Scribner Middle School

 


Staff Input per Category

  • Functionality/Efficiency/Flexibility: Better use of pool, larger PAC
  • Collaboration/Connections: More flexible classroom space, flexible furniture
  • Accessibility/Special Programming: Minimal
  • Comfort & Well Being: Chillers (temp control),leaks, working doors, equity between schools,  better technology/WiFi
  • Safety & Security: Outside fenced playground, building safety/security, zoning/circulation – office location, communication within building


Conditional Assessment (Overall Suitability: 64%)


Conditional Assessment Summary of Needs

  • Site:  Items that scored poorly include size of site, site directional signage, site perimeter fencing, tennis courts asphalt/playing surface, net posts, bleachers, access walks, tennis court parking lot asphalt, long jump runway and landing area, football scoreboard, goal posts, visitor bleachers, access walks, and restroom/concession building, no practice field, overall site asphalt, curbs, and walks.
  • Architectural:  Building exterior walls are in good condition. Windows / doors are older but in good condition. Canopy additions are showing wear and age although not that old. Auditorium addition is not compatible with the look of the rest of the school. Spray foam insulation roof was in the process of being replaced. Did not visit interior.
  • Interiors:  The building's carpet, installed around 2018-2019, is in good condition, while the VCT flooring looks worn but remains functional. Wall paint and trim conditions vary across rooms, with some needing fresh painting. Window coverings, installed long ago, need replacement. Casework throughout the building is in good shape. Classrooms require new desk units to replace outdated Classroom Select desking, along with potential replacement of Classroom Select chairs and most teachers' task chairs. The cafeteria underwent renovations in 2022, receiving new LVT flooring and versatile seating options.
  • Mechanical:  The Central Plant is in need of Boilers, Pumps, accessories, and at least one Chiller.  Two of three Chillers are in fair condition but there are complaints of frequent breakdowns by facilities staff. Air Handling Units are in poor condition and should be replaced. Exhaust fans are aged and should be considered for replacement with modern direct drive fans. Classrooms are conditioned by aged horizontal unit ventilators that should be replaced with modern vertical units.
    • HVAC Controls:  Andover Infinity controls are outdated and should be replaced.
  • Electrical:  All systems 20+ years old, except fire alarm panel; diesel generator in good condition, although only 1 ATS; distribution equipment in good condition; fire alarm system (30 years old) is no longer manufactured; LED in Gym, fluorescent elsewhere; exterior lighting is LED/HID->LED retrofits and MH wall packs; automatic interior lighting controls only in classrooms; exterior lighting has BMS controls.
  • Plumbing:  Incoming water service did not have a pressure reducing valve (as most other buildings in this area did). Incoming service appeared to have double check back flow preventers where reduced pressure zone backflow preventers are typically seen.  Incoming gas service showed moderate signs of corrosion. Domestic water heater and associated components and piping need replacement due to age and some corroded components and installation conditions. Some sanitary piping in lower level showed signs of leaking sewage and should be repaired immediately. Some lavatory faucets did not function as intended and need replaced. Most handwashing stations throughout need a mixing valve to prevent scalding risks.
  • 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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