Below is information regarding the Proposed Building proposals for the New Fairfield HighSchool and Consolidated Schools.
Consolidated Early Learning Academy THE NEED
• Original portions of the building date to 1940s
• Failing systems such as mechanical, HVAC, roof, windows, foundation, and parking lot
• Does not meet current codes for sound, light, and accessibility
• Not designed for today's educational program that includes intervention and enrichment
MULTIPLE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
Various Capital Projects Estimated Cost to Town: $33,475,000 Does not include disruption or escalation costs
Alterations to Existing Estimated Cost to Town' $35,818,507 Does not include disruption or escalation costs
PREFERRED OPTION
NEW CONSTRUCTION ON MHHS CAMPUS Approximately 44,000 Square Feet
New Construction: $29,185,907 State Reimbursement: ($10,833,747) 37.2% Estimated Cost to Town: $18,352,160 Unanimously recommended to voters by BoE, BoF, & BoS
Operational Savings to Annual BOE Budget Estimated Savings: $425,000 / year Plus Capital: $50,000 / year (5 yrs)
Advantages
• Most cost-effective use of taxpayer dollars
• Provides future ready learning environment
• Combined campus allows for efficient operations and sharing resources
• Right-sized to projected future enrollment
• Solves parking lot challenges at current Consolidated School site
• Includes demolition of current and return to open fields for town use
• Minimal disruption to student learning during construction
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New Fairfield High School
THE NEED
• Condition of building cited by NEASC and Civil Rights Compliance Office
• Inferior original construction in the 1970s and high operating costs from electric heat • Failing systems throughout the building • Limited ability to support flexible learning
MULTIPLE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
Various Capital Projects Estimated Cost to Town: $57,275,000 Does not include disruption or escalation costs
Alterations to Existing Estimated Cost to Town: $68,297,346 Does not include disruption or escalation costs
PREFERRED OPTION
NEW CONSTRUCTION ON CURRENT CAMPUS (Approximately 143,000 Square Feet)
New Construction: $84,214.908
State Reimbursement: ($22,576,336) 26.8%
Estimated Cost to Town: $61,638,572 Unanimously recommended to voters by BoE, BoF, & BoS
Operational Savings to Annual BOE Budget Estimated Savings: $275,000 / year Plus Capital: $125,000 / year (5 yrs)
New Construction (Consolidated and NFHS): $113,400,815
Total State Reimbursement: LE3a4._i_o_s11 Estimated Cost to Town: $ 79,990,732 29.5% Reimbursement
Advantages
• Most cost-effective use of taxpayer dollars
• Provides 21st century learning environment
• Efficient energy usage and operations
• Design will include community assets such as a new auditorium and gymnasium
• Right-sized to projected future enrollment
• Includes renovations to existing pool locker rooms and reconstruction of multipurpose fields • Minimal disruption to student learning during construction • Addresses NEASC & Civil Rights deficiencies
For more information visit: http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/uildingprojects