1994

This $35.6 million, 30-building, project consisted of:

Phase I – Construction of two new Elementary Schools, renovations and additions to three Elementary Schools and two Middle Schools.
Phase II – Renovations and additions to three Elementary Schools and one Middle School.
Phase III – Renovations and additions to two Elementary Schools and one High School.

In addition, construction services included multiple capital improvement projects at 16 separate schools and facilities as well as coordination of asbestos abatement.

1998

Ruscilli was awarded a contract to manage construction of South-Western City Schools’ $125 million, 17-school undertaking. This project consisted of one 2,200-student High School, a Career Academy, a 750-student Middle mSchool, four Intermediate Schools, expansion at three High Schools, renovation of physical education and/or stadiums at three High Schools, and four Middle Schools.

In addition to the original bond issue, South-Western City Schools executed an $8,000,000 change order to include renovation for three additional schools as well as construction of one additional Elementary School.

2012

This $249 million, 16-building, project consisted of:

Phase I – Construction of four new Elementary Schools, one new High School, renovation of two Elementary Schools.
Phase II – Construction of five new Elementary Schools.
Phase III – Construction of four new Elementary Schools. In addition, construction services included asbestos remedation, demolition, and site restoration at 17 separate schools.

2019

Ruscilli has proven track record of successful projects with South-Western City Schools and was awarded a contract to manage construction of their $50 million undertaking. This project consisted of abating/demolishing two existing Middle Schools, as well as building two new Middle Schools. Each Middle School has a projected enrollment of 801 students and includes a new track/football field.

High Schools

Phase 2 Project consists of major additions and renovations to Thomas Worthington High School and Worthington Kilbourne High School, replacement of the field house and natatorium at Thomas Worthington High School, addition to the field house at Worthington Kilbourne High School, and capital planning for phase 3 of the Project.

Middle Schools

As Phase 1 of Worthington City Schools’ 3-phase Master Facilities Plan, the District embarked on a $63M undertaking to improve and expand their four middle schools to accommodate transitioning grade 6 out of the elementary buildings. This reconfiguration provided additional classroom space, expanded food service and cafeteria spaces, upgraded science teaching labs and enhanced music rooms.

All four middle schools were complete for the beginning of the 2021 school year and are LEED silver certified with a high degree of importance on natural light and sustainability.

Owner Agent

Ruscilli has provided continuous Owner Agency services to Worthington City Schools since 2008.

This includes over 1000 collective construction assignments performed at eleven Elementary Schools, four Middle Schools, two High Schools, Alternative School, Education Center, Outdoor Education Building, Administration Building, and Transportation Center.

Responsibilities involve the planning, solicitation, execution, and closeout of ongoing facility maintenance projects, repairs, renovation, and new construction programs while collaborating with multiple design professionals, consulting engineers, building inspectors, school administrators, faculty, and students.

1998

This $16 million, multi-site undertaking consisted of the 92,000 square foot 1,000-student Indian Trail Elementary School as well as renovations and additions to the existing Middle School building.

2001

This $17 million K-12 program included construction of the new 575-student Winchester Trail Elementary School plus a 44,400 square foot academic wing and cafeteria expansion to Canal Winchester High School. In addition, Ruscilli renovated 55,000 square feet of space at the existing Intermediate and Middle Schools.

2005

This $35.5 million project includes construction of a new 921-student Middle School and a 49,244 square foot gymnasium/academic addition to the existing Winchester Trail Elementary School.

2017

The program for this $24 million high school addition/renovation includes 42,000 SF of expansion, providing a new auxiliary gymnasium, new media center, 11 new classrooms and 5 new small group rooms. 157,000 SF of comprehensive renovations were also included, renewing and enhancing the existing administrative suite, 2-story classroom wing, student dining commons area, and lobbies, corridors and public spaces throughout. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems have been substantially replaced and/or upgraded, and new fire detection and suppression systems were added to the entire facility. Significant site improvements and utility work were also included.

Construction has been performed over eight phases to ensure classes and school functions were maintained throughout the 26 month period. Improvements to Canal Winchester High School were completed on-time for Owner move-in in August of 2020.

Ruscilli was selected to manage the construction of Pickerington Local Schools $59 million capital improvements program. This project consisted of a new 86,000 square foot Elementary School and a connecting 193,000 square foot Elementary / Middle School.

“Ruscilli has worked directly with the district’s architects, Steed Hammond Paul, and the Ohio School Facilities Commission.  Ruscilli has reviewed project plans, established cost estimates, held progress meetings, attended Board of Education meetings as needed, and supervised early site work on one of the buildings.  The district has been very pleased with how they have worked in a positive and collaborative way with us.”

W. Vince Utterback, Treasurer

This undertaking included three new Elementary Schools to house grades PK through 5, (1) new Middle School to house grades 6-8, (1) new High School to house grades 9 through 12, and renovations to the existing High School.

Two new Elementary Schools were constructed on the same site as the existing two Elementary Schools. Similarly, another new Elementary School and new Middle School were constructed on the same campus as the existing Elementary School and Middle School creating a number of logistical challenges. The buildings were completed on schedule with no interruptions to school operations.

“From their field personnel to their executive personnel, we found all Ruscilli team members to be straightforward, honest and true partners for the district. When we passed our bond issue, we told our public we would build quality, economical school facilities on time and within budget. Ruscilli was a critical and key part of this accomplishment.”

Judyth Dobbert-Meloy, Superintendent – Whitehall City Schools

Dublin City Schools has selected Ruscilli to perform the last five Bond Issues. This substantial list of facilities includes three high school campus projects, middle schools, elementary schools, and scores of athletic facilities and fields. In addition, our services have included the coordination of hundreds of acres of boulevard and parking construction. Many of these assignments included major renovation work to existing facilities as well. Ruscilli has successfully executed seamless plans for continuous construction to occur while classes were in session with minimal disruption. Performing Arts Centers, Media Centers, Technology Centers, Cafetorium’s, Administrative Offices, and Music and Art Rooms were also completed for this growing school district. Ruscilli has assisted Dublin City Schools in all phases of construction including master planning, programming, preconstruction and value engineering. The teamwork of Dublin City Schools and Ruscilli has resulted in well over $100 million in construction over the last 15 years.