to walk classes to Old Mountain Field. The final result will be an overall safer program with greater field availability.

 

Peace Dale School

 

Replace Flooring ($50,000) - This will replace the flooring on the upper floor of the building.

 

Wakefield School

 

Replace Flooring ($30,000) - This will replace the flooring in the addition to the building. 

 

Lighting Upgrades

 

SKHS, MES, and WKES ($233,000) - The next priority is schools with a lower reimbursement due to utilization.  These carry 25% reimbursement with a payback of between 4 and 5 years and are scheduled for 2008-2009. 

 

 

FY 2011 Projects - $1,005,000

 

High School

 

Replace Flooring ($20,000) - This will replace the flooring in the library. 

 

Curtis Corner Middle School

 

Replace Flooring ($80,000) - This project replaces the VAT flooring in the 100, 200 and 300 wings of the building.

 

Administration

 

Replace Flooring ($30,000) - This project will replace the original carpeting in the administration building.

 

West Kingston School

 

Roof Replacement ($275,000) - This will replace the roofs on the original and second additions to the school.

 

Matunuck School

 

Roof Replacement ($275,000) - This will replace the roofs on the original and second additions to the school.

 

Wakefield School

 

Roof Replacement ($75,000) - This project will replace the original roof on the addition to the school.

 

Replace Single Pane Windows ($250,000) - This will replace the single pane windows installed in the original building.

 

 

 

FY 2013 Projects - $1,655,000

 

High School

 

Roofing ($765,000) - This project will replace the roofs on the buildingÕs additions.

 

Curtis Corner Middle School

 

Replace HVAC System ($400,000) - This will replace the original HVAC units on the 400 wing of the building with energy efficient gas fired units that are digitally controlled for maximum energy savings, expand air conditioning to areas of the building occupied year-round, and replace unit ventilators in the original building.

 

Administration

 

Replace Rooftop AC Units ($90,000) - This will replace the original HVAC units with digitally controlled gas fired units for maximum energy efficiency.

 

West Kingston School

 

Replace Flooring ($200,000) - This project will replace flooring in the entry, corridors and other remaining isolated spaces.  It completes the replacement program.

 

Matunuck School

 

Replace Flooring ($200,000) - This project will replace flooring in the entry, corridors and other remaining isolated spaces.  It completes the replacement program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent Proposed Six-Year Bonding Program

Facility

Fiscal Year 2008

Fiscal Year 2009

Fiscal Year 2011

Fiscal Year 2013

 Six Year   Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

High School

 

  

 

 

  

Replace flooring

0

 $              -  

 $        20,000

 

 $        20,000

General Renovations

705,000

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $             -  

 $              -  

Roofing

0

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $     765,000

 $      765,000

Hazard Field Renovation

0

 $      150,000

 $              -  

 $             -  

 $      150,000

Subtotal

 $    705,000

 $    150,000

 $      20,000

 $   765,000

 $    935,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtis Corner Middle School

 

 

 

 

 

Unit heaters and cabinet ventilators

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $     400,000

 $      400,000

Renovation

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $             -  

 $              -  

Replace flooring

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $        80,000

 $             -  

 $        80,000

Replace rooftop air conditioning units

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $             -  

 $              -  

Subtotal

 $              -  

 $              -  

 $      80,000