Brunswick High School Feasibility Study
Contacts
Holly Nelson
Project Manager
(301) 644-5026
BrunswickHS.Study@fcps.org
Final Board of Education Presentation was Wednesday, June 12 at 3 PM. Final feasibility study report can be found on the BoardDocs agenda item.
Background
FCPS will begin a feasibility study in January 2019 to determine the best way to modernize and expand Brunswick High School. The purpose of the study is to identify school renovation needs, additional space needs, options for meeting the needs, and estimated costs for each option. The study is expected to take five months and there will be opportunities for community members to participate throughout the study.
During the feasibility study, staff will work with a consultant to consider several options:
- Renovating the existing school, or
- Additions and renovation.
This study is the first step in the process to modernize and expand Brunswick High School. The feasibility study will start in January 2019 and conclude in June 2019. All feasibility study meetings are open to the public. Information about feasibility study meetings and community meetings can be found on the Meetings page of this project’s web page.
In order to determine the best way to modernize Brunswick High School, the team will consider the existing building’s physical condition, the building’s ability to provide space for our current educational programs and the community’s vision for the school. The architecture consultant team will provide conceptual layouts for all the options considered and the community will have opportunities to provide feedback.
The feasibility study team will organize several ways for the community to provide input on the future of Brunswick High School. View the project flier for more information on the project.
Staff Project Progress Meetings
Regularly scheduled feasibility study meetings will be held every other week in the FCPS Central Office at 191 S. East Street in Frederick starting in January 2019. Meetings are open to the public. Sign language interpreting or English language interpreting can be provided by contacting Holly Nelson at least 10 business days in advance of each meeting at 301-644-5026 or BrunswickHS.Study@fcps.org.
Meetings
January 10, 2019
January 10, 2019 - Presentation
January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019 - Presentation
February 7, 2019
February 7, 2019 - Presentation
February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019 - Presentation
March 7, 2019 - CANCELED
March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019 - Presentation
April 4, 2019 - CANCELED
April 18, 2019
May 2, 2019
Community Meetings
View the project flier for more information on the project.
Community Visioning Meeting – Thursday, February 7, 6 PM in the BHS Auditorium: February 7, 2019 Meeting Presentation
Initial Options Meeting – Thursday, March 7, 6 PM in the BHS Auditorium: March 7, 2019 Meeting Presentation
Final Options Meeting – Wednesday, April 24, 6 PM in the BHS Auditorium: April 24, 2019 Meeting Presentation
Next Steps
Once the feasibility study is completed, the next steps are design and construction. The proposed timeline for the project is shown below, contingent on funding from the State and County.
| School Year | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
| Brunswick High School Modernization Schedule |
Feasibility Study |
Design | Construction | Modernized Brunswick HS opens |
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