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Pottstown School District School-Community Facilities

Pottstown School District School-Community Facilities. The North Fields Project at Pottstown High School. The North Fields Project Vision.

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Pottstown School District School-Community Facilities

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  1. Pottstown School DistrictSchool-Community Facilities The North Fields Project at Pottstown High School Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  2. The North Fields Project Vision The Pottstown School District will meet the educational and health needs of students and community members by providing safe, accessible recreational facilities and contributing to the open space network of the Pottstown community. Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  3. The North Fields • Located on the north side of the high school • Includes a softball field with multipurpose field, a multipurpose field (currently being used for lacrosse), and tennis courts Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  4. Funding Sources • Pottstown Area Health and Wellness funded site plan • Applications to DCNR, Open Space, and USTA • Cash and in-kind contributions from the school district • Possible contributions from partners Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  5. Potential Partners • Pottstown YMCA • Pottstown Parks and Recreation • Greater Pottstown Tennis Association • Pottstown Police Athletic League • Borough of Pottstown • Partners in Pottstown Public Schools, Inc. Education Foundation Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  6. The Need – Our Softball Fields Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  7. The Need – Our Tennis Courts Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  8. Tennis, Anyone? Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  9. The North Fields ProjectScope of Work Drainage System for Softball field w/new backstop Reconstructed Tennis Courts ADA Access Points from parking to trail, fields, and court Walking Trail connected from “The Square” Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  10. Cost Estimates • Tennis Courts $191,200 • Softball Field $ 42,700 • Walking Trail $ 53,700 • Design and Consultant Fees $ 28,700 • Signage: DCNR, Pottstown Connections Maps $ 5,000 Total for North Fields Phase I = $ 321,300 DCNR Request = $ 160,650 Need = $ 160,650 Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  11. The North Fields ProjectScope of Work Also included in the work • “Pottstown Connections Map” with a “You are Here” feature and a map to other recreational amenities in the community • ADA Access points will include at least 2 designated parking spaces closest to curb cut-outs and pedestrian walkways • ADA Access points could be established from the YMCA to our facilities using pedestrian walkways to slow traffic and curb cut-outs Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  12. Application Requirements • 50% matching funds, cash or in- kind • Connections to Green Principles • Connections to state, county, and local Open Space, Recreation & Parks Comprehensive Plans • Connections to DCNR Action Plan/Keystone Principles Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  13. Next Steps • Revise facilities assessment per MSP guidelines • Secure matching funds • Develop Detailed grant budget • Develop Project narrative • Complete Site Plan Checklist • Certification, Resolution, and Grant Agreement Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

  14. Contact Information For questions or additional comments about this project, please contact: Vanessa Saylor, Grant Writer Pottstown School District 600 N. Franklin St. Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: (610) 906-6196 E-mail: vsaylor@pottstownsd.org Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009

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