Measure G Bond Program District Standards 11/05/13 Presentation AGENDA: The Process of creating District Standards District Standard Categories Landscape Standards Next Steps 1
The Process of Creating District Standards: Meet with District Administration Developed District Standard Goals: 1. Make the best use of existing systems 2. Develop a District Standard for Measure G projects 3. Develop a method of sharing information within the District 4. Use the District Standard for bidding roofing projects 5. Add Preventative Maintenance piece to the District Standard in order to protect the Measure G investment 2
The Process of Creating District Standards: Meet with District Maintenance Staff Review Categories Collect feedback on proposed standards Incorporate feedback 3
DISTRICT STANDARDS - categories Highlights of the outcome Staff weigh-in on products proposed. Understanding of staff needs, challenges, and opportunities Selection of products and materials such as: Roofing Systems Landscaping Sinks and bathroom fixtures Door Hardware Lighting fixtures Ever changing technologies 4
DISTRICT STANDARDS - Categories 1. Site Design 1. Site Paving 2. Site Grading 3. Landscape and Grounds 2. Building Design 1. Building Envelope 2. Exterior Color 3. Interior Construction and Finishes 3. Lighting Site Lighting Building Lighting 5
DISTRICT STANDARDS Categories cont d 4. Building Systems 1. Plumbing Infrastructure Guidelines 2. Fire Alarm Systems 3. Fire Suppression System 4. HVAC Systems (In Kind Replacement) 5. Energy Management System 6. Electrical 7. Communication System 8. Access Control/Security Design 6
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Types of Landscape Projects: Playground Structure Field/Play Area Surface Exterior Signage, e.g. marquee, parking signage, etc.): Irrigation Ornamental Gates Chain Link Fencing Skateboard Deterrents Skateboard Racks Bicycle Racks Tree Planting 7
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS collaborative process 8
BENEFITS OF LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Enhance positive community impression of District Provide parity between campuses Reduced operating expenses Standardization facilitates maintenance Provide for incremental implementation Facilitate frontage landscape improvement projects 9
BENEFITS OF LANDSCAPE STANDARDS New Design Criteria: Durable Easy to maintain Sustainable Cost of operation Tailored to District 10
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Landscape Standard Highlights: The design shall consider the cost of increased maintenance whenspecifying additional plants and trees on the grounds. A process for adding shrubs and trees shall be implemented to help manage the demands on the M&O staff. Flowers should be limited to avoid bees around the school grounds. Fruit trees shall not be specified. Ground cover like bark and Gorilla hair shall be avoided due to their difficulty in cleaning up after maintenance. Areas of exposed dirt should be minimized to reduce weeds and swampy areas in the winter months. 11
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS - criteria 12
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS - criteria SUSTAINABLE Minimize Water Usage (plant selection/irrigation design) Reduce Maintenance Needs (water, durability, fertilizer, etc.) Reduce Green Waste (lawn clippings, pruning, trimming) 13
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS - criteria SCHOOL APPROPRIATE Allergens Security, Sightlines Potential Educational Value Cost Effective 14
LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS School Appropriate Newark Tailored Rodent Intrusion Preferred Equipment SMART System 15
LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS PALETTE OF MATERIALS Plants Paving Options Seating Options 16
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Maintenance and Grounds Staff Landscape Standards were created with input and collaboration ofnewark Grounds staff. As future projects are identified, Grounds Staff should be included in preliminary design reviews Grounds Staff should be present at project closeout to Receive training, as needed Review irrigation system functionality Receive keys, controller charts, remote control devices, etc. 17
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS In Summary, Landscape Standards: Serve as a reference to guide project designs Help implement and maintain sustainable features on a landscape plan Keep maintenance requirements to a minimum All deviations from the Standards should be approved by the District prior to implementation. Design Standards are meant to be updated as technologies, products and methodologies continue to change. 18
NEXT STEPS 1. Work with MOT (Tonya) to add the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE component to the standards 2. Make the standards accessible to District staff via District wikipedia site a. Work with IT (Larry) to create this resource b. Provide a lap-top for MOT staff to access this central resource of information (no more binders on shelves) c. Implement the standards into future construction and maintenance projects 19
QUESTIONS / DISCUSSION 20