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Project E-mail:  FHSRenovation@fcps.org 
Facilities Planner:
Beth Pasierb
301-644-5023
 
Director for Community Engagement:
Michael Doerrer
301-696-6900
  
 
Dr. Alban received a letter from the Maryland Public School Construction Program agreeing with the decision made by the Board of Education to proceed with Option 5. Click here to read the letter.

The feasibility study phase of the FHS Renovation/Modernization project is complete.  At its Febuary 13 meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the FHS Feasibility Study final report and the steering committee's recommendation to move forward with Option 5. FCPS will now seek planning approval from the State and funding approval from the County to begin design of the new school this summer.
 
Option 5 calls for the complete replacement of Frederick High School on the existing parking lot.  Students will remain in the current building until the new one is constructed.  They will then move to the new facility and the old building will be demolished.  The approved location and orientation of this new building is very close/similar to the existing building. 
 

History:  GWWO, Inc was hired in July 2012 to perform a feasibility study.  The purpose of this study was to identify Frederick High School (FHS) facility renovation/modernization needs and the cost of meeting those needs. GWWO prepared a final report which includes a description of the existing physical condition of the school, an analysis of its educational specifications, options for renovation, 35-year life-cycle cost analysis of each option, project cost estimates for each option and the steering committee’s recommendation. 
 
FCPS presented the feasibility study report to the Board of Education at its January 2 meeting.  The Board discussed the report with the Board of County Commissioners at their joint meeting on January 15.  The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Frederick City were invited to attend. A public hearing was held on January 23 and the public record for comment was held open until the February 13 Board meeting, during which the Board approved Option 5 for moving forward with the Frederick High School renovation/modernization project.  
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Frederick High School Renovation/Modernization
 

Frederick High School was initially constructed in 1939 with additions in 1955, 1967, 1977 and 1980.  Approximately one third of the building was renovated in 1977. While a few systemic improvements have been made to the school such as roof repairs, no other significant renovations have occurred in this building in almost 35 years.    

 

The Board of Education has identified the modernization of older schools as a priority in the capital improvement program. A recent facility assessment study evaluated the physical condition of our schools, as well as the ability to provide the current required curriculum. Frederick High was ranked highest in priority for high schools needing a complete renovation/modernization. 
 
Community Involvement 
 
Throughout the entire project, FCPS will work closely with the community to not only provide detailed information and regular updates on the project, but also to gather input and ideas. The school system is also planning a range of activities to work with the community.
 
 
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During the feasibility study, FCPS staff needs to hear the views, ideas, and concerns of the entire Frederick High community. FCPS is committed to giving stakeholders a voice in the renovation/modernization process.  This means that FCPS staff will proactively solicit input at key points throughout the project, listen to all ideas and issues that are presented, clearly and transparently document all the input we receive, and fairly present all input to decision-makers.  
 
The school system's approach to community engagement is structured to not only effectively disseminate information but also to bring the community together to provide an opportunity to share their ideas and unique perspectives.  The use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr creates mechanisms for effective interaction, which, in turn, will help make the community an integral part of the larger planning process.