New Albany High School

 


Staff Input per Category

  • Functionality/Efficiency/Flexibility: Fieldhouse, science upgrades, additional & upgraded athletic facilities (lockers, fitness, wrestling, coach offices, etc.)
  • Collaboration/Connections: Flexible furniture, more conference rooms
  • Accessibility/Special Programming: Chrome book charging in classrooms, wholistic ADA accessibility
  • Comfort & Well Being: Finishes/paint/carpet/furniture/aesthetics, electrical/lighting upgrades, bottle fill stations, natural light, outdoor classroom, roof leaks, more restrooms/stalls, HVAC upgrades, acoustics between rooms
  • Safety & Security: Pest control, exterior lighting upgrades, building entry control, stairways narrow/poor treads


Conditional Assessment (Overall Suitability: 72%)


Conditional Assessment Summary

  • Site:  Items that scored poorly include size of site, lawn/landscaping, traffic flow, mechanical courtyard, site lighting, overall tennis courts condition, football stadium shot put, discus, goal posts, no visitor bleachers, practice field, no JV baseball or softball field, band practice lot, SW lot, NW lot asphalt, curbs and walks, concrete steps/rails at older building areas.
  • Architectural:  Building exterior walls are in good condition. Windows are in good condition with exception of many of the operable windows are cloudy due to broken seals. Roofing consists of 3 different types (spray foam, standing seam metal and EPDM membrane) and overall is good condition.  Interior is in good condition with new carpeting throughout.
  • Interiors:  The carpet in hallways and main floor offices, installed in 2021-2022, is in good condition. The VCT flooring appears worn but is expected to remain functional for years. Roof leaks are present in various areas of the building. Wall paint and trim conditions vary room by room, with some rooms needing fresh paint for doors and trim while others are in good shape. The commons area underwent renovations between 2019 and 2022, receiving new LVT flooring and versatile seating options. The media center was renovated in 2019 & furnishings there are in excellent condition.
  • Mechanical:  The Central Plant needs a Cooling Tower, a water-cooled Chiller, and two pumps.  The boilers are in good condition. Ten Air Handling Units are in poor condition and should be replaced. The other six Air Handling Units are in fair condition for their age and are candidates for refurbishment. Exhaust fans are aged and should be considered for replacement with modern direct drive fans. Classrooms are conditioned by aged Powered Terminal Units. There is an opportunity to revise and improve the system at the classroom level.
    • HVAC Controls:  Andover Continuum / Infinity controls are outdated. The graphics time out and, in some cases, do not display properly. Recommend full replacement in the next 3-5 years in conjunction with HVAC mechanical renovation.
  • Electrical:  (2) generators, (1) NG, 1980 is fair-poor, (1) Diesel, 2000 in good; distribution equipment from 1980 is fair-poor, 2000 is good; fire alarm system, 2000, is beyond end of life; LED in Gym (with dimming), Cafe & high volumes, fluorescent everywhere else; exterior lighting is LED w/ some leftover HID being retrofitted to LED, LED wall packs; automatic interior lighting controls only in media center & classrooms, manual controls elsewhere; exterior lighting has BMS controls.
  • Plumbing:  Incoming services appeared to be adequate and in good operable condition. Domestic distribution system and insulation was in good condition throughout. Existing water heater in main mechanical room appeared to be in repair or being replaced at time of assessment. Cross flow issues were mentioned during the assessment from staff at all mop basins resulting in malfunction of faucets. Main gas service showed signs of heavy/moderate corrosion. Fixtures appeared in good condition throughout. Most lavatory faucets and some flush valves did not function as intended and need replaced throughout. Most handwashing stations throughout need a mixing valve to prevent scalding risks. Classroom sinks have moderate scale build up & wear. 3 comp. sink in kitchen has multiple code violations for waste piping connections.
  • Technology
    • No electronic door monitoring.  Staff walk around building at day’s end to check doors. 
    • Video surveillance. A lot of blind spots around the exterior of the buildings.
    • Classroom A/V. In working condition but getting dated.  They are planning projects to update.


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