Alice West Fleet Elementary School - Arlington Public Schools

Project Information:

The APS Capital Improvement plan for FY2015-24 included funding for a new 725-seat elementary school. The Thomas Jefferson Working Group (TJWG) and the South Arlington Working Group (SAWG) were established to study the site. In December 2015 both the School Board and the County Board voted to approve Thomas Jefferson as the site for a new neighborhood elementary school to open in September 2019. In January of 2018, the School Board approved the final design with a capacity of 752 students.

Architect: VMDO Architects

Project Overview: November 2019 Fleet Handout

Final Site Plan Design

Arrival and Departure Documents:

Site Logistics Plan During Construction pdf
Temporary Striping Plan for Student Drop-Off & Staff Parking pdf
Final Site Circulation Plan pdf

Updates:

August 14, 2019 – Quarterly Community Meeting Presentation
May 15, 2019 – Quarterly Community Meeting Presentation
February 13, 2019 – Quarterly Community Meeting Presentation
August 15, 2018 – Quarterly Community Meeting Presentation
June 5, 2018 – Summary of Community Meeting to discuss a Use Permit amendment to modify on-site construction hours
June 4, 2018 – Request for Use Permit Amendment for Modified Construction Hours
March 2, 2018 – Notification of upcoming construction work in the S. Old Glebe Rd. right-of-way letter plans
January 18, 2018 – Final Design Presentation and Final Design Brochure
December 6, 2017 – BLPC Meeting Presentation
July 6, 2017 – Community Pre-Construction Meeting Presentation
June 16, 2017 – News Release New School Named
April 22, 2017 – County Use Permit Hearing Presentation
April 3, 2017 – Transportation Commission Presentation
March 28, 2017 – Parks and Rec Commission Presentation
March 23, 2017 – Urban Forestry Commission Presentation
March 15, 2017 – Joint BLPC/PFRC Presentation and Environmental Checklist
March 2, 2017 – Transportation Commission Meeting Presentation
November 2016 – New Elementary at the Thomas Jefferson Site School Transportation Report
October 20, 2016 – SB Schematic Design Action Item Presentation Motion and Book
September 13, 2016 – Gallery Walk Transportation Design
July 20, 2016 – SB Concept Design Action Item Presentation and Report
March 17, 2016 – SB Information Item on Superintendent’s Recommendations on Preferences of the SAWG Report
February 18, 2016 – Joint School Board/County Board Presentation

BLPC/PFRC Meeting Information:

The project is just starting design and will go through a Building Level Planning Committee (BLPC) process designed for community input and consensus, as well as a Public Facilities Review Committee (PFRC) process, designed to insure the project adheres to Arlington County government requirements and goals. Meeting minutes from future BLPC and PFRC meetings will be posted on this site, as well as other information pertinent to the project.
BLPC Member List

Meeting Schedule:

***All meetings will start at 7pm and be held in the Jefferson Middle School library unless otherwise notified.***

April 20, 2016: Joint meeting with PFRC presentation
May 4, 2016: BLPC Meeting presentation
May 18, 2016: PFRC/BLPC Meeting presentation
June 1, 2016: BLPC Meeting presentation; Scheme Comparison Chart
June 8, 2016: Community Meeting presentation video
June 15, 2016: PFRC/BLPC Meeting presentation
June 23, 2016: PFRC Meeting presentation
July 27, 2016: PFRC/BLPC Meeting Site Options Presentation Transportation Issues Presentation
August 10, 2016 at 6pm: Community Meeting
August 22, 2016: BLPC Meeting presentation
August 31, 2016: PFRC/BLPC Meeting presentation
September 13, 2016: Community Forum Transportation/Design Boards
September 21, 2016: PFRC/BLPC Meeting presentation