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Dean S. Beeninga, AIA/NCARB/LEED AP8501 Golden Valley Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55427T 763.545.3731 / F [email protected]

State College Area School DistrictRequest for Qualifications — Architectural Design Services

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Section 1 SustainableDesign

Section 2 FundingExperience

Section 3 DesigningHighSchoolsforthe21stCentury

Section 4 KeyPersonnel

Section 5 Consultants

Section 6 HighSchoolProjects

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Sustainable Design

“We interviewed several firms and atS&r stood out among other firms because of their understanding of secondary schools….atS&r was hired because they demonstrated a knowledge and competency for designing large high schools and other K-12 projects, and importantly they demonstrated their ability to work with a variety of community groups in building consensus. “

Paul Beilfuss, Past Superintendent of Schools

DeKalb, Illinois CUSD 428

Describe the firm’s process for Integrated Sustainable Design, comment on the factors involved in achieving LEED Silver or Gold Certification, and list specific examples of completed projects.

Integrated approach to Sustainable and High Performance DesignThe ATS&R team that includes McKissick Associates, 7group, Barton Associates, andSweetlandEngineeringAssociatesallhaveexperiencewithsustainableandhighperformancedesigntomeetyourBoardofSchoolDirectorsresolutionofLEEDSilverorGoldLevelgoals.TheATS&Rteamusesaholisticapproachtothedesignofbuildingprojectsthatrecognizestheinterdependentnatureofasustainablebuilding.Theapproachbeginswiththelong-rangemasterplanthatincorporatesthecommitmentandexpectationsforsustainableandhighperformancedesign,construction,andoperation.ATS&Rwillguidethecommitteesinestablishingperformancegoalsanddefiningimplementationstrategiesforthedesign.Thesuccessofahighperformancedesigncanbemeasured,inpart,byhowwelltheschoolbuilding/site design “teaches” the learner, thus creatingahigher performing student.Asuccessfulhighperformancesolutionconsistsofthefollowingthemesanddesigntopics:

Community Inclusion themeSiteselection;Sharedusage;Transportationintegration;InfrastructureSensible Construction Costs theme Educational specifications;Optimal buildingmassing; Structural simplicity;Constructionefficiency

Building Maintenance Efficiency themeWeather protection; Replaceable construction; Systems accessibility; Low maintenance/operations

Sustainable Environment themeLowenergyuse;Materialsfabricationconservation;Naturallandscaping

Healthy Indoor Environment themeLearning comfort; Healthy air-exchanges; Natural & controlled ventilation; Materialsselection;Zeroemissions

Low Operating Costs themeEnergyefficiency/management;Buildingform/envelope;Daylighting;Solardesign;Waterconservation

LEED...an ‘integrated’ design processThe LEED for Schools Rating System recognizes the unique nature of the design andconstruction of K-12 schools. Based on the LEED for NewConstruction rating system,it addresses issues suchas classroomacoustics,master planning,moldpreventionandenvironmentalsiteassessment.

By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and children’s health issues, LEED forSchoolsprovidesaunique,comprehensivetoolforschoolswithmeasurableresults.LEEDforSchools is therecognized third-partystandard forhigh-performanceschools thatarehealthyforstudents,comfortableforteachers,andcost-effective.

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SinceLEEDevaluatesenvironmentalperformancefromtheperspectiveoftheentirebuildingconsideredoveritsentirelifecycle,incorporatinginputfromthedesignteam(architects,engineers, landscapearchitects, et al.), the community, and the client, becomes key toachievingaLEEDratingandsuccessfuldesign.

teach Environmental Principles and StewardshipBy incorporating environmentally sustainable building practices and resource-efficientmaterials, the building/buildings become a teaching environment where students canlearnaboutwater-conservation,solarenergy,geothermalenergy,andenergyefficiencybyobservingthesystemsinoperation.Buildingsthatarethoughtfullydesignedcanbecometeachingtoolsforthestudyofenvironmentalprinciplesandstewardship.

Factors in achieving LEED Silver or Gold CertificationLEEDSilverCertificationrequires37-43pointsofthecurrent79points(changingin2009to110points)andLEEDGoldCertificationrequires44-57points.EachhigherlevelofcertificationrequiresgreaterintegrationandcommitmenttothecategoriesidentifiedintheLEED,GreenBuildingRatingSystem.

Sustainablesitesrewardtheselectionofasitethatwillbenefit theenvironment,whetherit is redevelopmentofabrownfieldsite, restoreshabitat,maximizesopenspace,oroneclosetopublictransportation.Importantfeaturestoaddressarealternativetransportation,stormwatermanagement,exteriorlightinguse&placement,masterplanningandjointusebyotherpublicentities.

Waterefficiencycreditsaremostlikelyattainedbylimitingoreliminatingpotablewateruseforirrigationandreductioninwaterusebywaterefficientplumbingfixtures,suchaslowflowfaucetsandfixturesaswellassensorsthatautomaticallyflushorregulatetheflowofwater.Useofgraywateralsominimizeswaterconsumption.

Optimizing energy performance or saving energy, as compared to a baseline buildingdesign,isthelargestcreditareaandisanecessarycomponenttoreachthehigherlevelsofcertification.Mechanical,electricalandarchitecturalprofessionalsneedtocollaboratetoachievetheselevelsofefficiencyinthesystemsdesignandselection.

If an existing building is not being reused, then credits in thematerials and resourcescategorymust come fromconstructionwastemanagement (diverting constructionwastefromlandfillsandtorecycling),usingproductswithrecycledcontentandmaterialsextracted,processedandmanufacturedwithina500mileradiusofthesite.

Indoorenvironmentalquality requires theproject teamaddressacousticalperformance,thermalcomfort,daylightinginamajorityofspaces,IAQduringconstructionandbeforeoccupancyandtheselectionoflow-emittingmaterials(lowornoVOC’s).

Typically,thehigherlevelsofcertificationwillinvolveapplicationforInnovationinDesigncredits.ATS&Rhasutilized thiscategory tomaximize thenumberofpossiblepointswithideasthatgo‘beyondLEED’.

Conservation StrategiesATS&R has been designing for energy efficiency and improving indoor air quality ineducationalfacilitiesforoverthirtyyears.Withextensiveexperience,theATS&Rteamwillidentifystrategiesandopportunitiesforenergyconservationduringmeetingswiththeowner’srepresentatives.Theseopportunitiesarethenanalyzedwithvalueengineeringandlifecyclecostingtodeterminetheappropriatetechniquesthatmosteffectivelyapplytothedesign.

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Weuseavarietyofconceptsandtechniquestoconserveenergy.OneexampleisthattheATS&R teamdesign systems to recover energy from the exhaust air to precondition theventilationairthususingenergyefficiently.Apartiallistingofotherexamplesincludes:• Passiveandactivesolardesign• Closedloopgeothermalheatingandcooling• Air-to-airheatexchangers• Air-conditionandheatreclaimunits• VariableairvolumeHVACsystems• Sensorstoswitchoffinteriorlightswhenspacesareunused• Improvedinsulationforthebuildingenvelope• Improvedwindowandglazingquality• Desiccantbasedcoolingsystemincorporatingadedicatedventilationsystemfor the

facilitytoprovidehumiditycontrol• Gasfiredabsorptionchillersorelectricwatercooledchillersdependingontheutility

ratesandefficiencies• Highefficiencywaterheaters(99%rating)fordomestichotwaterrequirements• Usingvariablefrequencydrivesonfansandpumpstoresetspeedtobuildingdemand• Energy management control systems that use occupancy sensors for lighting and

reducedventilationloadsinunoccupiedrooms,maintenancemonitoringofequipmentsuchasfiltersforefficientoperation,cyclingofequipmentforelectricaldemandlimiting,resetting of startup and shutdown schedules for equipment based on occupancy ofvariousareasofthebuilding,andotherfeatures.

Materials/Systems SelectionSelectionofmaterialsandsystemswillbeevaluatedconsideringdesignstrategiesthataddresssustainabledesignsuchasrecycledmaterialcontent,localavailability,useofnon-renewableresources,life-cyclecosts,andimpactonindoorairquality.Theintentisaholisticapproachtodesignrecognizingtheinterdependentnatureofasustainablebuilding.Theenvironmentalperformanceofthebuildingwillbeconsideredoveritsentirelifecycle,incorporatinginputfromthebuildingcommittee,staffandadministration.

Energy Modeling in the Design ProcessForyourprojects,theATS&Rteamwillusecomputerprogramstoprovideenergymodelingin thedesignprocess.Thisprogrammodelsandcomparesvarious typesofmechanicalsystems.Theprogramincorporatesinformationsuchasregionalweatherdata,buildingcomponents, equipment energy efficiencies, equipment first cost, regional energy costs,equipmentlife,andinflationfactorstomakeananalysisofenergyuse.

Otheravailablecomputerprogramsutilizetheselectionofstrategies(buildingcomponents)andanalyzehoweachreactswiththeotherrelativetoenergyusage.Thestrategiesincludeanalyzingthebuildingwallstructure,typeandamountofglass,typeandcontroloflighting,variouscomponentsofthemechanicalsystems,incorporationofdaylighting,occupancysensors,andenergymanagementsystems.Theprogramprovidesanapproximateyearlyenergyusageandutilitycostforthefacilitybasedontheselectionofthevariousstrategies.

The use of these programs in previous projects have shown that the energy strategiesincorporatedintoourdesignsresultedina40%ormorereductioninenergycosts.Thisresultisabovecurrentstateenergycoderequirements.

“I believe that the people at atS&r are unique in their ability to develop the interpersonal relationships that are so important to the success of building projects.

I have been impressed with the abilities of atS&r personnel to help massage the ideas of our staff and develop them into spaces and technical solutions that are truly special….We have been very impressed with your ability to listen and then present creative solutions for our consideration.”

Susan Hintz, Former Superintendent, Osseo area Schools, ISD #279

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DaylightingOurpassion is toofferasmuchcontrolleddaylighting into thebuildingaspossible.Webelievethis is thelifeof thebuildingandwemustclearlyunderstandhowtocaptureasmuchofthisdaylightintoeveryspaceaspossible.Daylightingimpactsthedailyactivitiesinafacility.Designingfordaylightingbeginsduringtheschematicdesignphase.Duringthedesignprocess,ATS&Rprovidescomputermodeling illustrating the impactofdaylightingandartificiallightinginspaces.Weunderstandtheimportanceofprovidingnaturallightinclassrooms,circulationspaces,diningareas,andotherareasinthebuilding.

Researchshows thatconnections to theoutdoors impacts student learningandbehavior.Daylighting and artificial lighting complement one another and are monitored throughoccupancy sensors, photo sensors, and other methods that capture the advantagesof daylighting, and effective use ofmaintenance personnel. In all educational facilitiesdesignedbyATS&R,naturallightiskeytothesuccessofthelearningenvironment!

LEED and High Performance Design ExamplesATS&RhasworkedwithnumerousschooldistrictsonachievinghighperformancedesignandLEEDcertificationfortheirfacilitiesandhaveseveralschoolsinplace.Thefollowingpagesillustratetheseefforts.WehavealsoincludedanAmericanSchool&Universityarticlewrittenby ATS&R’s Paul Erickson entitled “Community Commitment: How Education InstitutionsCanBestUseGreenStrategiesintheirConstructionPractices.”

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Central Bucks South High School

High Performance Building DesignThe high school incorporates the use ofwaste management features, non-toxicconstruction materials, environmentallyfriendlyinstallationmaterials,astate-of-the-art indoor air quality system for a healthylearningenvironmentandplentyofnaturallight(reducingelectricaldemand).Materialswereselectedthatarelocalandrequirelessfuelconsumptionfortransportation.Plantingvegetationthatreduceswaterdemandwasalsodesignedfortheproject.

Themechanicalsystemsforthisfacilityweredesignedwith theprimary focuson indoorair quality, energy efficiency, affordability,andmaintainability.Theventilationsystemfortheclassroomsincorporatedstateoftheart enthalpy wheels which transfer wasteenergyfromtheexhaustairtopreconditiontheventilationairenteringthebuilding.

Occupancy sensors within the classroomsresetthespacetemperatureandventilationrequirementsandshutdownlightingduringnon-occupancy.

Thelockerroomventilationunitsincorporateplatetyperecoverysystemstopreconditionthe ventilation air entering the rooms bytransferring energy (heating or cooling)fromtheexhaustair.

The natatorium ventilation system isa combination energy recovery anddehumidification unit which whilemaintaining an acceptable humidity rangewithin the space,capturesenergy from theprocess to precondition the ventilation airintroducedintothespaceandheatthepoolwater.

Thecontrolofthenatatoriumhumidityandtemperature are critical to the occupantsof the space and to the longevity of thebuilding components. These designedsystemsprovidedincreasedenergyefficiencyalong with proper indoor air quality. Theincorporation of these systems resulted inreduced sizes for the heating and coolingplants for the facility and thus made thesystemsaffordable.

Direct digital controls and the EnergyManagement System provide a centralcontrol of occupancy scheduling andnight setback for the ventilation systems,exhaust systems, and temperature settingsforefficientenergyuseforthefacility.Thissystem also provides direct information tothe facility managers as to the operationof all the mechanical systems andscheduling preventative maintenance.Air flow measuring stations provide fordocumentation and control of requiredventilation air to each occupied spacewithinthebuilding.

Central Bucks South High SchoolWarrington,Pennsylvania

Size397,000squarefeet

Site Size79Acres

Design Capacity2000Students

Grade Levels10-12

Completion DateSeptember2004

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School District of New RichmondNewRichmond,Wisconsin

Size295,000SquareFeet

Grade Levels / Design Capacity9-12/1200students

Completion DateAugust2010

AwardsENERGY STAR, “Design to Earn theENERGYSTAR,”2008

TheschooldistrictandATS&Rcollaboratedtogether to submit the school for LEEDregistration.Currently, theproject isunderreview by the USGBC for LEED SilverCertification.

The new high school has become a“teachingtool”forthecommunity.Studentshave sustainable concepts integrated withthe curriculum that they can takeout intothe community at large and incorporateinto their own lives and experiences. Thebuildingmaterialsandsystemswereselectedwith their impact on the environmentconsidered.Visualsignsofagreenbuildingare exhibited throughout the building andsite includingparking for fuelefficient lowemittingvehicles,pedestrian/bicyclepaths,storm water holding ponds that restrictrun-off and improve water quality, waterefficient fixtures and controls, durable lowmaintenancefinisheswith“green”cleaningproducts,andthermalcomfortandcontrol.

Designelementsthatrealizedenergysavingsinclude: condensed modular boilers, anenergy recovery system, thermal storageandasinglewater-cooledscrewchiller,andvariablespeedpumpsonthewaterheatingandcoolingsystems. Thebuilding furtherhashighlyinsulatedwindowsandoccupancylighting controls in the classrooms andhallways.Variableairvolumesystemshavebeen installed formostof theclassrooms,andCO2monitoringandcontrolisusedinthegymnasium,auditorium,andcafeteria.

ATS&Rwas integral inhelpingthedistrictdevelop a workable plan and providingpre-referendumservicestogetcommunitysupport.Theresultwasaunanimousboarddecision to ask voters to approve a levyfor a new elementary, new high school,addition to an elementary and deferredmaintenance.At$92.85million,theNewRichmond referendumwas the largest todatetopassintheStateofWisconsin.

The 295,000 square foot NewRichmond High School was designedafter superiorprinciplesof sustainability.Numerous energy design charretteswereheld to reviewa varietyofoptionsto be considered for energy modelingto verify cost effectiveness and energyperformance.

Whenestimatedenergyusedataforthebest of these options was entered intoTargetFinder,thedesignrated88outof100,thusachievingDesignedtoEarnthe

New richmond High School

New richmond High School, New richmond, WI

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School District of New RichmondNewRichmond,Wisconsin

Size600Students

Design Capacity85,750SquareFeet

Grade Levels K-5

Completion DateFall2008

AwardsENERGY STAR, “Design to Earn theENERGYSTAR,”2008

Hillside Elementary was specificallydesigned for “Green Construction.”ATS&R and the School District of NewRichmond worked together to set andevaluateenergyperformancegoalsduringthedesignstagesusingEPA’sTargetFindertool.Thearchitectandtheownerwantedtoensurethatthenewschoolwouldhavea small environmental footprint. It hasmany featuresandelements that lead tosustainabilityindesign.

Thedownstreamwetlandswereprotectedduring construction. Temporary holdingbasinswerebuilt tocapture runoffanda“treatmenttrain”isincorporatedtoassurewater run-off is clean as it enters thewetlands.

Integrally colored concrete floor slabsweregroundandhighlypolishedtoserveas finish flooring in the classrooms andclassroomcorridors.Thesesurfacesarehighly durable, low maintenance andrequireminimaluseofcleaningagents.

Thestudenthandwashingstationsutilizelowflowwatersaverfaucets.Thetoiletsutilizeaduallevelflushvalve1.1gallonperflushor1.6gallonperflush.

A variety of design elements helpmakethis elementary school energy efficient,such as: modular condensing boilers,anenergyrecoverysystem,andvariablespeedpumpson thewater heating andcoolingsystems.Thebuildingfurtherhashigh-insulation windows and occupancylighting controls in the classrooms andhallways. Variable air volume systemshave been planned for most of theclassrooms, and CO2 monitoring andcontrol isbeingused in thegymnasium,auditorium,andcafeteria.

An energy design charrette was heldto review a variety of options to beconsideredforenergymodelingtoverifycost effectiveness and energy savings.When estimated energy use data forthe best of these options was enteredinto Target Finder, Hillside ElementarySchoolrated93outof100andachievedDesignedtoEarntheENERGYSTAR.

Thebuildingisexpectedtouse47percentless energy and produce 47 percentfewercarbonemissionsthananaveragebuildingof similar type. Witha smallerenvironmental footprint, ATS&R and theSchool District of New Richmond hopethat the new buildingwill help promotesustainabilityandserveasaneducationaltoolforthestaff,teachers,students,andthecommunity.

Hillside Elementary SchoolNewElementarySchool

Hillside Elementary School, New richmond, WI

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Neshaminy High SchoolNeshaminy High SchoolLanghorne,Pennsylvania

Size160,275SquareFeetAlterations264,900SquareFeetNew425,175SquareFeetTotal

Design Capacity2800Students

Grade Levels 9-12

Completion DateFall2009

High Performance Building DesignThe high school incorporates theuseofwastemanagement features,non-toxic construction materials,environmentally friendly installationmaterials, a state-of-the-art indoorair quality system for a healthylearning environment and plentyof natural light (reducing electricaldemand). Materials were selectedthat are local and require less fuelconsumption for transportation.Planting vegetation that reduceswaterdemandwasalsodesignedfortheproject.

The mechanical systems for thisfacility were designed with theprimary focuson indoorairquality,energy efficiency, affordability, andmaintainability.

The ventilation system for theclassroomsincorporatedstateoftheart enthalpy wheels which transferwaste energy from the exhaust airto precondition the ventilation airenteringthebuilding.

Adecentralizedcoolingandheatingsystem was used to meet projectconstruction phasing of reusingexistingpartsoftheoldhighschooland also to offer better control ofenergyforeacharea.

Occupancy sensors within the classroomsresetthespacetemperatureandventilationrequirementsandshutdownlightingduringnon-occupancy.

Thelockerroomventilationunitsincorporateplatetyperecoverysystemstopreconditionthe ventilation air entering the rooms bytransferring energy (heating or cooling)fromtheexhaustair.

Theincorporationofthesesystemsresultedinreducedsizesfortheheatingandcoolingplants for the facility and thus made thesystemsaffordable.

Direct digital controls and the EnergyManagement System provide a centralcontrol of occupancy scheduling andnight setback for the ventilation systems,exhaust systems, and temperature settingsforefficientenergyuseforthefacility.Thissystem also provides direct information tothe facility managers as to the operationof all the mechanical systems andscheduling preventative maintenance.Air flow measuring stations provide fordocumentation and control of requiredventilation air to each occupied spacewithinthebuilding.

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Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, Pa

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McKissick LEED Project Experience

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Williamsport area Middle School, Extensive renovations & Sustainable Design to an Existing Building seeking LEEDtM Gold, Williamsport area School District, Willamsport, PaTheRooseveltMiddleSchoolconstructed in1951 isauniqueschooldue to itspouredinplaceconcreteconstruction.Theexistingstructurecontainsatotalareaof93,489SFandoccupiesatotalsiteofelevenacres.Originallydesignedtosupportthe1940’sviewofjuniorhighschoolinstruction,theinflexibleenvironmentactsasanobstructiontotruemiddleschoolprogrammingwiththeoriginalarchitecturalandmechanicalsystemsdatingfrom1951.

Based upon developed programming, the renamed Williamsport Area Middle Schoolupgradesconsistofextensiverenovationsto67,000SFoftheexistingbuilding,andnewadditionsofapproximately94,000SF.Anadditional33,000SFofthecurrentbuildingwasconvertedtohousetheDistrictAdministrationandTaxOffices.Thebuildingwaspartiallyrenovatedin1999-2000withtheintentofextendingitsusablelifebyeighttotenyears.

PlanConconstructionaidisbeingimplementedforthisprojectwithawaiverhavingbeenappliedforandgrantedtothe“20yearrule”.Whenthebuildingiscomplete,itwillhaveaPADepartmentofEducationfull-timeequivalentcapacityofapproximately1,398students.ThereconstructedandexpandedfacilityisbeingdesignedtoaLEEDTMGoldstandardwiththeUSGBC’sguidelines.

Increasing Energy EfficiencyThe scope involves the revamping of the existing structure to achieve increased energyefficiency, thermalperformance,anda reduction inwateruse.A LEEDTMGold rating isbeingpursued.Examplesofworkbeingproposedinclude:• Architectural• The remaining exterior building envelope will be upgraded, replacing the existing

windowunitswithtripleglazedwindow/curtainwallassemblies.• Furringofcastinplaceexteriorconcretewallstoincreaseoverall“U”value.• Installationofnewhi-albeidoroofingsystemwithadditionalrigidinsulation.• HVAC• InstallationofagroundsourcegeothermalheatpumpHVACsystemwithatotalof175

400’deep-closedloopwells.• 100%heatrecoverythroughinstallationofenergyrecoveryventilators.• Plumbing• Replacementofallfixtureswithnewlowflowfixtures.• Installationofarainwatercapturefornon-potableuses.• Electrical• Lighting–replacementofalllightingwiththeuseofextensivedaylightingwithinterior

lightshelvesinclassroomareas.• Installationofa60KWphotovoltaicarray.

Mr. Jeffrey Richards, Business Administrator.............................. (570) 327-5500Architectural Services Started.........................................................................2009Phase I (2009 – District Service Center) ............................................$ 3.8 millionProject Budget (all Phases) .............................................................. $ 42.5 millionArea of Renovation.................................................................................67,000 SFArea of New Construction......................................................................94,000 SFBuilding Cost per Square Foot .................................................................$143.00Estimated Date of Completion........................................................................2013

Plainfield Elementary School, Big Spring School District, Newville, PaThenewLEED™SilverRatedK-5schooltobeconstructedasareplacementfortheschoolontheexistingsite.Theexistingschoolwillbedemolishedoncompletionofthenewschool.

RecentlycompletedrenovationstotheMountRockElementary(2007),BigSpringMiddle(2005)andtheDistrictAdministrationOffice(2006)byMcKissickAssociatesprovidedtheBigSpringSchoolDistrictsomemuchneededspace.Withagrowingpopulationandnewhousing developments planned for the area, the district askedMcKissick Associates toexploreoptionsfortheexpansionorreplacementoftheexistingPlainfieldElementarySchool.LifecycleCostAnalysisindicatedthatbuildingreplacementwasthemostresponsibleoptionforthe40-yearfutureofthePlainfieldsite.Thenewelementaryschoolwillbeapproximately52,000SFtohouse450pupils.ThisLEED™Silverbuildingandtheredevelopedsiteplanwillcreatesafeparentdrop-offareasandpreserve thecommunitygreenspace forplayfields.

Mr. Richard Fry, Superintendent................................................... (717) 776-2000Estimated Date of Completion....................................................................on holdEstimatedCost...................................................................................$12,600,000

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Barton LEED Project Experience

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Governor Mifflin School District Mifflin Park Elementary School, Shillington, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesforanewtwo-story,76,000square-footelementaryschoolintheGovernorMifflinSchoolDistrict.Designser-vices includedHVACsystemswithhigh-efficiencyaircoolers,high-efficiencyboilersandfour-pipevariableairvolumeairhandlingunits.Bartonalsoincorporatedwaterlessurinalsanddual-levelflushingwaterclosetsforwaterconservationaswellasoccupancysensorsandhigh-efficiencylightingthroughoutthebuilding.TheDistrictearnedSilverlevelLEEDcertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncilforthisprojectaswellastheAwardofExcellenceat the2010DesignAwardsheldby theEasternPennsylvaniaChapterof theAmericanInstituteofArchitects.

School District of the City of York Lindbergh Street Building, York, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicestorenovateaformeradministrationbuildingintoclassroomsforalternativeeducation.Thebuildinghousesad-ministrativeofficesfortheschoolandcouncilorsaswellasadiningroomandnineclass-roomsandincludesawater-to-airgeothermalheatpumpsystemthatwillallowindividualspacetemperaturecontrolforeachroom.Theplumbingsystemsincludewater-conservingtoiletfixturesincludingwaterlessurinals;andtheelectricalsystemsincludeenergy-efficientlightingandoccupancy sensorswithdual level switching in theclassrooms.TheDistrictearnedLEEDSilvercertificationforthisproject.

School District of the City of York administration Building, York, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicestorenovateatwo-story,30,000square-footadministrationbuildingfortheSchoolDistrictoftheCityofYork.TheDistrictearnedLEEDGoldcertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncilforthisproject.ThisprojectreceivedtheGreenDesignAwardforProjectDistinctionfromCollegePlanning&DesignMagazinein2008.

Logos academy New Building, York, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservices foranew40,000square-foot, two-storybuilding for LogosAcademy. The school included classrooms forgradeskindergartenthrougheighthandfeaturesacafeteriawithawarmingkitchen,au-ditorium,libraryandadministrativeoffices.TheschoolearnedLEEDcertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncil.

York Suburban School District Yorkshire Elementary School, York, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservices foranew60,835square-footelementaryschoolthatincludesclassrooms,administrativeoffices,multi-pur-poseareasandcomputerroomsaswellasacafeteria,kitchenandgymnasium.Theme-chanicalsystemsincludedageothermalheatpumpsystemandanevacuatedtubesolardomesticwaterheater.ThedistrictispursuingLEEDGoldcertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncil.Theprojectreceivedthe2011CitationofExcellenceAwardfromLearningbyDesign.

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School District of the City of York Ferguson Elementary School, York, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservices foranew90,250square-footelementaryschoollocatedinSchoolDistrictoftheCityofYork.TheschoolwillincludeclassroomsforgradesK-15aswellasamultipurposeroom,library,artroomsandmusic rooms.Thebuilding’s systems includeageothermalheatingandcooling system,extensivedaylightinganddaylightingcontrolsandabuildingdashboardwherestudentswillbeabletomonitorthebuildingsenergyuse.TheDistrictispursuingLEEDPlatinumcertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncil.Theprojectreceivedthe2011OverallDesignAwardfromtheGreenBuildingAssociationofCentralPA.

State College area School District Mount Nittany Elementary School, State College, PaBartonisprovidingmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesforanew,60,500square-footelementaryschoollocatedintheStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistricttohouse500 K-5 students. The new school includes 18 classrooms, 3 kindergarten rooms, anallpurposeroom,fullservicekitchen,library,fullsizeandinstrumentalmusicrooms,artroom,3smallgroupinstructionroomsandadministrativeoffices.Themechanicalsystemsincludedageothermalheatpumpsystemcoupledwithadedicatedoutdoorairventilationsystem.ThedistrictwillpursueLEEDGoldcertificationuponcompletionofthisproject.

State College area School District Ferguson Elementary School, State College, PaBartonisprovidingmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesfortherenovationand addition of a 50,300 square-foot elementary school located in the State CollegeArea SchoolDistrict to house500K-5 students. The school includes18 classrooms, 3kindergartenrooms,anallpurposeroom,fullservicekitchen,library,fullsizemusicroom,art room, 3 small group instruction rooms and administrative offices The mechanicalsystems include a geothermal heat pump system coupledwith a dedicatedoutdoor airventilationsystem.ThedistrictwillpursueLEEDGoldcertificationuponcompletionofthisproject.

Exeter township School District Elementary School, reading, PaBarton is currently providing LEED enhanced commissioning services for this 113,000square-footschoolthathousesstudentsingradesK-4.Systemstobecommissionedincludedomestic water heating system, water softening system, approximately 78 ground loopwatersourceheatpumps,11energyrecoveryunits,kitchenventilationsystems,condenserloopsystemwithglycolfeederandboiler,terminalheatingequipment,buildingautomationsystem, kitchen refrigeration package, photovoltaic solar power package, emergencypowergeneratorand lightinganddaylightcontrols.TheDistrictwillpursueLEEDSilvercertificationfromtheU.S.GreenBuildingCounciluponcompletionofthisproject.

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7group LEED Project Experience

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7grouphasbeenamemberofUSGBCsince2000andhasbeeninvolvedwithdevelopingLEEDsinceitsentryintothemarketplaceasapilotprogramin1997.Theprojectthatgeneratedtheformationof7groupwasoneofthefirst12LEEDcertifiedprojectsworldwide,underversion1.0.Sincethen7grouphasledprojectsteamsonover80LEEDcertifiedand150additionalregisteredprojects,includingthefirstLEEDGoldcertifiedbuilding,thePADepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection’sCambriaOfficeBuilding.

7grouphasbeenandcontinuestobedeeplycommittedtopromotingthefuturedevelopmentofLEEDandUSGBC.7grouphasbeeninvolvedwiththefollowingK-12educationalprojectsthathavereceivedLEEDcertification.

Project Location LEED rating LEED System StatusBroughalMiddleSchool Bethlehem,PA NC2.2 GoldChartwellSchool Seaside,CA NC2.1 PlatinumClearviewElementarySchool Hanover,PA NC2.0 GoldC-TECCareer&TechnologyEducationCenter Newark,OH NC2.1 SilverHamptonBaysMiddleSchool HamptonBay,NY NC2.1 SilverLindberghAvenueSchool York,PA Schools2.0 SilverLondonberrySchool Harrisburg,PA NC2.1 CertifiedMicrosoftHighSchool Philadelphia,PA NC2.0 GoldMiltonHersheySchool Hershey,PA NC2.2 CertifiedNeptuneTownshipCommunitySchool Neptune,NJ NC2.1 PlatinumNeptuneTownshipSummerfieldElementarySchool Neptune,NJ NC2.1 GoldNewportHighSchool Newport,PA NC2.2 GoldParadiseElementarySchool Paradise,PA NC2.2 GoldRainbowElementarySchool Coatesville,PA Schools2.0 GoldSelinsgroveAreaElementarySchool Selinsgrove,PA Schools2.0 GoldTheHaverfordSchool Haverford,PA NC2.2 GoldTwinValleyElementarySchool TwinValley,PA NC2.1 SilverWillowSchool Gladstone,NJ NC2.0 GoldWillowSchoolArtBarn Gladstone,NJ NC2.1 PlatinumWrightsvilleElementarySchool Wrightsville,PA NC2.0 SilverYorkSchoolDistrictAdministrativeOffices York,PA NC2.2 Gold

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“We appreciate the notes and literature about the awards earned by atS&r for the South project. they are well deserved. the building is certainly very supportive of the program, which is a direct result of atS&r’s development process. the year is going well. We have great kids who really are proud of their school. It is good to see new school colors mixed in with the traditionals from East & West. We finally have the football team moving in a positive direction, which always helps school spirit. again, Congratulations!! Please remember that I am always available if clients or potential clients are looking for affirmation or references for atS&r work.”

rod Stone, PrincipalCentral Bucks High School South

Provide specific details of your previous experience with referenda, an explanation of your philosophy, and your rationale for the strategies you would employ to increase the likelihood of a successful debt referendum in the State College Area School District.

Previous Experience with referendaATS&Randplanningconsultant,McKissickAssociatesArchitects,haveextensiveexperienceinmeeting expectations for project costs that directly impact the taxpayer and the PDEReimbursement for PlanConprojects. When a district approves bonding for a project,the transaction is based on reliable project cost estimates from the professional. Theschedulingofbondsalesandinterestcomponentsarebasedonthearchitect/engineer’sprojectestimates.ATS&R’sroleistoprovideadesignthatmeetsthedistrict’sneedswithintheprojectbudgetestablishedbytheteam.

Although ATS&R is not intricately involved with how the school district finances theconstruction program, and the impact on taxpayers through the Pennsylvania TaxpayerReliefAct,wehaveextensiveexperience indevelopingreliableprojectcostbudgetsandcommunicatingtheneedtothepublicshouldareferendumoccur.

Wehaveprovidedpre-referendumservicestomanydistrictsthroughouttheUnitedStatesregardingpreparationandcommunicationeffortsforbuildingbondreferenda.ATS&RhasworkedwithmanyschooldistrictsthroughouttheUnitedStatesonthesuccessfulpassageofbondreferenda,includingtheNeshaminySchoolDistrictforadditionsandrenovationstotheirhighschool.

Bond referendum PreparationATS&Rwillworkwith district administrators to establish a steering committeewhichwillbemadeupofadministrators,staff,students,parents,andcommunitymembers.ATS&Rwillworkwith thesteeringcommitteeas they investigateprojectneedsandwillassist inthatprocessbycollectingdata;analyzingprograms,themasterschedule,andcurriculumneeds;anddevelopingoptionswithaccompanyingcostestimates.

ATS&Rhasextensiveexperienceinbuildingconsensusamongdiversegroupsinordertoestablishaschematicdesignthatwillbebroughttothecommunityduringthecampaign.Oncetheprojecthasbeendefined,ATS&Rwillworkwiththebondreferendumplanningteamtoidentifythetargetaudience,definetheissuesfacingthevotersandanticipatetheirquestions,preparecampaignmaterials,andpresentinformationtothecommunity.

Bond Election ProcessATS&R assists school districts in building consensus among diverse groups, includingcommunity, business, parents, school district, city, county, state and federal agencies.ATS&R’sexperiencedemonstratesahighsuccessrateofbondreferendapassages.Thesuccessisdirectlyrelatedtoourlonghistoryofschoolexperience.

The Two Step ProcessATS&Rwillassist inestablishingastrategyorprocess forasuccessful referendum. Thisusually involves a “grass roots” process developed as uniquely as the community itrepresents.ATS&Rbecomesanintegralpartofyourteamtoenhancethechancesofasuccessfulbondreferendumcampaign.

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Step One: Campaign Preparation - Get Ready! Establishasteeringcommittee Selectkeypeopletorepresentthecommunityandspreadtheword Anticipatequestions Acquireanunderstandingofissues Establishbondcampaigncommittee Involverepresentativesfromallareasofthecommunity(students,staff, businessrepresentative,communityleaders,etc.) Step Two: Campaign - Get the Message Out! Developathemeforthecampaign Organizecommunitygatherings Presentinformationatcommunityfunctions Produceanddistributebrochuresand/orleaflets Usetelevision,cableTV,radiointerviews,&othermeansofcommunication Identify“yes”voters GetOuttheVote!

referendum Planning & Support ServicesATS&RtypicallyprovidesreferendumplanningandsupportaspartofourBasic Services.WewillworkcloselywithyourschooldistricttodeterminetheappropriaterolethatATS&Rwillplay inyour referendumefforts.Methodsused forabond referendumwill varywiththeuniqueneedsofthecommunity.However,allsuccessfulcampaignsmustidentifythetargetaudience(parentswithpreschoolandschoolagechildren),clearlyexplaintheissuesfacingthevoters,andacquirecommitmentfromenough“Yes”voterstoensureapositiveoutcome.

IftheDistrictisinterestedinsecuringapublicrelationsconsultanttoassistwiththebondreferendum, then the services of the locally family owned State College firm SnavelyAssociates, Ltd. can be retained to develop communications and marketing strategies.ExperiencedwithsystemsofhighereducationacrosstheUnitedStatesandCanada,SnavelyAssociateshascollaboratedwithmorethan75educationalclientswithtotalfund-raisinggoalsinexcessof$13billionoverthelastsevenyearsalone.Amongthosecampaignsthathaveclosed,allhaveexceededgoal.

Throughouttheyears,SnavelyAssociateshasrealizedthatcampaignsarenotjustaboutbricksandmortarordollarsandcents.Theyarealsoaboutchanginglives.Snavelytakesgreatprideinhavingprovidedclientswithtoolstoenhancecampaignsuccessandmakeadifferenceinthelivesoftheirstudentsandfaculty.Simplyput,thefocusistodiscoverandcreateanemotionallinkwithkeyconstituents.Onthescreenortheprintedpage,touchingorinspiringimagescoupledwithauthenticmessagesfromstudents,faculty,parents,andalumnicreateapowerfulreflectionoftheStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrict.

Once constituents are connected, communications must provide an informationalfoundation upon which a rational case for support can be built. Together, strategicallyfocused, constituent-centered communications provide support for administrative staff,schoolboardleadership,andvolunteerstoinspiresuccessonetaxpayer,onevoteatatime.

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Designing High Schools for the 21st CenturyDescribe your anticipated process to translate the educational model and curriculum plans into a 21st Century High School design. In addition to delivering a schematic design based on your refinement of the district’s current educational specification, expected outcomes include a comprehensive communication and engagement plan, and a description of educational improvements offered by virtue of a High School project.

Five Great Forces Shaping the redesign of teaching and Learning 1. Quality teaching and learning is farmore research basedwith greater reliance on

empiricaldata,structuredobservationanddocumentation.Theteaching/learningprocessismorecross-disciplinedandcollaborativeandcustomized/personalizedforeachstudent.Theconstanttransitioninthewayweteachandlearncreatescontinuoustensionbetweenthesuccessfulmethodsoftodayandtheadventofbettermethodsoftomorrow.Wealwayshaveourfeetinbothworlds.

2. The advances in technology arecontinuousand,inhistoricalterms,instantaneous.Technology is infused into daily life of the students as a given and in education,technologyisthenewandexpandingelementforthedelivery,monitoringandtheactof learning.For theoldergenerations, technologiesareamazementandsometimesbafflement.Fortoday’sstudents,technologyisagivenandanentitlement.

3. Globalization, the awareness, supportive and competitive human contact andextraordinarysocialandeconomiceventsofeachdaythatwecall“globalization”ischangingtheprioritiesofwhatwewantourstudentstolearn,whenwewantthecontentintegratedwiththeirschoolexperience,andwhatlevelsofcomplexityweintroducetotheirthinkingabilitiesastheygrowandmature.

4. Demands on resources for learningrequire themostefficientandeffectiveuseoftime,space,staffing,financeandstudentlearningopportunities.

5. Safety and security hasbecomeakeyplanningelement.Occurrencesintoday’ssocietyhaveputschoolsinavulnerablesettingthatrequirecarefulattention.

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DeKalb High School’s Learning Hub

Classroom Instruction, Individualized Learning, Independent Study, Collaboration, and ConnectionThearchitectureofahighschoolhastoreflectandsupportthedynamic,emergingelementsofteachingandlearning.Theplacewecallschoolandthespacewecallclassroomhastoempowerboththeimmediateandemergingstructuresoflearning.A21stcenturyhighschooldesigncreates learning spaces that simultaneously support larger classroom instruction,smallgroupcollaborativework,andindividualizedlearning.Thisdesignoftenincorporates“virtual learning centers” into flexible learning areas that extend the traditionalmedia,learning,andstudycenterofahighschooltoeachofseveral learninghubsthroughouttheschool.Thefocusisonthelearningconnectivitybetweenteacherandstudent,teacherandteacher,andstudentwithstudent.Thedesignshouldfacilitateteachercollaboration.

Changes in What We teach and How We teach Inmostrecentyears,theexpectationsformoremathandscienceinstructionandgreaterstudentperformanceinmathandsciencecreatedemandformorelaboratoryandstudentprojectspace.Atraditionalclassroomoftodaymaybeneededasasciencelabinthefuture.Strategicplacementofinfrastructurethroughouttheschool(gas,water,electricity,telecommunications,etc.),allowsforfuturechangewithlimitedcapitalcosts.Technologywillalsoimpacttheneedforinfrastructureas“virtualexperiments”becomemorecommonplace.

Whilemathandsciencecurrentlyholdcenterstageinmuchofthediscussionofa21stcenturyschool, the arts and humanities remain integral to the complete education of a student.Balancewillalwaysbeanissueandscarceresourcesaproblem.Nevertheless,venuesforlearninginboththevisualandperformingartsareapartofthehighschoolexperiencejustasisphysicaleducation,healthandwellbeing,athletics,andco-curricularactivities.Infact,researchindicatesthese“handson”courses/activitiesarethereasonmanystudentsattendhighschoolotherthanhomeschool.

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Owatonna High School’s Options Learning Center

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Appliedlearningandtechnicaleducationremainprimarycontentareasformanystudentsinbothhighschoolsandpost-highschoolinstitutions.Theprogramsforapplied/technicallearning have provided strong opportunities for shared efforts with the business andcommercialcommunityofaschooldistrict.Thatkindofrelationshipwillhaveasignificantimpactonthedesignoflearningspace.

Curriculum,orwhatweteach,combinedwithexpectationsforhowitwillbetaught,self-taughtandlearneddictatesmuchoflearningspacedesign.Curriculumisnolongerdefined,butwhatstaffcanteachhasexpandedtoonlinecourses.Ifcollaborationspaceforteachersisscarce,collaborationwillbedifficult.Ifdisciplinesareseparatedbydistance,toomanywalls,toomuchtime,andunavailablemeetingspace,collaborationcanbehindered.

Ina21stcenturyhighschool,nocontentareaisacompleteisland.Schooldesigncanreflectacrossdisciplineapproachtoachievingthedesiredlearningstandardsandoutcomes,whileatthesametimerespectingtheindividualintegrityofeachdiscipline.Spatialrelationshipenablescollaboration and empowers personalization and individualization of instruction as teachersbecomefacilitatorsforstudentscustomizedlearningplans.

Communicatingandcoachingby teachers isapartof the critical thinkingprocess,buttheactofcriticalthinkingisparticulartotheindividualstudent.Thecriticalthinkingfocusto learning isahallmark ofAmericaneducation in theeyesofother countries. In thiscentury,itsimportancewillincreasetoevengreaterlevels.Well-designedspaceempowersorimpedesthesegrowthprocesses.

Designing High Schools for the 21st Century

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Oswego High School’s Virtual Learning Center

technology and the FutureThe technology plans of a school district are as critical to school design as the facilityplan itself. The creationofanewhigh school incorporates themost recent thinkingontechnologyusewithteachingandlearning.

Technology ismore than a computer. A student will use a wireless laptop, cell phone,Internet,mobilelearningdevices,smartboards,projectiondevices,anddigitalcamerasinthe21stcenturyhighschool.Technologyextendsthelearningofclassroomandtextbookandexpandsthe“learningcenter/resourcescenter”todecentralizedlocationsthroughoutthe school and beyond. Technology expands collaborative teacher communicationsand problem-solving/applications-learning by students into an ever-expanding cacheof resources, data and information. Technology facilitates the creation of knowledge,expression,andthesharingofknowledge.

Technology comes with many challenges including initial costs, replacement costs, andinfrastructure costs as well as cross-platform support formultiple types of computers andcomputer-baseddevices.Severalschooldesignscallforcentralizedtechnologycenters,notunlikea“schoolwithinaschool.”Availabilityisimportantforparticulargroupsofstudents.Inotherdesigns,technologyisdistributedthroughouttheschoolingeneraland/orspecificallydistributedtolearning“hubs”orcentersthroughouttheschool.

Theadventofon-line learninghas introducedyetanotherelement thatcanexpandlearningopportunities. On-line learning presents challenges of access (time and place), cost andintegrationwiththetotallearningexperienceofthehighschool.

The electronic textbook and accompanying support materials are in early stages ofavailability.Theschoolsofthiscenturycananticipateafarless“paperdependent”learningenvironment.Inrecentyears,wehavegonefromblackboardstowhiteboardstosmartboards.The technologyof the teachingstationwillcontinue toevolveandbe incorporated into theschooldesign.

the High School as a teaching StationThehighschoolbuildingitselfhastobeateachingandlearningtool. Insomedistricts,theschoolhasbecomethevehicleforstudyingenvironmentandenergyissues.Inseveralcommunities,thehighschoolprovidesthelargestvenueforpublicforums,socialgatherings,andentertainment.Theschoolitselfcanbeateachingstationandlabforthesciencesandsocialsciences,adisplayandperformingvenueforthearts,andaplatformforcommunityandgovernmentissues.Thehighschoolofthiscenturywillcontinuetoserveasacommunitycenterforlearning,growth,government,business,andentertainment.

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Key PersonnelOutline of your firm’s personnel who might be expected to participate in this project, including their qualifications and experience.

Design team PhilosophyATS&R’scorebelief,andthepremiseonwhichourentiredesignprocessisbased,istheunderstandingthatschoolbuildingsarethephysicalexpressionandshapeofacommunity’svisionforeducatingitschildren.

Ourpurposeistodiscovereachcommunity’suniqueeducationalobjectives,andtoworkwith the community to design spaces that support the day-to-daywork that leads to thefulfillmentof thoseobjectives.ATS&Rwillnot imposeasetofstandardparametersupona school community. A successful design begins with strong design leadership that willguideyou throughaprocesswhereeducatorshave theopportunity toshareandexplorehowteachingandlearningcanbeenhancedbythefacilityandhowthefacilitycanservetheoverallneedsof thecommunity.Wewillbegoodlistenersandwearealsointelligentquestioners.

Single Source responsibilityTheATS&RprojectteamforStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictwillbeledbyDeanBeeninga,AIA/NCARB/LEEDAP.DeanisapartneratATS&Randwillbetheprimarycontactforyourprojectfromthebeginningofplanningthroughprojectcloseout.YourarchitecturalteamwillalsoincludePaulErickson,AIA/NCARB/REFP,andTammyMagney,AIA/REFP/LEEDAP,aseducationalfacilityplanners,VernMcKissickIII,AIAasreferendumandPlanConspecialist,andKarenHuiett,AIA/LEEDTMAPasprojectmanager.Supportingthesethreeteammembersarehighlyqualifiedstaffsuchasprofessionalengineers,educationaltechnologydesigners,interiordesigners,landscapearchitects,andconstructionadministrators.

ATS&R isasinglesource,multi-disciplinary firmwhereeveryoneonstaffhasexperiencewithK-12projects.SinglesourceresponsibilitymeansStateCollegeAreaadministratorshaveonepointofcontactfortheirproject;whetheritisaquestionaboutmaterialsdesignormechanicalsystems,thecontactisATS&R.Projectcoordinationgoessmoothlybecauseeachdisciplineisworkingtogetherandcaneasilycommunicateonadailybasis.Thereisaclearunderstandingthatweareonthesameteam,thereforeourfocusisonsolutionsinstead of spending time determining responsibility. ATS&R project teams produce ahighqualityproject throughtheinterdisciplinaryapproach;ATS&Rstaffunderstandeachdiscipline’sneedsandhaveyearsofexperienceworkingwithandlearningfromeachother.ATS&R’sseamlesscoordinationanddailycommunicationprovidesyourprojectasuccessfuloutcome.

“thank you for your outstanding work...Your process has generated much enthusiasm within our department, has proven to be educational for all of us involved, and has established ownership of magnificent areas for those of us who will eventually teach there.”

Kevin Campbell, Former Director of Operations & FacilitiesCentral Bucks School District

“Vern McKissick’s knowledge of PlanCon, school experience and ability to work with myriad of professionals shows intellect and resilience.”

Dr. William Keilbaugh, Superintendent of Schools, School District of Haverford town-ship, Havertown Pa

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State College area School District

Specifications/Quality ControlRodErickson,CSI/CCS

ATS&RPartner

Interior DesignKimSorenson,CID,IIDA

ATS&R

TechnologyDanCincoski,RCDD/CDT

ATS&RPartner

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing

RogerThies,PE,LEED®APBartonAssociates

DavidBarto,PE,CPD,LEED®APBartonAssociatesBrianBurkhart,PEBartonAssociates

LEED SpecialistsJohnBoecker,AIALEEDFellow

MarcusSheffer7group

Civil Engineering/LandscapingJ.AlanStewart,PLSSweetlandEngineering

arCHItECtUraL tEaM

Educational Facility PlannersPaulW.Erickson,AIA/NCARB/REFPTammyS.Magney,AIA/NCARB/REFP

ATS&RPartners

Principal in Charge / Project ArchitectDeanS.Beeninga,AIA/NCARB/LEEDAP

ATS&RPartner

Project ManagerKarenHuiett,AIA/LEEDAP

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Structural EngineeringTimLaBissoniere,PEClarkEngineering

Referendum Planning & PlanCon SpecialistVernMcKissick,III,AIA

McKissickAssociatesArchitects

Food ServiceJohnJurichkoATS&R

Field AdministrationCarlKanaskie,AIA/LEEDAPMcKissickAssociatesArchitects

SchoolKey PersonnelDean S. Beeninga, aIa/NCarB/LEED aP

Facilitates all aspects of the design process. Leads the projectteamintheexecutionoftheproject.Developsprogramminganddesignoptions.Designsmajorinteriorcomponents.

MastersinArchitecture,1993,EmphasisonCommunityBasedDesign,UniversityofMinnesotaBachelorofArchitecture,1987,IowaStateUniversity

CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Newhighschoolfor2000students)Parkland High School, Parkland School District, PA (New highschoolfor3200students)CentralBucksWestHighSchoolPhase2,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Majorrenovations)CentralBucksWestHighSchoolPhase3,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Majorrenovations)CentralBucksEastHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Additionsandgymnasiumrenovations)NewRichmondHighSchool,SchoolDistrictofNewRichmond,WI

atS&r Principal in Charge/Project architect

Project Responsibility:

Education:

Partial Project Experience:

•Over24yearsofexperienceencompassingallaspectsofplanningandfacilitydesign,includingnewfacilitydesign,additionsandalterations,longandshort-rangemasterplans,feasibilitystudies,buildingevaluations,andcostanalysis.

• ServedasprincipalarchitectonATS&R’sfirstLEEDNCproject

• AmericanInstituteofArchitects

•NationalCouncilofArchitecturalRegistrationBoards

•CouncilforEducationalFacilityPlanners(CEFPI)

Paul W. Erickson, aIa/NCarB/rEFP

Leadtheprogrammingandlong-rangeplanningprocess

30yearsofeducationdesignexperienceBachelorofArchitecture,1979,IowaStateUniversity

NeshaminyHighSchool,NeshaminySchoolDistrict,PA(Additions/Renovationsfor2800students)CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Newhighschoolfor200students)Central BucksWest High School Phases 2 & 3, Central BucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Majorrenovations)CentralBucksEastHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Additionsandgymnasiumrenovations)Parkland High School, Parkland School District, PA (New highschoolfor3200students)JenkintownElementarySchoolandSecondarySchool,JenkintownSchoolDistrict,PA(Additions/Renovations)OrefieldMiddleSchool,ParklandSchoolDistrict,PA(Newmiddleschoolfor1500students)

atS&r Educational Facility Planner


Education:


•CertifiedRecognizedEducationalFacilityPlanner(CouncilofEducationalFacilitiesPlanners,International)

• AmericanInstituteofArchitects(AIA)

•NationalCouncilofArchitecturalRegistrationBoards(NCARB)

• Experiencedinnumerousaspectsoftheplanning,design,andconstructionincludingeducationalfacilityplanning,workingwithcommitteesandusergroups,consensusbuilding,costestimating,projectmanagement,andeducationalprogramminganddesignforhighschools,middleschools,elementaryschoolsandspecialfocuslearningenvironments

Paul’s relevant Experience:

Dean’s relevant Experience:

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Schooltammy S. Magney, aIa/rEFP/LEED aP

Leadstheprogrammingandfacilityplanningprocess

BachelorofEnvironmentalDesign,1981,andBachelorofArchitecture,1981,UniversityofMinnesota

ParklandHighSchool,ParklandSchoolDistrict,PADeKalbHighSchool,DeKalbCUSD#428,ILBlueValleyHighSchool,BlueValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict,KSMountainViewHighSchool,ThompsonR2JSchoolDistrict,COBayPortHighSchool,Howard-SuamicoSchoolDistrict,WIWayzataHighSchool,WayzataSchoolDistrict,MNNeuquaValleyHighSchool,IndianPrairieSchoolDistrict,ILMapleGroveSeniorHighSchool,OsseoAreaSchools,MNRedWingHighSchool,RedWingSchoolDistrict,MNWillmarHighSchool,WillmarSchoolDistrict,MNStillwaterHighSchool,StillwaterSchoolDistrict,MNChamplinParkHighSchool,Anoka-HennepinSchoolDistrict,MNFarmingtonHighSchool,FarmingtonSchoolDistrict,MNMinnetonkaHighSchool,MinnetonkaSchoolDistrict,MN

atS&r Educational Facility Planner


Education:


•Over30yearsofexperiencespecializingineducationalplanning,spaceprogramming,participatoryplanning,andconsensusbuilding.

• Extensiveexperienceinhighschoolplanninganddesign


•CouncilforEducationalFacilityPlanners(CEFPI)

• TheUSGreenBuildingCouncil

• LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED)Accredited

• VolunteerBusinessandEducationPartnership

Vern McKissick III, aIa/rEFP/LEED aP

LeadsthereferendumplanningandPlanConprocess

BachelorsinArchitectureandConstructionManagement,PennsylvaniaStateUniversityGraduateStudiesattheSmealCollegeofBusiness,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity

While Vern is involved on some level with every project in thefirm, his most intensive involvement with projects is during theeducationalplanningandschematicdesignphaseswithongoingattentiontocostestimatingthroughoutprojectduration.CurrenteffortsincludeaGISfacilitystudyfortheGrotonPublicSchoolsinConnecticut,constructionof theSummerfieldElementarySchoolinNorthCarolinaandfinalcloseoutfortheMountUnionJunior/SeniorHighSchoolinPennsylvania.

McKissick associates architects referendum Planning & PlanCon Specialist


Education:


•CertifiedRecognizedEducationalFacilityPlanner(CouncilofEducationalFacilitiesPlanners,International)

• AmericanInstituteofArchitects(AIA)CommitteeonEducationalDesign


• Experiencedwithover$1billionofeducationalprojectsand80PlanConprojects

Vern’s relevant Experience:

tammy’s relevant Experience:

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Karen Huiett, aIa/LEEDtMaP

All design aspects through schematic design, includingarchitectural programming, assessment of existing buildingconditions, field verificationof existing conditions, developandreviewdesignoptions,andimplicationsforconstructionstaging.

BachelorofArchitecture&BachelorofScienceandEnvironmentalDesign,1995,NorthDakotaStateUniversity

NeshaminyHighSchool,NeshaminySchoolDistrict,PA(Additions/Renovationsfor2800students)BurnsvilleHighSchool,ISD191,Burnsville,MNAnoka-RamseyCommunityCollege,CoonRapids,MNBelvidereNorthHighSchool,BelvidereCUSD100,ILCrown Point High School, Crown Point Community SchoolCorporation,INBayHarborElementarySchool,Howard-SuamicoSchoolDist,WIAbu Dhabi FF&E Guidelines and Bid Documents, Abu DhabiEducationCouncil,UnitedArabEmiratesNewRichmondMiddleSchool,SchoolDistrictofNewRichmond,WI

atS&r Project Manager


Education:


• Involvedwithcomplexadditionremodelprojects

• LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEEDAccredited

• Experiencewithstatecollegecampuses,stateinstitutions,healthcarefacilities,performingartsandeducationalbuildings

• Expertiseinthefieldofacoustics


• 12yearsofexperience

Karen’s relevant Experience

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rod Erickson, FCSI/CCS/CDt

Developsproject specificationsandcontrolsprojectqualitycontrolprocess.

ArchitecturalTechnology,1966DunwoodyCollegeofTechnologyLiberalArtsDegree,1964-UniversityofMinnesota

CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Newhighschoolfor200students)Central BucksWest High School Phases 2 & 3, Central BucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Majorrenovations)CentralBucksEastHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PA(Additionsandgymnasiumrenovations)NeshaminyHighSchool,NeshaminySchoolDistrict,PA(Additions/Renovationsfor2800students)Parkland High School, Parkland School District, PA (New highschoolfor3200students)JenkintownElementarySchoolandSecondarySchool,JenkintownSchoolDistrict,PA(Additions/Renovations)BurnsvilleHighSchool,ISD191,Burnsville,MN

atS&r Specifications and Quality Control


Education:


Extensive experience in:• Productsselection• Specificationwriting• Preparinghardwareschedules• Roofingsystemdesign•Qualitycontrol/coordinationofconstructiondrawingsandspecifications.

• ConstructionSpecificationsInstitute

• PastPresident,Minneapolis/St.PaulChapterofCSI

• ServedonNationalSpecificationCompetitionCommittee

• PastChairofCSINationalEducationCommittee

rod’s relevant Experience

Key Personnel

School

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David J. Barto, PE, CPD, LEED aP

Responsibleforthemechanicalengineeringdesignfortheproject.

BS,MechanicalEngineering,BucknellUniversity

FergusonTownshipElementarySchool,StateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PAMount Nittany Elementary School, State College Area SchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PAHighSchoolAddition,CentralYorkSchoolDistrict,York,PALindberghStreetAlternativeEducationBuilding,YorkCitySchoolDistrict,York,PASenior High School Additions and Renovations, ChambersburgAreaSchoolDistrict,Chambersburg,PA

Barton associates, Vice President Mechanical Engineering


Education:


•Over15yearsofexperience

• ProfessionalEngineerinPA,MD,MOandDC

• LEEDAP,USGreenBuildingCouncil

• AmericanSocietyofHeating,RefrigerationandAirConditioningEngineers-CentralPAChapter

•CertifiedinPlumbingDesign,TheAmericanSocietyofPlumbingEngineers

David’s relevant Experience

roger M. thies, PE, LEED aP

Responsible for day-to-day operations for Barton Associates.Provide overall administration and technical supervision ofprojects.

BachelorofArchitecturalEngineering,PennStateUniversity

FergusonTownshipElementarySchool,StateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PAMount Nittany Elementary School, State College Area SchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PALindberghStreetAlternativeEducationBuilding,YorkCitySchoolDistrict,York,PAMifflinParkElementarySchool,MifflinSchoolDistrict,Shillington,PAFergusElementarySchool,YorkCitySchoolDistrict,York,PA

Barton associates, Vice President


Education:



• ProfessionalEngineerinPAandMD

• LEEDAP,USGreenBuildingCouncil

• AmericanSocietyofHeating,RefrigerationandAirConditioningEngineers

roger’s relevant Experience

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John Boecker, aIa LEED Fellow

ServesasLEEDTMspecialistandcoordinateappropriatecertifications,sustainability,highperformancedesignsandstandards.

MasterofArchitecture,YaleUniversity,1982BachelorofArchitecturewithHighDistinction,1979,PennStateUniversity

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection CambriaOfficeBuilding,Ebensburg,PAClearviewElementarySchool,Hanover,PAPADEPSoutheastRegionalOfficeBuilding,Norristown,PA

7group, LEED Consultant


Education:


• Architectanddesignfortwoofthefirst15LEEDcertifiedbuildingsintheUnitedStates

•DesignarchitectforeightLEEDcertifiedprojects

• Projectteammemberonover60additionalLEEDcertifiedprojects

• LEEDFellow2011

•GreenBuildingAssociationofCentralPennsylvania,USGBCAffiliate,PastBoardChair&FoundingViceChair

•Co-authored“The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability,”JohnWiley&Sons,2009

John’s relevant Experience

Key PersonnelBrian Burkhart, PE

Responsibleforoversightofelectricalengineeringanddesignfortheproject.

BachelorofArchitecturalEngineering,PennStateUniversity

FergusonTownshipElementarySchool,StateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PAMount Nittany Elementary School, State College Area SchoolDistrict,StateCollege,PAHigh School Addition and Renovation, Red Lion Area SchoolDistrict,RedLion,PALindberghStreetAlternativeEducationBuilding,YorkCitySchoolDistrict,York,PAHighSchoolAddition,CentralYorkSchoolDistrict,York,PA

Barton associates, Sr. Vice President Client Services


Education:



• ProfessionalEngineerinPA,AL,AZ,DE,GA,KY,MD,NJ,NY,PA,SC,TX,VAandWV

•NationalSocietyofProfessionalEngineers

• PennsylvaniaSocietyofProfessionalEngineers

Brian’s relevant Experience

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Carl Kanaskie, Jr., aIa/LEED aP

Responsibleforon-siteprojectcoordination.

MasterofArchitecture,UniversityofSouthFloridaBachelorofDesign,Architecture,1989,UniversityofFlorida,CollegeofArchitecture,Gainesville,FL

CumberlandPerryAreaVo-Tech,PAEastLycomingHighSchoolBiomass&CareerTechnologyCenter,PAHazletonHighSchoolConversion,PAMiltonAreaMiddleSchool(insamebldgasHS),PAMountUnionAreaHighSchool(feasibilitystudy)ReadingIntermediateHighSchoolWellsboroHighSchool(BuilttoLEEDSilver)WilliamsportAreaHighSchool(projectindesign)Winston-SalemPrep,NCEastForsythHighSchool,NCMountTaborAthleticStadium,NCGlennHighSchoolAthleticStadium,NC

McKissick associates architects, Field administration


Education:




• ServesasprojectmanagerforallofMcKissick’sLEEDratedfacilities

•NineyearsofexperiencewithMcKissickAssociatesArchitects

•Directsdesignandproductionstudios

Carl’s relevant Experience

Marcus Sheffer

Responsible for energy and environmental consulting andrecommendationstodistrictanddesignteam.

BachelorofArts,EnvironmentalStudies,ShippensburgUniversityMasterofScience,PublicAdministration,ShippensburgUniversity

GreenbuildingsLEEDgreenbuildingcertificationprogramGBTool-InternationalGreenBuildingAssessmentToolEnergyefficiencyandconservationRenewableenergysystemsWaterconservationandefficiencyMeasurementandverificationEnergyefficientlightingdesignDaylightinganalysisandevaluationEnvironmentalissuesrelatedtothebuiltenvironment

7group, Energy & Environmental Consultant


Education:

Areas of Experience:

•Over30yearsofprofessionalexperience

•Consultantonover100greenbuildingprojects,includingmorethan70LEEDcertifiedprojects

• Presentationsatover100regional,nationalandinternationalworkshopsandconferences

•Co-authored“The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability,”JohnWiley&Sons,2009

• Served12yearswiththePennsylvaniaEnergyOffice,1981-1993

Marcus’s relevant Experience

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Dan Cincoski, rCDD/CDt

Determine current technology needs, planning for futuretechnologyneeds.

Science/Business,LakewoodCommunityCollegeComputerLogic,BrownInstitute

ParklandHighSchool,ParklandSchoolDistrict,PADeKalbHighSchool,DeKalbCUSD428,ILNewRichmondHighSchool,NewRichmond,WIMinnetonkaHighSchool,MinnetonkaPublicSchools,MNMarshallHighSchool,MarshallSchoolDistrict,MNChamplinParkHighSchool,Anoka-HennepinSchoolDistrict,MNFaribaultHighSchool,FaribaultSchoolDistrict,MNMapleGroveSeniorHighSchool,OsseoAreaSchools,MNRedWingHighSchool,RedWingSchoolDistrict,MNWayzataHighSchool,WayzataSchoolDistrict,MNBayPortHighSchool,Howard-SuamicoSchoolDistrict,WIWillmarHighSchool,WillmarSchoolDistrict,MNTechnology Upgrades at Various Facilities, Minneapolis PublicSchools,MN

atS&r technology/ Network Design Specialist/ Voice/ Data


Education:


• RegisteredCommunicationDistributionDesigner(RCDD)

•Over30yearsoftelecommunicationsexperience

• AudioEngineeringSocietyofAmerica

• BuildingIndustryConsultingServicesInternational(BICSI)

• Specializesinvoiceanddatasystems

•CitizensTechnologyAdvisoryCommittee,WayzataPublicSchools

Dan’s relevant Experience

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Kim Sorenson

DetermineADAsignage,materialsselection

BS,InteriorDesign,1996,UniversityofMinnesota

CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PACentralBucksEastHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PACentral BucksWest High School Phases 2 & 3, Central BucksSchoolDistrict,PAParklandHighSchool,ParklandSchoolDistrict,PAJenkintownElementarySchoolandSecondarySchool,JenkintownSchoolDistrict,PANewRichmondHighSchool,SchoolDistrictofNewRichmond,WIBurnsvilleHighSchool,ISD191,Burnsville,MNWausauEastHighSchool,WausauSchoolDistrict,WICrown Point High School, Crown Point Community SchoolCorporation,IN

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Education:


• Experienceincludesresearchandprogramming,spaceplanningandlayout,costestimating,selectionandspecificationofinteriorandexteriorfinishes,colorrenderings,clientrepresentationthroughouttheprocess,andfurnishings,fixtures,andequipment(FF&E)

• Focusintechnologicaladvancement,colortheoryandtrends,productperformance,andspaceplanningastheyrelatetotheeducationalmarket

•Colorselectionsonproductsandfinishesforover100educationalfacilities

Kim’s relevant Experience

Key Personnel

timothy LaBissoniere, PE

Developstructuraloptions.ATS&R typicallyutilizes theservicesofClark EngineeringCompany for structural engineering. ATS&Rand Clark Engineering have partnered on nearly all ATS&Reducationalprojectssince1952.

MSCEwithStructuralemphasis,UniversityofWisconsinBSCivilEnvironmental/StructuralEngineering,UniversityofWisconsin

CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PACentralBucksEastHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PACentral BucksWest High School Phases 2 & 3, Central BucksSchoolDistrict,PANeshaminyHighSchool,NeshaminySchoolDistrict,PANewRichmondHighSchool,SchoolDistrictofNewRichmond,WIDeKalbHighSchool,DeKalbCUSD428,ILJohnMarshallHighSchool,Rochester,MinnesotaJohnAdamsMiddleSchool,Rochester,MinnesotaCentennialHighSchool,LinoLakes,Minnesota

Clark Engineering, Structural Engineer


Education:


• Expertiseinthedesignofawide-rangeofstructuretypesformanydifferentmarkets.

•Conscientiousprofessionalwhoishighlydedicatedtomeetingtheclientneedsaccuratelyandinatimelymanner

• Experiencewitheducationalfacilities,entertainmentcenters,commercialparkingfacilities,municipalandpublicworksfacilities

•CouncilofAmericanStructuralEngineer-PastPresidentforMinnesotaChapter

tim’s relevant Experience:

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J. alan Stewart, PLSSweetland Engineering


Education:


• 37yearsofexperience

• RegisteredLandSurveyor,Pennsylvania

• SewageEnforcementOfficer,Pennsylvania

• Responsibletoproducecostestimates,budgetsandschedulingofactivitiestomeetprojectneeds,coordinationofdesignactivitieswithdesignteammembers,utilitycompanies,governmentagencies,andvariouspermits

alan’s relevant Experience:

Coordinatecivildesignwitharchitectsandlandplanners.

PennsylvaniaStateUniversity,BachelorofScienceDegree:Forestry,1972

FergusonTwp.ElementarySchool–StateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictMt.NittanyMiddleSchool-StateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictEastSub-CampusMasterPlanningandUtilityDesign,UniversityPark,PAPennStateGolfTeamClubHouseatThePennStateBlue/WhiteCourses,Univ.ParkInnovationPark(formerlyPennStateResearchPark)TheVillageatMorrisonsCove,C.C.R.C.HeritageHillsandRollingRidge,PRDBurnhamFarmEstatesMcNittandTeaberryRidge,P.R.D.GeisingerPhases1-4,52Acre–StateCollege-LocationPennStateUniversityDesignEastSub-CampusMasterPlanningandUtilityDesign

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John Jurichko

Design food service areas including full-service kitchens, servingpreparation facilities, and cooler/freezer/dishwashing supportspaces.

ArchitecturalDraftingandEstimating,1987,DunwoodyCollegeofTechnologyUniversityofMinnesota,1982-1986

CentralBucksSouthHighSchool,CentralBucksSchoolDistrict,PADeKalbHighSchool,DeKalbCUSD428,DeKalb,ILBelvidereNorthHighSchool,BelvidereCUSD100,ILMarshallHighSchool,MarshallSchoolDistrict,MNWausauEastHighSchool,WausauSchoolDistrict,WISouthElginHighSchool,SchoolDistrictU-46,ILCrownPointHighSchool,CrownPointCommunitySchoolCorp,INAndoverHighSchool,Anoka-HennepinSchoolDistrict,MNChamplinParkHighSchool,Anoka-HennepinSchoolDistrict,MNBayPortHighSchool,Howard-SuamicoSchoolDistrict,WIMapleGroveSeniorHighSchool,OsseoAreaSchools,MNNeuquaValleyHighSchool,IndianPrairieSchoolDistrict,IL

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Education:


• 23yearsofkitchen,serving,andfoodservicesystemsdesignexperienceatATS&R

•HighlyrecognizedasaspecialistthroughhisassociationwithMSNAandthenumerousprojectsdesigned

• Receivedthe2007MSNAIndustryPartneroftheYearaward

• Extensivecomprehensiveknowledgeoffoodservicedesign,servingfunctions,equipment,systems,plumbingsystems,exhaustsystems,ventilationrequirements,andelectricalsystemsforkitchensandsupportspaces

John’s relevant Experience:

Key Personnel

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ConsultantsList consultants, if any, that may be used for this project including their firm and number of projects they have completed in partnership with your firm.

Consultants to atS&r Planners/architects/Engineers

McKissick Associates - Referendum Planning, PlanCon, Bidding and Construction AdministrationMcKissick Associates will provide referendum planning, PlanCon review, bidding, andconstruction administration services on the State College Area School District project.ATS&RpreviouslyworkedwithMcKissickAssociatesontherenovationofthehighschoolatNeshaminy.

Owner VernMcKissick and his wife, Kristen, establishedMcKissick Associates in 1999,envisioning amid-sized firmwith themission of providing full-service architecture to amoreselectclientele.LocatedinHarrisburg,Pennsylvania,McKissickAssociatesisanactivememberwith theAmerican InstituteofArchitects (AIAnational& local chapters),CEFPI(CouncilforEducationalFacilityPlannersInternational)andtheUSGreenBuildingCouncil(USGBC).

Barton Associates - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing DesignBartonAssociates, Inc.hasprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingsystemdesignservicesforhealthcareandeducationclientsintheMid-AtlanticRegionforover40years.Withateamofnearly60registeredprofessionalengineers,designers,CADDtechniciansandsupport staff,Bartondoesmore than justdesignMEPsystems.Theyofferaholisticapproach to any new construction, additionor renovationproject. Fromenergy studiesand facilitymasterplanning to systemsdesignandcontrolsandcommissioning,BartonAssociateshelpsfacilityownersandoperatorsachievetheirgoalsforsafety,comfortandefficiency.BartonAssociateshasworkedwithMcKissickAssociatesonseveralprojectsinthepastandisveryfamiliarwiththeStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrict.

7group - LEED ConsultingFoundedin1999,7grouphaslearnedthatitisthesumoftheirintegratedexpertiseinsevencoreareas–energy&daylighting,materials&LCA,commissioning,LEED®,integrativedesign, regenerative design, and collaborative communications – that drives how theyadvancewholesystemsthinkingacrossthebuildingindustryandpracticalimplementationof that thinking into every client’s project. 7group’s principals are nationally knownauthorities in their areasof expertise, and theyare supportedbya carefully assembledgroupofemployeesandassociateswhopassionatelybelievethathealthofplaceisaright,notasoundbite.7grouphasworkedwiththeStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictontheirrecentelementaryschoolprojects.

Clark Engineering Company - Structural EngineeringATS&RtypicallyutilizestheservicesofClarkEngineeringCompanyforstructuralengineering.ATS&RandClarkEngineeringhavepartneredonnearlyallATS&Reducationalprojectssince1952. Since1938,Clark EngineeringCorporation has grown to becomeoneofNorthAmerica’smostrespectedmulti-disciplinedengineeringandsurveyingorganizations.Operating from its headquarters inMinneapolis,Minnesota and other locations in theUnited States, Clark’s highly qualified and experienced engineers are registered in 47statesandtwoCanadianprovinces.TheyarefamiliarwiththeuniquedesigncriteriaandstandardsofK-12projects.From thedesignofbuildings to solvinguniqueproblems instructuralperformance,siteplanning,andutilities.Clarkisfast,efficient,anddependable.

Parkland High School auditorium Entrance

“I have worked with atS&r on several projects in two different school districts. Each time we were initially working with a different architectural firm and switched to atS&r because they have a better ability to engage with diverse user groups, build consensus and community support, and help us deliver excellent facilities to the districts where I have been superintendent….atS&r really has a way of engaging people, establishing partnerships with school, community, and staff. “

Paul Beilfuss, Past Superintendent of Schools

DeKalb, Illinois CUSD 428

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Sweetland Engineering & Associates- Civil EngineeringWithaprofessionalstaffofover23,SweetlandEngineering&Associateshastheresourcesand expertise to complete land development, structural, geotechnical, municipal,environmental planning, and design projects. SEA maintains an understanding of themostcurrentlegislation,regulatorypolicies,andfundingsourcesaffectingclientsandtheirprojects.SweetlandEngineeringhasworkedwiththeStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictonnumerousprojectsoverthepast20years.Currently,SweetlandEngineeringservesonthedesignteamasthecivilengineertoprovideadviceondesign,biddingandconstructionadministration services for SCASD yearly maintenance budgeted projects. The projectsinclude such work as roof replacements, space and classroom improvements, boilerreplacements,tenniscourtresurfacing,parkinglotexpansionsormaintenancerepairs,etc.SweetlandEngineeringisalsothecivilengineerforSCASD’sthreeelementaryschoolprojectsprovidingsurveying,stormwatermanagementdesign,erosionandsedimentationcontroldesignandpermitting,designofallbuildingexteriorimprovements,andlanddevelopmentplancreation/submission/andapprovalsbythethreeMunicipalitiesinvolved.

atS&r In-House ServicesATS&Rprovidescomprehensiveservicestoschooldistrictsthoughourin-housedisciplines.ATS&Risafirmbuiltaroundtheschoolclientandwebelievetheschoolclientisbestservedbyourin-houseservices:• Planning• EducationalFacilitiesPlanning• Architecture• MechanicalEngineering• ElectricalEngineering• SiteDevelopment• InteriorDesign• LEEDDesign• Technology• FieldAdministration• FoodServiceDesign• Specifications• CostEstimating

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School

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School

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Provide a listing of High School projects completed by your firm within the State of Pennsylvania. Highlight any specific features of these projects that you would consider relevant to this RFQ.

ATS&R has worked with several districts on the design of new high school as well asalterationsandadditions tohighschoolbuildings throughout theUnitedStatesover thepasttenyears.Theseprojectshaveincludedthedesignandconstructionof15newhighschoolsandadditionsandalterationsto18highschoolfacilities.WerecentlycompletedthedesignandconstructionofnewhighschoolsforDeKalbCommunityUnitSchoolDistrictinIllinoisandtheSchoolDistrictofNewRichmondinWisconsin.Ourteamwasinvolvedintheplanningandreferendumeffortsassociatedwiththeseprojectsincludingfeasibility/facilitystudies,communityengagement,spaceplanning,collaborativeparticipation,educationaladequacy,anddesignconcepts.

Our experience with high school projects in Pennsylvania is listed below for yourconsideration.

Neshaminy School DistrictHigh School Additions and RenovationsDr.LouisMuenker,SuperintendentAlexMenio,Principal2001OldLincolnHighwayLanghorne,Pennsylvania19047Phone215.809-6000

Central Bucks School DistrictNew Central Bucks South High SchoolCentral Bucks East High School AlterationsCentral Bucks West High School AlterationsCentral Bucks Athletic FieldsDr.L.RobertLaws,SuperintendentScottKennedy,DirectorofOperations20WeldenDriveDoylestown,Pennsylvania18901Phone267.893.2000

School District of JenkintownSchool AdditionsZorianDubenko,DirectorofBusinessServices325HighlandAvenueJenkintown,Pennsylvania19046Phone215.885.3722

Parkland School DistrictNew High SchoolDr.LouiseE.Donohue,SuperintendentDaleReitz,DirectorofSchoolServices1210SpringhouseRoadAllentown,Pennsylvania18104Phone610.351.5503

atS&r High School Projects

“…you have been really listening to us in terms of our need to be very cost effective while still delivering quality buildings that look good without being ostentatious,…really helping us stretch dollars while turning out projects that still look good through careful selection of materials, efficient design, and helping me on occasion to say “no” to things that might be budget busters…I will be proud to stand behind the projects that we have completed together. thanks!”

Paul Bourgeois, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Minnetonka Public Schools

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Central Bucks South High School

Design Intent:Thedesignconceptwasbasedontwogoals:break down the scale of a large facilityinto understandable groupings and bringeverythingtothestudents.Clearly marked, separate auditorium,gymnasium, and main entries make thebuilding easier to understand for visitors andstudents.

Thebuildingplacementtakesadvantageofthesite’shill tobreakdownthebuilding’sverticalscale.Entryatthemidlevelkeepsmovementtoone levelupordownand, from the front,givestheillusionthatthebuildingistwostories.

Resources are brought to students in threehouses with decentralized administration/guidance. Houses contain science, labs,breakout spaces, lockers, toilets, conference

rooms, and planning areas as well asclassrooms.Other highlights include two gymnasiums,an8-lanepool,andan800-seatauditoriumwithfullfly.

Awards:SchoolPlanning&Management,EducationDesignShowcase,“Honorable Mention”2007

AmericanSchool&University,EducationalInteriorsShowcase,”Gold Citation,”2006

AmericanSchool&University,ArchitecturalPortfolio,”Citation,”2006

“I cannot imagine a more beautiful school.”Rod Stone,Principal

TeamedwithGeorgeJ.Donovan,AIA&Associates

Project:CentralBucksSouthHighSchoolWarrington,Pennsylvania

Owner:CentralBucksSchoolDistrict

Size:397,000SquareFeet

Site Size:79Acres

Design Capacity:2000Students

Grade Levels: 10-12

Completion Date:September2004

NewHighSchool

Central Bucks South High School, Warrington, Pa

Level1

Level3

Landscaping Provided by Carroll Engineering Corporation


atS&r©Copyright2012ArmstrongTorsethSkold&Rydeen,Inc.

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Neshaminy High School

Design Intent:A sprawlingmulti-addition high schoolwillbe receiving a major addition overlayingmuch of the existing building in orderto consolidate and organize the majorfunctions of the building while retainingan existing auditorium, gymnasium,mediacenterandfoodservice/cafeteria.

The new high school organization is aplan with distinct separate, secure entriesencompassing a central student-focusedcommonsspace.

The new two-story portion of the buildingcontains classrooms, which house staffplanningandteacherworkareas,restroomsand student lockers. These combined arecentrally located to provide convenientaccess themedia center, gyms, specializedlabs,foodserviceaswellastheauditoriumandstudentservices.

Specialeducationclassroomsareintegratedintotheclassroomandspeciallabareas.

Updates and additions include a weight/fitnessroomandwrestlingroomaswellasphysicaleducationandathleticlockerrooms.Musicfacilitiesincludenewband,choirandaflexibledrama/orchestrapracticeroom.

“I appreciate everything you have done...ATS&R is an outstanding architectural firm…I have really enjoyed working with you.”Raymond J. Boccuti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent

Project:NeshaminyHighSchoolLanghorne,Pennsylvania

Owner:NeshaminySchoolDistrict

Size:160,275SquareFeetAlterations264,900SquareFeetNew425,175SquareFeetTotal


Grade Levels: 9-12

Completion Date:Fall2009

Additions

Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, Pa

Level2

LowerLevel



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AlterationsCentral Bucks West High School

Project:CentralBucksHighSchoolWestDoylestown,Pennsylvania


Size:2,450SquareFeetAdditions110,000SquareFeetAlterations

Site Size:26Acres


Grade Levels: 10-12

Completion Date:October2007

Design Intent:Central Bucks High School West, a large,suburbanhighschoollocatedinDoylestown,Pennsylvaniaisreceivingamajorrenovationfrom its1950’sorigins toupdated sciencelabs, art studios and industrial technologylabsfortheyear2006.

Each area was completely gutted andrebuiltwithstate-of-the-artcomponentsanddesiredrelationships.

The classrooms are all receiving newventilation and air conditioning, newlighting,newfloorandwallfinishes,markerboards/tackboards,andadditionalstoragespace.

New finishes, new ventilation, split photoandcomputersareallenhancementsfortheartclassrooms.

Thehighschoolcorridorsaregettinganewlook and are receiving more space withnew material on the walls, new ceilings,new lights,new lockers,and therelocationof some photo boards. The removal ofold rooms to create open locker/socialcommons allows natural light to penetratetheinnercorridorareas.

All thenew featuresatCentralBucksHighSchoolWestfulfillthemissionoftheschoolto build “on the strengths, talents, andresources of students, educators, parents,andcommunity,CentralBucksHighSchoolWest empowers all students by providinga dynamic, evolving curriculum with asafe, supportive environment that promotesresponsiblecitizenshipandlife-longlearning.”

Central Bucks West High School, Doylestown, Pa



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Alterations

Project:CentralBucksHighSchoolEastDoylestown,Pennsylvania



SiteSize;64.4Acres


Grade Levels: 10-12

Completion Date:November2006/January2007

Design Intent:Central Bucks East High School, locatedin Doylestown, Pennsylvania is knownfor outstanding academic and athleticachievement. East students, faculty andstaff take pride in performance andaccomplishment and the new renovationsfor the gymnasium and auditorium reflectthis.

The alterations scheduled for the schoolinclude remodeling the auditorium andgymnasiumastheynolongeraccommodatethe needs of their growing studentpopulation.

The new auditorium design includesimprovingtheacoustics,providingtheatricallighting and catwalk system for propernew curtains, new rigging, newauditoriumseating, new video distribution and a new

soundsystem.Theoverallfunctionalityoftheauditorium will be enhanced by coverageto the performance areas, new lightingand ceiling systems, re-proportioning ofthe stage toprovideabiggerperformancearea, enlarging the existing control rooms,adding stair access to catwalks, updatingwallmaterials,addingnewdoorsandlifttothestageaswellasimprovingtheacoustics.

The gymnasium design includes addingnewbleachers, newmotors for backdrops,adding new resilient floor and graphics,new mat hoist system, new scoreboard,new divider curtains, new sound systemandpaintingofwalls and ceiling; thenewfinisheswillreflecttheschool’steamspirit.

Before photo of gymnasium

Before photo of auditorium

Central Bucks East High School

Central Bucks South High School, Doylestown, Pa



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Parkland High School

Design Intent:Threemain entries identify the Academics,Fine Arts, and Physical Education portionsofthebuilding.Thebuildinghousesatoploading performance gym, competitionpool,anda1,500-seatauditorium.

The building is organized around asemi-circular floor plan reminiscent of atraditional campus concept. ATS&R wasable to separate the large building massinto smaller areas. Thedesignenables thebuilding to work in a departmentalizedarrangement currently and easily transitiontoaninterdisciplinaryprograminthefuture.

The instructional space flexibility providesmultipleteachingopportunitiesthroughsmallgroupandlargegroupinstructionalareas.

Awards:LearningbyDesign,“Educational Facilities Design Excellence,”2000

Project:ParklandHighSchoolAllentown,Pennsylvania

Owner:ParklandSchoolDistrict


Site Size:112Acres


Grade Levels: 9-12

Completion Date:August1999

NewHighSchool

Parkland High School, allentown, Pa



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Jenkintown Schools

Project:JenkintownSchoolsJenkintown,Pennsylvania

Owner:SchoolDistrictofJenkintown

Size:125,000SquareFeetAdditions

Grade Levels: K-12

Completion Date:July,2006

Additions

Design Intent: Jenkintown School District is located in theJenkintownBoroughabout30miles northofPhiladelphia.Overtheyears,theschooldistricthad made minor upgrades to its elementaryschoolandsecondaryschool,addressingonlyitems that could be afforded through annualoperatingfunds.

Theschoolboarddecided that itwas time tomakemajorupgradesandrenovationstobringtheir facilities into the 21st century. ATS&Rwas hired to perform a district-wide facilitiesassessment study to evaluate the schoolfacilities for educational adequacy, deferredmaintenance, code compliance, indoor airquality,etc.andtoassistthedistrictinmakingstrategic decisions that would address needsforthelongterm.

ATS&Rrecommended that thedistrictaddresssafe siteaccess forall students. Theexistingcondition was that all intermediate and high

school studentscrossedacity street toget totheir lunch program, certain classes, specialservices instruction and the health center.The borough agreed to vacate the street;the two separate sites became unified into acontiguoussite.

With this accomplishment, the districtconnected the two buildings with a link thathouses all administrative services includingthedistrictoffice, special services,elementaryandsecondaryservices,andcommunityspace.Thelinkhasanindoor“mainstreet”ofitsownconnecting the elementary school with thesecondaryschool.Withthisdesign,themainentry to thecampus iseasily recognizable forall visitors,parents,and students toenter thelink for the safety and ease of way-finding.The project also includes complete upgradesto themechanical infrastructure and systems,electrical systems, ADA accessibility, andrenovationsforeducationaladequacy.

Jenkintown Schools, Jenkintown, Pa

Elementary School

High School

Middle School

New Link

District OfficeSecondary School Admin.Elementary School Admin.

Project:CentralBucksHighSchool,Warrington,Pennsylvania



Site Size:79Acres


Grade Levels: 10-12

Completion Date:September2004

Design Intent:Thebuilding isplacedon theslopeofahilltobreakthescaleofthebuildingdownvertically and to take advantage of thenatural features the site is offering. Entryisatthemid-leveltoreducetheneedformovement up or down. The three-storyportion is in the back of the building asthehillrecedesgivingtheillusionthatthebuildingistwo-storiesfromthefrontside.Thestudententryembracesstudentswithwelcoming landscaping and surroundingthree-storyacademicwings.Tomaximizeavailable acreage, the bus corral alsodoublesforeventparkingwhennotinuse.Full athletic field and competition fieldswere designed to be served by centralparking.

Awards:AmericanSchool&University,EducationalInteriorsShowcase,”Gold Citation,”2006

AmericanSchool&University,ArchitecturalPortfolio,”Citation,”2006

“Indeed the school is beautiful and better yet, the student body is awesome...I cannot imagine a more beautiful school.”Rod Stone, Principal

Teamed with Architecture Firm George J.Donovan,AIA&Associates



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Central Bucks High School athletic Fields

Central Bucks High School, Warrington, Pa

McKissick High School Projects

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Firmownerandarchitect,VernMcKissick,hasoverseenallaspectsoftheprojectexecutionoftraditionalelementary,secondaryandvo-techfacilitiesincludingtheimplementationofvocationaleducationcurriculumswithin traditionalhighschools. Thecombinedprojectconstructionvalueisinexcessof$950million.ThefollowinglistreflectsMr.McKissick’s25yearhistoryineducationaldesignasaregisteredprofessionalandfirmownerwithsecond-aryeducationalfacilitiesprojects.

Bedford area School DistrictHigh School Reconstruction 1994-1996 $10.8million

Big Spring School District New High SchoolthroughPrelim.Design 2003 $26.0millionRenovations & Conversion of High School to Middle School 2006 $8.1million

Blue ridge School DistrictRenovations/Additions&AlterationtoK-12 1996 $20.4million

East Lycoming School District GymExpansion&BiomassBoilerInstallation 2010 $2.6million

Hazleton area School District Renovations/ConversionofHistoricHStoIntermediateElementary 2007 $21.5million

Jim thorpe area School DistrictSenior High School Additions & Alterations 1994-1999/ 2000 $21.2million

Mifflin County School District Renovations/ConversionofIndianValleyHStoJrHigh 2014 $9.5million

Milton area School DistrictHigh School Addition & Alterations 1995-1999/ 2002 $18.5million

Mount Union area School DistrictJr/Sr High School Addition & Alterations 2011 $24.0millionAuditoriumRenovation 2011 $2.2million

Neshaminy School DistrictPlanCon Consultant on HS Reconstruction 2008-2009 $85.0million

Northern tioga School DistrictCowanesque Valley Jr./Sr. High Renovations 1994-1996 $4.5millionWilliamson Senior High Additions & Alterations1996-1998 $8.2millionWilliamson Jr/Sr High Auditorium Renovation 1998 $0.5million

“the team at McKissick associates was able to see beyond a basic list of building defi-ciencies and reactive solutions to identify the school’s real needs. McKissick associ-ates’ creative approach has resulted in a beautiful, almost entirely new facility which both Guilford County Schools and the town of Summerfield will consider a gem among schools and a design process to which future project teams should aspire.”

Mr. andrew Larowe, Chief Operations Officer, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro NC

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Penn Cambria School DistrictHigh School Additions & Alterations 1991-1994 $8.5million

Pottstown School DistrictHigh School Renovation & Expansion 1997-1999/ 2002 $14.5million

reading School DistrictReading Intermediate High School AdaptivereuseconversionofStJoe’sHospital 2010 $60.2million

South Western York School DistrictHigh School Additions & Alterations 1990-1995 $19.0million

Sto-rox School DistrictHigh School Emergency Repairs 1995 $1.5million

Wellsboro area School DistrictNew Wellsboro Area High School (built to LEED Silver) 2001-2005 $26.0million

Williamsport area School DistrictEmergency Chiller Replacement at High School2011 $1.65millionEducational Upgrades at High School 2013 $24.0million

Wyalusing area School DistrictHigh School Additions & Alterations 1997 $3.4million

"I sincerely believe that McKissick associ-ates' willingness to do repeat presenta-tions, along with the constant sharing of presentation data with the public and local media made it possible for the board to come together and overwhelmingly support the final option."

Mr. James Estep, Superintendent of Schools, Mifflin County School District, Lewistown, Pa

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TheWilliamsportSchoolDistrictislocatedinnorthcentralPennsylvaniaandencompassestheCityofWilliamsportaswellasfiveadjacentsuburbanandruraltownshipswithatotalareaofover312squaremiles.ThisdistrictoperatessixK-5elementaryschools,three6-8middleschools.one9-12highschoolandavocationalcareercenter.

ProblemThe district has experienced a continuing decline in enrollment. Froma high of over13,000pupilsinthemid1970’s,by2010ithaddeclinedtojustunder5,600.Concur-rently,thedistrict’sfinancialsituationhaddeterioratedwiththedeclineoflocalmanufac-turingconcerns.Inaddition,thedistricthasbeenundergoingademographicshiftfrom5%minoritystudentsin1990toover27%in2010.Thischangingpopulationpresentednew needs that theDistricts existing buildingswere not configured to support. Over$126,000,000inmaintenanceandeducationalupgradeswereidentifiednthefirstphaseofitsstudyanalysis.Ofparticularconcernwasthedistrict’s506,000SFhighschoolwhichhashadfewupgradessinceitsconstructionin1972.Withover$65,000,000inupgradesidentified,thedistrictneededtolooktooperationalsavingstooffsetconstructioncosts.

ProcessMcKissickAssociatesundertookadistrict-widemasterplanningstudyin2008.Thethree-phaseplanningprocessconcludedwithaseriesofthreepublicpresentations.Followingextensivecommunitydiscussion,theboardadoptedanoptionforfurtherstudyinlate2009.Inthespringof2010,workingwithdistricteducators,McKissickAssociatesdevelopedamastereducationalspecification.InAugust2010,afterreviewingalldirectandindirectfi-nancialparameters,thedistrictelectedtorenovateandexpanditsRooseveltMiddleSchoolatanetsavingsof$7,000,000.

SolutionThefinalsolutionprovidesforarestructuringoftheDistricttoaK-3,4-6,7-8,and9-12.Thedistrict’sthreemiddleschoolswouldbeclosedwiththeRooseveltMiddleSchoolbeingrenovatedandexpandedtoaccommodateallmiddlelevelpupilswhiletheCurtinandLy-comingValleyMiddleSchoolsarebeingrenovatedtoaccommodatetheirreuseasinterme-diateelementaryschools.UponcompletiontwooftheDistrictselementaryschoolswouldbe closed. The$52,000,000buildingprogramhasbeendetermined tobe revenueneutralaftertheimpactofstaff&operationalsavingsareachieved.

Williamsport area School DistrictAddressWilliamsportAreaSchoolDistrictWilliamsport,PA

Contact InformationMr. Jeffrey Richards, BusinessAdministratortel:(570)327-5500

Study StatisticsDateofStudy 2008-2010NumberofBuildings13TotalBuildingArea1,309,676SFNumberofPupils 5,600

Design ServicesThestudywasinitiatedasafollow-uptothis 7,500-pupil school district’s long-rangefacilitiesstrategicplanadoptedinthelate1980’s.Thatplanleadtoase-riesofrenovationsandadditionstofourof thedistrict’s schools and culminatedintheconstructionofanewreplacementelementary school of whichMr.McKis-sickwasprojectmanagerandarchitect.Thestudyinvolvednearly1,100,000SFof instructional and sup-port space lo-catedin13buildingsinfivemunicipali-ties.

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Mifflin County School DistrictTheMifflinCounty SchoolDistrict is located in central Pennsylvania and en-compassesover 412 squaremiles. With a population of 46,500, the district is composed of theBoroughsofLewistown,Burnham,JuniataTerrace,andYeagertownaswellasninetown-ships.Formedfromthejointureoffourschoolsdistrictsinthe1970’sthedistrictoperatestwo9-12highschools,three6-8middleschools,andsevenK-5elementaryfacilities.Itsgeographyconsistsofthethreevalleysseparatedbylongridges.

ProblemMostofthedistrict’sphysicalplantisoriginaltothedateofconstructionbe-tween1950and1962.Inanattempttoaddresstheinequitiesbetweenitstwohighschoolsin2008,thedistrictbeganconstructionofanewhighschooltoreplacetheoldestschool.Locatedinaneconomicallydepressedsteeltown,thedistricthaslostover800pupilsbetween2005and2010.Thishasplacedextremestressonthedistrict’sbudgetforcingprogramandstaffingcutsovereachofthepasttwoschoolyears.Inresponse,thedistricthasaskedMcKissickAssociatestoreviewpotentialoptionsforreconfigurationsincludingthepotentialconsolidationofthetwohighschools.

Inaddition,thestudyevaluatesthepotentialalternativesavailabletothedistrictwithregardtoitsstandalonevocationalschool.OwnedjointlywiththeneighboringJuniataCountySchoolDistrict,thefacilityhasacapacityofover800pupils,butanenrollmentofjustlessthan350.

ProcessMcKissickAssociatesisprovidingaGISbasedanalysistodeterminetopotentialimpactofover15options.Giventhedistrict’swidelyvaryingincomeslevels,theanalysiswillnotonlygeneratepossibleattendanceareas, butwill also evaluateandbalance socioeconomicratiosofthoserevisedattendanceareas.Traveltimeandbussingexpensesarealsobeingevaluatedaspartofthisstudy.

SolutionThe study focuses upon the evaluation of both direct and indirect costs resulting frompotential realignments. Ultimately, it ishoped that facilityupgrades, improvedenergyperformance,andprogrammaintenancecanbeachievedthroughawellconceivedrecon-figurationofeducationaldeliverylocations.

AddressMifflinCountySchoolDistrictLewistown,PA

Contact InformationJimEstep,Superintendent

Study StatisticsDateofStudy 2010-OngoingNumberofBuildings17TotalBuildingArea1,168,064SFPupils 5,700Compensation $38,000

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MountUnionisontheJuniataRiver,atthefootofJack’sMountain.Oncecalledthe“SilicaBrickCapitaloftheWorld”,thethreelargerefractoryplantsmadebrickusedtolinesteelfurnacesandcokeovensThis2,500personcommunityhadlongagofacedeconomicchal-lengewiththeclosureofthethreebrickyards,andtheendofcoalmininginthe“broad-top”areaofHuntingdonCounty.Withanaverageannualincomeforfamiliesof$21,400,thecommunitycontinuestofacethechallengeofcreatingopportunitiesforitsyoungpeople.

Facedwithadecliningenrollmentandaging facilities, theMountUnionSchoolDistricthadundertakenabuildingprograminthe late1990s-whichresultedin theclosureofthe1920seraMountUnionElementarySchool.Despitethat,increasesinprogramneeds- especially special education - resulted in spaceneedsat theelementary schools. ThecommunityexperiencedadeclineinthebusinessDistrictresultingfromtheclosureofthedowntownelementaryschool.

The1954Jr/SrHighSchoolhadbeenpartiallyrenovatedin1992,butasaverylimitedrenovationproject,substantialaidwaslost.WorkingwiththePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation(PDE),McKissickAssociatessecuredavariancetothe“20yearrule”permittingtheprojecttoproceed8yearsearlierthanexpected.Astrongdesireexistedtobettersepa-ratejuniorandseniorhighagepupilsaswellasimprovetheeducationalofferings.Energyefficiencywascentraltothebuildingrenovations.Windowswerereplacedwithnewunitsfeaturinginteriorlightshelvesandexteriorsunshades.Roofmountedenergyrecoveryunits(ERV’s)coupledwithaground-coupledgeothermalheating/coolingsystemareprojectedtoyieldsubstantiallyimprovedutilitycostsandimprovedclimatecontrolledcomfort.

Architectural Services Started.........................................................................2006Estimated Construction Cost................................................................ $24 millionAreaofRenovation...............................................................................142,000SFArea of NewConstruction......................................................................27,100 SFDateofCompletion..........................................................................................2011

Mount Union area Sr/Jr High School

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PlanCon ExperienceThe ATS&R team has successfully completed over 83 PlanCon projects. McKissickAssociatesassistedinwritingthetemplatefortheplatformforPlanCon.Allpublicprojectslistedonourprojectandclient lists inPennsylvaniahavegonethroughthePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationPlanConprocess.OurstaffeffortinvolvedrangedfromsubmittingSelf-Certification Application form 3074 for non-reimbursable construction projects tocompletingallpaperwork forPlanConPartsA toJ forreimbursablenon-vocationalandvocationalconstructionprojects.

Through the process, our team has often created and assisted with authoring theEducational Specifications, handled the Act 34 Hearings, submitted Mandate WaiverRequests,andcompletedothertasksasnecessaryforthesuccessoftheOwner’sproject.Inaddition, in1992,VernMcKissick converted thePlanCon forms forPartsA to J intocomputerizedspreadsheetscurrentlyusedbytheDepartmentofEducationandavailabletoallPennsylvaniaschooldistricts.

Our in-depth knowledge enables us to extract themaximumaid potential from the PADepartmentofEducationforeachprojectbasedupontheuniqueaspectsoftheproject.

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recent Project History & State reimbursementVernMcKissickhasspentthelast25yearsspecializingineducationaldesigninPennsylva-nia.Throughoutthepasttwodecades,hehascomeacrossavarietyofspecialconditionsand circumstances. Every school district has special needs according to its communitydynamics and socioeconomic conditions. Vern is adept atworkingwithin the PlanConguidelinestoenableschooldistrictstomaximizetheimpactofwhateverinvestmenttheyareableorwillingtomaketowardsthefutureoftheirfacilities.

Pennsylvania PlanCon Project reimbursement History

Project Name Project Type Construction Cost ($s)

Gross Aid ($s)

Aid %

Hazelton“Castle”ElementarySchool

Renovation /Addition

14,872,808 5,126,400 34.5

DrumsElementarySchool Addition 968,300 546,413 56.4

BigSpringDistrictAdministrationOffice

Renovation 1,084,000 190,740 17.5

BigSpringMiddleSchool Renovation /Addition

8,203,780 6,438,300 78.4

LycomingValleyMiddleSchool Renovation 4,133,506 3,908,100 94.6

HepburnLycomingElementary Renovation /Addition

7,021,611 2,968,432 42.2

WellsboroHighSchool New 19,878,023 5,258,005 26.4

CharlotteLapplaElementary Renovation /Addition

4,911,202 1,690,630 34.4

CumberlandPerryAreaVocationalTechnical

Renovation /Addition

4,116,833 3,217,506 78.2

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Barton associates High School Projects

atS&r

Since1968,Bartonhasprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesformorethan175highschoolprojects.ThefollowingaresomeexampleofBarton’smostre-cent,relevantprojectexperienceaswellastheirrelevantStateCollegeAreaSchoolDistrictexperience.

Central York School District, High School additionYork, PaBarton provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for this 62,000square-footadditiontoCentralYorkHighSchool.Theadditionincludesa20,000square-footnatatoriumwithan8-lanepooland2,3,000square-footteamroomsatthefootballstadiumaswellasclassroomadditionsandexpansionofthecafeteria.Bartonalsodesignedageothermalheatingandcoolingsystemto improvetheschool’senergyefficiency.ThenatatoriumreceivedtheCitationAwardforSpecializedFacilitiesfromAmericanSchoolandUniversityMagazinein2009.

Project Details ProjectArea 62,000sq.ft. ConstructionCost $17,900,000 CompletionDate October2008Owner MichaelSnell 717-846-6789

Chambersburg area School District, High School additions and renovationsChambersburg, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesfor300,000squarefeet of additionsandapproximately180,000 square feet of renovations. Theadditionsincluded a new gym, science labs, library, technical education spaces, a greenhouse,cafeteria,artandmusicroomsandaTVrecordingstudio.Bartonalsocompletedrenovationstotheschool’sauditorium,classroomsandadministrativeoffices.

Project Details ProjectArea 480,000sq.ft. ConstructionCost $57,357,800 CompletionDate January2011Owner KevinWeller 717-729-2857

Derry township School District, Hershey High School additionHershey, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesfora28,000square-footadditiontothehighschool.Theprojectincludedtheadditionof18classrooms,largegroupinstructionroom,auxiliarygymnasium,cafeteriaandkitchenexpansion,aswellasthereplacementoftheschool’sWSHPHVACsystemwithaVAVairhandlingsystemandcontrolreheatunitsthroughoutthebuilding.

Project Details ProjectArea 28,000sq.ft. ConstructionCost $8,167,252 CompletionDate July2007Owner EdConsalo 717-531-2202

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Spring Grove School District, New High SchoolSpring Grove, PaBarton providedmechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for a new $49.6million,340,000square-foothighschool in theSpringGroveAreaSchoolDistrict.Thenewschoolincludesclassroomsaswellasanadmissionsoffice,computerlab,gymnasium,swimmingpoolanda1,400seatauditorium.

Project Details ProjectArea 340,000sq.ft. ConstructionCost $49,679,500 CompletionDate August2008Owner GeorgeIoannidis 717-255-4731

red Lion area School District, High School additions and renovationsred Lion, PaBarton provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for this 210,000square-footadditionandrenovationproject.The$29.6millionexpansionaddedatwo-storyclassroomwing,technicaleducationarea,sciencelabs,andabi-level3,000-seatgymnasium.

Project Details ProjectArea 210,000sq.ft. ConstructionCost $29,648,800 CompletionDate August2008Owner TerryRobinson 717-244-4518

State College area School District, Mount Nittany Elementary SchoolState College, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignservicesforanew,60,500square-footelementary school tohouse500K-5 students.Thenewschool includes18classrooms,3kindergartenrooms,anall-purposeroom,fullservicekitchen,library,fullsizeandinstrumentalmusicrooms,artroom,3smallgroupinstructionroomsandadministrativeoffices.Themechanicalsystemsincludedageothermalheatpumpsystemcoupledwithadedicatedoutdoorairventilationsystem.ThedistrictwillpursueLEED®Goldcertificationuponcompletionofthisproject.

Project Details ProjectArea 60,500sq.ft. ConstructionCost $12,863,950 CompletionDate August2011Owner EdPoprik 814-231-1025

State College area School District, Ferguson township Elementary SchoolState College, PaBartonprovidedmechanical,electricalandplumbingdesign services for the renovationandadditionofa50,300square-footelementaryschooltohouse500K-5students.Theschool includes18classrooms,3kindergartenrooms,anallpurposeroom, fullservicekitchen,library,fullsizemusicroom,artroom,3smallgroupinstructionroomsandadmin-istrativeofficesThemechanicalsystemsincludeageothermalheatpumpsystemcoupledwithadedicatedoutdoorairventilationsystem.ThedistrictwillpursueLEED®Goldcertifi-cationuponcompletionofthisproject.

Project Details ProjectArea 50,300sq.ft. ConstructionCost $13,066,229 CompletionDate August2011Owner EdPoprik 814-231-1025

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