South Valley Academy DD Booklet

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Project # 0725.5101.40110
Design Development Document
ADMINSTRATION
CLASSROOM
SCIENCE/MEDIA
FEBRUARY 2011
STUDIO SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTS, INC.

2101 MOUNTAIN ROAD, NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87104
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction -
Project Team
Summary
Campus History
Overview -
Scope of Project
Program
Design Data (Code Analysis)
Preliminary Cost Estimate
Building System Narratives -

Civil
Structural
Architectural
Mechanical
Fire Protection
Plumbing
Electrical
Landscape
LEED
Drawings -
Overall Campus site plan
Campus Site Plan
Building “A” – (Administration) Floor Plan
Building “B” – (Classroom) Floor Plan
Building “C” – (Media) Floor Plan
Building “B” – (Classroom) Conceptual Elevations
Building “C” – (Media) Conceptual Elevations
Appendix -
Change of scope letter and approval
Schedule of Improvements
LEED Checklist
SVA Program Checklist
Square Footage Analysis
Tree Evaluation
Facilities History
SVA Goals
SVA Brochure
Meeting Minutes
PROJECT TEAM
APS Representatives
APS Director of Facilities Planning & Construction
Karen Alarid, A.I.A.
APS Project Architect Roldan Pasion, A.I.A.
APS Project Manager Carl Silva
Design Team
Project Architect Richard T. Braun, A.I.A. Studio Southwest Architects, Inc.
Project Designer C. Saige Cox Studio Southwest Architects, Inc.
Civil Engineer Bryan Bobrick Iassacson & Arfman
Structural Engineer George Bradley Chavez/Grieves Engineering, Inc.
Electrical Engineer Phillip Sitges, P.E. Beaudin & Ganze
Mechanical Engineer Wesley Ploof, P.E. Beaudin & Ganze
Landscape Engineer Elizabeth Calhoun Westwind
LEED Consultant Lisa Logan Green Ideas
Cost Estimator Jon Balis Balis & Company
South Valley Academy Building Advisory Committee

Principal Katarina Sandoval
SVA Founder Alan Marks
SVA Governing Council Alicia Lueras Maldonado
SVA Business manager Carmen Rodriguez
SVA Staff Christina Herrera Furst
SVA Staff Dawn Stracener
SVA Coordinator Maria Ortiz
SVA Parent Cesar Octavio Madquez
SVA Parent Deanna Herrera
SVA Parent Mara Marquez
SVA Parent Richard Baca
SVA Student Colin Willis
SVA Student Denise Chavez
SVA Student Deyanara Rivera
SVA Student Lurdes G. Ortiz
South Valley Academy INTRODUCTION

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OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
In 2010, Albuquerque Public Schools commissioned Studio Southwest Architects, Inc. (SSWA) for the
design of South Valley Academy facilities. The objectives being; determine current campus needs and
create a cohesive campus plan that will complement the future phases and goals of the South Valley
Academy team and allow students to relocate out of portable buildings into permanent structures.
SSWA met with the South Valley Academy Building Committee (SVABC) for several months to identify
the campus needs of the faculty, students and community. This committee was comprised of school
faculty, staff, students, and concerned parents. As a diverse and committed group, the SVABC brings a
range of knowledge and sensibilities about the South Valley Academy campus and together they
represent the varied interests of educators, parents and students.
The Albuquerque Public Schools Project number is 0725.5101.40110

This project entails construction of a new administration facility, general classroom building, science
classrooms with computer and media facilities. Development of a central courtyard and parking area
are also a part of the project scope.
The Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) for the entire project is $5,812,033.00.
This document was produced by Studio Southwest Architects, Inc. (SSWA) under contract to
Albuquerque Public Schools.
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CAMPUS HISTORY
The South Valley Academy (SVA) campus presently consists of sixteen acres, in the 'South Valley' of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, of which the school owns four acres and leases the remaining twelve with
an option to purchase. SVA has constructed two permanent structures on this site: a multipurpose
buildingIkitchen/physical education facility and a block of three classrooms. The remainder of the
school’s existing functions is housed in portable structures and spill outward into a semi-circular
courtyard/plaza and the surrounding landscape. This courtyard is the conceptual and literal 'heart' of
the school, and is important to retain in its present location/general configuration for use by the SVA
community.
SVA opened in August 2000 with 70 ninth-grade students from the South Valley, six teachers, and a
Service Learning coordinator. Each year another grade was added until we reached grades 9-12. The
target goal for grades 9-12 is 235 students. By the year 2014-2015 SVA will serve grades 6-12 with a total
population not to exceed 435.
The Albuquerque 'South Valley' has an agricultural character/history that SVA wishes to recognize and
incorporate into a rigorous, college-preparatory environment. The existing campus retains historical
infrastructure (irrigation channels, old-growth trees, water rights, etc.) related to this history; these
elements are highlighted and utilized to support outdoor learning laboratories (i.e. a wetland area) in
the proposed design.
SVA is largely 'open-land', and has limited shelter from the elements (particularly sunshine). The
addition of shaded and sheltered social spaces to connect disparate buildings and educational areas
was cited as a primary concern by administrators and students. This includes the school's playing
field/secondary parking area, which is mostly disconnected from the existing campus layout, and is also
difficult to supervise
The conceptual design under consideration proposes to maintain the existing permanent construction
and to reconfigure a portion of the 16-acre parcel to serve the school's programmatic and functional
needs.
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has committed to provide a permanent facility for the South Valley
Academy (SVA) which meets applicable District I State of New Mexico planning and adequacy
standards. The school serves an economically disadvantaged community (Albuquerque's South Valley)
with historically low levels of educational attainment. 98.6% of the school's students currently qualify
for a "free or reduced lunch" as per District Standards. As a rigorous college preparatory academy, SVA
offers a vital service to this community, and has been identified by the District as one of the first six
'pilot' charter schools to undergo this conceptual programming and design process.
SVA Mission –
Prepare first-generation, college-bound students for post-secondary education in an environment built
on trust, goals and achievement.

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SCOPE OF PROJECT
Administration Building:
The new building will contain SVA’s Administration Offices, Counseling Suite, College Suite, Service
Learning Center and Student Common’s. Also located in this building is a bank of staff and student
toilets. The Administration building will form the west leg of the main courtyard. To direct visitors to
check in it will be the most visible structure from the campus road and parking lot.
General Classroom Building:

Ten general purpose classrooms will serve the entire high school. Each wing has an outdoor teaching
space. Flexibility for the Advisory function will be incorporated into every room. The general
classroom building will form the north leg of the new courtyard. The building will be most visible from
Blake Road; however the building will be set back 35 feet from the road to minimize road noise and
disruptions from traffic.
Sci-Tech Building:
The Sci-Tech building contains three science classrooms, a teaching greenhouse, computer laboratory
and a library/media center. Forming the eastern leg of the courtyard will allow the science classrooms
direct access to the farm for incorporation of field study. The media center will open to an outdoor
seating/reading space.
Site:
A parking lot will be added to provide direct access to the high school portion of the campus and will
also serve the future Performing Arts Center. A main mall will form the southern boundary of the
courtyard. The courtyard itself will feature meeting areas and an amphitheater is planned as a
dedicated outdoor teaching space and will also be available for campus functions. Indigenous plants
will be used for landscaping and will be irrigated by the acequia adjacent to the campus.
South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

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PROGRAM
Building “A” - Administration 4,130 Net Sq Ft
Administration 2100 sq ft–

General Reception (200 sq ft)
Secretary (100 sq ft)
Vault/Record Storage (100 sq ft)
General Storage (100 sq ft)
Head Teacher (150 sq ft)
Principal (230 sq ft)
Business Manager (100 sq ft)
Office Manager (100 sq ft)
Open Office (400 sq ft)
Conference Room/Staff Lounge (650 sq ft)
Staff Workroom (450 sq ft)
Parent Workroom (235 sq ft)
Counseling 680 sq ft–

Reception (100 sq ft)
2-Counselor’s Office (120 sq ft ea)
Conference Room (150 sq ft)
Testing Room (50 sq ft)
Storage (40 sq ft)
SPED Office (100 sq ft)
College 250 sq ft–

Service Learning Center 400 sq ft-

Commons 700 sq ft
Open space (undefined)
60 lockers (undefined)
Restrooms & Mechanical undefined

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Building “B” - Classroom 8,000
Net Sq Ft
10 General Education Classrooms 8000 sq ft-

Classroom (800 sq ft ea)
Advisory (undefined)
Recycling area (undefined)
Outdoor teaching area (undefined)
Building “C” – Sci-Tech 6,900 Net Sq Ft
Greenhouse 400 sq ft –
3 Science Classrooms 3600 sq ft –

Laboratory (1100 sq ft ea)
Computer Laboratory 1100 sq ft-

Classroom (1100 sq ft ea)
Printer Room (3 workstations)
Storage (100 sq ft)
Server Room (100 sq ft)
Library and Media Center 1800 sq ft –

Main Stacks (700 sq ft)
Librarian’s Office (100 sq ft)
Distribution (25 sq ft)
Small Conference/Advisory (225 sq ft)
Classroom/Advisory (550 sq ft)
Staff Development/Reference (200 sq ft)

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DESIGN DATA
International Building Code (Ibc) 2006

New Mexico General Construction Building Code 2004
Building Square Footage

Gross First Floor Building “A” 8,883 sf.
Gross First Floor Building “B” 9,710 sf
Gross First Floor Building “C” 9,411 sf.
Campus Total 27,734 sf.
Occupancy Section 305

Group E Educational
Construction type Section 602.2 & Table 601

Type IIB
Allowable areas Table 503 & Section 506

Type II B, E Occupancy
Area Modifications
At = 14,500.f. for E per 1 story building
Gross First Floor Building “A” 8,883 sf < 14,500sf
Gross First Floor Building “B” 9,710 sf < 14,500sf
Gross First Floor Building “C” 9,411 sf < 14,500sf
Allowable Heights Table 503

Type II B, E Occupancy, two stories maximum height 55ft.
Increase one story + 20 ft. for automatic sprinkler system
Maximum number of stories 1 Section 504.2
Maximum height allowed 75 ft. Section 504.2
Building “A” height = 26 ft
Building “B” height = 24 ft
Building “C” height = 26 ft
Exterior Wall Fire Resistance Rating Table 602
Maximum Exterior Wall Opening Table 704.8

No limit, for distance greater than 30’
Shaft Requirements Section 707.2

Shaft enclosure for ducts not required Exception #3 & #4 & Section 712.4.2
Not required, no shafts
Elevator Section 707.14.1

Elevator lobby is not required

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One hour shaft required for elevator
Not required, no elevators
Fire Alarm Boxes Section 907.3.1

Manual fire alarm box required
Corridor Fire Resistance Rating Table 1017.1

Not required with sprinkler system
Buildings are fully sprinkled
Occupant Load Table 1004.1.1

Floor Area Per Occupant
Classroom 20 sf. Net
Science Classroom 50 sf Net
Media/Computer 50 sf Net
Business 100 sf. Gross
Building “A” 5281/100 =53

Building “B” 8006/20 = 401
Building “C” 4222/50 = 85
Means Of Egress
Egress Width Table 1005.1
Stair width 226 occ. x .2 = 45.2” minimum
Opening width to stairway 226 occ. x .15 = 33.9” minimum
Not applicable, no stairs
Number of Exits Required Table 1015.1 & 1019.1

Building “A” Two
Building “B” Ten
Building “C” Nine
Number of Exits Provided

Building “A” Three
Building “B” Ten
Building “C” Nine
Travel Distance Table 1016.1

E Occupancy with sprinkler system 250 ft. maximum
Vertical Exit Enclosures Section 1020.1

Stairway required to be enclosed not less than 1 hour
Not applicable, no stairs

pg. 9
Plumbing Fixtures
Occupant Load for Plumbing fixtures

Building “A” 53
Building “B” 401
Building “C” 85
Total 539
Plumbing Fixtures Calculation

One water closet per 50 occupants 539/ 50 = (10.78) 11 / 2 = (5.39) 6
One lavatory per 50 occupants 539/ 50 = (10.78) 11 / 2 = (5.39) 6
One drinking fountain per 100 occupants 539/100 = (5.39) 6
One service sink
Urinals may be substituted for up to 50% of water closets required
Water Closets/ Urinals Lavatories Drinking Service

Fountains Sinks
Female Male Male Female
Fixtures 6 6 6 6 6 1
Required
Fixtures 6 4 /2 6 6 6 1
Provided
Unisex Toilet 2 2
Parking Requirements
Number of Parking Spaces Required

Classroom Three spaces per classroom
Administration One space per 200 sf area
13 classrooms = 39 spaces
5281 sf / 200 = 27 spaces
Number of Parking Spaces Provided

Existing parking lot 67 std spaces + 6 Handicap spaces = 73
New parking lot __ std spaces + _ Handicap spaces = 73

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OPINION OF PROBABALE CONSTRUCTION COST (OPCC)
INITAIL PROJECT MACC $5,812,033.00

TOTAL MACC $5,812,033.00
GENERAL CLASSROOM - ADDITION (BASE BID)
ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL
NEW BUILDINGS 27,734 SF $170.00 $4,714,780,000.00
$4,714,780.00
SITE WORK
ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL
SITEWORK 1 SITE $75,000.00 $75,000.00

PARKING 14,830 SQ FT $5.00 $74,150.00
FIRE LINE 1 LOOP $50,000.00 $50,000.00
UTILITIES –
GAS, SEWAR, POWER 1 SITE $85,000.00 $85,000.00
SITE SPECIALTIES –
LIGHTING, FLAG POLE,
BIKE RACK
LANDSCAPING/IRRIGATION 50,000 SQ FT $4.00 $200,000.00

$484,150.00
SUB-TOTAL $5,198,930.00
DESIGN CONTINGENCY 10% $519,893.00
PROJECT TOTAL $5,718,823.00
MACC MINUS OPCC $93,210.00

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NARRATIVES
BUILDING SYSTEMS – CIVIL
Introduction:
The South Valley Academy is an existing APS High School located in Albuquerque’s South Valley
(Bernalillo County Zone Atlas Map N-11). The property is situated on the south side of Blake Road SW
approximately 0.1 miles east of Coors Blvd. SW.
Property:
The overall property, consisting of 15+ acres is bound by Blake Road to the North, a shared APS access
road and the Arenal Canal to the west, Navajo Elementary School to the south and rural residential and
the Isleta Drain to the east. The property is currently partially developed with a single classroom
building and a number of older barn type storage buildings. The remainder of the property is unpaved
with approximately 60% used for growing crops and 40% used for access and parking.
Proposed Improvements:
The proposed improvements, designated as Phase 1A of a multi-phase plan, consists of three new
buildings (26,000 gsf) housing a media center, food service area, administration, counselor’s area and
special programs area, a central courtyard plaza, and a paved parking area. This phase will also include
site development for instructional courtyards and teaching areas. Future improvements NIC (Phase II)
will include additional classrooms and a performing arts building. The existing garden located at the
east end of the property will remain.
Flood Zone:
The site falls within two floodzone designations. Zone X are areas of 100-year flood hazard protected by
levees. Zone AH are areas of 100-year flood hazard with flood depths of 1 to 3 feet. Per the Bernalillo
County F.I.R.M. Map 337, the base flood depth is 4934 on the north side of the property and 4933 on the
south side. The proposed FF elevations of any new construction will need to be min. 1’ above base flood
elevation for any buildings within the Zone AH limits.
Background Documents Research:

The following documents were reviewed prior to the preparation of this narrative.
Navajo Elementary School Regional Drainage Master Plan (RDMP) dated July, 2009 by Wilson & Co. -
Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA), Albuquerque Public Schools
(APS), and Bernalillo County Public Works Department (BCPWD) have agreed upon a regional drainage
facility, meant to address localized flooding centered on Navajo Elementary School (NES). Drainage
improvements include a regional detention facility, a storm drain system which will also act as an outfall
for the Amole Dam, and a regional storm drain collection system meant to redirect flood waters into the
regional pond.
Wilson & Co. – Response to RFI: Per an e-mail from Mario G. Juarez-Infante, P.E., Wilson & Co. dated
January 18th, 2011:
Wilson and Co. is responsible to the District / Bernalillo County / AMAFCA / USACE to coordinate, update
interim hydrology, define phasing as affected by SVA, and layout “main trunk line” and bus lane
(between Navajo ES / SVA) such that all future utilities, storm drain, and traffic improvements adhere to
the RDMP and TIA.
South Valley Academy NARRATIVES
pg. 12
The RDMP goal is to alleviate regional drainage while ultimately removing the flood plains affecting
each school.
At this point, construction drawings do not exist for SD-2 which includes the storm drain system routing
discharge from SVA to the regional pond. The SVA project will be responsible for installing storm
drainage infrastructure on-site which will ultimately tie to the future SD-2 trunk line by Wilson & Co. A
temporary on-site drainage solution will be necessary in the interim.
Site Drainage - Existing:

The Albuquerque southwest valley, including the South Valley Academy site, has historically been
subject to flooding problems. The areas flat topography, used previously for irrigated fields, did not,
until recently, have flood control infrastructure. The Southwest Valley Flood Damage Reduction Project
led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and supported by Bernalillo County and AMAFCA
recommended improvements to permanently correct this areas flooding problems. The overall goal of
the project is to remove area residences, businesses and schools from the 100-year FEMA floodplain.
Recently, Wilson and Co. has worked with APS to design and implement the recommended
improvements.
No apparent offsite flow impacts this property.
In the existing condition, the site slopes gently to the east. All surface runoff is routed through the
various garden areas and site depressions.
The existing on-site building is elevated approximately two feet above the base flood elevation.
An irrigation ditch runs along the south side of the proposed area to be developed. A portion of this
ditch will be eliminated and replaced with a proposed pipe in order to provide a wide crossing for
vehicular and pedestrian access.
Site Drainage - Proposed:

All buildings will be elevated a minimum of 1’ above the adjacent F.I.R.M. designated floodplain
elevation. It would be beneficial to also elevate the proposed outdoor courtyard and teaching areas.
The remainder of the site will be designed to incorporate water harvesting areas which will be used to
collect site discharge, utilize for landscaping and ultimately, pass excess storm water to the regional
pond constructed on the adjacent Navajo Elementary School property as master planned.
In the interim condition, on-site retention will be required. This will involve surface and / or subsurface
storage for the 100-year 10-day storm event.
The use of permeable pavement will help significantly to reduce the expected interim ponding
required.
Leed:
It is expected that the regional drainage facility constructed on the Navajo Elementary School property
will serve for Stormwater Quantity Control point SS-6.1. In order to obtain SS-6.2 for Stormwater Quality

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Control, ½” of stormwater from 90% of the site will need to be captured within localized water
harvesting areas, vegetated swales, pervious pavements or stormwater structures to infiltrate discharge
to reduce contaminants and remove a minimum of 80% TSS (total suspended solids). Based on the rural
setting and the potential areas for localized water harvesting, this point appears achievable. A
Geotechnical Report with borings identifying the various soil strata will be beneficial in verifying
percolation ability.
Utilities – General:
At the time of this writing, specific on-site utility line information had not been provided although it
should be forthcoming. It is our understanding that Abasto underground utility locating services is
currently working to locate existing utilities. The following information is based on what is known at this
time.
Water:
There is an 8” waterline along the west side of the property. A Water and Sewer Availability Statement
will need to be obtained.
Sanitary Sewer:
There is an existing sanitary sewer line with manholes running west of the existing shared access road.
Existing manhole depths are 8’+/- so extension of new sewer service lines to the proposed buildings
should be relatively straightforward.
Fire Protection:
There does not appear to be adequate fire protection for the proposed site development. Coordination
with the fire marshal to determine the number of fire hydrants in conjunction with any proposed
sprinkler system will be required.
Gas:
There are existing gas lines which run through this property which are in conflict with the proposed
building locations. These gas lines will need to be re-routed as necessary. Isaacson and Arfman will
provide a basic rerouting diagram as part of the Master Utility Plan. Final coordination for sizes, meters,
and construction will be between contractor and the Gas Company of New Mexico.
Civil Plan Set:

Plans will be submitted to Bernalillo County Public Works Department for design coordination, review
and approval.
Drainage and Grading Plans – 1 sheet @ 1:50 with overall, 3 enlarged plans @ 1:20 ;
On-site storm sewer design and details;
On-site Master Utility Plan for domestic water and sewer as well as fire protection lines to buildings.
General gas rerouting diagram will be included;
Grading, drainage and utility details as needed for clarification and construction;
Public Fire Hydrant plans for two to three fire hydrants.

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BUILDING SYSTEMS – STRUCTURAL
Summary
This project consists of new APS Charter School located in the south valley of Albuquerque, New
Mexico. The project consists of multiple stand-alone buildings. The roof structure for the buildings will
be steel beams and steel joists supporting a metal deck. The majority of this roof structure will be
pitched and will support a metal roof. The flat portions will support a built-up roof. The wall system is
anticipated to be load bearing masonry and plywood sheathing over load bearing metal studs. The
foundation system is anticipated to be conventional concrete spread footings over compacted
engineered fill with a concrete slab-on-grade, although the Geotechnical report is needed to confirm
that this system is acceptable for the site conditions. The lateral system of the building (to resist wind
and earthquake loads) will consist of the roof deck diaphragm transferring the lateral load through the
masonry and metal stud/plywood shear walls and then into the foundation.
Design Criteria
Codes and Manuals:
International Building Code, 2006 Edition
ASCE Standard Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures: SEI/ASCE 7-05
ACI Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, ACI 318-05
AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition
AWS D1.1 and D1.3
Load Criteria:
Gravity Loads:
Live Load (Snow)
Roof 20 psf
Wind:
Basic Wind Speed 90 MPH
Importance Factor 1.15
Seismic:
Seismic Site Class (anticipated) D
Seismic Design Category D
Importance Factor 1.25
Materials Summary
Cast-In-Place Concrete:
Foundations: f’c = 3000 psi
Interior Slabs: f’c = 3000 psi
Exterior Concrete: f’c = 4000 psi Air-Entrained
Reinforcing Steel: fy = 60,000 psi
Steel: fy = 50,000 psi
Lightgage: fy = 33,000 psi
Masonry f’m = 1500 psi

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BUILDING SYSTEMS – ARCHITECTURAL
Building Construction:
The proposed project is a 27,000 square foot, 3-one story, stand-alone buildings. Integrally colored
concrete masonry units (cmu) will form the lower portion of the new construction while framed metal
panels form the portion above the glazing. Windows will be an aluminum window frame system with
low e, insulated, double-glazing with some operable units within each space. All climate appropriate
glazing will have overhangs or shading devices to maximize the natural light while minimizing climatic
effects and glare. Interior walls will be with a furred out for optimal sound and thermal insulation. All
spaces will have sensor controlled lighting (and plumbing, where appropriate) and an energy efficient
HVAC system will be used. Standing seam metal roofs with gutters will harvest rain water and rain
chains will direct the flow to above ground cisterns. A covered portal provides shade at each building
and a planting screen device will be used to unify and connect the structures. Exterior doors will be
painted hollow metal in hollow metal frames with insulated glazing. All construction materials will
either match, or complement, that of the adjacent elementary school campus structures. The building
is being designed to meet LEED Silver requirements.
Finishes
Corridors and workspaces will have polished concrete floors. Classrooms and office floors will be
carpeted while restroom floors will be ceramic tile. Interior mechanical rooms will have sealed concrete
floors. All walls will be painted gypsum board except in the restrooms where they will be ceramic tile.
The majority of the ceilings will be suspended acoustical tile with some painted gypsum board soffits
ceilings. Mechanical spaces will be left “open”. Interior doors will be wood in painted hollow metal
frames.
Administration:
In the conference room and staff workspace there will be built-in upper and lower cabinets with
drawers and open shelving. The student commons will have lockers for under-classmen and an alcove
for seniors’ lockers. An internal door will secure the remainder of the facility while allowing access,
from the central Courtyard, to the restrooms during weekend and evening events. Space has been left
available for the construction of a Student Health Center within the Administration facility – this will be
a part of a future construction phase.
Classrooms:
The classrooms will be insulated to prevent outside noise disruption and to optimize thermal comfort.
Every classroom will have its own general storage as well as storage dedicated to a bookroom function
– eliminating the need for a centralized bookroom. Each room will have individual HVAC controls.
All Classrooms will have natural day-lighting providing each classroom with direct southern light and
views into the main courtyard. Per the New Mexico State Adequacy Standards and Albuquerque Public
Schools Design Standards, classroom size is a minimum of 750 square feet - an average of 25 square feet
per student. A portion of this space will be allocated to the [critical] Advisory function of SVA. This will
be a flexible space defined by mobile furniture.

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Sci-Tech:
Greenhouse -The Biology classroom will have direct access to the teaching Greenhouse which in turn
has access to the Farm and Farm Storage. The Greenhouse will have water inside and out and floor
drains. The east and south walls of the Greenhouse will be predominantly glass above tables for
growing. A storage cabinet, constructed of water resistant materials, for tools will be provided.
Science Classrooms – Each classroom will have direct access to the Farm and an outdoor teaching
space. There will be 24 fixed work stations per classroom – each station will be equipped with power
and data. Workstation countertops will be a solid surface material to withstand the rigors of
experiments. Each science classroom will have built-in casework for room specific storage. Biology &
Physics will share a storage room for communal items. Chemistry will have a storage room and a
dedicated chemical storage closet. The chemistry laboratory will have a fume hood.
Media Center – The Media Center will have high ceilings and southern light with access to a covered,
outdoor reading space. This space can also function as a gathering point during intermission of
performances in the (future) Performing Arts Center.
Site:
The main mall connecting the Administration building with the Sci-Tech building will define the
southern edge of the courtyard as well as Phase I of the construction. This mall can be utilized as a
weekend growers market or meeting space for the (future) Performing Arts Center. A secondary
parking lot with pervious paving will allow the area to retain the natural feel of the South Valley and aid
in water management. Water harvested from rooftops will be used for watering indigenous plants
along the walkway arbor. Several small meeting/teaching spaces will be created using berms, benches
and plantings. And, a small amphitheater is planned for larger teaching groups and performances.

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BUILDING SYSTEMS –MECHANICAL
General Project Description:

A new school building is being designed for Albuquerque Public Schools. The new building is a new
classroom building on the campus of the existing South Valley Academy. The new school building is
located at 12415 Brentwood Hill NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico; East of Chelwood between Menaul and
Indian School Roads.
The new building is designed to be permitted as one (1) separate building; single level with a total area
of 26,000 sq.ft. The building will largely be comprised of classrooms, laboratories, greenhouse,
computer lab, media center/library, administrative offices, and circulation/support areas respectively.
The new building will be constructed using non-combustible materials. No mechanical equipment will
be installed on the roof of the building, to comply with current APS design guidelines.
The building will be designed to comply with APS and PSFA standards, and applicable building codes.
The project is intended for LEED Silver level certification. The classroom building will be fire sprinklered.
Adherence to PSFA guidelines for fire sprinkler protection design.
The project’s mechanical and electrical systems will be commissioned by a third party in order to verify
construction in conformance with plans and specifications and adherence to LEED project
commissioning requirements.
Building Envelope Construction:

Building construction materials are assumed to be as follows:
Roof: R-30; metal roof with 8” c.i. (minimum)
Walls: R=15; 8” CMU partially grouted, w/3-5/8” metal stud frame wall with 3” insulation minimum
Glass: R=2; ¼” double pane, shading coefficient of 0.55, no internal shading (minimum)
Design Criteria
Outside temperatures: Summer - 94°F/60°F DB/WB (ASHRAE 0.4%)
Winter - 16°F (ASHRAE 99.6%)
Indoor temperatures: Summer - 75°F +/- 2°F
Winter 68°F +/- 2°F
No Humidity control
Elevation: 5,315 ft. MSL
All of the design of the Mechanical Systems will comply with the criteria published in the Energy
Efficiency Standard for Public Schools, established by the Energy Minerals and Natural Resources
Department (EMNRD) and the APS Facilities Deisgn and Construction Standards.

pg. 18
Mechanical Systems
The project will utilize state of the art, high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems. There will
be one VRF system for each separate wing. Each VRF system consists of indoor components which can
be ducted/unducted, concealed/unconcealed, horizontal/vertical, etc. in each room and one outdoor
component which will exist in a screened mechanical yard. Each outdoor component has a refrigerant
branch selection box and all components in the system are connected with 2 or three refrigerant pipes.
The system will have the ability to simultaneously heat or cool individual zones. Mitsubishi has been
requested by the Maintenance staff. The system is one of the quieter systems available and acoustically,
mechanical systems shall be designed to not exceed 40 dBA.
Classrooms will receive ventilation via operable windows, however areas that do not receive natural
ventilation with operable windows will receive ventilation through a ducted mechanical system.
Building maintenance personnel has requested window monitoring to prevent the operation of
mechanical systems or similar consequence if the windows are opened. Any mechanical system which
can bring in outside air in significant volume will be equipped with an economizer cycle to take
advantage of low outside air temperatures for cooling of interior spaces when appropriate.
Exhaust fans/lab hoods will be provided and will exhaust at minimum code exhaust rates or guidelines
for hoods.
The use of energy recovery systems will be evaluated to capture waste heating or cooling energy from
building exhaust streams and preheat or precool incoming outside air to mechanical systems.
In order to vary the amount of outside air delivered by mechanical systems to classrooms and gathering
spaces (if any), Demand Control Ventilation will be considered to vary the required amount of outside
air and facilitate LEED attainment.
A Direct Digital Control system will be setup to monitor and adjust system operating points and
characteristics and provide scheduling for operation and optimal effiency. APS has standardized around
the BACNET protocol. ACS/ICS/Trane are preferred Control Contractors.

pg. 19
BUILDING SYSTEMS – PLUMBING
Plumbing Systems
All domestic plumbing systems (waste, vent, cold, hot, gas, storm, etc.) will be designed in accordance
with the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code. Cast Iron gravity drainage systems are planned for storm,
sanitary, and vent piping systems. Copper piping systems are planned for domestic hot and cold water.
Black Iron pipe is planned for gas piping systems.
Plumbing fixtures will be low flow wherever allowed to facilitate attainment of the LEED water
efficiency credits. APS standard for fixture selections will be followed. APS utilizes hardwired sensor
lavatory faucets, manual dual-flush valves for water closets, low flow urinals, and floor mounted water
closets. PSFA Maintenance personal prefers Watts, Wilkins, or Febco for Backflow Preventers.
Water heating systems will be either multiple, instantaneous water heating systems or storage type
water heating systems. Both will be evaluated for feasibility. APS maintenance has indicated a
preference for storage type water heating systems.
An irrigation system will exist on site and will be fed from one of the water entrances with a dedicated
backflow preventer.
BUILDING SYSTEMS –FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Protection System:

The new school building will be completely sprinkled. The building will be protected by applicable
building codes as the design shall adhere to the requirements established by NFPA 13, Fire Sprinklers,
Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets (Recessed).
The Fire Protection System inside of the building complies with the specifications published by the
Public Schools Facilities Authority, (PSFA), edition dated November 7, 2005.
Three separate fire sprinkler systems will be designed per the requirements of the local fire authority.
Each system is to have a remote FDC with piping connection to the main wing(s) deep enough
underground so as to avoid accidental rupture from digging activity. A PIV is to be located within 10’ of
each FDC and each building is to have a dedicated fire control room with direct access to the exterior,
and exterior horn alarm and strobe. The AHJ preference is to have the valves for the sprinkled entrance
located within the fire rooms to minimize tampering. The Fire Alarm Control Panel will be located in the
main admin lobby and remote annunciators will be in the fire control rooms. All of the fire alarm
systems will be connected and addressable. Total Coverage smoke detection systems will be required.

pg. 20
BUILDING SYSTEMS – ELECTRICAL
Electrical Systems
All of the design of the Electrical Systems will comply with the criteria published in the APS Facilities
Design and Construction Standards. The building will be served with a 208/120V, 3-phase services. The
service will enter into one main distribution panel, and then be distributed to various sub-panels in the
wings for powering of receptacle, lighting, and motor loads. 25% spare capacity will be planned for
future expansion/adaptation. No emergency power or generator is being planned at this time.
The electrical design will ascertain infrastructure requirements for IT, security, and fire alarm from 3rd
party designers and provide the data conduit infrastructure and hanging systems for them.
Tie-ins for a future photovoltaic system have been requested to facilitate the future addition of a PV
array to the project.
Lighting Systems:
APS has hired a 3rd party consultant to provide building day-lighting analysis in order to enhance the
amount of natural daylight entering the building and reduce the use of electricity for lighting systems.
Interior lighting systems will be provided by direct/indirect linear fluorescent pendant lighting
throughout most occupied spaces. Uniform wattage reduction for energy compliance will be provided
by ample dual switching. Bathrooms, storage rooms, and back of house closets will be provided with
surface mounted fluorescent lighting and controlled via manual on, automatic off occupancy sensor
switches. APS lighting standards will be followed wherever appropriate. Day-lighting sensors will not
be utilized per APS Maintenance personnel request.
An extensive lighting control system is not being planned at this time. Illumination levels will be
provided that meet or exceed IESNA recommended lighting levels.
Some exterior lighting will be required for parking lot/pathway lighting. Exterior lighting systems will
be designed to comply with LEED credit requirements for exterior lighting. Lighting systems will be
controlled via photocell and time clock to prevent operation during daylight hours.
Low mercury lamping is desired.
Egress lighting will be provided along the path of egress travel to maintain 1 FC. Emergency lighting will
be provided via self-contained battery pack emergency fixtures in each space and along the egress
path.

pg. 21
BUILDING SYSTEMS –LANDSCAPE
Existing Landscape Analysis:

The South Valley Academy is located on the west side of Albuquerque, on a bench of land that rises up
from the Rio Grande Valley. The landscape of the neighborhood surrounding the school is a mixture of
housing units (various densities), an elementary school, an irrigation ditch, sparse commercial
development and open parcels of land still used for farming and livestock – creating a rural feeling in an
otherwise suburban setting. This rural feeling is carried over into the development of the existing
school site. Clusters of portable buildings and permanent facilities juxtaposed with a large playfield
that is irrigated using water from the nearby irrigation ditch perpetuate this rural feeling. Large
character trees dot the existing landscape giving the site a sense of history. When arriving at the
campus there is an immediate sense of community involvement and ownership.
New Site And Landscape Improvements:

The construction of new buildings and site features provides an opportunity for the development of
site/landscape elements that will honor this rural tradition, help with the site drainage, provide good
site circulation of staff, students and parents, provide outdoor learning space, active and quiet student
gathering space, and provide visual continuity for the campus. It will be important to save the existing
trees that the school community has identified as being important to their community. It will also be
important to re-establish any community gardens and plantings that are removed during construction
operations. The integration of the concept of “edible” landscapes will assist in this process. The site
drainage issues provide an opportunity to explore water harvesting techniques that will provide
supplemental water to the landscape plantings. The landscape palette and design style will reflect the
desire by the school community for site improvements that have a rural and natural feeling.
Aps Standard Specifications And Details:

The Landscape and Irrigation Design will be in accordance with current Albuquerque Public Schools
standard specifications for landscape design and construction. The landscape and irrigation systems
need to be designed with ease of maintenance in mind so that these improvements can be enjoyed for
years to come.

pg. 22
BUILDING SYSTEMS – LEED
LEED FOR SCHOOLS V 2009:

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building
certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using
strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water
efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and
sensitivity to their impacts.
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise
framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction,
operations and maintenance solutions.
The following LEED categories identify which credits will be pursued for South Valley Academy.
Sustainable Sites:
The Sustainable Sites category discourages development on previously undeveloped land; minimizes a building's
impact on ecosystems and waterways; encourages regionally appropriate landscaping; rewards smart
transportation choices; controls stormwater runoff; and reduces erosion, light pollution, heat island effect and
construction-related pollution. This project will pursue:
• SSc1 Site Selection
• SSc4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4 Alternative Transportation
• SSc 5.1 & 5.2 Site Development
• SSc6.1 & 6.2 Stormwater Design-Quantity Control
• SSc7.1 & 7.1 Heat Island Effect
• SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction
• SSc9 Site Master Plan
• SSc10 Joint Use of Facilities
Water Efficiency:
The goal of the Water Efficiency credit category is to encourage smarter use of water, inside and out. Water
reduction is typically achieved through more efficient appliances, fixtures and fittings inside and water-wise
landscaping outside. This project will pursue:
• WEc1 Water Efficient Landscaping
• WEc3 Water Use Reduction
Energy & Atmosphere:

The Energy & Atmosphere category encourages a wide variety of energy strategies: commissioning; energy use
monitoring; efficient design and construction; efficient appliances, systems and lighting; the use of renewable
and clean sources of energy, generated on-site or off-site; and other innovative strategies. This project will
pursue:
• EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance
• EAc3 Enhanced Commissioning
• EAc5 Measurement & Verification
• EAc6 Green Power

pg. 23
Materials & Resources:
This credit category encourages the selection of sustainably grown, harvested, produced and
transported products and materials. It promotes the reduction of waste as well as reuse and recycling,
and it takes into account the reduction of waste at a product’s source. This project will pursue:
• MRc2 Construction Waste Management

• MRc4 Recycled Content
• MRc5 Regional Materials
• MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MRc7 Certified Wood
Indoor Environmental Quality:

The Indoor Environmental Quality credit category promotes strategies that can improve indoor air as
well as providing access to natural daylight and views and improving acoustics. This project will pursue:
• EQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

• EQc2 Increased Ventilation
• EQc3.1 & 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan
• EQc4 Low-Emitting Materials
• EQc6.1 & 6.2 Controllability of Systems
• EQc7.1 & 7.2 Thermal Comfort
• EQc8.1 & 8.2 Daylight & Views
• EQc9 Enhanced Acoustical Performance
Innovation & Design Process:

The Innovation in Design credit category provides bonus points for projects that use new and
innovative technologies and strategies to improve a building’s performance well beyond what is
required by other LEED credits or in green building considerations that are not specifically addressed
elsewhere in LEED. This credit category also rewards projects for including a LEED Accredited
Professional on the team to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to the design and construction
phase. We have identified a few of the Innovation Credits that can be pursued. As we continue through
the design and construction process, more credits may be identified.
Regional Priority Credits:

USGBC’s regional councils, chapters and affiliates have identified the environmental concerns that are
locally most important for every region of the country, and six LEED credits that address those local
priorities were selected for each region. A project that earns a regional priority credit will earn one
bonus point in addition to any points awarded for that credit. Up to four extra points can be earned in
this way. This project is currently eligible for 4 out of the 4 possible Regional Priority Credits – based on
the credits being pursued for this project.

pg. 24
DRAWINGS
APPENDIX
LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations South Valley Academy
Project Checklist 1.14.2011
17 5 2 Sustainable Sites Possible Points: 24 Materials and Resources, Continued

Y N ? Y N ?
Y Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention 2 Credit 3 Materials Reuse 1 to 2
Y Prereq 2 Environmental Site Assessment 1 1 Credit 4 Recycled Content 1 to 2
1 Credit 1 Site Selection 1 1 1 Credit 5 Regional Materials 1 to 2
4 Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 4 1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1
1 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 1 Credit 7 Certified Wood 1
4 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 4
1 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1 12 2 5 Indoor Environmental Quality Possible Points: 19
2 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 2
2 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2 Y Prereq 1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
1 Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Y Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
1 Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1 Y Prereq 3 Minimum Acoustical Performance
1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1 1 Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 1
1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1 1 Credit 2 Increased Ventilation 1
1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1 1 Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction 1
1 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1 1 Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy 1
1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 4 Credit 4 Low-Emitting Materials 1 to 4
1 Credit 9 Site Master Plan 1 1 Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1
1 Credit 10 Joint Use of Facilities 1 1 Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems—Lighting 1
1 Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort 1
4 3 4 Water Efficiency Possible Points: 11 1 Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort—Design 1
1 Credit 7.2
72 Thermal Comfort
Comfort—Verification
Verification 1
Y Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction 1 2 Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views—Daylight 1 to 3
2 2 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4 1 Credit 8.2 Daylight and Views—Views 1
2 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2 1 Credit 9 Enhanced Acoustical Performance 1
2 2 Credit 3 Water Use Reduction 2 to 4 1 Credit 10 Mold Prevention 1
1 Credit 3 Process Water Use Reduction 1
6 Innovation and Design Process Possible Points: 6
7 22 4 Energy and Atmosphere Possible Points: 33
1 Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design: Low Mecury Lamps 1
Y Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems 1 Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design: Green Education 1
Y Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance 1 Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design: Green Cleaning 1
Y Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management 1 Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design: Specific Title 1
3 14 2 Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1 to 19 1 Credit 2 LEED Accredited Professional 1
7 Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 7 1 Credit 3 The School as a Teaching Tool 1
2 Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 2
1 Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1 4 Regional Priority Credits Possible Points: 4
2 Credit 5 Measurement and Verification 2
2 Credit 6 Green Power 2 1 Credit 1.1 Regional Priority: WE c3 (40%) 1
1 Credit 1.2 Regional Priority: MR c2 (75%) 1
3 4 5 Materials and Resources Possible Points: 13 1 Credit 1.3 Regional Priority: MR c5 (20%) 1
1 Credit 1.4 Regional Priority: IEQ c 8.1 (90%) 1
Y Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
1 Credit 1.1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1 to 2 49 36 24 Total Possible Points: 110
1 Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1
Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110
1 1 Credit 2 Construction Waste Management 1 to 2
TO: Members of SVA's Building Committee
FR: Katarina Sandoval-Tonini
RE: Prioritization of Phase 1-A Components
August 30, 2010
Given that my priority is to open the middle school within the next 2-3 years, I would like to propose the
following components in order of priority:
1. Classroom Areas
• 10 classrooms x 950 sq ft each = 9 500 sq ft <
• 3 science classrooms with labs x 1,200 each = 3:600 sq ft _ \?~~J ~~

• Tare (20%) = 2,620 sq ft
• Sub= 15,720
.'f2. Upper School Administration Area
(includes meeting room for 35 people) = 2,730 sq ft (Tare included)
~w 3. Library & Media Center

(includes 2 advisory spaces) = 2,990 (Tare included)
4. Student Commons Area. 4:''"r = 700 sq ft
• Tare (20%) ~ ~>- (leD) ~ = 140 sq ft
5. Faculty Workspace = 450 sq ft
• Tare (20%) = 90 sq ft
6. Greenhouse = 400 sq ft
• Tare (20%) = 80 sq ft
7. Service Learning office
(accommodates 1 advisory) = 400 sq ft
• Tare (20%) = 80 sq ft
8. Maintenance/Janitorial = 118 sq ft
• Tare (20%) =24 sq ft
9. Parent Workspace = 235 sq ft
• Tare (20%) = 47 sq ft
10. Counseling Suite = 754 sq ft (Tare included)
(includes 2 offices, conference room, SLP room)
~'4r11. Computer and Multimedia Education = 1,326 sq ft (Tare included)
12. Outdoor Learning Area = 510 sq ft (Tare included)
Grand Total = 26,794 sq ft

ADMIN BUILDING SVA PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER
ADMIN SUITE
RECEPTION 200 232 32
SECRETARY 100 98 ‐2
VAULT/RECORD STORAGE 100 103 3
GENERAL STORAGE 100 96 ‐4
HEAD TEACHER 150 144 ‐6
PRINCIPAL 200 231 31
BUSINESS MANAGER 100 99 ‐1
DIRECTOR STUDENT SERVICES (ADDED) 0 99 99
GENERAL OFFICE (OFFICE MANAGER) 100 98 ‐2
OPEN OFFICE 400 400 0
STAFF MEETING 650 592 ‐58
FACULTY WORKSPACE 450 430 ‐20
PARENT WORKSPACE 235 236 1
ADMIN SUITE NET SF 2,785 2,858 73
COUNSELING SUITE
RECEPTION 100 70 ‐30
COUNSELING OFFICE 120 120 0
COUNSELING OFFICE 120 120 0
CONFERENCE ROOM 150 159 9
TESTING SPACE 50 52 2
STORAGE 40 21 ‐19
SPED OFFICE (ADDED) 96 96
COUNSELING SUITE NET SF 580 638 58
COLLEGE GUIDENCE SUITE
1 OPEN OFFICE (ADDED) 0 233 233
COLLEGE GUIDENCE SUITE NET SF 0 233 233
SERVICE LEARNING CENTER
4 OPEN OFFICES + ADVISORY 400 367 ‐33
SERVICE LEARNING CENTER NET SF 400 367 ‐33
STUDENT COMMONS
OPEN SPACE + LOCKERS 700 672 ‐28
STUDENT COMMONS NET SF 700 672 ‐28
TARE SPACES SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM FROM SVA BC
IN PROGRAM 1,185 0 ‐1,185
CORRIDDOR 0 1,634 1,634 SPACE NET SF TARE TOTAL SF
MECHANICAL 0 199 199 ADMIN 2,100 630 2,730
TEL/COM/ELECTRIC 0 135 135 COMMONS 700 140 840
CUSTODIAL 118 36 ‐82 FACULTY WORKSPACE 450 90 540
STAFF RESTROOMS & SHOWER 0 389 389 SERVICE LEARNING 400 80 480
STUDENT RESTROOMS 0 448 448 MAINTENANCE 118 24 142
TARE SPACES NET SF 1,303 2,841 1,538 PARENT WORKSPACE 235 47 282
COUNSELING 580 174 754
NET SF 5,768 7,609 1,841 4,583 1,185 5,768
ADMIN
GROSS SF 8,688
PROGRAM NET VS.
2,920
PROPOSED GROSS DIFFERENCE
SCI/TECH BUILDING SVA PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER
SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
SCIENCE (1,200 SF EX X 3) 3,600 3,516 ‐84
SCIENCE CLASSROOMS NET SF 3,600 3,516 ‐84
GREENHOUSE
GREENHOUSE 400 392 ‐8
GREENHOUSE NET SF 400 392 ‐8
COMPUTER & MULTIMEDIA
COMPUTER & MULTIMEDIA 1,105 1,053 ‐52
EQUIPMENT STORAGE 100 101 1
PRINTER ROOM (ADDED) 0 142 142
COMPUTER & MULTIMEDIA NET SF 1,205 1,296 91
LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER
MAIN STACKS 700 843 143
LIBRARIAN'S OFFICE 100 112 12
ENTRY/CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION 25 94 69
SMALL CONF/ADVISORY 225 216 ‐9
CLASSROOM/ADVISORY 550 594 44
STAFF DEV. /REFERENCE (W/ STACKS) 200 0 ‐200
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (DELETED) 400 0 ‐400
LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER NET SF 2,200 1,859 ‐341
TARE SPACES
IN PROGRAM 1,711 0 ‐1,711
CORRIDOR 0 465 465 SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM FROM SVA BC
MECHANICAL 0 275 275
TEL/COM/ELECTRIC/SERVER 0 170 170 SPACE NET SF TARE TOTAL SF
CUSTODIAL 0 0 0 SCIENCE CLASSROOMS 3X12 3,600 720 4,320
STUDENT RESTROOM 0 96 96 LIBRARY & MEDIA 2,300 690 2,990
TARE SPACES NET SF 1,711 1,006 ‐705 GREENHOUSE 400 80 480
COMPUTER & MEDIA 1,105 221 1,326
NET SF
NET SF 9 116
9,116 8
8,069
069 ‐1,047
1 047 7
7,405
405 1
1,711
711 9
9,116
116
SCI/TECH
GROSS SF 8,969 0
PROGRAM NET VS.
‐147
CLASSROOM BUILDING SVA PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER/UNDER
CLASSROOMS
GENERAL CLASSROOMS (950 SF EA X 10) 9,500 8,196 ‐1,304
CLASSROOMS NET SF 9,500 8,196 ‐1,304
TARE SPACES
IN PROGRAM 1,985 0 ‐1,985
CORRIDOR 0 0 0
MECHANICAL 0 288 288
TEL/COM/ELECTRIC 0 0 0
TARE SPACES NET SF 1,985 288 ‐1,697
SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM FROM SVA BC
OUTDOOR TEACHING
OPEN SPACE 425 0 ‐425 SPACE NET SF TARE TOTAL SF
OUTDOOR TEACHING NET SF 425 0 ‐425 CLASSROOMS 10 X 950 SF 9,500 1,900 11,400
OUTDOOR TEACHING 425 85 510
CLASSROOM
NET SF 11,910 8,484 ‐3,426 9,925 1,985 11,910

GROSS SF 9,273
PROGRAM NET VS.
‐2,637
PROJECT TOTALS
CT
TOTAL NET SF
TOTAL NET SF 26,794 24,162 ‐2,632
PROJEC
TOTAL GROSS SF 26,930
PROGRAM NET VS.
136
PROPOSED GROSS
Sequoia Landscaping, Inc.
810 Rankin Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. 87107
Phone: (505) 977-2767, (505) 341-9645, Fax: (505) 715-4703
Email: sequoialand@msn.com
November 8, 2010
Roldan R. Pasion, AIA

Albuquerque Public Schools
915 Locust SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Reference: South Valley Academy, Tree Assessment
Roldan:
Bellow is our respond to your email dated 11/5 regarding the cottonwood tree at South
Valley Academy.
There are several large old cottonwoods on the property. Guided by the principal, I
assessed the one mentioned in Mr. Pasion's note and provide the following response to
his three part question:
a) 1) It is impossible to predict life expectancy--a portion of the tree is "dead" now

(trees compartmentalize) and it is in a State of decline that can't be reversed, only
slowed;
2) It has incurred substantial damage to the lower trunk (included a significant break
that apparently was sealed--not a recommended practice--some years ago),
suggesting infestation and likely interior damage;
3) Any excavation work within 75 feet will likely damage roots--and the closer the
excavation, the more stressful the damage;
4) Excavation within that area will likely alter the current ground level, thereby
adding additional stress;
5) Assuming buildings and people will be within range of the tree, it will be a
continuing hazard that I wouldn't risk.
b) At least 75 feet (roots likely extend farther).
c) Prune the tree, removing deadwood and reducing lateral extension, deep root feeding,
and applying (through trunk injection) a hybrid pesticide/fungicide.
I'd be pleased to respond to further inquiry.
Bob Lewis
Certified Arborist ISA
Our Facilities over the last 10 years
• 1999-2000 The Charter Act of 1999 allows for charters to have operational
budget that is per pupil based like any other public school, but no access to
capital monies. Nor can public schools go into debt. Consequently, many
charters at that time were renting commercial space. But very little
commercial space was available in the south valley, and our mission was to
Governing Board serve the south valley and to be about the south valley, so we purchased 4
Members portable buildings using operational monies. One portable was a bathroom
and the other 3 were paint studios built in the 1960s that we purchased from
Juan Abeyta the American Indian Institute of Art in Santa Fe. During the first year of
Alicia Maldonado
Summers Kalishman operation, we were granted special permission from the APS Board of
Dr. Renee Ornelas Education and then Principal of Ernie Pyle Al Sanchez to put our portables in
the back parking lot of his school. Since the school’s inception, we have had
STAFF:
Katarina Sandoval-Tonini
to ask for a waiver for PE as a high school graduation requirement because
Founder we simply didn’t have a gym, playing field, or space to offer this class.
Principal
Alan Marks
• 2000-2001 We established a 501c-3 to purchase an old tree farm at the
Founder corner of Coors and Blake adjacent to Navajo Elementary School. The
Julie Radoslovich property consists of 16 acres that 10 years ago had had nothing but trees and
Head Teacher
Justin Trager a 200-year-old farmhouse. We have been paying rent to the non-profit since
Instructional Coach using operational monies (which was then offset somewhat with the new law
Sandra Aaron
allowing for lease reimbursement about 5 years ago).
Joshua Abrams • 2001-2002 During our second year of operation, more buildings had to be
Gabriel Baca purchased (added a new grade level) and moved to our new site. But the
Fermin Becerra
David Bryant infrastructure wasn’t ready, so we rented at St Anne’s catholic school for the
Jennifer Gable first 2 months, using operational monies. By October, the buildings still
Karla Gade
Karen Gonzalez
weren’t ready, so we rented from Garcia’s tents for another 3 weeks. Then
Mary Gutierrez the buildings were finally ready, but we didn’t have water until November.
Nancy Harmon So we had rented porta-potties and staff rotated through bringing in fresh
Christina Herrera-Furst
Jenny Hollis water on a daily basis during the months of October and late November.
Claire Jellinek During this time, with over 90% of our students qualifying for free/reduced
Jonathan Koelling
Jacob Kolander lunch, we contracted with APS food services. They delivered sack lunches to
Thara Lechuga Navajo and our office manager would pick them up at Navajo and we would
Carli Maldonado
Adrian Martinez
distribute them to students from the back of her truck.
India Nixon • 2002-2006 As our student population grew, we continued to purchase new
Sean Ottmer buildings using both state appropriated capital outlay and operational
Lesley Pacheco
Stewart Paley monies.
Lawrence Paz • During the last 10 years we have used operational monies to pay for a full-
Jericha Phillips
Andres Plaza time custodian, a full-time maintenance worker, all of our utilities, all of our
Annie Rodgers maintenance and repairs to our buildings, and all of our technology. In this
Carmen Rodriguez
Rose Rogers
year’s 2009-10 budget, we have allocated $400,000 of our operational
Wesley Rogers monies towards maintenance and operations, which represents nearly 18% of
Sherry Russell our operational budget.
Dawn Stracener
Kyna van Hartesveldt
3426 Blake Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 phone: (505) 452-3132 fax: (505) 452-3133
South Valley Academy Goals
South Valley Academy is an APS charter school. We are a public school that has an
agreement with both APS and the state Public Education Department to operate our school
based on what we believe best addresses the needs of our students. In exchange for such
autonomy, we are expected to deliver results in the form of increased student achievement.
South Valley Academy has served students for the past 10 years. Ninety‐eight percent of our
students are Hispanic; 93% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and 77% speak
Spanish as their first language.
Since our first graduating class in 2004, 92% of our graduates have entered post‐
secondary institutions, and 28% of our 2004 graduates have already earned their Associates or
Bachelors degree, whereas only 11% percent of all Latinos in the nation hold a post‐secondary
degree. With the exception of last year, we were one of only a few schools in the state serving
these demographics to make AYP for five years in a row. During the last 10 years, our students
on average improve nearly 4 grade levels in reading from ninth grade to graduation as
measured by the Stanford‐9 exam, another standards‐based assessment used by several other
states. And they grow even more in math—they improve nearly 5 grade levels in 4 years.
One of the main features of South Valley Academy that allows us to increase student
achievement is its small size. We have a total of 250 students in grades 9‐12. Full‐time teachers
have at most 75 students per day (16‐18 per class), whereas most high school teachers have up
to 160—typically with more than 30 students per class. By keeping our size small, we are able
to eliminate tracking and have all students learn together with the bar set high, and teachers
modify their instruction based on individual student need. Through school‐based families
known as advisories, students are carefully supported and monitored, and parents are close
partners with advisors. Advisory is the way we build trust among students, parents, and
teachers.
Students learn habits of success in addition to content knowledge. Perseverance,
cooperation, and participation are among the daily habits we explicitly teach our students.
Specifically, we teach students how to organize themselves, how to use their time well at
home, and how to advocate for themselves when they need help or are frustrated. All of this is
accomplished through advisory within a familial climate of respect and trust. Being an advisor is
in many ways like being a parent, and we describe the role of advisor to parents and students
as the “mom or dad at school.” Each adult serves as an advisor to a group of 10‐11 students.
We support, challenge, coach, and discipline each of our advisees. This high level of support for
each individual student is crucial for his/her graduation from high school and entrance into
college.
In addition to advisory, trust is built between teachers and students through
interactions outside of the classroom. After school tutoring and Saturday school, where our
tutors are South Valley Academy alumni who are now UNM students, allow more personalized
time for instruction and mentoring. Our students, who are among the most vulnerable in the
city, are relational learners who need to build a personal relationship with the adults who work
with them.
South Valley Academy students ultimately change the world—or at least their corner of
it—through our nationally recognized Service Learning Program. Students go to local non‐
profits to complete a weekly, 3‐hour unpaid internship that culminates in the Senior Action
Project, where students choose an issue about which they are passionate, research it, and then
design and implement a plan of action to address it. Previous Senior Action Projects have
included creating an on‐site organic farm and helping to get state legislation passed to allow
undocumented students access to state financial aid for college.
We know that preparing students to earn a post‐secondary degree involves so much
more than just content knowledge. Small, familial‐based learning communities built upon high
expectations coupled with high support and forged with trusting relationships are crucial to
closing the Latino achievement gap.
Because what matters most to us at the end of the day is whether or not we are
preparing our students both academically and personally to navigate the post‐secondary world
in order to ultimately earn a degree. That is true progress and one more step toward closing the
achievement gap.

WHO WE ARE
How We Started
Founded in 2000, the South Valley Academy, a public charter high school serving over 200
students in grades 9-12 from the South Valley of Albuquerque, is an exemplary school. What
makes us exemplary? Our mission, our staff, our students, our community and our approach.
Accomplishments
Met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) 2005-2008
Nationally recognized mentor school with the Coalition of Essential Schools
South Valley Academy

Over 90% of our graduates enter college
Our graduates are attending University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico, St. John’s, University
southvalleyacademy.org
3426 Blake Road SW
of San Francisco, Pomona College, Colorado College, Amherst College, Eastern New Mexico
University, New Mexico Highlands, Occidental College, Knox College and New Mexico Tech.
tel 505.452.3132
fax 505.452.3133
Who are our students?
• Over 90% of our students are Hispanic, the vast majority of whom are children of Mexican
immigrants. They will be the first generation in their family to attend college.
• Over 85% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• Our ninth-graders enter our school with approximately 6th to 7th grade skills on average in South Valley Academy Mission
reading and math as measured by the Stanford 9 test.
To prepare young people to become lifelong learners in a
Founders small school setting, based on high academic standards for
• Alan Marks holds his BA from Stanford University and his JD from UT Austin. He served
as Head Teacher since 2000 and just retired this year. He has lived in the south valley since 1978
all, individual appreciation for each student and teacher,
and taught at Rio Grande High School from 1978-1992 before starting SVA. a culture of trust, respect for the diverse traditions of New
• Katarina Sandoval-Tonini holds her BA from Stanford University and her EdM from Harvard
University School of Education. She grew up in and currently lives in the south valley and
Mexico, and involvement of family and community.
“South Valley Academy is run by

teachers who genuinely care about
the students. I am amazed by the
amount of passion, enthusiasm,
love and patience that abounds
within the walls of South Valley
South Valley Academy Alum

Class of 2007
-Diana Torres
graduated from West Mesa High School. She served as Assistant Head Teacher since 2000 and
now serves as Principal.
Staff “I like the school (SVA) because the teachers give you a lot of
• Our faculty hold degrees from UNM, NM Highlands, NMSU, College of Santa Fe, St. John’s attention. If you are behind in class they help you so you can
College, Rutgers, University of Nebraska, Earlham College, RISD, Alfred University, Saddleback
College, Georgia Southern College, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Boston College, get caught up and pass.”
Hope College, University of Northern Iowa, Occidental College, Tufts, Georgetown, Syracuse, –Omar Torres
10th Grade
Academy.”
and UT at San Antonio.
• 52% of staff hold their master’s degree, 35% hold their bachelor’s and 13% hold their PhD’s
• 40% of professional staff are people of color
• Nationally Board Certified teachers
COMMUNITY CULTURE FAMILY
W
OUR APPROACH
hat makes the South Valley Academy Exemplary?
Students are expected to take control of their own learning. They identify their
Organic Farm.................................................................................
In 2007, the school started an organic garden which involves students and staff
goals for classes with the help of their teachers and receive feedback about their in the business of farming, and hydroponic and organic gardening matched with
progress through meetings and written feedback. the business of planning, managing, harvesting, delivering and selling the organic
“South Valley Academy is where families send
crops Dragon Farm grows.
their children if they want them to succeed and
Advisory........................................................................................ go to college.”
Every student is assigned to an advisory group which is composed of 10-12 – SVA Parent
students with one teacher advisor. The advisory group meets daily, approximately
5 hours each week. Through these daily meetings between the teacher and students, “Service Learning is challenging.”
the South Valley Academy instills values, expectations, opportunities for –Maira Lerma
communication and demonstrated care for every student who attends the school. 11th Grade
3426 Blake Road SW
Community Service Learning Program.........................................
“The teachers stay after school to tel 505.452.3132
The Community Service Learning Program, which meets one half-day each week
involves students actively in learning through planned and organized service to
help us.”
fax 505.452.3133
the community and in learning about civic participation and their capacity for –Cheyenne Badua
employment. 10th Grade
Studio Southwest Architects Inc.
2101 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
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MEETING MINUTES Meeting Number: 01

Meeting Date 08/04/2010
Project Name: South Valley Academy (SVA) Project Number: 1027
Attending: Company: Phone/Fax: E-Mail Address:

Rich Braun Studio SW 843-9683 rbraun@studioswarch.com
Saige Cox Studio SW 942-0131/843-9683 scox@studioswarch.com
Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871/212-748-9121 Passion@aps.edu
Fred Issacson Isaacson & Arfman 268-8828 freda@iacivil.com
Wilson & Mario.Juarez-
Mario Juarez-Infante 348-4000/715-2541 Infante@wilsonco.com
Company
Wilson &
Nathan Burns 948-5123 Nathan.burns@wilsonco.com
Company
INITIAL QUESTIONS
1. What is PPOR? Roldan to follow-up
2. What is the 16 acre boundary? Mario to provide on survey
3. Has ASP purchased the 12 acres currently under lease? Roldan to follow-up
4. What is the area being surveyed, i.e. 4 acres or 16? Entire 16 acre site will be surveyed.
NEW DISCUSSION
1. Regional Storm Drain project has multiple phases – I&A will need to coordinate site drainage with long
range goals of Regional Storm Drain project.
2. I&A may utilize the existing pond but may not tie in to new storm system. Pond will be tied to the storm
system.
3. SVA project adjacent to Navajo Elementary School (Kells & Craig approx 2002). Long range goals include
possible shared bus loop and paying field.
4. Rich gave an overview of SSWA project looking for information re: any constraints we should be aware of
from conception. SSWA will be working on phase 1A as defined in the MACC scope.
5. Disparity re: phase 1 of Schematic Campus Design vs. funding for current scope. To be discussed in further
detail at meeting with Design Plus. Roldan to schedule.
6. Scope indicates multiple building construction. How to accomplish LEED goals and best build for future
development. Also to be discussed in further detail at meeting with Design Plus.
7. Flood Plain @ 4930 – buildings will have to be elevated 1’-0” min. to qualify for Federal relief funds in the
event of a natural disaster.
8. I&A requested Geotech report – APS to contract
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9. I&A inquired about an Archeology Study – not an APS standard. Typically only done if site history
indicates a need.
10. Discussion re: expectation of dwg files. All parties employ National Cad Standards – APS contract
requirement.
11. Permitting – project is on county land will be permitted through Bernalillo County. Fees are waived.
SSWA/I&A requests
1. Campus utility plan – Wilson & Co. to either provide or contract out. Will be based on surface indicators.
Should be available by EOM.
2. Copy of existing gymnasium drawings – status unknown at this time.
3. Copy of Schematic Campus Design, by Design Plus – Roldan to request
4. Core samples as early as possible due to delays in scheduling. Discussion re: options in on-call contractors.
Wilson & Co. minutes

• Rich mentioned SSWA will only be working on Phase 1a. The question of how Navajo ES’s
phasing was handled was brought up.
• Mario explained the functionality of the Regional Storm Drain, referring to the Drainage
Master Plan of which SSWA has a disk of.
• Mario explained that WCI’s survey will pick up utilities based on surface indicators.
Additional efforts may be beneficial.
• Rich felt as though his project likely will only be in the area to the north of the campus road
which runs in an east-westerly direction.
• Coordination between Sal War will likely be beneficial in determining the amount of
underground utilities which may be under the old portable park area on campus.
• Saige mentioned past frustrations from CADD files not being in conformance with National
CAD Standards, of which WCI’s survey conforms to.
• Mario mentioned that Navajo ES’s buildings were raised above surrounding grade to
conform w/ regulations.
• The campus lies in Bernalillo County and not in the City.
Next Meeting: Aug 11th 1:00pm, (@ APS) Master Plan overview

th
Aug 24 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Kick-off w/ user group
By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: Project Directory to date
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Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871/212-748-9121 Pasion@aps.edu
Rupal Design Plus 843-7587 rupal@designplusabq.com
Manny Juarez Design Plus 843-7587 manny@designplusabq.com
OPEN QUESTIONS
1. What is PPOR? Preliminary Program of Requirements
2. What is the 16 acre boundary? Mario to provide on survey
3. Has ASP purchased the 12 acres currently under lease? Roldan to follow-up
NEW QUESTIONS
1. General Site Plan
a. What are the spaces that aren’t called out? Clusters
b. Was the matrix complied in conjunction with the site plan? Yes. If not, which supercedes?
c. How was the phasing (both initial and subsequent) established? Bob Robie?
d. What are the limits of flexibility of the phased aspects? Per Kizito, as long as the budget is maintained
and CO approves deviation, total flexibility.
e. APS history – has LEED been achieved on multiple stand alone facilities? If so, how? N/A
f. Is there a MEP site master plan? No.
g. If scope proceeds as phased and reflected on Master Plan, should buildings be constructed to
accommodate current MEP needs or include future, too? N/A
2. Food service
a. APS 1959 sf/site plan not defined/matrix 2,454sf (+10% = 2,150sf)
b. Only Food Prep & Service Line required? Yes.
c. Does APS have and on-call equipment vendor (similar to playground equipment)? Yes, work with Food
Service.
d. What is the scope/range of function of the Food Prep, i.e. warming kitchen of full service? Full service.
e. Assumption – gym will function as cafeteria? Correct.
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3. Media Center
a. APS 2,990sf/site plan 2,990 sf/2,990sf
4. Administration
a. APS 2,730 sf/site plan 3,651/matrix 2,730sf
b. What are the critical adjacencies? Ask Building Committee.
5. Counselors’ area
a. APS 754sf/site plan 754sf/ matrix 754sf
b. What are the critical adjacencies? Ask Building Committee.
c. Does this need to be detached/stand alone? Ask Building Committee.
6. Special programs
a. APS12,661sf/site plan only partially located/matrix 12,661sf
b. Is the auditorium intended to be phased? Matrix reflects 11,539 total sf but, shows 6,689 for current
phase.
DISCUSSION & REVIEW OF PROGRAM STATEMENT

1. Campus/curriculum is based on community service/rural & agriculture/stewardship
2. Lecture Hall design is complete – John Freeman
3. Counseling/advisor – multiple meetings with students each day. Meet as a group to discuss individual goals
and progress towards them.
4. Informal/homelike setting desired. Intimacy critical
5. Desire to “tread lightly” on the land.
6. Existing building – staging area
7. Security (from outside the campus) is an issue. Vehicle break-ins.
8. Passive building approaches important to campus community.
Next Meeting: Aug 23th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Kick-off w/ user group

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: Project Directory to date
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Katarina Sandoval- Ksandoval-
SVA Principal 352-4227
Tonini tonini@southvalleyacademy.org
Alan Marks SVA Founder 877-3150 jmar@unm.edu
Cesar Octavio Madquez Parent 804-5456
Staff cherfurst@
Christina Herrera Furst 250-6396
Representative southvalleyacademy.org
Deanna Herrera Parent 235-8039 Dherrera @who.net
Denise Chavez Student 720-2622 denisechavez@ yahoo.com
Deyanara Rivera Student 304-1686 rivera17_2012@hotmail.com
Lurde G. Ortiz Student 452-7373 ortizlurdes@yahoo.com
Mara Marquez Parent 319-3822
Maria Ortiz SVA Coordinator 480-3758
NEW DISCUSSION
1. Introduction of Building Committee members & Design Team
2. Rich explained the funds available for the project. $8.1 mil becomes $5,812,000.00. ¾ allocated to
Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC), ¼ to consultants, testing, etc. Furniture, equipment,
window coverings, etc. is from a separate fund.
3. Building Committee (BC) informed of breakdown of phase 1 into 1a (non-classroom spaces) & 1b
(classroom spaces). This is the first time that the BC has been made aware that phase 1 would not be
constructed in entirety.
4. Method of phasing breakdown was discussed. Assumption was made that the funds available determined the
square footage possible and then a breakdown was made based upon square footage without reference to the
Program Statement. All parties present agree that the proposed phasing is not in the best interest of the
campus.
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5. Alan suggested the approach may have been used to insure funding is passed for phase 1b as construction of
classrooms has a higher priority than non-classroom spaces.
6. Design Team was made aware of SVA’s goal to have the middle school up and running as quickly as
possible. Potentially all classrooms spaces could be constructed in earlier phases with non-classroom space
to follow as the last phase. BC to discuss.
7. BC asked questions regarding flexibility of the proposed 1a scope. Roldan advised that, per Kizito, BC has
control of scope/direction of project provided budget is not exceeded and Capital Master Plan Committee
(CMPC) approves direction.
8. Roldan explained CMPC will require written notice of deviation from proposed use of funds and SVA need
for deviation and then typically meets and approves the new direction.
9. Rich & Saige explained LEED (Leadership In Energy Environmental Design) as a point system used to
measure a building’s total system – mechanical, lighting, walls, ceilings, roof, insulation value, acoustic
levels, building materials, etc. all of which contributes to a better learning environment and a cleaner planet.
APS has mandated that all new construction will be LEED Silver at a minimum. The rating system
includes; Certified, Silver, Gold, & Platinum.
10. Discussion re: advisory location. Initially desired in classrooms but, some previous BC talk has considered
allocating specific space to this function. BC to discuss further. Design Team would like additional
information re: how advisory functions within the campus to better understand the space needs and make
recommendations. To be discussed at the next meeting.
11. Consideration will need to be given to Charter school vs. APS classroom standards. 25 students per
classroom as design parameter is high for SVA. What will APS’s role be in determining any
guidelines/parameters? What considerations need to be made regarding future growth and class size?
12. Conclusion: BC to review Program Statement and determine priorities of all Program Statement functions.
Next meeting Design Team will begin programming based upon BC decisions. What spaces can serve dual
function until the future phases are constructed?
Definitely Need Would Like Not Needed Now
Classrooms Media Center Food Service
Administration
Counseling/Advisory
Next Meeting: Sept. 13th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Begin programming w/ user group
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: n/a
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Katarina Sandoval- Ksandoval-
SVA Principal 352-4227
Tonini tonini@southvalleyacademy.org
Alan Marks SVA Founder 877-3150 jemar@unm.edu
Alicia Lueras
GC Member 710-1994 Alicia Lueras@gmail.com
Maldonado
crodriguez@southvalleyacadem
Carmen Rodriguez SVA Business Mgr 363-6945
y.org
Cesar Octavio Madquez Parent 804-5456
Staff cherfurst@
Deanna Herrera Parent 235-8039 Dherrera @who.net
Denise Chavez Student 720-2622 denisechavez@ yahoo.com
OPEN ITEMS
1. What does the BC want to focus on building for Phase 1a?
a. Refer to attached program.
2. What will APS’s role be in determining any guidelines/parameters?

a. Roldan to address w/ Kizito.
b. Per Karen, SVA needs to adhere to APS adequacy guidelines.
c. Refer to attached.
3. What considerations need to be made regarding future growth and class size?
a. Class size will remain the same.
4. What spaces can serve dual function until the future phases are constructed?
a. Refer to BC program.
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5. If part of current scope, will advisory be part of classrooms? Or is separate space needed? Design Team
would like additional information re: how advisory functions within the campus to better understand the
space needs and make recommendations.
a. Advisory is a defined space within the classroom.
b. Space will require lockers, a couch, no physical architectural barriers.
c. Teacher is the advisor.
d. Space should be “homelike”, defined by furniture.
e. 10-12 students.
NEW DISCUSSION
1. Email minutes to entire BC.
2. Per Alan, additional funding may be available. Funds may range from $300,000.00 to $2-3 million. If funds
become available they will process through APS and there will be an amendment to SSWA’s contract to
expand project scope
Funds from land sale. There is a discrepancy between the appraised value and the sale price.
3. Faculty work space & Parent workspace (#5 & #9) should be part of larger administration building.
4. Service learning Office (#7) should be part of larger administration building.
5. Upper administration program – follow Program Statement for now.
6. Media – needs advisory space that could also function as a classroom and as smaller advisory area
(950/400sf). Small conference rooms also needed.
7. Commons area – adjacent to administration with access to outside.
8. Keep classrooms together.
9. Science labs – interchangeable or discipline specific? Kata to check. 24 stations maximum.
10. Greenhouse – adjacent to science classrooms and farm. Needs to accommodate starter plants. Should be
adjacent to Biology. Would like to utilize stack effect.
11. LEED – SVA is open to using the school as a teaching tool.
12. What is SLP? Speech Language Pathologist
13. Water softness should be verified for mechanical systems.
Next Meeting: Oct. 4th 4:00pm, (@ SVA) Design concepts
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: SVA program list
NM State Adequacy Standards
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MEETING MINUTES Meeting 05 rev 01

Number:

Saige Cox Studio SW 942-0131 or 843-9683 scox@studioswarch.com
848-8871
Roldan Pasion APS Architect Pasion@aps.edu
212-748-9121
Ksandoval-
Katarina Sandoval-
SVA Principal 352-4227 tonini@southvalleyacademy.o
Tonini
rg
Alan Marks SVA Founder 877-3150 jamar@unm.edu
Alicia Lueras
GC Member 710-1994 AliciaLueras@gmail.com
Maldonado
Christina Herrera Staff cherfurst@
250-6396
Furst Representative southvalleyacademy.org
Deanna Herrera Parent 967-8070 Dherrera@who.net
OPEN ITEMS
1. What will APS’s role be in determining any guidelines/parameters?
a. Roldan to address w/ Kizito.
b. Per Karen, SVA needs to adhere to APS adequacy guidelines (attached in previous minutes).
2. Science labs – interchangeable or discipline specific? Kata to check. 24 stations maximum.
(Per e-mail from Jennifer Gable w/ hand written notes from Andres)
a. One lab specific to chemistry
1. At least one hood
2. Water, gas, air & electrical hook-ups @ stations
3. Closet for chemical storage – preference is cabinets
4. Shower/eye wash station
b. Two general science classrooms
1. For biology/physics/env sci/ geology
2. With water @ stations, safety hook-ups, & outlets @ stations
NEW DISCUSSION
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1. Based on BC provided program, current presentation sf is 26, 296 + 400 for greenhouse. This sf
includes 2 mechanical/electrical spaces and custodial.
2. Explanation of site plan and bubble diagrams.
3. Change orientation of parking lot to create more of a central courtyard – acceptable?
a. BC discussion re: original intent of PAC connection to existing building and for deliveries
b. Parking surface to be permeable and very wooded – so as not to impact feel of campus
c. General BC consensus is a preference towards revised orientation, maintaining the permeable
surface and added trees.
4. Is there a shower in the gym? No
a. LEED point possible if one is added.
b. BC preference is for a single shower for staff use only.
Site
5. PAC relationship to existing building? i.e. does it need to be attached? No.
6. Will interior dirt road remain? No.
Administration (Building “A”)

7. Staff Parent workspace – open? Divider? Open to open office area?
a. Keep parent work space close to reception
b. BC prefers some form of barrier between the parent-staff work spaces (includes doors &
glazing)
c. Between staff workspace – open office area the barrier does not require fixed doors (i.e.
openings are sufficient). Glazing is preferred for the upper portion of the barrier.
d. Kata will confirm with balance of staff.
8. SLC – what is the function? What are the critical adjacencies? Privacy issues?
a.
9. No lounge is called for in the PS admin area – is one wanted? Frig? Microwave? Sink?
a. Staff workspace to double as lounge area.
b. Provide Frig, microwave, sink.
10. Are there critical adjacencies?
a. Kata to review with staff
11. Are all of the required spaces reflected?
12. Toilet core – access after hours?
Classroom (Building “B”)

13. Goals (Design Team) – building mass, light, views, not exactly the same, module for expansion
14. Will shared courtyard function? Yes.
15. Shared courtyard – think about what the space should be like.
a. Memorial garden (may not be the appropriate location – keep in mind for good location)
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1. What was the role of the teacher? Perhaps location can be associated with those classroom
types
b. Bancos/seating for functional teaching and students hanging out
c. Soft & hard scape, i.e. some plantings with hard seating
Media/Science/Greenhouse (Building “C”)

16. Is an advisory space needed in the science classrooms?
a. Yes.
b. If possible, create spaces similar to the general classrooms.
17. Is east & south light sufficient for greenhouse?
a. Yes.
b. If possible, raise height of greenhouse to capture n & w light.
18. Are there critical adjacencies?
Kata to review with staff
19. Are all of the required spaces reflected?
Kata to review with staff
General
20. What are the school colors? Royal Blue, Black & Silver
21. Mascot? Flaming Dragon
General Comments
22. NW corner of campus should be more secure.
23. Server room – large enough for fire, security, alarms & server.
24. At administration, change “Secretary “ to “Director of Student Support”
25. Principal’s office should be large enough for a small conference table – seat 6-8.
26. Send Roldan request for sf changes again – he did not receive the first one.
27. Westwind to be landscape consultant.
Building Committee “Homework”

28. Review building specific bubble diagrams
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a. Confirm that all required spaces are reflected
b. Adjust any adjacencies
c. Provide comments regarding what works and what doesn’t for each of the buildings
Administration (Building “A”), Classroom (Building “B”), Media/Science/Greenhouse (Building “C”)
29. Review site diagram

a. Provide comments regarding what works and what doesn’t
30. Think about classroom courtyard space – what is a teaching courtyard?
31. Think about the central courtyard – what types of elements should be incorporated?
a. How much of the budget do you want to allocate?
b. Is covered space provided by the buildings sufficient for this phase?
c. How far should the design go in this phase?i.e. should it wait until the PAC phase to prevent
limiting PAC design or undoing courtyard work?
32. Think about the “closed campus” concept.
a. Is it feasible?
b. Is it desirable? If desirable, what is the best approach, i.e. fence, decorative gates between
buildings, attached building elements, etc?
c. Who is the campus being closed to/for?
d. How secure should it be? i.e. just the buildings or the entire campus?
Next Meeting: Oct. 18th 4:15 pm, (@ SVA) Review design concepts
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: Concept images
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CONFERENCE RECORD
0BU
PROJECT: South Valley Academy DATE:

10/19/10
BY: WGP TIME:
2:00pm
PERSON CONSULTED: Team PROJECT#
8941.00
PURPOSE OF CONTACT: Weekly OAC Meeting. FIRM:
BG/SSW
PRESENT: Colin, Phil, Wes – BGCE; Rich Braun, Saige PHONE NO.:
Cox – Studio SW;
__________ TELEPHONE CONVERSATION

U U _____X____ MEETING MINUTES
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THE FOLLOWING WAS DISCUSSED:

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1. This project is for a charter school and APS will be providing the building for the new high school.
The existing charter school is on the adjacent site and is a high school. The site south of the existing
school is Navajo Elementary. The school is located in Bernalillo County.
2. There was a master plan developed by others that is being adhered to with slight adaptation.
3. The school no longer has a kitchen component.
4. The building will have 10 classrooms, 3 science classrooms, a greenhouse, a computer lab, and a media
center (which is a library), administration areas, and circulation/support/restroom areas.
5. The project is limited to 26,000 sq.ft..
6. There were originally two phases 1 and 2, and now due to the recent bond measures, phasing has
changed and there is some combination of original phasing components occurring within the existing
budget to meet the client goals.
7. Rich was expecting mechanical systems would be air driven variable volume with heating/cooling
coming from a boiler/chiller system. A school completed recently by SSW had utilized an air-cooled
chiller to provide cooling. WGP stated given the project size, if a chiller is utilized, air-cooled would
be likely. The project is a bit too small to have a cooling tower. WGP stated that ground source heat
exchange may be a viable option for consideration and long term savings. At this time, the mechanical
system has not been selected.
8. There will be a meeting with the maintenance people which takes into consideration their comfort level,
abilities, and previous experiences in selecting the type of mechanical system for the project.
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9. APS does not like equipment on the roof and may not even allow it per their current design standards.
10. Each science classroom is designed to seat 24 and will have 6 benches. Rich does not think there will
be a hood and a kiln, and this will need to be verified.
11. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification. WGP recommended the project have a LEED
kickoff meeting and identify the target credits early on. Additionally, the Owner will need to provide an
OPR document to document their design requirements. Lisa Logan with ECI will be the LEED
consultant for the city.
12. Phil stated APS guideline Telecom room sizes. They are 15x20 for main room and 7x8 for the IDF’s.
We believe this facility would only require a 7’x8’ or smaller room and this will need to be confirmed
with APS. In addition to the IDF room, there was discussion about whether or not the computer lab
should have its own room as well. WGP/PJS stated that due to the length of routing cables, there
would be a cost advantage to having a telecom room local to the computer room for data distribution.
Roldan Paison, the Arch/PM with APS will need to be consulted in order to determine the exact
telecom room requirements. The Administration area may be the desired area for the telco closet.
13. The typical class size is 14 students.
14. The classrooms will have advisory spaces with couches for the “homeroom” function.
15. Rich would like to consolidate mechanical and electrical into a common room where possible.
16. There is an existing IT setup for the portable campus. However, the portables will likely be there for 5-
10 more years, and this system will likely need to remain intact.
17. They don’t have a PA system now or fire protection in the existing school. We need to determine the
PA requirements for the new school.
18. A Sprinkler system will be installed to protect the occupants of the new building.
19. Rich reviewed the planned sizes for the mechanical/electrical spaces. The current mechanical/electrical
room sizes appear adequate with the exception of the science wing where the room appears to be too
long and skinny, and the need for telecommunications closet(s).
20. There will be at least one lab specific for chemistry. Water, gas and electric will be required to the lab
tables. An emergency shower and eyewash station will be required. BGCE needs to confirm if
additional labs/classrooms will have these services as well.
21. There will be an irrigation system fed from the building domestic water system. Westward landscape
will be doing the irrigation services. BGCE will need the irrigation system flowrate for designing the
water entrance.
22. The next steps are that SSW will be developing the floor plans based on the conceptual programming.
23. Sage is a big fan of proactive communications and would like to make sure we closely coordinate our
CAD efforts. WGP told Saige BGCE will issue a letter with schematic coordination information
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requests and requirements.
24. SSW is considering pursuing the project in REVIT for coordination. WGP stated BGCE will need to
know soon if the project will pursue. Final decision has not yet been made.
25. BGCE will be providing the infrastructure for the fire alarm and security systems for the Electrical
Contractor to rough-in. System and device requirements will need to be provided from the respective
design/build contractor(s) or special design consultants. BGCE can provide security design services if
required.
26. Rich expects the building will be construction type 2B, non-rated construction. The materials will
mostly be non-combustible.
27. There will be some exterior and parking lot lighting.
28. May want to consider future hookups for potential solar down the road.
29. APS standard is for floor-mounted fixtures. No electronic sensors for faucets. Low flow urinals. SSW
prefers the dual flush toilets. If we use dual directional flush on the water closets, the down direction
should e the low volume because people use their feet to flush toilets. BGCE will review available
manufacturers to see if this is an option.
30. SSW will send BGCE the site survey plan.
31. On November 1st there will be a meeting with APS. The program needs to be done in a month. January
26th is the deadline for SD’s, but Rich expects the design team will be done sooner. Detailed system
exploration does not need to occur at the SD phase. By the time the programming meeting is over, a
system should be selected and BGCE can begin designing the specific system at the SD phase. A
deliverable that sketches a one-line system layout is desired for SD deliverables.
32. SSW typically posts files for consultant distribution to their FTP site. BGCE will require a username
and password to access.
The above is considered correct unless response to the contrary is received within 5 days from the above
date.
END OF CONFERENCE RECORD

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MEETING MINUTES Meeting 06

Number:
Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871/212-748- Pasion@aps.edu
9121
Katarina Sandoval- SVA Principal 352-4227 Ksandoval-
Tonini tonini@southvalleyacademy
.org
Alicia Lueras GC Member 710-1994 AliciaLueras@gmail.com
Maldonado
Deyanara Rivera Student 304-1686 rivera17_2012@hotmail.co
m
NEW DISCUSSION
1) Portal space at classrooms requested
2) Staff liked parking and classroom orientation
3) Building location approximately 35’ to north is okay
4) North boundary
a. Define edge with wall/adobe (future school project)
5) Buildings connected gives the impression of a closed campus
6) Minor pedestrian traffic from street to administration
7)
a. Path needs to be ADA compliant
8) Separating administration & classroom building is priority
9) College guidance counselor location – possibly in counseling area or in media center
10) Service learning
a. Four desks w/ semi privacy/phone lines
b. Low walls – systems furniture
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c. Storage for office supplies (paper, inc cartridges, etc.)
11) Toilet fixtures
a. Floor mounted
b. Manual controls
c. Jumbo toilet paper dispensers
d. Semi-recessed paper towel/disposal
e. No waterless urinal
12) Xeric landscaping at exterior of campus, greener towards center
13) Memorial garden – history teacher
14) What takes place in courtyards
15) Schedule visit to family school
Next Meeting: Nov. 1 4:15 pm, (@ SVA) Review design concepts
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: n/a
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MEETING MINUTES Meeting 06

Number:
Wesley Ploof Beaudin Ganze 323-9070 ext. 5407 wqploof@bgce.com
Philli Sitges Beaudin Ganze 323-9070 pjsitges@bgce.com
Colin Evans Beaudin Ganze 323-9070 ext. 5408 clevans@bgce.com
NEW DISCUSSION
1) Overview of project
2) School program requirements
3) Main tel/com 15’ x 20’ for high school. Secondary IDF 8’ x 8’. Intermediate Distribution field
4) IT room in admin area 7’ x 8’ + telephone panel
5) IT closet in computer room 4’ x 2’ deep clear
6) Air handler footpront 13’ x 9’
7) SSWA to send survey to BG
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: MEP minutes
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Roldan Pasion APS Architect 848-8871/ Pasion@aps.edu
212-748-9121
Katarina Sandoval- SVA Principal 352-4227 Ksandoval-tonini
Tonini @southvalleyacademy.org
Maldonado
Staff cherfurst@
Elizabeth Calhoun Westwind 881-8925 ext 114 ec@westwindlandscape.com
landscape 883-7052 fax
NEW DISCUSSION
Building and site plan modifications made from last presentation based upon:
1) Meeting with MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) to discuss potential HVAC
(Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems. Ultimate decision will be made with
MEP team and M&O
2) BC preference for building separation (priority form last meeting)
3) Design considerations to unify roofs
4) The need for mechanical efficiency
Change to Administration – angle north leg of building
1) Responds to road (BC request) on west
2) Maintains response to courtyard on east
3) Creates staff break area (on west)
4) Opens student commons patio up to larger courtyard
5) Student commons patio visible by principal & head teacher (BC request)
6) Administration building has a different function than the other buildings
7) Façade deviations resist the “shopping mall” aesthetic
Roldan’s comments
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1) Entire building should be oriented to road or to courtyard
BC comments
1) Arbor/connector aligns courtyard so it would “read” as straight
2) Existing building is not aligned with anything
Change to Media – outdoor teaching space moved to east
1) View to farm from commons is lost
2) Single, unified building is created
3) HVAC run is too long in old scheme to adequately serve the science & greenhouse from
classroom mechanical room & connection from media mechanical room is too awkward
Building connector – arbor rather than hard roofed structure
1) Included as part of the base bid
2) Element to connect/unify buildings
3) Pathway between buildings
4) Incorporate the agricultural aspect of the campus
5) Variety of “vine” type plants – trumpet vine, honeysuckle, clematis, etc.
6) Offers shade in the summer, sun in the winter
7) South end of the connector would not be constructed until the PAC is designed
BC comments
1) In general, likes the idea
Adobe wall –
1) Recommend including at least the foundation as an additive alternate
2) Wall itself could be constructed as community projects
Landscape – approx 100,000 sf
1) Low grade will require buildings to be built up
1) Existing trees will require wells if area is brought up
2) SVA wants to salvage as many trees as possible
3) Older Cottonwood (scarecrow tree) to be removed
2) Courtyard space -What does BC envision?
1) Kata- spaces closer to buildings are spaces for students – bancos, shade, etc
2) central courtyard serves to anchor – fountain, mosaics
3) south area – grassy, open for students to toss football or play frisbee
4) amphitheater or element tied to future PAC
3) Large space to work with
1) APS typically won’t allow grass on less than an acre
2) Grass would need to be contiguous
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3) Grass is cheaper to install, even with irrigation system
4) Bubblers for trees & shrubs more expensive
5) Gravel & mulch have higher expense in materials
4) Who will maintain the grounds? An arbor would require some maintenance by the school
1) APS/M&O will do the majority
2) SVA hires parents to do some landscape work
3) Irrigate out of ditch – flood irrigation not possible with APS relationship/fields would
need to be functional sooner than flood irrigation would allow
5) Memorial garden
1) SVA committed to making this happen – high priority
2) History teacher lost earlier this year
3) Teacher was a Master Gardener
Parking lot –
1) Permeable surface
2) Lots of trees
3) One way traffic to reduce size
4) Landscaping to “hide” back of existing building
Busses –
1) Future plan for bus loop connection with Navaho Elementary
2) Will SVA bus drop & pick-up remain in same location? Yes
3) Is a drop of any kind needed at the high school area? No, but pathways should be incorporated
into the design to safely navigate from the courtyard to the bus
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: AS-102, A-101-A/M & A-101-CLSRM
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Bob Heiser Studio SW 843-9683 rheiser@studioswarch.com
212-748-9121
Maldonado
Staff cherfurst@
Richard Baca Parent 306-0899 none
NEW DISCUSSION
Trees:
1) Several trees have been “directing” the new facility layout. At least one of these trees appears to
be at the end of its life cycle. Per Recommendations from Liz Calhoun, SSWA contacted Joran
Viers, County Program Director/Agriculture Agent w/ Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension
Service
2) Joran evaluated each of the 8 significant trees on the site:
i. Tree 1 – Mulberry, not in great shape – optional
ii. Tree 2 – Cottonwood, in good health and condition – save
iii. Tree 3 – Mulberry, decay prone, would require 2-3 seasons of pruning to salvage
iv. Tree 4 – Cottonwood, cut stump with multiple new shoots – remove
v. Tree 5 – Cottonwood, in good health and condition – save
vi. Tree 6 – Cottonwood, 80-100 years old, evident decay, unsafe – remove
vii. Tree 7 – does not impact current project. Evaluate when PAC is in design.
viii. Tree 8 – Two Cottonwoods, both in good condition – save
ix. Tree 9 – Cottonwood, in good health and condition – save
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3) In general,
i. Mulberries provide too much shade for grass to grow and are a common allergen, i.e. not
an ideal tree for the campus.
ii. To determine safe construction line, diameter of tree x 1.25 = radius of safe zone
iii. If work needs to be done within the root safe zone an air spade should be employed.
iv. No more than 30% of a tree’s foliage should be removed at any one time.
v. Root zone should be in non-compacted dirt.
vi. Recommendation – remove trees as needed and plant as desired. BC agrees with this
recommendation.
4) Tree 6 was also assessed by Sequoia Landscaping. Refer to attached report.
Utilities –
Gas
1) Two gas lines, both running south from Blake Road, exist. The west line intersects the
proposed site for the Administration building and the east line intersects the proposed
Media/Science building site.
2) Alan Marks indicated that the east line is historic and no longer in use. Can be capped.
3) Per Alan Marks, the west line serves the 3-classroom building. Verify with Wilson.
Recommendation: Abandon existing line and incorporate gas service for classrooms from new
Admin line.
Electric
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1) One overhead electric line runs south from Blake road. This serves lighting and irrigation
functions that need to be retained on the campus. Plan to incorporate with Media/Science
building power.
Water
1) Manholes and water meters are reflected on the survey but there are no water lines shown.
2) Per Alan Marks, line runs west of school road
Sanitary Sewer
1) No Sanitary Sewer lines are shown on the survey
2) Per Alan Marks, line runs west of school road
SSWA to send Roldan an e-mail to have survey revisited.
Administration
1) Orientation of south leg
i. Based upon proposed design (refer to attached), BC likes orientation. Proceed.
2) Vault/records – need to be fireproof? Yes.
3) College guidance moved out of Counseling office to increase student privacy.
4) Discussion regarding LEED point requiring walk-off mats. New standard requires 10’-0” of
walk-off mat. Roldan suggested pursuing an alternate point and forgoing the mat requirement.
SSWA agrees with this approach. The funds saved from the mats could be used to “buy” a
credit. Too much sf is compromised due to the number of exterior doors.
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Media/Science
1) Storage – is storage for Media, Computer or both? Kata to check
2) Shelving & tables for Stacks & Reference – what sizes & quantities? Kata to check
3) Advisory space – program calls for 550 sf & 225 sf. Minutes from 9/13, item #6 under New
Discussion calls for 950 sf & 450 sf, plus conference rooms. Kata said space for 25 students.
Kata to check.
4) Multimedia Production @ 400 sf – not sure of function. May delete this and add sf to Library.
Kata to check
Classrooms
1) Advisory spaces – how should area be defined? Furniture, flooring change, soffits, etc? BC
wants a uniform space that can be modified with area rugs, shelving & soft furniture.
Next Meeting: Nov. 29 10:00 pm, (@ NexGen school) Tour similar facility
By: C. Saige Cox

Enclosures: Sequoia Landscaping Tree evaluation
E-mail from Joran Viers
Drawings – AS-102, A-101-clsrm, A-101-a/m
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MEETING MINUTES – site tour Meeting #: 09

Nex+Gen and Family School Meeting Date 11/29/2010
212-748-9121
Michael Stanton Nex+Gen Principal 878-6418
Nex+Gen:
1) Basic stats - Based on New Tech Network in Napa. Only 40 similar schools nationwide. Moved
in in Oct. 2010. 150 students currently enrolled. 450 capacity. 48,000 sf built @ $130.00/sf.
Lottery based enrollment w/. 50% reserved for Del Norte students. Campus is shared with Del
Norte. No athletic program, athletic programs are sponsored by the home district school.
Teachers don’t “own” classrooms, they share. The school anticipates LEED Silver certification.
2) Michael gave an overview of the principles of a magnet school;
i. Small <400 students
ii. Personalization – daily advisory schedule/service learning
iii. One-to-one computerization – no computer lab, project based learning
iv. Assessed learning content
v. Professional culture – trust cards, “school norms”
Questions:
Q: What doesn’t work/what would you have done differently?
A: Somewhat early to tell but, so far everything is working very well. We would have liked to
have given more forethought to PE spaces as we’re now retrofitting that into our program.
Q: What is working better than you anticipated?
A: The flexibility of the spaces. The flow of traffic. The openness. The furniture – being mobile
gives a great deal of flexibility and some pieces convert, like the cafeteria tables into bench seating.
Q: How do you do lockdown without blinds on the windows?
A: We move the students to the core of the building (which does have blinds).
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Q: Where does advisory meet?
A: In Learning Studios.
Q: Where does staff meet?
A: Small conference room. Host staff meets in Learning Studios.
Q: With no library, where do students study?
A: Areas thought the building.
Features:
Whiteboard casework, Smartboards, Wi-Fi, Portable microphone, infrared, mobile storage
General Comments:
-Locker area – likes the separation but with more openness. Maybe partial height wall. Counter to set
stuff on.
-Doors – prefers doors but again likes the openness of the spaces.
-Materials – doesn’t like the “coldness”, wants a more inviting feel.
Family School:
1) Principal not available for tour. Self-guided with no more than 2 people in a room at one time.
240 students between 8:00 -12:00, 3 days per week.
General Comments:
-Like the courtyard with berms and division of spaces.
-Like the storage space between classrooms. (Storage can be achieved with casework)
-Like the gates.
Reminders:
-Faculty workspace – no doors, just openings
-Provide areas/opportunities to showcase student work and for PR. Admin & Media??
-Lighting and spaces need to function for community and alternate programs, i.e. night use as well as
day use
-BC to start thinking about specific needs for spaces, i.e. whiteboards, casework, tackboards, copiers,
faxes. Look at floor plans and envision using them.
Next Meeting: Dec. 6 4:15 pm, (@ SVA) LEED/Tour discussion

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: none
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212-748-9121
Alicia Lueras
Maldonado
Staff cherfurst@
Lisa Logan Green Ideas 515-8462 lisa@greenideas.com
Discussion:
1) SVA to review plans and indicate preferred layout of spaces and include a wish list
2) Science classroom:
i. White/chalk/tack boards
ii. Projection screen
iii. Projector (by APS)
iv. Shared closet?
3) Bookroom
i. Incorporate into individual classroom casework
LEED:
1) Lisa provided an overview of LEED and the general categories
2) Lisa explained the specific points SVA can help achieve (see attachment for specifics on each
proposed point).
1) Alternative transportation & changing rooms
2) Joint use of facilities
3) Storage and collection of recyclables
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i. Required and already in place on campus - plastic, aluminum, paper & glass
ii. Food composting also in place on campus
iii. Will require refinement into new facility
iv. Containers in classrooms
4) Thermal comfort (survey)
5) Green cleaning program
6) Green education
7) Low ercury lamps
8) School as a teaching tool
3) The BC was supportive of all points however, Kata wants staff input on School as a Teaching
Tool. Otherwise, SVA will attempt all other suggested points.
4) Christina will present School as a Teaching Tool to the staff at the Wednesday meeting. SVA to
inform SSWA of outcome.
Project schedule:
1) 8th -SSWA meeting with Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) team
2) 13th - Next meeting SVA will provide SSWA with plan layouts for spaces
3) 15th - SSWA hosting LEED charette with entire design team
4) Break for holidays and reconvene on Jan 10th. SSWA to have finalized floor plans and
elevations to present to BC. Beneficial to have entire BC at presentation.
5) SSWA to present to APS Capital Outlay for final approval
Next Meeting: Dec. 13 4:15 pm, (@ SVA) plan layouts

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: LEED packet
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212-748-9121
Henry Martinez APS/HVAC 765-5950 Martinez_hen@aps.edu
Gene Carter APs/plumbing 765-5950 ext 310 Carter_G@aps.edu
Lisa Logan Green Ideas 515-8462 lisa@greenideas.com
Wesley Ploof Beaudin Ganze 323-9070 wgploof@bgce.com
Kyle Best Beaudin Ganze 323-9070 kjbest@bgce.com
Mechanical:
1) What systems will APS consider and which ones are not possibilities.
i. Yes - VRF, Chillers, Dycon, Ground Source, VAV
ii. No – Swamp coolers, air washers, no roof top units (exception being exhaust
fans), hybrids
2) Operable windows –
i. Requires user to be aware of mechanical system
ii. APS HVAC would prefer operable windows be tied to mechanical system. Not
in budget.
iii. LEED considerations.
iv. Perceived user comfort higher with some building control
3) Maintenance
i. prefers fan coils – VAV
ii. for SVA, will probably be contracted out
4) ERV- Energy Recovery Ventilation on hood
5) Dycon systems, LG Mitubishi VRF system
6) Lap top to control mechanical system
i. Back net system - ACS, ICS, Trane or Integra ok
ii. BG to spec
7) Budget –
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i. MACC = $5.8m
ii. $223/sq ft (includes site work)
iii. MEP = $78/sq ft
8) Air cooled chiller ________ choice
9) Preferred system-
i. Dycon – smaller ducts, lower maintenance, ease of maintenance, quieter, greater
efficiency, less square footage required
Plumbing:
1) No hot water on demand system
2) Floor mounted toilets with manual, dual flush valve
3) Lavs with sensors – to be hard wired. BG to spec “skirt”
Fire Protection:
1) Fire riser, backflow preventer, PIV for each building? BG to meet with fire marshal
i. Siamese connection – remote if necessary
ii. No Aimes fixtures – prone to freezing. Watz or Wilkins.
2) Access to buildings – fire truck requires loop road
3) Albuquerque Water Authority is in charge of Bernalillo County
OPR:
1) Lisa to fill out using APS template & APS will review
Misc:
1) BG to supply required mechanical room sq ft asap
2) Submit Capital Outlay document early Feb.
i. Need consultant narratives third week of Jan. SSWA to send BG & Green Ideas
a sample.
Next Meeting: Dec. 15 10:00 am, (@ SSWA) LEED Charette

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: MEP minutes
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Julie Radoslovich Head Teacher 352-4440 jradoslovich@
Alicia Lueras
Maldonado
Staff cherfurst@
Discussion:
1) Program Statement Program vs. Program Statement Site Plan questions: Indoor PE, Student
Health & Instructional Coach are spaces identified in program but not delineated on site plan.
Are space shown elsewhere or do they need placeholders? If so, where is the best location?
i. Indoor PE – already reflected in existing gymnasium
ii. Student Health – not reflected, needed as part of long term goal. Should be
adjacent to admin with privacy but easy access for students.
iii. Instructional Coach – not reflected but covered in Advisory and classroom
spaces.
2) SVA to supply large format logo to SSWA
3) Charter document with campus background is on website. Alicia to send bullet point document.
4) Items from Teacher’s meeting:
i. School as a teaching tool – approved
ii. Doors between classrooms – not approved
5) SVA would like to start Mid-school in fall of 2012. This would require construction document
to be out to bid May 1.
6) LEED charette this Wednesday
7) Nomenclature for rooms and buildings (as described below) approved by BC. Building names
may be added in the future.
Administration building = building “A”
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Admin rooms are 100-119
Corridor/toilets are 120- 129
Counseling is 130-139
Commons is 140-149
College office is 150-159
SLO is 160-169
Mechanical is 170-179
(Future phase -Student Health 180-189)
Classroom building = building “B”
West classrooms 200-209
Central classrooms 210-219
East classrooms 220-229
Media building = building “C”
RR, & Mech 300-309
Greenhouse & Science 310-319
Computer lab 320-329
Media 330-339
8) Staff question: What is the benefit, to the school, of LEED?
1) APS mandate
2) Good stewardship of the environment
i. Recycled building materials
ii. Low emission building materials
iii. Energy efficient mechanical & electrical systems
iv. Construction waste managed for recycling and diverted from landfill
v. Lower water consumption
3) Better learning environment
i. Daylight
ii. Views
iii. Operable windows
9) Break for holidays and reconvene on Jan 10th. SSWA to have “finalized” floor plans and
elevations to present to BC. Beneficial to have entire BC at presentation.
Next Meeting: Jan 10 4:15 pm, (@ SVA) project presentation

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures:
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Discussion:
1) Program Statement Program vs. Program Statement Site Plan questions: Indoor PE, Student
Next Meeting: TBD

By: C. Saige Cox
Enclosures: Green Ideas meeting minutes
Beaudin-Ganze meeting minutes
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ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Design Development Document

STUDIO SOUTHWEST ARCHITECTS, INC.

Building System Narratives -

South Valley Academy Building Advisory Committee

South Valley Academy INTRODUCTION

The Albuquerque Public Schools Project number is 0725.5101.40110

South Valley Academy INTRODUCTION

South Valley Academy INTRODUCTION

General Classroom Building:

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

Building “A” - Administration 4,130 Net Sq Ft

Administration 2100 sq ft–

Counseling 680 sq ft–

College 250 sq ft–

Service Learning Center 400 sq ft-

Restrooms & Mechanical undefined

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

10 General Education Classrooms 8000 sq ft-

Restrooms & Mechanical undefined

Building “C” – Sci-Tech 6,900 Net Sq Ft

3 Science Classrooms 3600 sq ft –

Computer Laboratory 1100 sq ft-

Library and Media Center 1800 sq ft –

Restrooms & Mechanical undefined

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

International Building Code (Ibc) 2006

Building Square Footage

Occupancy Section 305

Construction type Section 602.2 & Table 601

Allowable areas Table 503 & Section 506

Allowable Heights Table 503

Exterior Wall Fire Resistance Rating Table 602

Maximum Exterior Wall Opening Table 704.8

Shaft Requirements Section 707.2

Elevator Section 707.14.1

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

Fire Alarm Boxes Section 907.3.1

Corridor Fire Resistance Rating Table 1017.1

Occupant Load Table 1004.1.1

Building “A” 5281/100 =53

Number of Exits Required Table 1015.1 & 1019.1

Number of Exits Provided

Travel Distance Table 1016.1

Vertical Exit Enclosures Section 1020.1

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

Occupant Load for Plumbing fixtures

Plumbing Fixtures Calculation

Water Closets/ Urinals Lavatories Drinking Service

Number of Parking Spaces Required

Number of Parking Spaces Provided

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

INITAIL PROJECT MACC $5,812,033.00

SITEWORK 1 SITE $75,000.00 $75,000.00

LANDSCAPING/IRRIGATION 50,000 SQ FT $4.00 $200,000.00

South Valley Academy OVERVIEW

Background Documents Research:

Site Drainage - Existing:

No apparent offsite flow impacts this property.

Site Drainage - Proposed:

South Valley Academy NARRATIVES

Civil Plan Set:

South Valley Academy NARRATIVES

South Valley Academy NARRATIVES

• 3 science classrooms with labs x 1,200 each = 3:600 sq ft _ \?J