Dulles, Olsen, Weeks Architects (DOWA) recommended replacing this school in their report. They cited safety, security & supervision as major issues along with the age of the facility, access and size of core facilities and code and accessibility issues.

DOWA identified $6.3 million in needed repairs. This is more than half of the cost of a new school and does not include: (A school would cost $11.7 million without inflation)

Asbestos or lead abatement.

Any structure repairs that may be required or discovered from the water damage.

Addressing the significant ADA/Handicapped issues.

Any improvements to the education environment.

Bellview’s school buildings are beyond their expected useful lives and are deteriorating:

Basement cafeteria & classrooms have experienced flooding as recent as this year, causing floor damage.

Below grade water intrusion in the library area has caused the floor supports to fail.

There is water intrusion below grade at 30% of the school's foundations. Consultants recommended a 10' excavation at these locations. Water damage to the foundations cannot be determined until this is done.

Roof is at the end of its useful life cycle.

Windows need replacement, are rotting, and lack energy efficiency.

There are potential exposure risks for children & staff to lead paint, asbestos and lighting PCP's.    

Original 1950's heating system is past its useful life, lacks energy efficiency, contains asbestos, and includes cast iron radiation equipment in the classrooms.

There are ventilation issues in classrooms, cafeteria & restrooms.

Galvanized water pipe system is deteriorating, rusting. Water is discolored & quality requires filtration.

1950's electrical infrastructure is past its useful life, difficult to repair, code deficient and too small for current technological & teaching needs.

Carpets & vinyl tile need replacing throughout. (Contains asbestos)

Bellview’s School Buildings have deficiencies:   

School entry points prohibit visitor supervision.

Bus and parent drop offs intersect unsafely, causing children to cross bus & car paths.

There are code deficiencies in the fire sprinklers, door exit hardware, emergency lighting, and smoke detectors. 

1950's lighting systems are energy code deficient, contain PCP's and do not enhance learning environments.    

Stairway risers are too steep for young children.

There are no handicap accessible ( ADA) entries, parking, restrooms, and hallways. The building needs an ADA accessible elevator between floors to access core facilities.      

Core Facilities need extensive upgrades. (library, gym, cafeteria, kitchen & offices) 

There is no natural light in 1967 teaching quad addition classrooms.

No air conditioning.

Travel paths and circulation between building additions and original building are poor. No protection in bad weather.

There are acoustic issues in gym & music room.

Buildings need seismic upgrades.  Main entrance/exit can not be used in a seismic event.

A new school would have an educational environment to support the AQEM & be an energy efficient Green School.

Replacing Bellview with a new school continues the district wide replacement cycle started with 1996 bond. New buildings reduce future repair costs so more ASD General Fund dollars can go directly to educational programming.