PROJECT UPDATE�RSU-14 Middle School

“SIMPLE” 21 STEP STATE BUILDING AID PROCESS

Site Construction

Pre-Referendum

(18-20 Months)

Nov 2023

Aug

2021

Dec 2024

Aug

2027

Referendum

Design Documents

(12-14 Months)

Building Construction

(31-33 Months)

Bid

Occupy

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

FOR A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

June 2024

Site Permits

Early Bid Package

Staff and Community Engagement & Maine DOE Submissions

Site Selection

Educational Planning

Programming

Concept Design

Explore 

Options​

Solution​

Roll Out​

Kick Off

Cost Review & Control

Public Hearing

Concept Approval

Local Referendum

Referendum

Population Projections

Gather Information

Analyze ​

Information​

Oct ‘21

May ‘22

Mar ’23 - Sept ‘23

August

2021

Mar/ Jun ‘22

Jun ‘22 Feb ‘23

Nov

2023

Aug

2023

UPDATED TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Consolidation

District Study

New vs Reno

Site Design / Costs

Site Approval

CONCEPT STRAW POLL

REQUIRED STEP IN STATE PROCESS

SHOW SUPPORT = CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD

DISAGREE WITH THIS SITE = POTENTIAL TO DELAY/STOP PROCESS

AUGUST 24th 6:30PM WHS AUDITORIUM

CONCEPT STRAW POLL

• ABOUT OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT 10 MINUTES
• WORK TO DATE
• DESIGN PHILOSOPHY / EDUCATIONAL IMPACT 10 MINUTES
• ABOUT OUR SOLUTION 10 MINUTES
• BASIC INFORMATION
• PROPOSED PLANS / RENDERINGS / DESIGNS
• COSTS 10 MINUTES
• TOTAL COST, TAX IMPACT, LOCAL COSTS, STATE COSTS
• LIFE CYCLE COSTS 10 MINUTES
• ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
• COST TO OWN / MAINTAIN
• WHY? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? 10 MINUTES
• BRIEF QUESTIONS RELATED TO CONCEPT 30 MINUTES
• STRAW POLL 8:00 PM

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ABOUT

OUR NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT

CURRENT FACILITIES ARE INADEQUATE

• LOTS OF BUILDING ISSUES (STRUCTURAL, ENERGY, CODE, END OF LIFE SYSTEMS, ETC)
• UNDERSIZED EDUCATION AREAS
• POOR ORGANIZATION
• MISSING SPACES

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

• LEVERAGES STATE FUNDING
• IMPROVES EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
• OFFERS COMMUNITY ASSETS
• LOWERS LONG TERM COSTS (ENERGY, MAINTENANCE, ETC)
• FREES UP SPACE AT ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ALLOWS FOR EXPANDED PRE-K OPPORTUNITIES

WINDHAM AND RAYMOND HAVE A UNIFIED EDUCATIONAL VISION

• PROGRAM EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY

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STANDARD MS

CORE ONLY TEACHER TEAMING

SEPARATED “SPECIALS”

DISCONTINUITIES FOR TEACHERS

+ STUDENTS

DICTATED BELL SCHEDULE

DIFFERENT PLANNING TIME

RSU14 MS

ALL TEACHER TEAMING

“SPECIALS”

PART OF�THE TEAM

CONTINUITIES FOR TEACHERS

+ STUDENTS

SCHEDULE

BY TEACHER�& PROJECTS

PLANNING TIME

TOGETHER

NEED

LOOPING?

PROPOSED SITE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Our Plan

*Not showing: Solar Panels all roofs

*Not showing: Solar Panels all roofs

*Not showing: Solar Panels all roofs

MASCOT

Community Level 1

Community Level 1

Athletics / PE

Music

Auditorium

Specialty Education

Areas

Admin /

Student Services

Spec’ty

Educ

Areas

Café’

Outdoor Learning Areas

Library

Learning

Commons

Main Entry

SRO

Health

Community Level 1

Community Level 1

Student Level 2

Grade Level

Grade Level

Indoor Track

Auditorium

Balcony

Student Level 3

Grade Level

Grade Level

Team

Team

Team

Art

WL

STEM

Grade Level Commons

Central Learning Commons / Dining

Quiet Dining

Agora / Presentation Area

Entrance

Quiet Dining

Secure Entrance

Agora / Presentation Area

Central Learning Commons / Dining

VISUAL CONTROL / CLEAR SIGHT-LINES

STUDENT & STAFF MAIN ENTRANCE

VISITOR & DELIVERY ENTRANCE

ACCESS TO CONFERENCE ROOMS

SRO

HEALTH / NURSE AREA

Main Community Gym

-2 courts with

- Bleachers for 1200

Small Community Gym

- Full Sized Court

- Bleachers for 200

Running Track (upper floor)

Stage Build Area

Stage

Control

Catwalk

A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE

State Funded Space (Green)

Community Funded Space (Blue)

A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE

FINAL PROJECT BUDGET

TOTAL PROJECT: $171.5M

STATE FUNDING: $131.7M

LOCAL FUNDING: $39.8M

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APPROXIMATE TAX IMPACT*

$0.79/1000 WINDHAM $0.56/1000 RAYMOND

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*ACCOUNTS FOR RETIRING WHS BOND

ASSUMES CURRENT INTEREST RATES. (LIKELY TO REDUCE)

ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE AS BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED

WITHOUT STATE FUNDING, IMPACTS WOULD BE $3.76/1000 WINDHAM, $2.18/1000 RAYMOND.

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77% State Funded!

A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE

APPROXIMATE TAX IMPACT

HOME VALUE TAX IMPACT WINDHAM TAX IMPACT RAYMOND

250,000 $198/YEAR $16.46/MOS $140/YEAR $11.67/MOS

300,000 $237/YEAR $19.75/MOS $168/YEAR $14.00/MOS

350,000 $277/YEAR $23.04/MOS $196/YEAR $16.33/MOS

400,000 $316/YEAR $26.33/MOS $224/YEAR $18.66/MOS

450,000 $356/YEAR $29.63/MOS $252/YEAR $21.00/MOS

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ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE AS BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED

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TAX IMPACT WITHOUT STATE SUPPORT

APPROXIMATE TAX IMPACT

HOME VALUE TAX IMPACT WINDHAM TAX IMPACT RAYMOND

250,000 $940/YEAR $78.33/MOS $545/YEAR $45.42/MOS

300,000 $1128/YEAR $94.00/MOS $654/YEAR $54.50/MOS

350,000 $1316/YEAR $109.67/MOS $763/YEAR $63.58/MOS

400,000 $1504/YEAR $125.33/MOS $872/YEAR $72.67/MOS

450,000 $1692/YEAR $141.00/MOS $981/YEAR $81.75/MOS

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ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE AS BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED

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LOCAL OPTIONS RECOMMENDED BY BUILDING COMMITTEE

SUSTAINABILITY

DURABLE, LOW MAINTENANCE, LONG LASTING MATERIALS

• MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
• NON-WAX FLOORING,
• HIGH QUALITY FINISHES

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LOW ENERGY USAGE

• HEATING AND COOLING THROUGH NON-FOSSIL FUELS
• SUSTAINABLE AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – 4 PIPE
• PREDICTED EUI (ENERGY USAGE INDEX) = 34.9
• OTHER BUILDINGS IN DISTRICT ARE 60-70, NATIONAL AVERAGES ARE 100

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HIGHLY EFFICIENT EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

• EXCEEDS ENERGY CODE
• HIGHLY INSULATED
• WELL DETAILED

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EUI:

34.9

HEALTHY BUILDINGS

GOOD AIR QUALITY

• MEET/EXCEED ASHRAE STANDARDS WITH AIR CHANGES
• SIGNIFICANT FILTRATION
• COMFORT OF STUDENTS AND STAFF

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NATURAL LIGHTING

• THROUGHOUT ALL EDUCATION AREAS
• DAYLIGHT HARVESTING TO REDUCE ENERGY

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GREAT ACOUSTICS

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BENEFITS

• LOWER ABSENTEEISM
• BETTER LEARNING (IMPROVED COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND TEST SCORES)
• BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
• REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (THE RIGHT THING TO DO)

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TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE