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Article 19 - Hopkins Elementary School

Addition & Renovation

The Hopkins School is currently unable to house two grades. According to a study conducted by Perkins Eastman, the current configuration can accommodate 628 students using the following spaces: 24 original classrooms and 4 modular classrooms (at 22 students) and 1 special needs room at 12 students = 628 students.

The current enrollment is 688 students and is projected to reach 802 students.

The addition will include a new regulation size gym space, 10 general and 2 special education classrooms, and increased parking. It will also include relocation of the new modular classrooms from the Elmwood School at the project completion. There will also be levels of renovation in the existing building, as required by code.

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Project Origin - District Wide Study

2018-2019

District-Wide Study # 1

A study, performed by Drummey, Rosanne, Anderson (DRA), was presented to the community in December 2019, based on an indication of space needs at all schools.

2020-2023

Short Term Plan - Expansion for current enrollment

Portable classrooms for Elmwood and Hopkins, an addition to both High School and Marathon to capture EXISTING enrollment, based on DRA District-Wide Study

2021

Elmwood School invited into the MSBA process

2022-2023

District-Wide Study # 2

Another District-Wide study was conducted by Perkins Eastman and Vertex, in parallel with the MSBA Elmwood Feasibility study to confirm space needs.

2023

Long Term Plan - Elmwood Grade Configuration

Elmwood School determined to be grades 2, 3, 4 as part of a long-term plan to address upstream capacity issues with enrollment growth projections. Hopkins School identified to still need additional space.

2024

Hopkins School Addition

Hopkins School identified to need an addition to accommodate 2 grades due to enrollment growth. The addition provides upstream relief for the middle and high school.

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Project Origin – District Wide Study January 2023

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Project Origin – District Wide Study January 2023

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Project Origin – District Wide Study January 2023

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Students: Students: Students:

Config Capacity = 628 Config Capacity = 1116 Config Capacity = 1252

Current Enroll = 689 Current Enroll = 970 Current Enroll = 1234

Projected Enroll = 802 Projected Enroll = 1198 Projected Enroll = 1498

Project Origin – District Wide Study January 2023

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Project Origin – District Wide Study January 2023

Students: Students: Students:

Config Capacity = 628 Config Capacity = 1116 Config Capacity = 1252

Projected Enroll = 802 Projected Enroll = 795 Projected Enroll = 1498

Needed Capacity = 174 Available Capacity = 321 Needed Capacity = 246

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Process to Date

  • July 2023: Meetings at Administration Level to Understand Educational and Curricular Differences between 4/5 and 5/6

  • Meetings at the Educator Level (Hopkins and Middle School) to Understand What is Necessary to Educate
      • Fall 2023 For Schematic Design To Understand And Provide For Needs In Initial Estimates
      • Winter 2023/24 For Design Development To Confirm Configurations And Scope Specifically Provided

  • Eight presentations to the School Committee (Oct - April)
  • Three Public Forums
  • Meetings with Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Public Safety, Building Dept.

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Addition & Renovation Site Plan

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Addition & Renovation Floor Plan

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Addition & Renovation Floor Plan

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Addition & Renovation Floor Plan

New Construction:

10 Regular Education Classrooms (includes 4 modular classrooms)

3 Special Education Classrooms

1 Art Classroom

Regulation Gym + Multi Purpose Gym

OT / PT Space

Restrooms

All Electric Mechanicals

Site work including increased parking, reconfigured parent drop off, play areas for students

Approx. 106,300 SF

( 78,257 Existing + 28,035 sf addition)

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Addition & Renovation Floor Plan

Renovations - First Floor:

2 New Science Rooms (4 Total)

1 New STE Room (Science/Tech/Engineering)

1 New ESOL Classroom

4 Small Group Rooms (6 Total)

New Team Chair Office / Meeting Room

Cafeteria converted to Music Suite for General Music / Band / Chorus / Orchestra

Gym converted to Cafeteria / Stage

Expanded Kitchen Servery

New Expanded Nurses Suite

Expanded Administration Suite with Secure Entry

Expanded Custodial / Maintenance / Receiving

Kitchen Mechanicals All Electric

End of Life Mechanicals Replaced with Electric

Code Upgrades

Approx. 106,300 SF

( 78,257 Existing + 28,035 sf addition)

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Addition & Renovation Floor Plan

Renovations - Second Floor:

2 New Science Rooms (4 Total)

2 Small Group Rooms (6 Total)

Renovated Learning Center

Code Change for Kiln Space

Additional Restrooms

Approx. 106,300 SF

( 78,257 Existing + 28,035 sf addition)

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Addition & Renovation Plan - Schedule

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Addition & Renovation Plan - Schedule

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MSBA Addition/Renovations

with Bids 10/2022 - 8/2024

Town

Type

New/Renovation %

Total SF

Cost

Bid Date

Nauset

High School

48%/52%

214,250

$627

October 2022

Lowell

High School

38%/62%

622,778

$486

October 2022

Lawrence

K Thru 8 School

87%/13%

162,000

$725

November 2022

Peabody

Elementary School

1%/99%

59,025

$456

November 2022

Spencer - East Brookfield

High School

75%/25%

126,823

$720

November 2023

Webster

High School

0%/100%

161,436

$476

January 2024

Hopkinton Hopkins

Middle School

26%/74%

106,292

$390

August 2024

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Total Project Budget – 60% CD Phase

Hopkins Lower Middle School Project

Total Project Budget - 60% Construction Documents Phase April 2024

    • Design & Permitting Phase $ 3,000,000
    • 60% CD Estimated Construction Cost $41,435,000
    • Soft Costs (OPM & Arch CA Fees, Contingency, FF&E, etc.) $ 7,965,000
    • Total Project Budget (Without modular relocation) $52,400,000 *

* Does not include the $1,500,000 for future Modular Relocation. The intent is to reallocate surplus funds from the Hopkins or Elmwood projects for this future relocation project.

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Hopkins Lower MS - Total Project Budget

Total Project Budget (Without modular relocation) $52,400,000

  • FY23 Design Funds Already Appropriated ($ 3,000,000)

Construction Phase Total Project Budget $49,400,000

  • FY23 Mechanical Equip. Funds Already Appropriated ($ 850,000)

Total Remaining Project Funds Needed $48,550,000

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Hopkins Lower MS - Total Project Budget

Current Projects closing under their appropriations:

Unissued but Authorized Debt:

High School Addition (12/9/19 STM Art 3) $465,000

Roof Replacement (5/8/21 ATM Art 19) $405,000

Marathon Addition (5/8/21 ATM Art 17, 5/2/22 ATM Art 29) $425,000 *

Reimbursed Capital Appropriation:

Elmwood Feasibility (MSBA Reimbursements)(STM 5/8/21 Art 2) $353,000 *

Available Appropriations to be Reauthorized $1,648,000

*School reserve fund used in appropriation

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Hopkins Lower MS - Total Project Budget

Total Remaining Project Funds Needed $48,550,000

FY24 Annual Town Meeting Funding Request Sources

  • Reallocation of Projects under Original Appropriation $ 1,648,000
  • New Debt Funding Request $46,902,000

  • IRA and MassSave Energy Rebates* TBD

* Long term borrowing can be offset by rebates. Initial MassSave & Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) estimated rebates range from $1.3M - $2.0M Rebate is TBD.

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Article 19 - Hopkins Elementary School

Addition & Renovation