1.0      INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY

This report presents the results of a four-part review and planning process conducted for the Wyoming State Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee by MGT of America, Inc. of two emergency capital construction grant applications.  The applications were submitted by Fremont County School District No. 1 for the construction of a new Lander High School and the renovation of Hudson Valley Elementary School.

The review and planning process consisted of four elements, which included an analysis of how the projects aligned with the new Rules for Site Selection and School Construction for Wyoming Public School Buildings and the Wyoming Public Schools Facilities Guidelines, a value engineering analysis, an energy efficiency analysis, and a safety and security review.  The reviews were completed using schematic design documents prepared by the district’s architect.  The review team was made up of design professionals and consultants from MGT of America, Inc. and J-U-B Engineers, Inc.

The review team met with the district’s representatives, which included the Superintendent, the business Manager, and three board members, and the district’s architectural team, including engineers, for a two-day workshop.  The workshop included a presentation of the projects by the architectural team, a review of the findings and observations of the review team, discussions of design options, discussions of the district’s responses to the options, and finally a summary of the findings and recommendations the review team would make in it’s report.

All participants in the workshop expended a lot of energy and generally agreed the workshop was a positive worthwhile exercise.  Discussions were lively and insightful, and the participants generally agreed the workshop was a learning experience and helpful to the planning process.