Florence Roche Elementary School The Florence Elementary School was built in 1951 and is owned and leased by the Town of Groton. In 1988, an additional 17,600 square feet was built to meet increasing enrollments. The next 15 years saw further increases in enrollment, which resulted in the installation of 7 modular units, each 1000 square feet with their own self-contained heating and air conditioning units. One unit was added in 1996 and another four were added in 1998. In 2001, two additional modular units were added. These units should last for 30 years. The modular units were inspected in February 2008. The result of the inspection indicated that the units were structurally sound. Swallow Union Fast Facts Past improvements include roof repairs, Gross Floor Space 70,246 carpeting, staining the exterior every four years, Main Building and a heating and air conditioning unit replacement Gross Floor Space 7000 in the oldest modular in FY2016. The main building is heated by two boilers. One provides steam heat and the other is forced hot water. There is a 10,000 gallon underground oil tank. In the past there had been a problem with control” and the district has replaced “heat uninvent heaters (as needed) and each room has Modulars a thermostat. Parcel Acreage 6.08 Maximum Capacity 420 A Massachusetts School Building Authority study 5/1/16 Enrollment 275 was performed in February 2006 and stated, at the Parking Spaces 49 time, that the main building was in good condition with few areas of attention. A decade later, the building has significant capital needs. Florence Fast Facts Florence Roche needs a full renovation to include new electrical, plumbing, asbestos Gross Floor Space 52,002 abatement, heating, roof, windows, flooring, kitchen, potential build out for central office, Parcel Acreage 35.62 and removal of modular units. In addition, the steam boiler needs to be replaced. Maximum Capacity 400 Although the windows are in good condition, they are showing signs of stress and wear. 5/1/16 Enrollment 519 Lastly, it is important to note that there is asbestos in the crawl space under the flooring of the building and is totally self-contained. Parking Spaces 389 Swallow Union School
Florence Roche Elementary School Florence Fast Facts Gross Floor Space 52,002 Parcel Acreage 35.62 Maximum Capacity 400 5/1/16 Enrollment 519 Parking Spaces 389 The Florence Elementary School was built in 1951 and is owned and leased by the Town of Groton. In 1988, an additional 17,600 square feet was built to meet increasing enrollments. The next 15 years saw further increases in enrollment, which resulted in the installation of 7 modular units, each 1000 square feet with their own self-contained heating and air conditioning units. One unit was added in 1996 and another four were added in 1998. In 2001, two additional modular units were added. These units should last for 30 years. The modular units were inspected in February 2008. The result of the inspection indicated that the units were structurally sound. Past improvements include roof repairs, staining the exterior every four years, and a heating and air conditioning unit replacement in the oldest modular in FY2016. The main building is heated by two boilers. One provides steam heat and the other is forced hot water. There is a 10,000 gallon underground oil tank. In the past there had been a problem with “heat control” and the district has replaced uninvent heaters (as needed) and each room has a thermostat. A Massachusetts School Building Authority study was performed in February 2006 and stated, at the time, that the main building was in good condition with few areas of attention. A decade later, the building has significant capital needs. Florence Roche needs a full renovation to include new electrical, plumbing, asbestos abatement, heating, roof, windows, flooring, kitchen, potential build out for central office, and removal of modular units. In addition, the steam boiler needs to be replaced. Although the windows are in good condition, they are showing signs of stress and wear. Lastly, it is important to note that there is asbestos in the crawl space under the flooring of the building and is totally self-contained. Swallow Union School Swallow Union Fast Facts Gross Floor Space Main Building 70,246 Gross Floor Space Modulars 7000 Parcel Acreage 6.08 Maximum Capacity 420 5/1/16 Enrollment 275 Parking Spaces 49 carpeting,
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