Printable Master Plan

Tooele County School District

Facilities Master Plan (Project No. 23280)

Prepared by VCBO Architecture
Planning Period: 2023–2024

---

Acknowledgments

This master plan was prepared with contributions from Tooele County School District leadership, administrators, directors, board members, and consulting teams, including VCBO Architecture, engineering consultants, and planning partners.
Signatories include the Superintendent, School Board President, Business Administrator, Operations Director, and Construction Coordinator.

---

Table of Contents (Plain Text)

1. Planning Process
2. Existing Facilities
3. Future Needs
4. Design Guidelines
5. Implementation Plan
6. Appendix – Facility Conditions Report

---

1. Planning Process

Overview

In 2023, Tooele County School District (TCSD) initiated a comprehensive facilities assessment and master planning process to evaluate current facility conditions and anticipate future needs. Rapid population growth in Tooele County prompted the need for long‑range planning.

VCBO Architecture was retained to provide analysis and recommendations regarding:

• Physical condition of facilities
• Educational adequacy
• Accessibility and safety
• Growth projections and enrollment demand

---

Project Priorities

The master plan focuses on:

• Evaluating every TCSD‑owned facility
• Documenting repair, renovation, and replacement needs
• Aligning educational environments across the district
• Projecting enrollment needs for 5‑, 10‑, and 15‑year horizons
• Analyzing housing development patterns
• Identifying locations for new schools
• Recommending boundary modifications

---

Planning Phases

Phase 1: Data Collection

• Facility site visits
• District data review
• GIS and demographic analysis
• Stakeholder engagement

Phase 2: Analysis and Concept Development

• Facility condition scoring
• Educational adequacy analysis
• Growth and demand modeling

Phase 3: Implementation and Recommendations

• Prioritized actions
• Phasing strategies
• Capital planning guidance

Project timeline: October 2023 through June 2024.

---

2. Existing Facilities

Facility Conditions Analysis

Each facility was evaluated in the following categories:

• Structural integrity
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP)
• Code compliance (including ADA and life safety)
• Architectural condition
• Educational adequacy

Condition Rating Scale

• 1 – Action Required: System failing
• 2 – Poor: Near failure
• 3 – Adequate: Functional but aging
• 4 – Optimum: New or excellent condition

---

MOCA PLAN Reporting

Facility condition data was entered into MOCA PLAN, a web‑based system that tracks:

• System conditions
• Capital improvement planning
• Long‑term facility performance

---

Educational Adequacy Criteria

Facilities were evaluated for:

• Building security and visibility
• ADA accessibility
• Daylight access
• Classroom flexibility
• Collaboration spaces
• Alignment with TCSD’s collaborative teaching model

---

Facility Condition Summary (Narrative)

Facilities scoring:

• Below 40%: Recommended for replacement
• Below 75%: Recommended for continued investment

Industry standard replacement threshold: repair cost exceeding 60% of replacement cost.

---

Facilities Recommended for Replacement

• West Elementary School
• Stansbury Park Elementary School
• Tooele Junior High School
• Grantsville Junior High School
• Wendover High School
• Tooele High School Industrial Arts Building

---

Facilities Recommended for Renovation or Addition

• Northlake Elementary
• Anna Smith Elementary
• Middle Canyon Elementary
• Willow Elementary
• Copper Canyon Elementary
• Overlake Elementary
• Rose Springs Elementary
• Settlement Canyon Elementary
• Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High
• Grantsville High School
• Tooele High School
• Stansbury High School
• Student Services Building
• Warehouse 647
• Operations Building
• District Office

---

3. Future Needs

Growth Evaluation

• More than 15,590 new housing units projected between 2024 and 2040
• Tooele County projected to grow 112% over 50 years
• Strong commuting ties to Salt Lake County

---

School Demand Projections (15‑Year Horizon)

Elementary Schools

• 9 new schools required
• 2 additional schools identified as “desired”

Junior High Schools

• 3 new junior high schools required

High Schools

• 3 new high schools required

---

Growth Trigger Method

New schools should be constructed based on housing growth rather than fixed years:

• Elementary: 1 school per 2,464 new homes
• Junior High: 1 school per 4,100 new homes
• High School: 1 school per 4,745 new homes

---

4. Design Guidelines

Prototype Approach

To promote equity and efficiency, TCSD adopted prototype designs for future schools.

---

Elementary School Prototype

• Capacity: 830 students
• Five preschool classrooms
• Collaboration spaces adjacent to classrooms
• Secure, compartmentalized wings
• Two‑story design
• Optimized daylight
• Flexible commons/cafeteria

---

Junior High School Prototype

• Capacity: approximately 900 students
• Collaboration‑focused classroom clusters
• Distributed science classrooms
• Two‑story design
• Secure learning communities

---

High School Prototype

• Capacity: 2,100 students
• Learning suites with collaboration areas
• Support for CTE, arts, athletics, and community use
• 95% classroom utilization target
• Flexible classroom configurations

---

Tiered Renovation Strategy

Tier 1 (No Construction)

• Remove unused furniture
• Add flexible furnishings
• Reorganize classrooms

Tier 2 (Renovations)

• Secure building entries
• Create extended learning areas
• Add classroom connections and collaboration zones

---

5. Implementation Plan

Replacement Projects

• West Elementary: Rebuild on site
• Stansbury Park Elementary: Rebuild on site
• Tooele Junior High: New site recommended
• Wendover High: Rebuild on existing site with possible expansion
• Tooele High Industrial Arts: Demolish and rebuild as addition

---

Major Renovations and Additions

• Northlake Elementary: Expansion and renovation
• Floor Plan A Elementary Schools: System upgrades and collaboration renovations
• Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High: Additions and system upgrades
• Grantsville High: Convert to junior high use
• Tooele High: Structural upgrades, expansion, and site absorption
• Stansbury High: Capacity expansion and program upgrades
• Anna Smith Elementary: Educational environment enhancements

---

6. Appendix – Facility Conditions Report

The appendix provides detailed, facility‑by‑facility plain‑text data, including:

• Location
• Building size
• Year built
• Enrollment and capacity
• Structural findings
• ADA deficiencies
• MEP system conditions
• Electrical and lighting conditions
• Site and civil issues
• Prioritized recommendations

Facilities covered include:

• All elementary schools
• All junior high schools
• All high schools
• Non‑academic and support facilities
• Remote schools (Vernon, Ibapah, Dugway)