Construction
From responding to enrollment growth to providing increased academic opportunities, DASD is prepared to respond to ongoing facility needs across the district.
In addition to new building and expansion projects, DASD equipment, resources and facilities are on a scheduled maintenance and replacement cycle. This schedule allows for responsible fiscal planning while ensuring all DASD assets will continue to best serve our student and school community needs.
November 2022
Facilities & Finance Siemens Property
(Lionville Station Farm)
In This Section
Current DASD Construction Projects
* Please note, construction details may change as the projects progress.
- High School Renovations
- Full-Day K & 5/6 Center
- BC & WB Elementary School Expansion
- BH & LE Elementary Gymnasiums
High School Renovations
High School Renovations
As enrollment climbs at the secondary level, both Downingtown High School East and West will see a variety of expansions and upgrades through 2024. These expansions include additional classroom space, as well as flexible learning environments to support opportunities for students.
August 9, 2023 Update
Renovation Goals
- Improved Educational Opportunities
- Flexible Education Space
- Blended Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Lunch & Learn
- Large Group Instruction
- Extracurricular and Community Space
- Flexible Education Space
- Expand and modernize special education spaces for life skills, emotional support, autistic support and transition program
- Parity with STEM facility
- Value for each dollar spent
- Energy efficiency
- Improved foot traffic circulation and ADA accessibility
- Reconfigure East bus loop to improve traffic flow
Lunch and Learn
During the daily, one-hour lunch-and-learn block, students can collaborate with peers, seek extra help with teachers, visit with school counselors, do homework, eat and socialize. The high school atriums and courtyard in-fills will provide flexible learning spaces to meet these unique and varied educational opportunities.
DHS West Project Details (11/2/22 Draft PLans)
DHS West Timeline
Design & Documentation
Jan 2023 - Out to Bid
Feb 2023 - Open Bids
March 2023 - Review Bids
March 8, 2023 - Board Approval
Construction
April 2023 - Construction Begins
August 2024 - Project Complete
August 2024 - Project Complete
DHS East Project Details (11/2/22 Draft plans)
DHS EAST Timeline
Design & Documentation
March 2023 - Out to Bid
April 2023 - Open Bids
April 2023 - Review Bids
April 12, 2023 - Board Approval
Construction
June 2023 - Construction Begins
August 2024 - Project Complete
August 2024 - Project Complete
Full-Day K & 5/6 Center
The Plan
In order to accommodate the space needed in all 10 elementary schools to realize full-day kindergarten, and after more than a decade of research, the district has proposed the following:
- Construction of a new 5/6 center
- Conversion of Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center to a 5/6 center
- Move fifth grade out of all elementary schools and into corresponding 5/6 center
- Addition of full-day kindergarten program at all ten elementary schools
Summary
Since 2006, DASD has been working toward the addition of district-wide full-day kindergarten. As the district has continued to grow and enrollment has increased, the board and administration have strategically evaluated facility construction options to provide appropriate class sizes and equity across the district.
Community members are invited to share their feedback with their board member.
5/6 Center Construction Updates
MARCH 2023
During the March 8, 2023 meeting, the board amended its original resolution stating their intent to build a 5/6 Center in West Bradford.
On February 14, 2023, the West Bradford Board of Supervisors denied the school district's petition to increase the impervious coverage ordinance from 12 - 17% to a range of 35 - 40%. The higher percentage would have allowed a 5 -6 center to be built at the Bradford Height Elementary site.
The supervisors did vote to increase the impervious coverage to "not exceed 30%". At a 30% level, the district will be able to make improvements and additions to both West Bradford and Bradford Heights elementary schools in the future but not build a 5-6 center school.
The restated resolution gives administration more flexibility in locating a 5 - 6 center school.
DECEMBER 2022
NOVEMBER 2022
- Per the July 2022 Board of Directors Resolution, DASD is exploring a potential school site at Bradford Heights Elementary School Campus in West Bradford Township
- The only other district-owned property that could be considered for a 5-6 Center is the McCausland property in East Brandywine Township
- The district will continue its effort to realize a 5-6 Center and full day kindergarten
SIEMENS Property Sale
(Lionville Station)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Overview
- Why Full-Day Kindergarten?
- Overview
- Why Full-Day Kindergarten?
BC & WB Elementary School Expansion
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Proposed Updates
- Separate Bus and Parent Drop-Off Traffic
- Provide 6-8 Classroom Addition
- Provide A New Multi-Purpose (Gym) Room And Kitchen
- Upgrade Main Entrance
- Provide Sprinklers Throughout The Building
- Provide New Electrical Service
- Replace Lighting Fixtures With LED Fixtures
- Upgrade HVAC System
- Renovate Existing Gymnasium Into Cafeteria
- Provide Accommodation Rooms
- Reconfigure Administration Suite
- Update Corridor Finishes
targeted completion fall 2025
*Preliminary sketch plans are subject to change
West Bradford Elementary School
Proposed Updates
- Separate Bus And Parent Drop-Off Traffic
- Provide New Access Drive From Broad Run Road
- Provide A New Kitchen Addition And Loading Area
- Provide Two Additional Kindergarten Classrooms
- Upgrade Main Entrance And Exterior Finishes
- Install Sprinkler System Throughout The Building
- Replace All Lighting Fixtures With LED Fixtures
- Upgrade HVAC System
- Provide Accommodation Rooms
- Reconfigure Administration Suite
- Provide Designated OT, PT, & Speech Spaces
- Update Corridor Finishes
targeted completion fall 2025
*Preliminary sketch plans are subject to change
*Concept image - subject to change
BH & LE Elementary Gymnasiums
Bradford Heights Elementary School
- Add gymnasium
- Add educational and support spaces
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Learning and emotional support
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Small group instruction
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Construction completion TBD
Lionville Elementary School
- Add gymnasium
- Add educational and support spaces
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Learning and emotional support
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Small group instruction
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construction completion TBD
