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Why this matters: Moreland is heavily pedestrianized with many walkers; the redesign aims to separate buses, parent traffic and walking routes, reduce curbside congestion on Wilson Street and preserve community recreational space such as Little League fields and tennis courts.

What the plan includes

The proposal adds a cafeteria and kitchen wing, a new library and third-grade classrooms, relocates or formalizes parent drop-off onto Moreland Avenue and repurposes the existing north parking area as a bus and delivery zone. The architects said the new circulation would create three student access points (bus, parent drop-off and walk-in) and that the space between bus and parent areas would be gated for emergency-only access.

Grace Hyland of Crabtree Robon said the Moreland renovation estimate is about $14,300,000 inclusive of construction, soft costs and equipment.

Traffic, parking and neighborhood impacts

Presenters said the new bus chevron (angled bus bays) is intended to keep buses off Wilson Street and improve safety; the team said it expects some learning curve as drivers and families adjust to the new pattern but that the plan should not worsen queueing on Wilson compared with current conditions.

Residents and board members pressed for details on parking, noise mitigation for homes abutting new circulation, and how many buses the new bus area would accommodate. The architects said the proposed bus space could hold several buses and that the team has discussed traffic calming with borough officials, including curb bump-outs and a possible raised crosswalk at a key pedestrian crossing.

Program and building layout

The renovated Moreland would retain kindergarten and first-grade classrooms near existing toilet rooms and put third-grade classrooms in the new wing. The Head Start classroom would use a separate entrance to facilitate separate management of arrival and departure. The architects said some existing HVAC upgrades are in place and that a new chiller will be provided to serve additions.

Timing and approvals

The team said it intends to present an Act 34 hearing for Moreland in January, with bidding and construction timelines dependent on board approvals and coordination with the middle-school schedule. The presentation indicated the Moreland project has a shorter construction duration than the new middle school and could be completed ahead of the 2028 campus reconfiguration.

Public questions and board comments

Speakers from the neighborhood and several board members asked about retaining athletic fields and cross-country routes; the architects said they plan to retain a Little League field and the tennis courts and are working to route cross-country without encroaching on fields. Residents raised safety concerns about Moreland Avenue speeds; the presenters said the borough is involved and that options such as raised crosswalks, narrowing and signage are being considered.

Cost and scope

Grace Hyland presented the $14.3 million all-in figure, which includes construction soft costs and loose equipment. The architects said the design team will aim to reuse furniture and equipment from closed schools when possible to reduce district purchases.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Committee Board Meeting, Thursday October 2nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Architects presented a renovation and addition plan for Moreland Elementary that reconfigures bus and parent drop-off, adds a cafeteria and classrooms, and includes a pedestrian-heavy design; estimated all-in cost was $14.3M.","taxTitle","Carlisle Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38398,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6427337,"Carlisle Area SD architects unveil $98M middle school plan; Act 34 hearing set for Nov. 13",4366,44000,4410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5891755-fbc4b2d4418d358d7e45550b53b709c3&start=44&end=4410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5891755-fbc4b2d4418d358d7e45550b53b709c3/thumbnail_44000.jpg","/articles/6427337/Pennsylvania/Carlisle-Area-SD-architects-unveil-98M-middle-school-plan-Act-34-hearing-set-for-Nov-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427337-80953c47fdf40ebf0226e96adc6a9931/orig.mp4?Expires=1773577773&Signature=FhFTD95w4pOGF5sZGWhPhWuGrM1wjWJqqqOdZfvBfCaapsrdIJPq2eNtOcMevx6yUzmnS8N-RKwH-5UOrFHFAKJFRNtIJB7rttMpczs391U4MwJIvKliQw-Md1XLuPRSST1bmqNdmA4J86aHrcuDJ7lKqYNBLOPmy22p185Qyzmji3HfboMw-yH84tCEviI4rgdckbRN~IJy8gyzHf4WuH~-jUTH5IEnSc6WiOqX0iKBt4qdRCD1uNqVJKvwaP0wDkicMnrz07lZTM93l0rno2FbMD5FNZA7j0P~lhf-DoQGQ8fbVdqH915VRRi1kA1LDuDS~yNSvKdVxQgl1Vdsbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects for Carlisle Area School District presented plans and cost estimates Tuesday for a proposed new middle school sited between the existing Wilson Intermediate School and the Turnpike and said the board will need to approve holding an Act 34 public hearing next week.

The architects said the full, all-inclusive project estimate for the middle school is $98,000,000, including a $61,000,000 building construction cost, roughly $7,500,000 for site work and about $2,500,000 for a roundabout on Wagner's Gap Road. The presentation also identified a separate “maximum building construction cost” for the Act 34 process of $76,500,000; that number is used in state review and affects post-bid procedures, the presenters said.

Why this matters: The proposed site and circulation changes will affect the district campus, adjacent municipal roads and walking access for students. The architects and traffic consultant argued the campus changes are intended to separate bus and parent traffic, increase parking and reduce vehicle conflicts; PennDOT approval will be necessary for major changes to Wagner's Gap Road.

Site plan and circulation

Justin Doty, civil engineer with Crabtree Robon Associates, described the selected site (the three athletic fields between Wilson and the Turnpike) and the building orientation: the main entrance will face east, with a dedicated bus drop-off separated from parent drop-off and a longer parent loop to allow queuing and off-street waiting. Doty said parking would exceed North Middleton Township's standard after feedback about parking availability at the existing middle school.

\"Bus drop off is entirely separate,\" Doty said, describing the plan to keep pedestrian routes distinct from bus circulation.

Traffic and roundabouts

Jared Veil, traffic engineer with Traffic Planning and Design, recommended rebalancing campus traffic and proposed two roundabouts: one on Wagner's Gap Road where it intersects the campus access and one internal to the campus spine to reduce internal left-turn conflicts. Veil cited industry results, saying a roundabout can yield a roughly 75 percent reduction in injury crashes and a 30–40 percent reduction in pedestrian injuries compared with a conventional signalized intersection; he also said roundabouts can provide about 30 percent more peak capacity than a similarly sized signal.

Veil noted the PennDOT permitting process requires a scoping meeting, a traffic study and then design/permitting and that PennDOT typically asks that roundabouts be considered before signals. He and the architects said the district and project team will pursue scoping and traffic study work with PennDOT and the borough. The team also proposed pedestrian connections and a shared-use trail to integrate with borough projects.

Costs and Act 34 process

Grace Hyland, senior project manager at Crabtree Robon Associates, presented the district's cost breakdown. She said the immediate subtotal for building, site and the Turner/roundabout elements was about $81,500,000 and that including soft costs, contingencies and furnishings yields the $98,000,000 all-inclusive figure.

The presenters explained the Act 34 process required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for major school construction: the district must present a public Act 34 hearing with a detailed booklet, produce a maximum building construction cost (the Act 34 number cited at the meeting was $76,500,000) and publish notice and a comment period. The planners said the board will act at its next regular meeting to approve holding the Act 34 hearing and issuing the public booklet.

Timing and approvals

The design team said it intends to submit documents and proceed toward bidding early next year. They described a multi-year schedule that aims to open the new middle school for students by 2028, while PennDOT work (the Wagner's Gap roundabout) would follow a separate permitting and construction timeline and may be built while the school construction is underway.

Public and board questions

Board members and residents raised questions about timelines, PennDOT willingness to permit a roundabout, the effect on athletic fields and costs of significant earthwork. The architects said site stormwater management and berming with vegetation along the Turnpike are included in the site work estimate. Several board members and residents expressed support for the roundabout concept for safety but noted concerns about athletics field relocation, noise, and construction costs.

What the board will decide next

Presenters and the superintendent said the next formal board action will be a resolution at the board's regular meeting to approve holding the Act 34 hearing and issuing the hearing booklet and public notice. The team intends to present financing options and a more detailed cost breakout at that hearing.","Architects presented a site and floor plan for a proposed new middle school, recommended roadwork including a Wagner's Gap roundabout to improve safety and capacity, and outlined an Act 34 public hearing and cost breakdown tied to the project.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6427325,"Board sets criteria for reuse or sale of Latourte and Mount Holly Springs properties",362,5914000,6276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5891755-fbc4b2d4418d358d7e45550b53b709c3&start=5914&end=6276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5891755-fbc4b2d4418d358d7e45550b53b709c3/thumbnail_5914000.jpg","/articles/6427325/Pennsylvania/Board-sets-criteria-for-reuse-or-sale-of-Latourte-and-Mount-Holly-Springs-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427325-dd2c46b09ee54c7a9e2894c35dada609/orig.mp4?Expires=1773577773&Signature=WhO5w5sBqkM4bV4UPtB7Xt7gQlZEL0yKD8B9VgDSEEZcXUPgmW0NrTnB9Emnpwxwx8rJfDnFBpq97QTbTQeSlOK07mKFH09oFQQ1N9h0djoZk5pqLUnNQgnu90-yF9KEruKqnkZmixJ4myaS2TlcN155olWj4y2EJ3hZcD1f8TS~NT6oW-EEENa3AILgDNMJhsOK0hBJMvmC7chvo3V2w13~UM8uNLEbzxTFzsRNywdNDZUK10hqcsO-S38c3kSroAEf7X3Fbu-cc0Hj3YoHtAlEpoxaNucEnapNBk87tSmOHWiQ21oJNO3cmfu6WQTIVJDwwifftDbTZS6FtRu-Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carlisle Area School District board discussed criteria it will use to evaluate proposals for district-owned properties at Latourte and Mount Holly Springs and said it will seek reuse options that provide community value and minimize costs to taxpayers.

Why this matters: The board signaled it will not simply give district property away and wants proposals that provide sustained benefit to the local communities. The criteria are intended to guide future negotiations or solicitations for reuse once the district advances its campus consolidation program.

What the criteria say

District officials said the top considerations are: community viability and benefit, minimizing taxpayer cost, preserving useable public recreational amenities (such as ball fields at Mount Holly Springs), and the district's commitment that buildings not sit empty. The board said it is open to partnerships but will expect proposals to include a clear business plan and, where appropriate, compensation or shared-cost arrangements.

Process and outreach

Administration and board members said they will post maps and materials to Agenda Manager and encourage municipal and community groups to prepare proposals. Board members noted that Mount Holly Springs officials and local volunteers have been working on ideas and that the district will accept proposals from boroughs, nonprofits or other public-minded entities. The board also said a separate building-closure hearing will be required before final closures are adopted; state law requires a public process with notice before closed-school properties are repurposed.

Public comments

Mount Holly Springs residents and others in attendance signaled interest in working with the district; a board member said Central Penn College and Elizabethtown College students have been helping Mount Holly Springs develop ideas. The board reiterated it wants to ensure any reuse preserves community access to key facilities such as ball fields and that proposals will be judged on long-term viability.","The district released criteria emphasizing community benefit, cost responsibility and that the properties not sit vacant as it begins outreach to municipalities and community groups about reuse proposals for Latourte and Mount Holly Springs buildings and land.","actionData","errors"]

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