ACTION TEAM MEETING #2
FACILITIES TEAM
Co-chairs: Dan Coronato
and Kristen Abernethy
Meeting was attended by Carol
Freeborn, Kerry Murphy,Dan
Weissman(arrived at
Called to order at
The Strategy for
Facilities that was developed at the Strategic Planning Meeting in January
was discussed:
“We will provide separate, appropriate, and fully equipped
facilities to implement and support our instructional programs with community
support”
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs.
Freeborn reviewed information provided to the committee by the staff. This list
outlined the weaknesses/needs of the staff concerning facility needs.
Within this context, we
broke down the project to three areas:
1.
Utilization of
Additional Space either through new construction or renovation of existing
space within the building.
2.
Indoor
Facility renovations.
3.
Outdoor
Facility Construction/Renovation.
Additional Space
This is the largest
concern. Several options were discussed to alleviate the forced sharing of
space across all departments. The Library is used for three separate small
classes, teacher lounge for band, faculty dining for small class, Health on a
cart, no space for OT/PT, 2 special ed sharing one
class, preschool class off-site.
Other concerns were also
brought up: possible science lab to ready
Options could include one
project that would include several classrooms for small group instruction,
pre-school kindergarten classes, and office and storage space. The scope of the
project would be determined by enrollment, placing basic skills teachers back in
classroom, and the existing space that would be freed up with this type of
project.
Indoor Facility
With the increase in
technology – electrical upgrades need to be looked into. Also dead zones with
the wireless network need to be addressed.
With this scope, the use
of either solar/wind power was brought up to offset some costs. Any additional
construction/renovation should consider alternative power sources.
Audio Enhancement for
classrooms and closed
circuit TV’s ( with the possible integration into curriculum) was
discussed.
Carpeting in the building
is great, many are concerned with the dust, pollen in
building- ventilation seems to be a concern.
Outdoor Facility
Additional playing fields
will be constructed this year courtesy of
Would
like to see an additional shed out back for the use of P.E. equipment, recess
toys, sleds, etc.
Security issues around the
campus were reviewed. Key pads on strategic outside doors (
tech lab, cafeteria, kindergarten) would help.
Is there a real need for
fencing the district?
Many items were discussed
this evening- the committee will be meeting next week to narrow down the steps
necessary to move forward.
Submitted,
Kerry K. Murphy