Charles Barrett Elementary School Facility Update
March 2021
Historical Facility Information
1949 Original Brick Facility Constructed
1995 New auditorium seating, windows and interior renovation
1971 Addition of Kindergarten Wing
1968 Renovation of Classrooms in Brick Facility
1976-77 Construction of new parking lot, multipurpose room w/gym, restrooms
2010 Modular Addition-New classrooms (4)
1997 New media center addition
Why is this important? When a facility is constructed in many parts over many years, you are faced with different systems and thus, needs. Must approach repairs/replacements from a different perspective
2015 Second Story of Modular Addition-New Classrooms
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Summary, Major Replacements/Repairs (2016-Present) HVAC
Roofing
Exterior
Stormwater
Installation of 6 new units in Kindergarten Pod (2016)
Roof Replacement (entire facility but not including modular section) (2018)
Classroom window system repairs (2016-2019)
Installed a bio-retention system near playground to catch runoff, including new stormwater piping (2018)
Removed and replaced 3-ton unit in server room (2018). Installed new 2-ton split ductless cooling system with SEER 14 * Installed fans, electrical upgrades, refrigerant piping and appurtenances (2018) HVAC upgrades to areas (RTU 1 and RTU-3) on First Floor (Classroom 10, Computer Lab 12, School Clinic, Classroom 18, Library Office, Library Ancillary Office, Teacher Resource Room, TV Production Room) (2019) Installed variable frequency drives on two rooftop units. Installed new supply ductwork. Installed new return ductwork. Installed variable air volume boxes. Installed new hydronic piping (supply and return) from VAV boxes to boiler. Installed new diffusers. Installed new controls for two (2) rooftop units and connection to building automation system (2019)
Exterior Tuckpointing (20162019) Window system repairs along auditorium to address leaks (2017) Remove exterior retaining walls (Summer 2021)
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HVAC Preventative Maintenance
General equipment includes: pumps, fan coil units, fans, controls, heaters, VAV’s, cooling towers, etc.
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Funding Investments for Improvements and Ongoing Maintenance This total (FY18-FY20) continues to CIP
$1,947,122
Operating (Maintenance)
$366,156
Total
grow. In FY21, we’ve spent $88K thus far at CB
$2,313,278
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Upcoming Projects
FY22 (Summer 2021): CIP Funding $1.2M for continued HVAC improvements/replacements Scope of Work Currently Under Review
$225K for Flooring Replacements Removal of Old Carpet, VCT Tile and Asbestos Mastic
Comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment
ITB In Progress 6
Working as a Partner Responsiveness • Meeting with Staff & Community to Provide Facility Updates • Proactively Working to Mitigate Potential/Actual Issues • Responding Quickly When Facility Incidents Occur
Increased Communication • Reinstate Quarterly Updates to Staff and PTA • Continued Updates Provided via CIP Quarterly Reports • Updates to Webpage Forthcoming
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In Closing
We’ve been working diligently on facility repairs
We’ve made substantial progress with more on the way
We’re planning for the future through the Comprehensive Facilities Assessment and CIP
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Resources ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Charles Barrett History: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/1609 CIP Quarterly Report (May 2016): https://alexandria.icboard.com/com/item_view.aspx?ItemId=7625&mtgId=776&mtgType=No CIP Quarterly Report (February 2017): https://alexandria.icboard.com/com/item_view.aspx?ItemId=9318&mtgId=968&mtgType=No CIP Quarterly Report (May 2017): https://alexandria.icboard.com/com/item_view.aspx?ItemId=9342&mtgId=975&mtgType=No Charles Barrett Facility Maintenance Updates: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/2367 Charles Barrett Facility Modernization Updates: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/2714 HVAC FAQ’s (February 2021): https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3629
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Thank You John Finnigan, Director of Educational Facilities
john.finnigan@acps.k12.va.us Dr. Alicia Hart, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
alicia.hart@acps.k12.va.us
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
School Board Meagan L. Alderton, Chair Veronica Nolan, Vice Chair
Cindy Anderson Ramee A. Gentry Jacinta Greene Margaret Lorber
Michelle Rief Christopher A. Suarez Heather Thornton
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