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ONE CAMPUS, ONE PARKLAND

ADDRESSING ENROLLMENT & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES • BUILDING AND GROUNDS • 6 MAY 2024
INITIAL GOAL

Determine a path forward that addresses

capacity issues at our secondary schools. This
process should include maintaining a robust
program of studies, complete with academic,
arts and athletic opportunities while planning
for future educational needs of all students.

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 FEASIBILITY RECOMMENDATION
FINAL DECISION POINTS
Prioritize Students First
Safety
Continued Growth and Success
in Three Pillars
Academics
Arts
Athletics
Fiscal Responsibility
Planning Long-Term
Community minded
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 FUTURE PLANNING APPROACH

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Maintains one High School

Maintains two Middle Schools
Provides flexibility for future growth
Accounts for safety/maintenance/upgrades to existing facilities

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 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING GOAL

Design educational programs in the

Middle and High Schools that continue
to enhance student engagement,
support student learning and increase
student achievement to enable
students to best prepare for their future.
“This improves the culture of a building and allows
better connections for staff, students, and families.”

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 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING HIGH SCHOOL
Instructional Design:
Additional Classroom Spaces
Science/ regular classrooms and two large group flexible instruction rooms
9th Grade Wing
Most core classes and some electives, specifically for 9th grade programs, to assist with transition and support
Cafeteria and Large Group Learning Spaces (Media Center/C200/A-wing)
Evaluating usage and planning for future learning
Schedule and Learning Opportunities
Exploring additional opportunities to help students engage and prepare for future.
Capacity and Circulation:
Original design expansion: two additions with associated alterations at wings B, C, & D
Capacity: 30,000 sf per courtyard planning for approximately 30 additional learning spaces to provide for 750
students
Circulation: Hallways connected in back of the building to reduce congestion and allow students to walk from A
to D-wing
Storage (Arts/Athletics) / Transportation / Staffing needs:
Assessing needs to provide best student support

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 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Instructional Design:
Teaming and Supports
Assess student needs (MTSS) and design a timeline for improvements including schedule changes, staffing, and more
Middle School Considerations
Assess utilization of classroom and large group areas
Schedule and Learning Opportunities
Educational programming remains the same with teaming concepts 6-8. However, the team is reviewing programmatic needs that
may best help with the transition to middle school, study skills, circulation in the hallways, special subjects per grade level, languages,
and more
Capacity and Circulation:
Middle School Design Considerations
Communication plan for redistricting to balance class sizes across the middle schools
Bus Loop/Parent Drop-Off
OMS Auditorium and Cafeteria Expansion
OMS Auxiliary Gymnasium
Storage (Arts/Athletics) / Transportation / Staffing needs:
Assessing needs to provide best student support
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 PROJECT TEAM

CLIENT

Parkland has contracted with Alloy5 for

architectural services and Alvin H. Butz
CONST RU CT ION
MA NA G ER
ARCH ITECT for construction management.

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 POTENTIAL ADDITION TO

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NEW PAVING
DISTRICT PROPERTY

CONSOLIDATED BUS
GARAGE SITE

ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR INCREASED ENROLLMENT IN GRADES 6-12

MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXPANSION

MIDDLE SCHOOL
RENOVATION

POTENTIAL MULTIPURPOSE
ATHLETICS AND WELLNESS

PHS EXPANSION COMPLEX

OMS EXPANSION & SITE SOLUTIONS

After exploring many options, the School District is moving forward with expansion plans at PHS and the administration is
recommending the expansion/renovation of Orefield Middle School which will include infrastructure and safety upgrades, stadium
considerations, and transportation facility upgrades. The entire project, which consists of changes to the PHS and OMS sites, are
anticipated to cost $210M and are to be completed by 2030.

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THE RECOMMENDED EXPANSION PLAN
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM ADDITIONS
ADDITIONS
LIBRARY
RENOVATION

G117

G116

G113

ADMIN
EXPANSION CAFETERIA
RENO &
ADDITION
CAFETERIA
RENO &
NATATORIUM BELOW

ADDITION
AUDITORIUM
LIGHTING
AUXILARY GYM BELOW GYMNASIUM BELOW POSSIBLE
NEW
ATHLETICS
LOBBY
LEVEL 01 LEVEL 02
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HIGH SCHOOL | CLASSROOM ADDITIONS | LEVEL 01

CHEMISTRY
PREP
528 SF
PHYSICS PREP STAIR CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS LAB CLASSROOM PHYSICS LAB PHYSICS LAB 533 SF
PHYSICS LAB LAB
1321 SF 952 SF 1350 SF 1310 SF
1351 SF 1321 SF
STAIR
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS LAB LAB
1374 SF 1364 SF
ELEV
CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS LAB LAB LAB
1289 SF 1257 SF 1289 SF
IDF BROADCAST CONTROL HEALTH IDF
CLASSROOM PHYSICS LAB ISS STORAGE
TOILET 726 SF 1330 SF 501 SF LAB ROOM CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM 687 SF 345 SF TOILET 297 SF
STAFF 875 SF
914 SF STAFF
GIRLS PLANNING
CLASSROOM PLANNING GIRLS COMMUNICATION
724 SF
866 SF CHEMISTRY 725 SF / DESIGN LAB
HEAD END HEAD END EDIT EDIT 2397 SF
CLASSROOM 72 SF62 SF SGI PREP
OPEN SGI MEDIUM POD LARGE POD ROOM
MEDIUM POD ROOM
871 SF 232 SF 480 SF
612 SF BOYS 241 SF 242 SF 333 SF 217 SF 521 SF COMM.
146 SF BOYS OPEN SGI
595 SF

CLASSROOM CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM
834 SF 858 SF CHEMISTRY 858 SF 840 SF
CLASSROOM LAB ESL
850 SF 1390 SF 855 SF
STORAGE NURSE
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM TRIAGE
229 SF 858 SF 858 SF 232 SF
MEDIA CENTER WORKROOM
JAN JAN
9092 SF 325 SF

STOR STORAGE
130 SF CHEMISTRY 130 SF
LAB
1380 SF

WORKROOM/
SMALL PODSMALL PODSMALL PODSMALL POD STORAGE
198 SF 197 SF 197 SF 197 SF 217 SF
LISTENING STORAGE STOR TOILET
ROOM 60 SF 62 SF CHEMISTRY
113 SF
179 SF BOYS LAB
LIBRARY 220 SF 1364 SF
CLASSROOM
LINK CENTER 748 SF GIRLS FOODS LAB
999 SF
227 SF 1142 SF
PREP
90 SF
STORAGE
237 SF

CHILD DEV LAB

1069 SF

FOODS LAB
DRAWING 1337 SF
FOODS LAB
ROOM 1255 SF
1349 SF

STORAGE
294 SF ENERGY/
OFFICE TRANS LAB
STORAGE 249 SF 2179 SF
Room
2010 SF 553 SF

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HIGH SCHOOL | CLASSROOM ADDITIONS | LEVEL 02

GREEN HOUSE
631 SF

STAIR
BIOMED LAB CLASSROOM BIO LAB BIO LAB BIO LAB SCIENCE PREP EARTH
1321 SF 951 SF 1336 SF 1287 SF 1302 SF 505 SF SCIENCE
1321 SF
STAIR

BIO LAB EARTH

1373 SF SCIENCE
ELEV 1373 SF

EARTH
BIO LAB EARTH
1289 SF SCIENCE
SCIENCE 1289 SF
1163 SF CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM
TOILET 726 SF 878 SF TOILET CLASSROOM
914 SF SCIENCE
BIO LAB BIO LAB BIO LAB STORAGE 914 SF
MECH MECH GIRLS
CLASSROOM GIRLS 1317 SF 1349 SF 1349 SF 519 SF CLASSROOM
811 SF 816 SF
866 SF 866 SF
CLASSROOM
871 SF SGI EARTH SGI CLASSROOM
BELOW BOYS SCIENCE BOYS BELOW 871 SF
1185 SF

CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM 858 SF
834 SF 858 SF 838 SF
EARTH
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM
SCIENCE SGI
842 SF 850 SF
SGI 1153 SF 477 SF
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM STORAGE
STORAGE 477 SF 232 SF
858 SF 885 SF
208 SF BIOMED LAB
JAN LIBRARY BELOW 1344 SF JAN

STOR EARTH STOR

111 SF SCIENCE 130 SF
1193 SF

EARTH
SCIENCE
1174 SF

LGI
1441 SF

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THE RECOMMENDED EXPANSION PLAN

Parkland High School remains as one campus:

Two additions add 28 classroom spaces and 10 science labs, along with other program to support student body growth

Enclosure of the back wings adds two secure outdoor learning quads

Renovations add square footage to cafeteria, nurse’s suite, and administration offices

New hallway connections and staircase will improve traffic flow within the building

This plan aligns with community input favoring one high school

The project is considerably more cost effective than building a 2nd high school which was estimated at $250M

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THE RECOMMENDED EXPANSION PLAN

One Parkland High School :

Keeps academic offerings strong
ARTS ENTRANCE FRONT ENTRANCE
POSSIBLE
ATHLETICS LOBBY
CAFE EXPANSION Staff remains in place
Strong learning supports remain
Builds on positive culture and community
Keeps a robust curriculum in place for all
students to experience
160+ electives, 85 clubs and activities remain
Expansion of science, technology and creative
spaces for PHS students
More spaces for silent study, more
places for socialization

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THE RECOMMENDED EXPANSION PLAN

Critical infrastructure and safety updates are

addressed for the OMS site:
Moves the bus lot and fueling stations away from the
school
Creates a secure bus loop
Addresses the need for sewage upgrades
New addition will house more students
Adds parking, sidewalks, and traffic loops/bus/parent
pick-up areas designed to alleviate congestion and
increase safety
Creates teaching team oriented spaces for middle
school students at OMS
Result is a balanced capacity between the two
Parkland middle schools

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OMS SITE DEFICIENCIES

CONGESTED & INEFFICIENT BUILDING INGRESS/EGRESS POOR SITE CIRCULATION

INADEQUATE BUS & VEHICULAR PARKING & CIRCULATION SITE IS IN POOR CONDITION
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OMS SITE DEFICIENCIES - FIELD HOUSE

INEQUITY - NO FEMALE LOCKER ROOMS

INACCESSABLE - NO ELEVATOR TO UPPER LEVEL DETERIORATING BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

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OMS SITE DEFICIENCIES - STADIUM

LACK OF ACCESSIBLE & REGULAR PARKING LACK OF ACCESSIBLE ROUTES TO STADIUM

GRASS FIELD UNDERUTILIZED (ONLY USED FOR GAMES) INADEQUATE STORAGE

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MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETICS AND WELLNESS COMPLEX

A multipurpose athletics and wellness complex would be

constructed on the current PHS campus to include:
POTENTIAL MULTIPURPOSE
ATHLETICS AND WELLNESS
COMPLEX
An 8,500 seating capacity venue that can fit the full staff and student
body for events and emergencies
One turf multipurpose field and one grass pratice field for school and community use
Ample parking for stadium events
Locker rooms and restrooms that comply with ADA and Title IX
Storage for band and athletics
Additional space and fields allow for expanded after school use for
intramurals, arts and other activities (including band practice on a field vs. parking lot)
Serves as a prominent symbol of Parkland Pride, positioned visibly at the entrance of
the PHS campus
Unites football and band with the rest of sports and activities on one campus since
everyone can ready for competition on site at the school
Current stadium and field house is in need of plumbing, roofing,
bleachers, sewage and space upgrades and does not offer adequate
storage space
The new location enables District to start with a clean slate and build to suit for growing
community needs rather than retrofit a site that is currently too small to meet needs

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MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETICS AND WELLNESS COMPLEX
EXISTING (BUILDING)
ADDITIONS (BUILDING)
NEW PAVING

PARKING LOT

PRESS BOX

TICKET BOOTH

HOME BLEACHERS & RESTROOMS.

TURF PRACTICE FIELD

STADIUM TURF FIELD

FIELD HOUSE & CONCESSIONS .

HOME BLEACHERS

VISITOR BLEACHERS TICKET BOOTH

VISITOR BLEACHERS & RESTROOMS.
HOME DUGOUT
VISITOR DUGOUT

PRESS BOX . PARKING LOT

TOTAL SEATING CAPACITY - 8,500

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 VISION 2030
TIMELINE
JAN 2030
JULY 2027
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETE
PATHWAY A
MARCH 2028 COMPLETE
MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETICS
AND WELLNESS COMPLEX
COMPLETE
APRIL 2027 AUGUST 2029
BUS GARAGE COMPLETE MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPLETE

2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

PARKLAND HS
START TO FINISH 48 MONTHS

MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETICS
AND WELLNESS COMPLEX
START TO FINISH 48 MONTHS

TRANSPORTATION
START TO FINISH 34 MONTHS

OREFIELD MS
START TO FINISH 67 MONTHS

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MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETICS AND
WELLNESS COMPLEX

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PROJECT STATS

This project upgrades Parkland’s two largest facilities that house 45% of the District’s total student
population and will alleviate enrollment concerns in grades 6-12 across the entire school district

Enrollment growth at SMS, OMS and PHS is expected to increase by 1,400 over the next 10 years

This $210M plan alleviates need to build a new high school and new middle school that was
projected to cost $410M

Parkland’s current 2023-2024 millage rate is the lowest in Lehigh County at 16.30

Seating capacity at the newly proposed athletic/arts complex will be 8,500 and will also serve as
an emergency evacuation site for the District

PHS has approximately 1400 students involved annually in a PIAA sport or Marching Band

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