Boulder Valley School District Educational Facilities Master Plan

Boulder Valley School DistrictEducational Facilities Master PlanEmerald ElementaryOriginal Construction Date: 1958Total Gross Square Footage: 56,300Program Capacity: 377Student Enrollment May 2006: 386Facility Condition Score: 52%Program Compatibility Score: 64%School Budget: $3,201,265The Educational Facilities Master Plan includes the following work at EmeraldElementary:Facility Condition Assessment (FCA):• Fire alarm replacement• HVAC upgrades• Electrical service and distribution improvements• Interior finish improvements (i.e. paint, carpet, flooring, ceiling tile, etc.)• Selected exterior widow replacement• Interior Signage ProgramProgram Compatibility Assessment (PCA):• Art room addition• Provide Special Education space• Expand administration office and health room• Provide small group learning spaces• Provide stage/performance spaceMulti-Use Outdoor Facilities (MUOF):• Upgrade playground surfacing, equipment, and fencing• Provide adequate curbing and drainage• Replace aged and/or unsafe playground equipment• Make playgrounds ADA accessibleInformation Technology (IT):• Upgrade WAN to provide capacity to support applications with high bandwidthdemands• Upgrade LANs to provide reliable and responsive access to data, research, andinformation• Implement VoIP to enhance communications capabilities and reduce costsCapital Improvement Planning Committee May 2006 Page 54