South Valley Academy DD Booklet

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FEBRUARY 2011

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Project # 0725.5101.40110

Design Development Document

S T U D I O S O U T H W E S T A R C H I T E C T S , I N C .

2101 MOUNTAIN ROAD, NW

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87104

ADMINSTRATION

CLASSROOM

SCIENCE/MEDIA


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction -Project TeamSummaryCampus History

Overview -Scope of ProjectProgram

Design Data (Code Analysis)Preliminary Cost Estimate

Building System Narratives -CivilStructuralArchitectural

Mechanical

Fire ProtectionPlumbingElectricalLandscapeLEED

Drawings -Overall Campus site planCampus Site PlanBuilding A (Administration) Floor Plan

Building B (Classroom) Floor PlanBuilding C (Media) Floor PlanBuilding B (Classroom) Conceptual ElevationsBuilding C (Media) Conceptual Elevations

Appendix -Change of scope letter and approvalSchedule of ImprovementsLEED ChecklistSVA Program Checklist

Square Footage Analysis

Tree EvaluationFacilities History

SVA GoalsSVA BrochureMeeting Minutes


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South Valley Academy INTRODUCTION

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PROJECT TEAM

APS RepresentativesAPS Director of Facilities Planning & ConstructionKaren Alarid, A.I.A.APS Project Architect Roldan Pasion, A.I.A.

APS Project Manager Carl Silva

Design TeamProject Architect Richard T. Braun, A.I.A. Studio Southwest Architects, Inc.Project Designer C. Saige Cox Studio Southwest Architects, Inc.Civil Engineer Bryan Bobrick Iassacson & ArfmanStructural Engineer George Bradley Chavez/Grieves Engineering, Inc.

Electrical Engineer Phillip Sitges, P.E. Beaudin & GanzeMechanical Engineer Wesley Ploof, P.E. Beaudin & Ganze

Landscape Engineer Elizabeth Calhoun WestwindLEED Consultant Lisa Logan Green IdeasCost Estimator Jon Balis Balis & Company

South Valley Academy Building Advisory CommitteePrincipal Katarina SandovalSVA Founder Alan Marks

SVA Governing Council Alicia Lueras MaldonadoSVA Business manager Carmen RodriguezSVA Staff Christina Herrera FurstSVA Staff Dawn StracenerSVA Coordinator Maria Ortiz

SVA Parent Cesar Octavio MadquezSVA Parent Deanna HerreraSVA Parent Mara Marquez

SVA Parent Richard BacaSVA Student Colin WillisSVA Student Denise Chavez

SVA Student Deyanara Rivera

SVA Student Lurdes G. Ortiz


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SUMMARY

In 2010, Albuquerque Public Schools commissioned Studio Southwest Architects, Inc. (SSWA) for thedesign of South Valley Academy facilities. The objectives being; determine current campus needs andcreate a cohesive campus plan that will complement the future phases and goals of the South Valley

Academy team and allow students to relocate out of portable buildings into permanent structures.

SSWA met with the South Valley Academy Building Committee (SVABC) for several months to identifythe campus needs of the faculty, students and community. This committee was comprised of schoolfaculty, staff, students, and concerned parents. As a diverse and committed group, the SVABC brings arange of knowledge and sensibilities about the South Valley Academy campus and together they

represent the varied interests of educators, parents and students.

The Albuquerque Public Schools Project number is 0725.5101.40110This project entails construction of a new administration facility, general classroom building, science

classrooms with computer and media facilities. Development of a central courtyard and parking areaare also a part of the project scope.

The Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) for the entire project is $5,812,033.00.

This document was produced by Studio Southwest Architects, Inc. (SSWA) under contract toAlbuquerque Public Schools.


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CAMPUS

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CAMPUS HISTORY

The South Valley Academy (SVA) campus presently consists of sixteen acres, in the 'South Valley' ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, of which the school owns four acres and leases the remaining twelve with

an option to purchase. SVA has constructed two permanent structures on this site: a multipurposebuildingIkitchen/physical education facility and a block of three classrooms. The remainder of theschools existing functions is housed in portable structures and spill outward into a semi-circular

courtyard/plaza and the surrounding landscape. This courtyard is the conceptual and literal 'heart' ofthe school, and is important to retain in its present location/general configuration for use by the SVAcommunity.

SVA opened in August 2000 with 70 ninth-grade students from the South Valley, six teachers, and aService Learning coordinator. Each year another grade was added until we reached grades 9-12. Thetarget goal for grades 9-12 is 235 students. By the year 2014-2015 SVA will serve grades 6-12 with a totapopulation not to exceed 435.

The Albuquerque 'South Valley' has an agricultural character/history that SVA wishes to recognize and

incorporate into a rigorous, college-preparatory environment. The existing campus retains historical

infrastructure (irrigation channels, old-growth trees, water rights, etc.) related to this history; theseelements are highlighted and utilized to support outdoor learning laboratories (i.e. a wetland area) in

the proposed design.SVA is largely 'open-land', and has limited shelter from the elements (particularly sunshine). Theaddition of shaded and sheltered social spaces to connect disparate buildings and educational areaswas cited as a primary concern by administrators and students. This includes the school's playingfield/secondary parking area, which is mostly disconnected from the existing campus layout, and is also

difficult to supervise

The conceptual design under consideration proposes to maintain the existing permanent constructionand to reconfigure a portion of the 16-acre parcel to serve the school's programmatic and functionalneeds.

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has committed to provide a permanent facility for the South ValleyAcademy (SVA) which meets applicable District IState of New Mexico planning and adequacystandards. The school serves an economically disadvantaged community (Albuquerque's South Valley)

with historically low levels of educational attainment. 98.6% of the school's students currently qualifyfor a "free or reduced lunch" as per District Standards. As a rigorous college preparatory academy, SVAoffers a vital service to this community, and has been identified by the District as one of the first six

'pilot' charter schools to undergo this conceptual programming and design process.

SVA Mission Prepare first-generation, college-bound students for post-secondary education in an environment builton trust, goals and achievement.


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South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

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SCOPE OF PROJECT

Administration Building:The new building will contain SVAs Administration Offices, Counseling Suite, College Suite, ServiceLearning Center and Student Commons. Also located in this building is a bank of staff and student

toilets. The Administration building will form the west leg of the main courtyard. To direct visitors to

check in it will be the most visible structure from the campus road and parking lot.

General Classroom Building:Ten general purpose classrooms will serve the entire high school. Each wing has an outdoor teachingspace. Flexibility for the Advisory function will be incorporated into every room. The general

classroom building will form the north leg of the new courtyard. The building will be most visible fromBlake Road; however the building will be set back 35 feet from the road to minimize road noise and

disruptions from traffic.

Sci-Tech Building:The Sci-Tech building contains three science classrooms, a teaching greenhouse, computer laboratoryand a library/media center. Forming the eastern leg of the courtyard will allow the science classroomsdirect access to the farm for incorporation of field study. The media center will open to an outdoor

seating/reading space.

Site:A parking lot will be added to provide direct access to the high school portion of the campus and willalso serve the future Performing Arts Center. A main mall will form the southern boundary of the

courtyard. The courtyard itself will feature meeting areas and an amphitheater is planned as adedicated outdoor teaching space and will also be available for campus functions. Indigenous plantswill be used for landscaping and will be irrigated by the acequia adjacent to the campus.


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PROGRAM

Building A - Administration 4,130 Net Sq Ft

Administration 2100 sq ftGeneral Reception (200 sq ft)Secretary (100 sq ft)

Vault/Record Storage (100 sq ft)General Storage (100 sq ft)Head Teacher (150 sq ft)Principal (230 sq ft)

Business Manager (100 sq ft)Office Manager (100 sq ft)Open Office (400 sq ft)

Conference Room/Staff Lounge (650 sq ft)Staff Workroom (450 sq ft)Parent Workroom (235 sq ft)

Counseling 680 sq ftReception (100 sq ft)

2-Counselors Office (120 sq ft ea)Conference Room (150 sq ft)Testing Room (50 sq ft)

Storage (40 sq ft)

SPED Office (100 sq ft)

College 250 sq ftOpen Office (250 sq ft)

Service Learning Center 400 sq ft-Open Office (400 sq ft)

Commons 700 sq ftOpen space (undefined)60 lockers (undefined)

Restrooms & Mechanical undefined


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Building B - Classroom 8,000

Net Sq Ft

10 General Education Classrooms 8000 sq ft-Classroom (800 sq ft ea)Advisory (undefined)Recycling area (undefined)

Outdoor teaching area (undefined)


Building C Sci-Tech 6,900 Net Sq Ft

Greenhouse 400 sq ft

3 Science Classrooms 3600 sq ft

Laboratory (1100 sq ft ea)

Computer Laboratory 1100 sq ft-Classroom (1100 sq ft ea)

Printer Room (3 workstations)Storage (100 sq ft)

Server Room (100 sq ft)

Library and Media Center 1800 sq ft Main Stacks (700 sq ft)Librarians Office (100 sq ft)

Distribution (25 sq ft)Small Conference/Advisory (225 sq ft)

Classroom/Advisory (550 sq ft)Staff Development/Reference (200 sq ft)



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DESIGN DATA

International Building Code (Ibc) 2006

New Mexico General Construction Building Code 2004

Building Square Footage

Gross First Floor Building A 8,883 sf.Gross First Floor Building B 9,710 sf

Gross First Floor Building C 9,411 sf.

Campus Total 27,734 sf.

Occupancy Section 305Group E Educational

Construction type Section 602.2 & Table 601Type IIB

Allowable areas Table 503 & Section 506Type II B, E Occupancy

Area ModificationsAt = 14,500.f. for E per 1 story building

Gross First Floor Building A 8,883 sf < 14,500sf

Gross First Floor Building B 9,710 sf < 14,500sf

Gross First Floor Building C 9,411 sf < 14,500sf

Allowable Heights Table 503Type II B, E Occupancy, two stories maximum height 55ft.

Increase one story + 20 ft. for automatic sprinkler systemMaximum number of stories 1 Section 504.2

Maximum height allowed 75 ft. Section 504.2Building A height = 26 ft

Building B height = 24 ft

Building C height = 26 ft

Exterior Wall Fire Resistance Rating Table 602

Maximum Exterior Wall Opening Table 704.8

No limit, for distance greater than 30

Shaft Requirements Section 707.2

Shaft enclosure for ducts not required Exception #3 & #4 & Section 712.4.2

Not required, no shafts

Elevator Section 707.14.1Elevator lobby is not required


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One hour shaft required for elevatorNot required, no elevators

Fire Alarm Boxes Section 907.3.1Manual fire alarm box required

Corridor Fire Resistance Rating Table 1017.1Not required with sprinkler system

Buildings are fully sprinkled

Occupant Load Table 1004.1.1Floor Area Per Occupant

Classroom 20 sf. Net

Science Classroom 50 sf NetMedia/Computer 50 sf NetBusiness 100 sf. Gross

Building A 5281/100 =53

Building B 8006/20 = 401Building C 4222/50 = 85

Means Of Egress

Egress Width Table 1005.1Stair width 226 occ. x .2 = 45.2 minimum

Opening width to stairway 226 occ. x .15 = 33.9 minimumNot applicable, no stairs

Number of Exits Required Table 1015.1 & 1019.1Building A TwoBuilding B Ten

Building C Nine

Number of Exits ProvidedBuilding A Three

Building B Ten

Building C Nine

Travel Distance Table 1016.1E Occupancy with sprinkler system 250 ft. maximum

Vertical Exit Enclosures Section 1020.1Stairway required to be enclosed not less than 1 hour

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Plumbing Fixtures

Occupant Load for Plumbing fixturesBuilding A 53

Building B 401

Building C 85

Total 539

Plumbing Fixtures CalculationOne water closet per 50 occupants 539/ 50 = (10.78) 11 / 2 = (5.39) 6One lavatory per 50 occupants 539/ 50 = (10.78) 11 / 2 = (5.39) 6

One drinking fountain per 100 occupants 539/100 = (5.39) 6One service sink

Urinals may be substituted for up to 50% of water closets required

Water Closets/ Urinals Lavatories DrinkingFountains

ServiceSinks

Female Male Male Female

FixturesRequired

6 6 6 6 6 1

Fixtures

Provided

6 4 /2 6 6 6 1

Unisex Toilet 2 2

Parking Requirements

Number of Parking Spaces Required

Classroom Three spaces per classroomAdministration One space per 200 sf area13 classrooms = 39 spaces5281 sf / 200 = 27 spaces

Number of Parking Spaces ProvidedExisting parking lot 67 std spaces + 6 Handicap spaces = 73

New parking lot __ std spaces + _ Handicap spaces = 73


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OPINION OF PROBABALE CONSTRUCTION COST (OPCC)

INITAIL PROJECT MACC $5,812,033.00

TOTAL MACC $5,812,033.0

GENERAL CLASSROOM - ADDITION (BASE BID)

ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL

NEW BUILDINGS 27,734 SF $170.00 $4,714,780,000.00

$4,714,780.00

SITE WORK

ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL

SITEWORK 1 SITE $75,000.00 $75,000.00

PARKING 14,830 SQ FT $5.00 $74,150.00

FIRE LINE 1 LOOP $50,000.00 $50,000.00

UTILITIES GAS, SEWAR, POWER 1 SITE $85,000.00 $85,000.00

SITE SPECIALTIES LIGHTING, FLAG POLE,

BIKE RACK

LANDSCAPING/IRRIGATION 50,000 SQ FT $4.00 $200,000.00

$484,150.00

SUB-TOTAL $5,198,930.

DESIGN CONTINGENCY 10% $519,893.

PROJECT TOTAL $5,718,823.0

MACC MINUS OPCC $93,210.


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South Valley Academy NARRATIVES

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BUILDING SYSTEMS CIVILIntroduction:

The South Valley Academy is an existing APS High School located in Albuquerques South Valley

(Bernalillo County Zone Atlas Map N-11). The property is situated on the south side of Blake Road SWapproximately 0.1 miles east of Coors Blvd. SW.

Property:The overall property, consisting of 15+ acres is bound by Blake Road to the North, a shared APS accessroad and the Arenal Canal to the west, Navajo Elementary School to the south and rural residential and

the Isleta Drain to the east. The property is currently partially developed with a single classroombuilding and a number of older barn type storage buildings. The remainder of the property is unpavedwith approximately 60% used for growing crops and 40% used for access and parking.

Proposed Improvements:The proposed improvements, designated as Phase 1A of a multi-phase plan, consists of three newbuildings (26,000 gsf) housing a media center, food service area, administration, counselors area andspecial programs area, a central courtyard plaza, and a paved parking area. This phase will also include

site development for instructional courtyards and teaching areas. Future improvements NIC (Phase II)will include additional classrooms and a performing arts building. The existing garden located at theeast end of the property will remain.

Flood Zone:The site falls within two floodzone designations. Zone X are areas of 100-year flood hazard protected by

levees. Zone AH are areas of 100-year flood hazard with flood depths of 1 to 3 feet. Per the BernalilloCounty F.I.R.M. Map 337, the base flood depth is 4934 on the north side of the property and 4933 on thesouth side. The proposed FF elevations of any new construction will need to be min. 1 above base floodelevation for any buildings within the Zone AH limits.

Background Documents Research:The following documents were reviewed prior to the preparation of this narrative.Navajo Elementary School Regional Drainage Master Plan (RDMP) dated July, 2009 by Wilson & Co. -Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA), Albuquerque Public Schools(APS), and Bernalillo County Public Works Department (BCPWD) have agreed upon a regional drainage

facility, meant to address localized flooding centered on Navajo Elementary School (NES). Drainageimprovements include a regional detention facility, a storm drain system which will also act as an outfalfor the Amole Dam, and a regional storm drain collection system meant to redirect flood waters into the

regional pond.

Wilson & Co. Response to RFI: Per an e-mail from Mario G. Juarez-Infante, P.E., Wilson & Co. datedJanuary 18th, 2011:Wilson and Co. is responsible to the District / Bernalillo County / AMAFCA / USACE to coordinate, updateinterim hydrology, define phasing as affected by SVA, and layout main trunk line and bus lane(between Navajo ES / SVA) such that all future utilities, storm drain, and traffic improvements adhere to

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The RDMP goal is to alleviate regional drainage while ultimately removing the flood plains affectingeach school.At this point, construction drawings do not exist for SD-2 which includes the storm drain system routing

discharge from SVA to the regional pond. The SVA project will be responsible for installing stormdrainage infrastructure on-site which will ultimately tie to the future SD-2 trunk line by Wilson & Co. Atemporary on-site drainage solution will be necessary in the interim.

Site Drainage - Existing:The Albuquerque southwest valley, including the South Valley Academy site, has historically beensubject to flooding problems. The areas flat topography, used previously for irrigated fields, did not,until recently, have flood control infrastructure. The Southwest Valley Flood Damage Reduction Projectled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and supported by Bernalillo County and AMAFCA

recommended improvements to permanently correct this areas flooding problems. The overall goal ofthe project is to remove area residences, businesses and schools from the 100-year FEMA floodplain.Recently, Wilson and Co. has worked with APS to design and implement the recommendedimprovements.

No apparent offsite flow impacts this property.

In the existing condition, the site slopes gently to the east. All surface runoff is routed through thevarious garden areas and site depressions.

The existing on-site building is elevated approximately two feet above the base flood elevation.

An irrigation ditch runs along the south side of the proposed area to be developed. A portion of thisditch will be eliminated and replaced with a proposed pipe in order to provide a wide crossing for

vehicular and pedestrian access.

Site Drainage - Proposed:All buildings will be elevated a minimum of 1 above the adjacent F.I.R.M. designated floodplainelevation. It would be beneficial to also elevate the proposed outdoor courtyard and teaching areas.

The remainder of the site will be designed to incorporate water harvesting areas which will be used tocollect site discharge, utilize for landscaping and ultimately, pass excess storm water to the regionalpond constructed on the adjacent Navajo Elementary School property as master planned.

In the interim condition, on-site retention will be required. This will involve surface and / or subsurfacestorage for the 100-year 10-day storm event.

The use of permeable pavement will help significantly to reduce the expected interim pondingrequired.

Leed:It is expected that the regional drainage facility constructed on the Navajo Elementary School property

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Control, of stormwater from 90% of the site will need to be captured within localized waterharvesting areas, vegetated swales, pervious pavements or stormwater structures to infiltrate dischargeto reduce contaminants and remove a minimum of 80% TSS (total suspended solids). Based on the rural

setting and the potential areas for localized water harvesting, this point appears achievable. AGeotechnical Report with borings identifying the various soil strata will be beneficial in verifyingpercolation ability.

Utilities General:At the time of this writing, specific on-site utility line information had not been provided although itshould be forthcoming. It is our understanding that Abasto underground utility locating services iscurrently working to locate existing utilities. The following information is based on what is known at thistime.

Water:There is an 8 waterline along the west side of the property. A Water and Sewer Availability Statement

will need to be obtained.

Sanitary Sewer:

There is an existing sanitary sewer line with manholes running west of the existing shared access road.Existing manhole depths are 8+/- so extension of new sewer service lines to the proposed buildingsshould be relatively straightforward.

Fire Protection:There does not appear to be adequate fire protection for the proposed site development. Coordination

with the fire marshal to determine the number of fire hydrants in conjunction with any proposedsprinkler system will be required.

Gas:There are existing gas lines which run through this property which are in conflict with the proposed

building locations. These gas lines will need to be re-routed as necessary. Isaacson and Arfman willprovide a basic rerouting diagram as part of the Master Utility Plan. Final coordination for sizes, meters,and construction will be between contractor and the Gas Company of New Mexico.

Civil Plan Set:Plans will be submitted to Bernalillo County Public Works Department for design coordination, review

and approval.

Drainage and Grading Plans 1 sheet @ 1:50 with overall, 3 enlarged plans @ 1:20 ;

On-site storm sewer design and details;

On-site Master Utility Plan for domestic water and sewer as well as fire protection lines to buildings.General gas rerouting diagram will be included;

Grading, drainage and utility details as needed for clarification and construction;Public Fire Hydrant plans for two to three fire hydrants.


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BUILDING SYSTEMS STRUCTURAL

SummaryThis project consists of new APS Charter School located in the south valley of Albuquerque, NewMexico. The project consists of multiple stand-alone buildings. The roof structure for the buildings will

be steel beams and steel joists supporting a metal deck. The majority of this roof structure will bepitched and will support a metal roof. The flat portions will support a built-up roof. The wall system is

anticipated to be load bearing masonry and plywood sheathing over load bearing metal studs. Thefoundation system is anticipated to be conventional concrete spread footings over compactedengineered fill with a concrete slab-on-grade, although the Geotechnical report is needed to confirmthat this system is acceptable for the site conditions. The lateral system of the building (to resist windand earthquake loads) will consist of the roof deck diaphragm transferring the lateral load through the

masonry and metal stud/plywood shear walls and then into the foundation.

Design CriteriaCodes and Manuals:

International Building Code, 2006 EditionASCE Standard Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures: SEI/ASCE 7-05

ACI Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, ACI 318-05AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th EditionAWS D1.1 and D1.3

Load Criteria:Gravity Loads:Live Load (Snow)

Roof 20 psf

Wind:Basic Wind Speed 90 MPHImportance Factor 1.15

Seismic:Seismic Site Class (anticipated) DSeismic Design Category DImportance Factor 1.25

Materials Summary

Cast-In-Place Concrete:Foundations: fc = 3000 psiInterior Slabs: fc = 3000 psiExterior Concrete: fc = 4000 psi Air-Entrained

Reinforcing Steel: fy = 60,000 psi

Steel: fy = 50,000 psiLightgage: fy = 33,000 psi

Masonry fm = 1500 psi


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BUILDING SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURAL

Building Construction:The proposed project is a 27,000 square foot, 3-one story, stand-alone buildings. Integrally coloredconcrete masonry units (cmu) will form the lower portion of the new construction while framed metalpanels form the portion above the glazing. Windows will be an aluminum window frame system with

low e, insulated, double-glazing with some operable units within each space. All climate appropriate

glazing will have overhangs or shading devices to maximize the natural light while minimizing climaticeffects and glare. Interior walls will be with a furred out for optimal sound and thermal insulation. All

spaces will have sensor controlled lighting (and plumbing, where appropriate) and an energy efficientHVAC system will be used. Standing seam metal roofs with gutters will harvest rain water and rainchains will direct the flow to above ground cisterns. A covered portal provides shade at each building

and a planting screen device will be used to unify and connect the structures. Exterior doors will bepainted hollow metal in hollow metal frames with insulated glazing. All construction materials willeither match, or complement, that of the adjacent elementary school campus structures. The buildingis being designed to meet LEED Silver requirements.

FinishesCorridors and workspaces will have polished concrete floors. Classrooms and office floors will becarpeted while restroom floors will be ceramic tile. Interior mechanical rooms will have sealed concrete

floors. All walls will be painted gypsum board except in the restrooms where they will be ceramic tile.The majority of the ceilings will be suspended acoustical tile with some painted gypsum board soffitsceilings. Mechanical spaces will be left open. Interior doors will be wood in painted hollow metalframes.

Administration:In the conference room and staff workspace there will be built-in upper and lower cabinets withdrawers and open shelving. The student commons will have lockers for under-classmen and an alcove

for seniors lockers. An internal door will secure the remainder of the facility while allowing access,from the central Courtyard, to the restrooms during weekend and evening events. Space has been left

available for the construction of a Student Health Center within the Administration facility this will bea part of a future construction phase.

Classrooms:The classrooms will be insulated to prevent outside noise disruption and to optimize thermal comfort.

Every classroom will have its own general storage as well as storage dedicated to a bookroom function eliminating the need for a centralized bookroom. Each room will have individual HVAC controls.All Classrooms will have natural day-lighting providing each classroom with direct southern light andviews into the main courtyard. Per the New Mexico State Adequacy Standards and Albuquerque Public

Schools Design Standards, classroom size is a minimum of 750 square feet - an average of 25 square feetper student. A portion of this space will be allocated to the [critical] Advisory function of SVA. This willbe a flexible space defined by mobile furniture.


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Sci-Tech:Greenhouse -The Biology classroom will have direct access to the teaching Greenhouse which in turn

has access to the Farm and Farm Storage. The Greenhouse will have water inside and out and floordrains. The east and south walls of the Greenhouse will be predominantly glass above tables for

growing. A storage cabinet, constructed of water resistant materials, for tools will be provided.

Science Classrooms Each classroom will have direct access to the Farm and an outdoor teachingspace. There will be 24 fixed work stations per classroom each station will be equipped with powerand data. Workstation countertops will be a solid surface material to withstand the rigors of

experiments. Each science classroom will have built-in casework for room specific storage. Biology &Physics will share a storage room for communal items. Chemistry will have a storage room and adedicated chemical storage closet. The chemistry laboratory will have a fume hood.

Media Center The Media Center will have high ceilings and southern light with access to a covered,

outdoor reading space. This space can also function as a gathering point during intermission ofperformances in the (future) Performing Arts Center.

Site:The main mall connecting the Administration building with the Sci-Tech building will define thesouthern edge of the courtyard as well as Phase I of the construction. This mall can be utilized as aweekend growers market or meeting space for the (future) Performing Arts Center. A secondary

parking lot with pervious paving will allow the area to retain the natural feel of the South Valley and aidin water management. Water harvested from rooftops will be used for watering indigenous plantsalong the walkway arbor. Several small meeting/teaching spaces will be created using berms, benches

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BUILDING SYSTEMS MECHANICAL

General Project Description:A new school building is being designed for Albuquerque Public Schools. The new building is a newclassroom building on the campus of the existing South Valley Academy. The new school building is

located at 12415 Brentwood Hill NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico; East of Chelwood between Menaul andIndian School Roads.

The new building is designed to be permitted as one (1) separate building; single level with a total areaof 26,000 sq.ft. The building will largely be comprised of classrooms, laboratories, greenhouse,computer lab, media center/library, administrative offices, and circulation/support areas respectively.The new building will be constructed using non-combustible materials. No mechanical equipment will

be installed on the roof of the building, to comply with current APS design guidelines.

The building will be designed to comply with APS and PSFA standards, and applicable building codes.

The project is intended for LEED Silver level certification. The classroom building will be fire sprinklered.Adherence to PSFA guidelines for fire sprinkler protection design.

The projects mechanical and electrical systems will be commissioned by a third party in order to verifyconstruction in conformance with plans and specifications and adherence to LEED projectcommissioning requirements.

Building Envelope Construction:Building construction materials are assumed to be as follows:

Roof: R-30; metal roof with 8 c.i. (minimum)Walls: R=15; 8 CMU partially grouted, w/3-5/8 metal stud frame wall with 3 insulation minimumGlass: R=2; double pane, shading coefficient of 0.55, no internal shading (minimum)

Design CriteriaOutside temperatures: Summer - 94F/60F DB/WB (ASHRAE 0.4%)

Winter - 16F (ASHRAE 99.6%)Indoor temperatures: Summer - 75F +/- 2F

Winter 68F +/- 2FNo Humidity control

Elevation: 5,315 ft. MSL

All of the design of the Mechanical Systems will comply with the criteria published in the EnergyEfficiency Standard for Public Schools, established by the Energy Minerals and Natural Resources

Department (EMNRD) and the APS Facilities Deisgn and Construction Standards.


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Mechanical SystemsThe project will utilize state of the art, high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems. There will

be one VRF system for each separate wing. Each VRF system consists of indoor components which canbe ducted/unducted, concealed/unconcealed, horizontal/vertical, etc. in each room and one outdoorcomponent which will exist in a screened mechanical yard. Each outdoor component has a refrigerantbranch selection box and all components in the system are connected with 2 or three refrigerant pipes.

The system will have the ability to simultaneously heat or cool individual zones. Mitsubishi has beenrequested by the Maintenance staff. The system is one of the quieter systems available and acoustically

mechanical systems shall be designed to not exceed 40 dBA.

Classrooms will receive ventilation via operable windows, however areas that do not receive naturalventilation with operable windows will receive ventilation through a ducted mechanical system.

Building maintenance personnel has requested window monitoring to prevent the operation ofmechanical systems or similar consequence if the windows are opened. Any mechanical system whichcan bring in outside air in significant volume will be equipped with an economizer cycle to takeadvantage of low outside air temperatures for cooling of interior spaces when appropriate.

Exhaust fans/lab hoods will be provided and will exhaust at minimum code exhaust rates or guidelines

for hoods.

The use of energy recovery systems will be evaluated to capture waste heating or cooling energy frombuilding exhaust streams and preheat or precool incoming outside air to mechanical systems.

In order to vary the amount of outside air delivered by mechanical systems to classrooms and gatheringspaces (if any), Demand Control Ventilation will be considered to vary the required amount of outsideair and facilitate LEED attainment.

A Direct Digital Control system will be setup to monitor and adjust system operating points and

characteristics and provide scheduling for operation and optimal effiency. APS has standardized around

the BACNET protocol. ACS/ICS/Trane are preferred Control Contractors.


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BUILDING SYSTEMS PLUMBING

Plumbing SystemsAll domestic plumbing systems (waste, vent, cold, hot, gas, storm, etc.) will be designed in accordancewith the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code. Cast Iron gravity drainage systems are planned for storm,

sanitary, and vent piping systems. Copper piping systems are planned for domestic hot and cold water.Black Iron pipe is planned for gas piping systems.

Plumbing fixtures will be low flow wherever allowed to facilitate attainment of the LEED waterefficiency credits. APS standard for fixture selections will be followed. APS utilizes hardwired sensorlavatory faucets, manual dual-flush valves for water closets, low flow urinals, and floor mounted waterclosets. PSFA Maintenance personal prefers Watts, Wilkins, or Febco for Backflow Preventers.

Water heating systems will be either multiple, instantaneous water heating systems or storage typewater heating systems. Both will be evaluated for feasibility. APS maintenance has indicated a

preference for storage type water heating systems.

An irrigation system will exist on site and will be fed from one of the water entrances with a dedicated

backflow preventer.

BUILDING SYSTEMS FIRE PROTECTION

Fire Protection System:The new school building will be completely sprinkled. The building will be protected by applicablebuilding codes as the design shall adhere to the requirements established by NFPA 13, Fire Sprinklers,Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets (Recessed).

The Fire Protection System inside of the building complies with the specifications published by the

Public Schools Facilities Authority, (PSFA), edition dated November 7, 2005.

Three separate fire sprinkler systems will be designed per the requirements of the local fire authority.Each system is to have a remote FDC with piping connection to the main wing(s) deep enough

underground so as to avoid accidental rupture from digging activity. A PIV is to be located within 10 ofeach FDC and each building is to have a dedicated fire control room with direct access to the exterior,and exterior horn alarm and strobe. The AHJ preference is to have the valves for the sprinkled entrancelocated within the fire rooms to minimize tampering. The Fire Alarm Control Panel will be located in themain admin lobby and remote annunciators will be in the fire control rooms. All of the fire alarm

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BUILDING SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL

Electrical SystemsAll of the design of the Electrical Systems will comply with the criteria published in the APS FacilitiesDesign and Construction Standards. The building will be served with a 208/120V, 3-phase services. Theservice will enter into one main distribution panel, and then be distributed to various sub-panels in thewings for powering of receptacle, lighting, and motor loads. 25% spare capacity will be planned for

future expansion/adaptation. No emergency power or generator is being planned at this time.

The electrical design will ascertain infrastructure requirements for IT, security, and fire alarm from 3rdparty designers and provide the data conduit infrastructure and hanging systems for them.

Tie-ins for a future photovoltaic system have been requested to facilitate the future addition of a PVarray to the project.

Lighting Systems:APS has hired a 3rd party consultant to provide building day-lighting analysis in order to enhance theamount of natural daylight entering the building and reduce the use of electricity for lighting systems.

Interior lighting systems will be provided by direct/indirect linear fluorescent pendant lightingthroughout most occupied spaces. Uniform wattage reduction for energy compliance will be provided

by ample dual switching. Bathrooms, storage rooms, and back of house closets will be provided withsurface mounted fluorescent lighting and controlled via manual on, automatic off occupancy sensorswitches. APS lighting standards will be followed wherever appropriate. Day-lighting sensors will not

be utilized per APS Maintenance personnel request.

An extensive lighting control system is not being planned at this time. Illumination levels will beprovided that meet or exceed IESNA recommended lighting levels.

Some exterior lighting will be required for parking lot/pathway lighting. Exterior lighting systems willbe designed to comply with LEED credit requirements for exterior lighting. Lighting systems will be

controlled via photocell and time clock to prevent operation during daylight hours.

Low mercury lamping is desired.

Egress lighting will be provided along the path of egress travel to maintain 1 FC. Emergency lighting wilbe provided via self-contained battery pack emergency fixtures in each space and along the egresspath.


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BUILDING SYSTEMS LANDSCAPE

Existing Landscape Analysis:The South Valley Academy is located on the west side of Albuquerque, on a bench of land that rises upfrom the Rio Grande Valley. The landscape of the neighborhood surrounding the school is a mixture of

housing units (various densities), an elementary school, an irrigation ditch, sparse commercialdevelopment and open parcels of land still used for farming and livestock creating a rural feeling in an

otherwise suburban setting. This rural feeling is carried over into the development of the existingschool site. Clusters of portable buildings and permanent facilities juxtaposed with a large playfield

that is irrigated using water from the nearby irrigation ditch perpetuate this rural feeling. Largecharacter trees dot the existing landscape giving the site a sense of history. When arriving at thecampus there is an immediate sense of community involvement and ownership.

New Site And Landscape Improvements:The construction of new buildings and site features provides an opportunity for the development ofsite/landscape elements that will honor this rural tradition, help with the site drainage, provide goodsite circulation of staff, students and parents, provide outdoor learning space, active and quiet studentgathering space, and provide visual continuity for the campus. It will be important to save the existing

trees that the school community has identified as being important to their community. It will also beimportant to re-establish any community gardens and plantings that are removed during constructionoperations. The integration of the concept of edible landscapes will assist in this process. The sitedrainage issues provide an opportunity to explore water harvesting techniques that will provide

supplemental water to the landscape plantings. The landscape palette and design style will reflect thedesire by the school community for site improvements that have a rural and natural feeling.

Aps Standard Specifications And Details:The Landscape and Irrigation Design will be in accordance with current Albuquerque Public Schools

standard specifications for landscape design and construction. The landscape and irrigation systemsneed to be designed with ease of maintenance in mind so that these improvements can be enjoyed for

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BUILDING SYSTEMS LEED

LEED FOR SCHOOLS V 2009:Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building

certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built usingstrategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water

efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources andsensitivity to their impacts.

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a conciseframework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction,operations and maintenance solutions.

The following LEED categories identify which credits will be pursued for South Valley Academy.

Sustainable Sites:The Sustainable Sites category discourages development on previously undeveloped land; minimizes a building'simpact on ecosystems and waterways; encourages regionally appropriate landscaping; rewards smart

transportation choices; controls stormwater runoff; and reduces erosion, light pollution, heat island effect and

construction-related pollution. This project will pursue: SSc1 Site Selection

SSc4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4 Alternative Transportation

SSc 5.1 & 5.2 Site Development

SSc6.1 & 6.2 Stormwater Design-Quantity Control

SSc7.1 & 7.1 Heat Island Effect

SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction

SSc9 Site Master Plan

SSc10 Joint Use of Facilities

Water Efficiency:The goal of the Water Efficiency credit category is to encourage smarter use of water, inside and out. Waterreduction is typically achieved through more efficient appliances, fixtures and fittings inside and water-wise

landscaping outside. This project will pursue:

WEc1 Water Efficient Landscaping

WEc3 Water Use Reduction

Energy & Atmosphere:The Energy & Atmosphere category encourages a wide variety of energy strategies: commissioning; energy use

monitoring; efficient design and construction; efficient appliances, systems and lighting; the use of renewableand clean sources of energy, generated on-site or off-site; and other innovative strategies. This project willpursue:

EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance

EAc3 Enhanced Commissioning

EAc5 Measurement & Verification

EAc6 Green Power


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Materials & Resources:This credit category encourages the selection of sustainably grown, harvested, produced and

transported products and materials. It promotes the reduction of waste as well as reuse and recycling,and it takes into account the reduction of waste at a products source. This project will pursue:

MRc2 Construction Waste Management

MRc4 Recycled Content

MRc5 Regional Materials MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials

MRc7 Certified Wood

Indoor Environmental Quality:The Indoor Environmental Quality credit category promotes strategies that can improve indoor air aswell as providing access to natural daylight and views and improving acoustics. This project will pursue:

EQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

EQc2 Increased Ventilation

EQc3.1 & 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan EQc4 Low-Emitting Materials

EQc6.1 & 6.2 Controllability of Systems

EQc7.1 & 7.2 Thermal Comfort

EQc8.1 & 8.2 Daylight & Views

EQc9 Enhanced Acoustical Performance

Innovation & Design Process:The Innovation in Design credit category provides bonus points for projects that use new and

innovative technologies and strategies to improve a buildings performance well beyond what isrequired by other LEED credits or in green building considerations that are not specifically addressed

elsewhere in LEED. This credit category also rewards projects for including a LEED AccreditedProfessional on the team to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to the design and constructionphase. We have identified a few of the Innovation Credits that can be pursued. As we continue throughthe design and construction process, more credits may be identified.

Regional Priority Credits:USGBCs regional councils, chapters and affiliates have identified the environmental concerns that arelocally most important for every region of the country, and six LEED credits that address those localpriorities were selected for each region. A project that earns a regional priority credit will earn one

bonus point in addition to any points awarded for that credit. Up to four extra points can be earned inthis way. This project is currently eligible for 4 out of the 4 possible Regional Priority Credits based onthe credits being pursued for this project.


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TO: Members of SVA's Building CommitteeFR: Katarina Sandoval-ToniniRE: Prioritization of Phase 1-A Components

August 30, 2010Given that my priority is to open the middle school within the next 2-3 years, I would like to propose thefollowing components in order of priority:

1. Classroom Areas 10 classrooms x 950 sq ft each = 9 500 sq ft


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ADMIN BUILDING SVAPROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER

ADMINSUITE

RECEPTION 200 2 32 32

SECRETARY 100 98 2

VAULT/RECORDSTORAGE 100 103 3

GENERALSTORAGE 100 96 4

HEADTEACHER 150 144 6

PRINCIPAL 200 231 31

BUSINESSMANAGER 100 99 1

DIRECTORSTUDENTSERVICES(ADDED) 0 99 99

GENERALOFFICE(OFFICEMANAGER) 100 98 2

OPENOFFICE 400 400 0

STAFFMEETING 650 592 58

FACULTYWORKSPACE 450 430 20

PARENTWORKSPACE 235 236 1

ADMINSUITENETSF 2,785 2,858 73

COUNSELINGSUITE

RECEPTION 100 70 30

COUNSELINGOFFICE 120 120 0

COUNSELINGOFFICE 120 120 0

CONFERENCEROOM 150 159 9

TESTINGSPACE 50 5 2 2

STORAGE 40 21 19

SPEDOFFICE(ADDED) 96 96

COUNSELINGSUITENETSF 580 638 58

COLLEGEGUIDENCESUITE

1OPENOFFICE(ADDED) 0 233 233

COLLEGEGUIDENCESUITENETSF 0 233 233

SERVICELEARNINGCENTER

4OPENOFFICES+ADVISORY 400 367 33

SERVICELEARNINGCENTERNETSF 400 367 33

STUDENTCOMMONS

OPENSPACE+LOCKERS 700 672 28

STUDENTCOMMONSNETSF 700 672 28

TARESPACES

INPROGRAM 1,185 0 1,185

CORRIDDOR 0 1,634 1,634 SPACE NETSF TARE TOTA

MECHANICAL 0 199 199 ADMIN 2,100 630 2,7

TEL/COM/ELECTRIC 0 135 135 COMMONS 700 140 84

CUSTODIAL 118 36 82 FACULTYWORKSPACE 450 90 54

STAFFRESTROOMS&SHOWER 0 389 389 SERVICELEARNING 400 80 48

STUDENTRESTROOMS 0 448 448 MAINTENANCE 118 24 14

TARESPACESNETSF 1,303 2,841 1,538 PARENTWORKSPACE 235 47 28

COUNSELING 580 174 75

NETSF 5,768 7,609 1,841 4,583 1,185 5,7

GROSSSF

PROGRAMNETVS.

PROPOSED GROSS DIFFERENCE

ADMIN

SIMPLIFIEDPROGRAMFROMSVABC

8,688

2,920


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SCI/TECHBUILDING SVAPROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER

SCIENCECLASSROOMS

SCIENCE(1,200SFEXX3) 3,600 3,516 84

SCIENCECLASSROOMSNETSF 3,600 3,516 84

GREENHOUSE

GREENHOUSE 400 392 8

GREENHOUSENETSF 400 392 8

COMPUTER

&

MULTIMEDIACOMPUTER&MULTIMEDIA 1,105 1,053 52

EQUIPMENTSTORAGE 100 101 1

PRINTERROOM(ADDED) 0 142 142

COMPUTER&MULTIMEDIANETSF 1,205 1,296 91

LIBRARY&MEDIACENTER

MAINSTACKS 700 843 143

LIBRARIAN'SOFFICE 100 112 12

ENTRY/CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION 25 94 69

SMALLCONF/ADVISORY 225 216 9

CLASSROOM/ADVISORY 550 594 44

STAFFDEV./REFERENCE(W/STACKS) 200 0 200

MULTIMEDIAPRODUCTION(DELETED) 400 0 400

LIBRARY&MEDIACENTERNETSF 2,200 1,859 341

TARESPACES

INPROGRAM 1,711 0 1,711

CORRIDOR 0 465 465

MECHANICAL 0 275 275

TEL/COM/ELECTRIC/SERVER 0 170 170 SPACE NETSF TARE TOTA

CUSTODIAL 0 0 0 SCIENCECLASSROOMS3X1 3,600 720 4,3

STUDENTRESTROOM 0 96 96 LIBRARY&MEDIA 2,300 690 2,9

TARESPACESNETSF 1,711 1,006 705 GREENHOUSE 400 80 48

COMPUTER&MEDIA 1,105 221 1,3


9,116 8,069 1,047 7,405 1,711 9,1

GROSSSF

PROGRAMNETVS.

PROPOSED GROSS DIFFERENCESCI/TECH

8,969

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CLASSROOMBUILDING SVAPROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER

CLASSROOMS

GENERALCLASSROOMS(950SFEAX10) 9,500 8,196 1,304

CLASSROOMSNETSF 9,500 8,196 1,304

TARESPACES

INPROGRAM 1,985 0 1,985

CORRIDOR 0 0 0

MECHANICAL 0 288 288

TEL/COM/ELECTRIC 0 0 0

TARESPACESNETSF 1,985 288 1,697

OUTDOORTEACHING

OPENSPACE 425 0 425 SPACE NETSF TARE TOTA

OUTDOORTEACHINGNETSF 425 0 425 CLASSROOMS10X950SF 9,500 1,900 11,4

OUTDOORTEACHING 425 85 51

NETSF 11,910 8,484 3,426 9 ,9 25 1, 98 5 1 1, 9

GROSSSF

PROGRAMNETVS.

PROPOSEDGROSSDIFFERENCE

TOTAL NET SF 26 794 24 162 2 632

CLASSROOM

CT


PROJECTTOTALS

9,273

2,637

, , ,

TOTALGROSSSF

PROGRAMNETVS.

PROPOSEDGROSS

PROJE

26,930

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Sequoia Landscaping, Inc.810 Rankin Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. 87107

Phone: (505) 977-2767, (505) 341-9645, Fax: (505) 715-4703

Email:[email protected]

November 8, 2010

Roldan R. Pasion, AIA

Albuquerque Public Schools

915 Locust SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

Reference: South Valley Academy, Tree Assessment

Roldan:

Bellow is our respond to your email dated 11/5 regarding the cottonwood tree at SouthValley Academy.

There are several large old cottonwoods on the property. Guided by the principal, I

assessed the one mentioned in Mr. Pasion's note and provide the following response to

his three part question:

a) 1) It is impossible to predict life expectancy--a portion of the tree is "dead" now(trees compartmentalize) and it is in a State of decline that can't be reversed, only

slowed;

2) It has incurred substantial damage to the lower trunk (included a significant break

that apparently was sealed--not a recommended practice--some years ago),

suggesting infestation and likely interior damage;

3) Any excavation work within 75 feet will likely damage roots--and the closer the

excavation, the more stressful the damage;

4) Excavation within that area will likely alter the current ground level, thereby

adding additional stress;

5) Assuming buildings and people will be within range of the tree, it will be a

continuing hazard that I wouldn't risk.

b) At least 75 feet (roots likely extend farther).

c) Prune the tree, removing deadwood and reducing lateral extension, deep root feeding,and applying (through trunk injection) a hybrid pesticide/fungicide.

I'd be pleased to respond to further inquiry.

Bob Lewis

Certified Arborist ISA
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Governing BoardMembers

Juan Abeyta

Alicia Maldonado

Summers Kalishman

Dr. Renee Ornelas

STAFF:Katarina Sandoval-Tonini

Founder

Principal

Alan MarksFounder

Julie RadoslovichHead Teacher

Justin TragerInstructional Coach

Sandra Aaron

Joshua Abrams

Gabriel Baca

Fermin Becerra

David Bryant

Jennifer Gable

Karla Gade

Karen Gonzalez

Mary Gutierrez

Nancy Harmon

Christina Herrera-Furst

Our Facilities over the last 10 years

1999-2000 The Charter Act of 1999 allows for charters to have operationalbudget that is per pupil based like any other public school, but no access tocapital monies. Nor can public schools go into debt. Consequently, manycharters at that time were renting commercial space. But very littlecommercial space was available in the south valley, and our mission was to

serve the south valley and to be about the south valley, so we purchased 4portable buildings using operational monies. One portable was a bathroomand the other 3 were paint studios built in the 1960s that we purchased fromthe American Indian Institute of Art in Santa Fe. During the first year ofoperation, we were granted special permission from the APS Board ofEducation and then Principal of Ernie Pyle Al Sanchez to put our portables inthe back parking lot of his school. Since the schools inception, we have hadto ask for a waiver for PE as a high school graduation requirement becausewe simply didnt have a gym, playing field, or space to offer this class.

2000-2001 We established a 501c-3 to purchase an old tree farm at thecorner of Coors and Blake adjacent to Navajo Elementary School. The

property consists of 16 acres that 10 years ago had had nothing but trees anda 200-year-old farmhouse. We have been paying rent to the non-profit sinceusing operational monies (which was then offset somewhat with the new lawallowing for lease reimbursement about 5 years ago).

2001-2002 During our second year of operation, more buildings had to bepurchased (added a new grade level) and moved to our new site. But theinfrastructure wasnt ready, so we rented at St Annes catholic school for thefirst 2 months, using operational monies. By October, the buildings stillwerent ready, so we rented from Garcias tents for another 3 weeks. Thenthe buildings were finally ready, but we didnt have water until November.So we had rented porta-potties and staff rotated through bringing in fresh

water on a daily basis during the months of October and late November.During this time, with over 90% of our students qualifying for free/reducedlunch, we contracted with APS food services. They delivered sack lunches toNavajo and our office manager would pick them up at Navajo and we woulddistribute them to students from the back of her truck.

2002-2006 As our student population grew, we continued to purchase newbuildings using both state appropriated capital outlay and operationalmonies.

During the last 10 years we have used operational monies to pay for a full-time custodian, a full-time maintenance worker, all of our utilities, all of ourmaintenance and repairs to our buildings, and all of our technology. In this

years 2009-10 budget, we have allocated $400,000 of our operationalmonies towards maintenance and operations, which represents nearly 18% ofour operational budget.

Jenny Hollis

Claire Jellinek

Jonathan Koelling

Jacob Kolander

Thara Lechuga

Carli Maldonado

Adrian Martinez

India Nixon

Sean Ottmer

Lesley Pacheco

Stewart Paley

Lawrence Paz

Jericha Phillips

Andres Plaza

Annie Rodgers

Carmen RodriguezRose Rogers

Wesley Rogers

Sherry Russell

Dawn Stracener

Kyna van Hartesveldt

3426 Blake Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 phone: (505) 452-3132 fax: (505) 452-3133


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SouthValleyAcademyGoalsSouthValleyAcademyisanAPScharterschool.Weareapublicschoolthathasan

agreementwithbothAPSandthestatePublicEducationDepartmenttooperateourschool

basedonwhatwebelievebestaddressestheneedsofourstudents.Inexchangeforsuch

autonomy,weareexpectedtodeliverresultsintheformofincreasedstudentachievement.

SouthValleyAcademyhasservedstudentsforthepast10years.Ninetyeightpercentofour

studentsareHispanic;93%ofourstudentsqualifyforfree/reducedlunch,and77%speak

Spanishastheirfirstlanguage.

Sinceourfirstgraduatingclassin2004,92%ofourgraduateshaveenteredpost

secondaryinstitutions,and28%ofour2004graduateshavealreadyearnedtheirAssociatesor

Bachelorsdegree,whereasonly11%percentofallLatinosinthenationholdapostsecondary

degree.Withtheexceptionoflastyear,wewereoneofonlyafewschoolsinthestateserving

thesedemographicstomakeAYPforfiveyearsinarow. Duringthelast10years,ourstudents

onaverageimprovenearly4gradelevelsinreadingfromninthgradetograduationas

measuredbytheStanford9exam,anotherstandardsbasedassessmentusedbyseveralother

states. Andtheygrowevenmoreinmaththeyimprovenearly5gradelevelsin4years.

OneofthemainfeaturesofSouthValleyAcademythatallowsustoincreasestudent

achievementisitssmallsize.Wehaveatotalof250studentsingrades912.Fulltimeteachers

haveatmost75studentsperday(1618perclass),whereasmosthighschoolteachershaveup

to160typicallywithmorethan30studentsperclass.Bykeepingoursizesmall,weareable

toeliminatetrackingandhaveallstudentslearntogetherwiththebarsethigh,andteachers

modifytheirinstructionbasedonindividualstudentneed.Throughschoolbasedfamilies

knownasadvisories,studentsarecarefullysupportedandmonitored,andparentsareclose

partnerswithadvisors.Advisoryisthewaywebuildtrustamongstudents,parents,and

teachers.

Studentslearnhabitsofsuccessinadditiontocontentknowledge.Perseverance,

cooperation,andparticipationareamongthedailyhabitsweexplicitlyteachourstudents.

Specifically,weteachstudentshowtoorganizethemselves,howtousetheirtimewellat

home,andhowtoadvocateforthemselveswhentheyneedhelporarefrustrated.Allofthisis

accomplishedthroughadvisorywithinafamilialclimateofrespectandtrust.Beinganadvisoris

inmanywayslikebeingaparent,andwedescribetheroleofadvisortoparentsandstudents

asthemomordadatschool.Eachadultservesasanadvisortoagroupof1011students.

Wesupport,challenge,coach,anddisciplineeachofouradvisees.Thishighlevelofsupportfor

eachindividualstudentiscrucialforhis/hergraduationfromhighschoolandentranceinto

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Inadditiontoadvisory,trustisbuiltbetweenteachersandstudentsthrough

interactionsoutsideoftheclassroom.AfterschooltutoringandSaturdayschool,whereour

tutorsareSouthValleyAcademyalumniwhoarenowUNMstudents,allowmorepersonalized

timeforinstructionandmentoring.Ourstudents,whoareamongthemostvulnerableinthe

city,

are

relational

learners

who

need

to

build

a

personal

relationship

with

the

adults

who

work

withthem.

SouthValleyAcademystudentsultimatelychangetheworldoratleasttheircornerof

itthroughournationallyrecognizedServiceLearningProgram.Studentsgotolocalnon

profitstocompleteaweekly,3hourunpaidinternshipthatculminatesintheSeniorAction

Project,wherestudentschooseanissueaboutwhichtheyarepassionate,researchit,andthen

designandimplementaplanofactiontoaddressit.PreviousSeniorActionProjectshave

includedcreatinganonsiteorganicfarmandhelpingtogetstatelegislationpassedtoallow

undocumentedstudentsaccesstostatefinancialaidforcollege.

Weknowthatpreparingstudentstoearnapostsecondarydegreeinvolvessomuch

morethanjustcontentknowledge.Small,familialbasedlearningcommunitiesbuiltuponhigh

expectationscoupledwithhighsupportandforgedwithtrustingrelationshipsarecrucialto

closingtheLatinoachievementgap.

Becausewhatmattersmosttousattheendofthedayiswhetherornotweare

preparingourstudentsbothacademicallyandpersonallytonavigatethepostsecondaryworld

inordertoultimatelyearnadegree.Thatistrueprogressandonemoresteptowardclosingthe

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SouthValleyAcademy

3426BlakeRoadSW

Albuquerque,NM87105

tel505.452.3132

fax505.452.3133

southvalleyacademy.org

South Valley Academy MissionTo prepare young people to become lifelong learners

small school setting, based on high academic standards

all, individual appreciation for each student and teac

a culture of trust, respect for the diverse traditions of N

Mexico, and involvement of family and community.

WHO WE ARE

w We Starteded in 2000, the South Valley Academy, a public char ter high school serving over 200

ts in grades 9-12 from the South Valley of Albuquerque, is an exemplary school. What

us exemplary? Our mission, our staff, our students, our community and our approach.

mplishmentsdequate Yearly Progress (AYP) 2005-2008

ally recognized mentor school with the Coalition of Essential Schools

0% of our graduates enter college

aduates are attending University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico, St. Johns, University

Francisco, Pomona College, Colorado College, Amherst College, Eastern New Mexico

sity, New Mexico Highlands, Occidental College, Knox College and New Mexico Tech.

o are our students?r 90% of our students are Hispanic, the vast majority of whom are children of Mexican

rants. They will be the first generation in their family to attend college.

r 85% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

ninth-graders enter our school with approximately 6th to 7th grade skills on average ing and math as measured by the Stanford 9 test.

nders Marks holds his BA from Stanford University and his JD from UT Austin. He served

d Teacher since 2000 and just retired this year. He has lived in the south valley since 1978

ught at Rio Grande High School from 1978-1992 before starting SVA.

rina Sandoval-Tonini holds her BA from Stanford University and her EdM from Harvard

sity School of Education. She grew up in and currently lives in the south valley and

ted from West Mesa High School. She served as Assistant Head Teacher since 2000 and

rves as Principal.

ffaculty hold degrees from UNM, NM Highlands, NMSU, College of Santa Fe, St. Johns

e, Rutgers, University of Nebraska, Earlham College, RISD, Alfred University, Saddleback

e, Georgia Southern College, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Boston College,

College, University of Northern Iowa, Occidental College, Tufts, Georgetown, Syracuse,

T at San Antonio.

of staff hold their masters degree, 35% hold their bachelors and 13% hold their PhDs

of professional staff are people of color

onally Board Certified teachers SouthValleyAcademyisrunby

teacherswhogenuinelycareabout

thestudents.Iamamazedbythe

amountofpassion,enthusiasm,

loveandpatiencethatabounds

withinthewallsofSouthValley

Academy.

-DianaTorres

SouthValleyAcademyAlum

Classof2007

COMMUNITY CULTURE F

I like the school (SVA) because the teachers give you

attention. If you are behind in class they help you so y

get caught up and pass.Omar

10th


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South Valley Academy is where families sentheir children if they want them to succeed ango to college.

SVA Paren

South Valley Academy

hat makes the South Valley Academy Exemplary?

UR APPROACHnts are expected to take control of their own learning. They identify theirfor classes with the help of their teachers and receive feedback about their

ess through meetings and written feedback.

sory........................................................................................student is assigned to an advisory group which is composed of 10-12

nts with one teacher advisor. The advisory group meets daily, approximately

rs each week. Through these daily meetings between the teacher and students,

outh Valley Academy instills values, expectations, opportunities for

munication and demonstrated care for every student who attends the school.

mmunity Service Learning Program.........................................Community Service Learning Program, which meets one half-day each week

ves students actively in learning through planned and organized service to

ommunity and in learning about civic participation and their capacity for

oyment.

Organic Farm.................................................................................

In 2007, the school started an organic garden which involves students and staffin the business of farming, and hydroponic and organic gardening matched with

the business of planning, managing, harvesting, delivering and selling the organic

crops Dragon Farm grows.

South Valley Academ

3426 Blake Road SW

Albuquerque, NM 871

tel 505.452.3132

fax 505.452.3133

southvalleyacademy.o

Service Learning is challenging.

Maira Lerma

11th Grade

The teachers stay after school to

help us.

Cheyenne Badua

10th Grade


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Studio Southwest Architects Inc.2101 Mountain Road NWAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87104v.505.843.9639f.505.843.9683

MEETING MINUTES Meeting Number: 01

Meeting Date 08/04/2010

Project Name: South Valley Academy (SVA) Project Number: 1027

Attending: Company: Phone/Fax: E-Mail Address:

Rich Braun Studio SW 843-9683 [email protected]

Saige Cox Studio SW 942-0131/843-9683 [email protected]

Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871/212-748-9121 [email protected]

Fred Issacson Isaacson & Arfman 268-8828 [email protected]

Mario Juarez-InfanteWilson &

Company348-4000/715-2541

Mario.Juarez-

[email protected]

Nathan BurnsWilson &

Company948-5123 [email protected]

INITIAL QUESTIONS

1. What is PPOR? Roldan to follow-up

2. What is the 16 acre boundary? Mario to provide on survey

3. Has ASP purchased the 12 acres currently under lease? Roldan to follow-up

4. What is the area being surveyed, i.e. 4 acres or 16? Entire 16 acre site will be surveyed.

NEW DISCUSSION

1. Regional Storm Drain project has multiple phases I&A will need to coordinate site drainage with longrange goals of Regional Storm Drain project.

2. I&A may utilize the existing pond but may not tie in to new storm system. Pond will be tied to the stormsystem.

3. SVA project adjacent to Navajo Elementary School (Kells & Craig approx 2002). Long range goals includepossible shared bus loop and paying field.

4. Rich gave an overview of SSWA project looking for information re: any constraints we should be aware offrom conception. SSWA will be working on phase 1A as defined in the MACC scope.

5. Disparity re: phase 1 of Schematic Campus Design vs. funding for current scope. To be discussed in furtherdetail at meeting with Design Plus. Roldan to schedule.

6. Scope indicates multiple building construction. How to accomplish LEED goals and best build for futuredevelopment. Also to be discussed in further detail at meeting with Design Plus.

7. Flood Plain @ 4930 buildings will have to be elevated 1-0 min. to qualify for Federal relief funds in theevent of a natural disaster.

8. I&A requested Geotech report APS to contract


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9. I&A inquired about an Archeology Study not an APS standard. Typically only done if site historyindicates a need.

10. Discussion re: expectation of dwg files. All parties employ National Cad Standards APS contractrequirement.

11. Permitting project is on county land will be permitted through Bernalillo County. Fees are waived.

SSWA/I&A requests

1. Campus utility plan Wilson & Co. to either provide or contract out. Will be based on surface indicators.Should be available by EOM.

2. Copy of existing gymnasium drawings status unknown at this time.

3. Copy of Schematic Campus Design, by Design Plus Roldan to request

4. Core samples as early as possible due to delays in scheduling. Discussion re: options in on-call contractors.

Wilson & Co. minutes

Rich mentioned SSWA will only be working on Phase 1a. The question of how Navajo ESsphasing was handled was brought up.

Mario explained the functionality of the Regional Storm Drain, referring to the DrainageMaster Plan of which SSWA has a disk of.

Mario explained that WCIs survey will pick up utilities based on surface indicators.Additional efforts may be beneficial.

Rich felt as though his project likely will only be in the area to the north of the campus roadwhich runs in an east-westerly direction.

Coordination between Sal War will likely be beneficial in determining the amount ofunderground utilities which may be under the old portable park area on campus.

Saige mentioned past frustrations from CADD files not being in conformance with National

CAD Standards, of which WCIs survey conforms to. Mario mentioned that Navajo ESs buildings were raised above surrounding grade to

conform w/ regulations.

The campus lies in Bernalillo County and not in the City.

Next Meeting: Aug 11th

1:00pm, (@ APS) Master Plan overview

Aug 24th

4:00pm, (@ SVA) Kick-off w/ user group

By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: Project Directory to date

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MEETING MINUTES Meeting Number: 02







Rupal Design Plus 843-7587 [email protected]

Manny Juarez Design Plus 843-7587 [email protected]

OPEN QUESTIONS

1. What is PPOR? Preliminary Program of Requirements

2. What is the 16 acre boundary? Mario to provide on survey

3. Has ASP purchased the 12 acres currently under lease? Roldan to follow-up

NEW QUESTIONS

1. General Site Plana. What are the spaces that arent called out? Clustersb. Was the matrix complied in conjunction with the site plan? Yes. If not, which supercedes?c. How was the phasing (both initial and subsequent) established? Bob Robie?d. What are the limits of flexibility of the phased aspects? Per Kizito, as long as the budget is maintained

and CO approves deviation, total flexibility.

e. APS history has LEED been achieved on multiple stand alone facilities? If so, how? N/Af. Is there a MEP site master plan? No.g. If scope proceeds as phased and reflected on Master Plan, should buildings be constructed to

accommodate current MEP needs or include future, too? N/A

2. Food servicea. APS 1959 sf/site plan not defined/matrix 2,454sf (+10% = 2,150sf)b. Only Food Prep & Service Line required? Yes.c. Does APS have and on-call equipment vendor (similar to playground equipment)? Yes, work with Food

Service.

d. What is the scope/range of function of the Food Prep, i.e. warming kitchen of full service? Full service.e. Assumption gym will function as cafeteria? Correct.


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3. Media Centera. APS 2,990sf/site plan 2,990 sf/2,990sf

4. Administrationa. APS 2,730 sf/site plan 3,651/matrix 2,730sfb. What are the critical adjacencies? Ask Building Committee.

5. Counselors areaa. APS 754sf/site plan 754sf/ matrix 754sfb. What are the critical adjacencies? Ask Building Committee.c. Does this need to be detached/stand alone? Ask Building Committee.

6. Special programsa. APS12,661sf/site plan only partially located/matrix 12,661sfb. Is the auditorium intended to be phased? Matrix reflects 11,539 total sf but, shows 6,689 for current

phase.

DISCUSSION & REVIEW OF PROGRAM STATEMENT

1. Campus/curriculum is based on community service/rural & agriculture/stewardship

2. Lecture Hall design is complete John Freeman

3. Counseling/advisor multiple meetings with students each day. Meet as a group to discuss individual goalsand progress towards them.

4. Informal/homelike setting desired. Intimacy critical

5. Desire to tread lightly on the land.

6. Existing building staging area

7. Security (from outside the campus) is an issue. Vehicle break-ins.

8. Passive building approaches important to campus community.

Next Meeting: Aug 23th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Kick-off w/ user group

By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: Project Directory to date

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MEETING MINUTES Meeting Number: 03Meeting Date 08/23/2010






Katarina Sandoval-Tonini SVA Principal 352-4227 [email protected]

Alan Marks SVA Founder 877-3150 [email protected]

Cesar Octavio Madquez Parent 804-5456

Christina Herrera FurstStaffRepresentative

[email protected]

Deanna Herrera Parent 235-8039 Dherrera @who.net

Denise Chavez Student 720-2622 denisechavez@ yahoo.com

Deyanara Rivera Student 304-1686 [email protected]

Lurde G. Ortiz Student 452-7373 [email protected]

Mara Marquez Parent 319-3822

Maria Ortiz SVA Coordinator 480-3758

NEW DISCUSSION

1. Introduction of Building Committee members & Design Team

2. Rich explained the funds available for the project. $8.1 mil becomes $5,812,000.00. allocated toMaximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC), to consultants, testing, etc. Furniture, equipment,

window coverings, etc. is from a separate fund.3. Building Committee (BC) informed of breakdown of phase 1 into 1a (non-classroom spaces) & 1b

(classroom spaces). This is the first time that the BC has been made aware that phase 1 would not beconstructed in entirety.

4. Method of phasing breakdown was discussed. Assumption was made that the funds available determined thesquare footage possible and then a breakdown was made based upon square footage without reference to theProgram Statement. All parties present agree that the proposed phasing is not in the best interest of thecampus.


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5. Alan suggested the approach may have been used to insure funding is passed for phase 1b as construction ofclassrooms has a higher priority than non-classroom spaces.

6. Design Team was made aware of SVAs goal to have the middle school up and running as quickly aspossible. Potentially all classrooms spaces could be constructed in earlier phases with non-classroom spaceto follow as the last phase. BC to discuss.

7. BC asked questions regarding flexibility of the proposed 1a scope. Roldan advised that, per Kizito, BC has

control of scope/direction of project provided budget is not exceeded and Capital Master Plan Committee(CMPC) approves direction.

8. Roldan explained CMPC will require written notice of deviation from proposed use of funds and SVA needfor deviation and then typically meets and approves the new direction.

9. Rich & Saige explained LEED (Leadership In Energy Environmental Design) as a point system used tomeasure a buildings total system mechanical, lighting, walls, ceilings, roof, insulation value, acousticlevels, building materials, etc. all of which contributes to a better learning environment and a cleaner planet.APS has mandated that all new construction will be LEED Silver at a minimum. The rating systemincludes; Certified, Silver, Gold, & Platinum.

10. Discussion re: advisory location. Initially desired in classrooms but, some previous BC talk has considered

allocating specific space to this function. BC to discuss further. Design Team would like additionalinformation re: how advisory functions within the campus to better understand the space needs and makerecommendations. To be discussed at the next meeting.

11. Consideration will need to be given to Charter school vs. APS classroom standards. 25 students perclassroom as design parameter is high for SVA. What will APSs role be in determining anyguidelines/parameters? What considerations need to be made regarding future growth and class size?

12. Conclusion: BC to review Program Statement and determine priorities of all Program Statement functions.Next meeting Design Team will begin programming based upon BC decisions. What spaces can serve dualfunction until the future phases are constructed?

Definitely Need Would Like Not Needed Now

Classrooms Media Center Food ServiceAdministration

Counseling/Advisory

Next Meeting: Sept. 13th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Begin programming w/ user group

By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: n/a

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MEETING MINUTES Meeting Number: 04Meeting Date 09/13/2010






Katarina Sandoval-Tonini SVA Principal 352-4227 [email protected]


Alicia LuerasMaldonado

GC Member 710-1994 Alicia [email protected]

Carmen Rodriguez SVA Business Mgr [email protected]

Cesar Octavio Madquez Parent 804-5456

Christina Herrera FurstStaffRepresentative

[email protected]

Deanna Herrera Parent 235-8039 Dherrera @who.net

Denise Chavez Student 720-2622 denisechavez@ yahoo.com

OPEN ITEMS

1. What does the BC want to focus on building for Phase 1a?a. Refer to attached program.

2. What will APSs role be in determining any guidelines/parameters?a. Roldan to address w/ Kizito.b. Per Karen, SVA needs to adhere to APS adequacy guidelines.

c. Refer to attached.

3. What considerations need to be made regarding future growth and class size?a. Class size will remain the same.

4. What spaces can serve dual function until the future phases are constructed?a. Refer to BC program.


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5. If part of current scope, will advisory be part of classrooms? Or is separate space needed? Design Teamwould like additional information re: how advisory functions within the campus to better understand thespace needs and make recommendations.a. Advisory is a defined space within the classroom.b. Space will require lockers, a couch, no physical architectural barriers.c. Teacher is the advisor.d. Space should be homelike, defined by furniture.

e. 10-12 students.

NEW DISCUSSION

1. Email minutes to entire BC.

2. Per Alan, additional funding may be available. Funds may range from $300,000.00 to $2-3 million. If fundsbecome available they will process through APS and there will be an amendment to SSWAs contract toexpand project scope

Funds from land sale. There is a discrepancy between the appraised value and the sale price.

3. Faculty work space & Parent workspace (#5 & #9) should be part of larger administration building.

4. Service learning Office (#7) should be part of larger administration building.

5. Upper administration program follow Program Statement for now.

6. Media needs advisory space that could also function as a classroom and as smaller advisory area(950/400sf). Small conference rooms also needed.

7. Commons area adjacent to administration with access to outside.

8. Keep classrooms together.

9. Science labs interchangeable or discipline specific? Kata to check. 24 stations maximum.

10. Greenhouse adjacent to science classrooms and farm. Needs to accommodate starter plants. Should be

adjacent to Biology. Would like to utilize stack effect.11. LEED SVA is open to using the school as a teaching tool.

12. What is SLP? Speech Language Pathologist

13. Water softness should be verified for mechanical systems.

Next Meeting: Oct. 4th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Design concepts

By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: SVA program list

NM State Adequacy Standards

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MEETING MINUTES Meeting

Number:

05 rev 01





Saige Cox Studio SW 942-0131 or 843-9683 [email protected]

Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871212-748-9121

[email protected]

Katarina Sandoval-

ToniniSVA Principal 352-4227

Ksandoval-

[email protected]

rg


Alicia Lueras

MaldonadoGC Member 710-1994 [email protected]

Christina Herrera

Furst

Staff

Representative250-6396

cherfurst@

southvalleyacademy.org

Deanna Herrera Parent 967-8070 [email protected]

OPEN ITEMS

1. What will APSs role be in determining any guidelines/parameters?a. Roldan to address w/ Kizito.b. Per Karen, SVA needs to adhere to APS adequacy guidelines (attached in previous minutes).

2. Science labs interchangeable or discipline specific? Kata to check. 24 stations maximum.

(Per e-mail from Jennifer Gable w/ hand written notes from Andres)

a. One lab specific to chemistry1. At least one hood2. Water, gas, air & electrical hook-ups @ stations3. Closet for chemical storage preference is cabinets4. Shower/eye wash station

b. Two general science classrooms1. For biology/physics/env sci/ geology2. With water @ stations, safety hook-ups, & outlets @ stations

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1. Based on BC provided program, current presentation sf is 26, 296 + 400 for greenhouse. This sfincludes 2 mechanical/electrical sp

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