To clarify… the 4 models and their footprints have no design yet and the layout of the classrooms and facilities have not been determined?
That is correct.
Is there going to be an in-ground swimming pool in the new proposed Springfield High School?
There is no indoor pool in the conceptual project budget included in the proposed costs. It is expected that the team will continue to use the facilities owned by the YMCA.
If Tom McGarrigle wins the election, what is the likelihood that the projected expenses can be offset by other funds? Why wait until 2017 or later? Location of buses?
State legislation has supported capital projects undertaken by school districts through the PlanCon process. State funding was allocated again this past year and district projects were approved for state funding. The senate and house can support the PlanCon process in future budgets which in turn will reimburse a percentage of the costs for the district. For more information about PlanCon, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The location of the bus yard will be moved to another location as part of the master plan implementation.
Costs to do all needed updates to current building vs. new building? Athletic field while new site is being built? Where will athletics take place in the meantime? Time to build new? Time to do upgrades?
The costs for updating the existing building range from $90 million to $110 million. The costs to build a new building are projected to range from $118 million to $150 million. The athletic fields impacted during the construction period will be moved to township parks and the stadium field. The projected duration of the projects range from 36 months to 60 months. See slide 1.37 from the Town Hall Meeting 1 presentation for the schedule.
What is going to happen to South Rolling Road? Will it be closed?
The status of Rolling Road has not been evaluated at this time.
Is there a plan to purchase the St. Francis property as part of the plan for future expansion?
No. There are no current discussions regarding the use of St. Francis's campus.