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O'Connell Robertson is providing complete A/E services for a new 98,000 SF high school for Jarrell ISD. The Firm also provided strategic support for the bond referendum development, including cost estimates and conceptual programming, as well as communications and public relations support for the District’s public information program.
“We knew we had a huge PR job before us to be able to pass a bond for a new high school in Jarrell ISD. We leaned heavily on the expertise in ORA to guide us in a multi-faceted approach to bond communications,” said Dr. Jamie Mattison, Superintendent, Jarrell ISD
Once the bond issue passed, the District, which has a strong relationship with the community, requested a very open and participatory design process for the new high school, which will replace a facility originally built in 1916. ORA facilitated community meeting and numerous programming sessions with teachers, staff and the board of trustees to receive input on educational standards and preferences for the facility. The new facility is designed to provide a quality learning environment that is flexible to the future needs of the district and is a safe place for students. The building plan meets or exceeds all TEA facility standards and is tailored to meet the needs of JISD’s curriculum.
Specifically, the new high school is designed to provide classroom space for 350 students and core areas (cafeteria, library, physical education, fine arts) to support 700 students. The plan includes: a library at the main entry with easy-access for community use; three computer labs; a cafeteria to support 350 students per lunch period and a stage for performances; a separate band hall and choir room with soundproof practice and ensemble rooms; a Cougar gym and physical education gym; a career and technology building; and three science classrooms with state-of-the-art lab and lecture space.
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