SAU39 - Amherst, NH

Clark-Wilkins Elementary

The current conditions and key issues

Clark-Wilkins Current Conditions Gallery

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Key Issues at Clark

  • Inadequate number of classrooms
  • Improper egress
  • Non-secure entrance sequence
  • Inefficient exterior envelope (siding and lintels in masonry)
  • Mechanical systems at end-of-life
  • Poor air quality (due to older mechanical systems) resulting in highly variable temperatures in many rooms
  • Limited access to electricity in education areas
  • Lack of Special Education space
  • Lack of ADA accessibility in many areas
  • Lack of ADA accessible restrooms and clearances throughout
  • Undersized classrooms
  • Constrained site not allowing for significant expansion
  • Lack of storage areas
  • Lack of staff work areas
  • Per the “On-sight Insight” report, dated May 31, 2017, the costs for the 20-year plan total $1,572,451 in maintenance alone (without educational or programmatic upgrades)
  • All mecanical sytems are at end-of-life, and need to be replaced
  • All plumbing systems are at end-of-life, and should be replaced with code-compliant systems
  • All electrical systems are inadequate for a modern technology rich school environment, and should be replaced
  • Emergency electical systems are inadequate, as there is no generator
  • Lighting is at end-of-life, not energy efficient, and should be replaced
  • Two buildings cost more to maintain and staff

Key Issues at Wilkins

  • Inadequate number of classrooms
  • Inadequate space for Special Education and Intervention
  • Inadequate acoustical separation, particularly in Special Education areas
  • Lack of access to electricity in education areas
  • Dislocated grade levels
  • Classrooms without sinks
  • Mechanical systems at end of life
  • Some ADA accessibility issues, particularly restrooms
  • Poor air quality (due to older mechanical systems) resulting in highly variable temperatures in many rooms
  • Site paving at end of life
  • Lack of separate cafeteria and gymnasium spaces
  • Per the “On-sight Insight” report dated May 31, 2017, the costs for the 20-year plan total #3,015378 in maintenance alone (without educational or programmatic upgrades)
  • Missing 2-3 classrooms per grade to accommodate target class sizes
  • Missing 8 classrooms to accommodate 8th grade
  • All mecanical sytems are at end-of-life, and need to be replaced
  • All plumbing systems are at end-of-life, and should be replaced with code-compliant systems
  • All electrical systems are inadequate for a modern technology rich school environment, and should be replaced
  • Emergency electical systems are inadequate, as there is no generator
  • Lighting is at end-of-life, not energy efficient, and should be replaced
  • Two buildings cost more to maintain and staff

 

Overview

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  • lot size
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  • cost to operate
  • age