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Foothill Elementary School 
Foothill Elementary School 
Foothill Elementary School
1001 Hawthorne Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80304
720.561.2600
http://bvsd.org/schools/foothill
Original construction date: 1949
Report Updated:  9/30/2009 
Project Details

Principal: Melisa Potes

Architect: Larson Incitti Architects
 
Project Manager: Dave Jorschumb

Contractor: Haselden Construction
 
Project Budget:
$9,051,405

Foothill project expenditures

Bond Program expenditures

 

Design Advisory Team:

Staff
Melisa Potes, Principal
Linda Rodgers
Barbara Bogner
Suzy Davis
Jonathan Warshaw
Suzanne Whitman

Parents
Eric Park
Michelle Gallop
Kimi Matsumoto
Rebecca Mautubby

DAT Meeting Schedule:

2007
May 9
May 23
June 6
Aug 23 - Back to school night
September 6 - Open House
September 12
October 9, 10
October 18 - Open house
December 12

Contact the DAT: DAT.Foothill@BVSD.org

Project Timeline

Scheduled Milestones
uSD (schematic design) due 06/07; Completed 06/07
uCM/GC selection 07/07; Completed 07/07
uDD (design development) drawings due 08/07; adjusted due date 09/07; Completed 10/07
uCD (construction documents) due 10/07; adjusted due date 02/08; Completed 03/08
uConstruction scheduled 01/08 - 08/09; adjusted schedule 04/08 - 08/09; Completed 08/09

u= Design phase
u= Construction bidding
u= Construction phase

Project Status

Construction Update

Project status:

Construction is complete. All spaces are occupied. Beginning close out.

Critical issues:

A stakeholder work group has been convened to address traffic safety and recreation issues.

 Budget status:

Project is within budget.

Schedule status:

Project is complete.


9/30/2009

Foothill Transportation, Safety and Recreation Stakeholder Work Group Update

To work with the community to find a solution to address Foothill Elementary's traffic and recreation issues, Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) has convened a stakeholder work group. The group includes the following stakeholder representatives:

James Brittenham (Foothill Physical Education staff)
Kim Boyd (parent, car access)
Julie Cepulis (parent, foot/bike access)
Bill Cowern (City of Boulder, Transportation)
Chris Hagelin (City of Boulder, Go Boulder)
Diane Harpold (parent, bus access)
Landon Hilliard (BVSD)
Holli Hoskins (Foothill staff, car access)
Jane Monson (neighbor)
Blair Norman (parent, foot/bike access)
Don Orr (BVSD)
Erik Park (parent, car access)
Melisa Potes (Foothill Principal)
Bill or Leila Thomas (neighbor)
Pat Stevenson (neighbor)
Sarah Schulte (parent, bike access)
Natalie Warshaw (Foothill staff, car access)
Tom Wyman (parent, foot/bike/car access)

The group will work together to develop a comprehensive plan for the school which may include both site improvements and other strategies to address traffic and safety, parking, alternative transportation needs, and open space for physical education and recreation. The process may identify other needs as well. The group will be managed by a professional facilitator (Jody Erikson of The Keystone Center). The group will work with other professionals such as traffic engineers, landscape architects and architects as necessary.

Meeting Schedule

July 15, 6-9 p.m. (Purpose: Establish protocols, review interests and data, develop non-construction traffic safety strategies)
Meeting Materials
Meeting Summary

July 29, 3-5 p.m., Foothill Elementary, Subcommittee Meeting (Purpose: Develop non-construction traffic safety strategies)

August 3, 6-9 p.m., Foothill Elementary (Purpose: Develop non-construction traffic safety strategies)
Agenda
Meeting Materials
Meeting Summary

September 2, 3-5 p.m. Subcommittee Meeting (Purpose: Discuss issues and with Hug and Go and crosswalk enforcement and develop solutions.)

September 16, 6-9 p.m.
Meeting Materials 
Meeting Summary

October 21, 6-9 p.m. (Cancelled)

November 18, 6-9 p.m.

December 16, 6-9 p.m.

February 17, 6-9 p.m.

April 21, 6-9 p.m.

Meeting materials will be posted to this website. All meetings will be open for the public to observe. There will be an opportunity for public comment at each meeting. Feedback may be submitted to the work group at: foothill-traffic-feedback@windom.bvsd.org.

Foothill Elementary Traffic Study

Facilitator notes from 5/19 public meeting

Scope of Work

  Read about the green building practices in this project

Facility Condition Assessment (FCA): Planned implementation (FCA):
  • HVAC upgrades
  • Replace damaged exhaust fans, H&V system in 1953 addition, heaters in gym, unit ventilators
  • Boiler replacement
  • Replace boiler
  • Electrical service and distribution improvements
  • Replace electrical service and branch wiring. Add surge protection
  • Fire alarm, intercom and clock systems improvements
  • Replace master clock system and intercom. Add exit lights and upgrade fire alarm to meet code.
  • Interior finishes upgraded (i.e. ceiling tiles, carpet, wall finishes, etc.)
  • Remodel existing IMC to accommodate new classrooms, Renovate and expand cafeteria and administration, remodel and expand kindergarten
  • Roof replacement and repairs
  • Replace failing roof decks
  • Restroom renovations including ADA accessibility where required
  • Renovate restrooms in Area A
  • Site irrigation system improvements
  • Scope to be defined by Master Plan/Operations
  • Interior signage program
  • Install ADA approved signage
  • Site paving replacement and repair
  • Repair paving damaged during construction
   
Program Compatibility Assessment (PCA): Planned implementation (PCA):
  • Improvements to the IMC and Special Education, and art room
  • Relocate IMC to new addition, renovate 3rd grade classrooms to special education, relocate art room to the existing IMC. 
  • New kindergarten suites
  • Renovate and expand kindergarten area
  • Provide small group instruction spaces
  • As part of interior remodel and relocation of classrooms
  • New administrative offices, cafeteria, and kitchen
  • Renovate and expand administrative office and cafeteria
  • Add additional classrooms for enrollment growth
  • Addition to include 4 third grade classrooms, new IMC, work rooms. 
   
Multi-Use Outdoor Facilities (MUOF): Planned implementation (MUOF):
  • Upgrade playground surfacing, equipment, and fencing
  • Scope to be defined by Master Plan/Operations
  • Provide adequate curbing and drainage
  • As part of the bus loop and parking
  • Replace aged and/or unsafe playground equipment
  • Scope to be defined by Master Plan/Operations
  • Make playgrounds ADA accessible
  • Scope to be defined by Master Plan/Operations
   
Information Technology (IT): Planned implementation (IT):
  • Upgrade WAN to provide capacity to support applications with high bandwidth demands
  • Extend WAN to building, upgrade head end equipment. 
  • Upgrade LANs to provide reliable and responsive access to data, research, and information
  • Upgrade existing LAN distribution.
  • Implement VoIP to enhance communications capabilities and reduce cost
  • Install new VoIP telecommunications system.

 

 

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