Hampton Township School District

 

FACILITIES  ACTION  PLAN

 

Strategy:         We will provide separate, appropriate, and fully equipped facilities to implement and support our instructional programs with community support.

 

Goal 1:  Additional Space Concerns

       

Major Activities

Personnel Responsible

Year

1

2007-08

Year

2

2008-09

Year

3

2009-10

Year

4

2010-11

Year

5

2011-12

Measure of Progress

1. The Facilities Committee will present a plan to the Superintendent for an addition to be constructed.

 

Facilities

Co-Chairpersons

 

 

 

 

 

Plan presented to Superintendent

2. The plan will be reviewed and discussed based on space needs which are seen at this time to be four classrooms (Preschool and 3 Kindergarten), seven additional small group instruction rooms, an administrative office, and storage.

 

Administration

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule meeting to discuss space needs of existing school

    a.  Based on the addition and the opening of space within the existing school, the final plan can be adjusted for placements of a science lab, technology lab, and band room.

 

Administration

 

 

 

 

 

Building plan designates space for tech lab, science lab, and band room

    b.  An alternate means of energy will be prioritized in the plan (solar panels for example)

Administration

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Research gathered about various alternative means of energy

3. Board of Education accepts plan and appoints a building committee comprised of board members, school staff, and community members to approve the proposal.

 BOE

 

 

 

 

 

Building committee formed

 

4. Building committee will meet with an architect and develop a plan for the addition.

Administration

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Architect creates blue prints for addition

5. Future Facilities Considerations will be presented to the community.

Administration

 

 

 

 

 

Board meeting presentation

6. Upon communitiy approval of future facility consideration , building will begin.

Contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Ground breaking and building begins

 

Goal 2:  Indoor Renovations of Existing Building

 

Major Activities

Personnel Responsible

Year

1

2007-08

Year

2

2008-09

Year

3

2009-10

Year

4

2010-11

Year

5

2011-12

Measure of Progress

1. Use existing contractor or obtain bids, on a quarterly basis at minimum, to maintain and change ventilation filters.

 

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Bids for ventilation filter maintenance obtained

2. Check into the available funds for the purchase of a back-up generator for the building.

 

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Research funds available for back-up generator

3. Explore the options of alternative forms of energy for the existing building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather information about alternative forms of energy

     a. Solar energy for electricity/heating

Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather information on solar energy for electricity and heating

     b. Upgrade lighting to be more energy efficient

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research forms of more efficient lighting

4.  Purchase a back-up generator for the building

Administration

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Back –up generator purchased

5.   Obtain bids for electric upgrades to include 8-10 receptacles per room.  Receptacles should be quadruplet outlets with split built in breakers

Administration

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Bids for electrical upgrades in classrooms obtained

6.  Install additional outlets so that each classroom has 8-10 receptacles.

Custodian

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Additional electrical outlets installed in classrooms

7. Obtain bids through a consultant to determine wireless capabilities in the classrooms.

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Bids obtained determining wireless capabilities of classrooms

8. Provide a technology upgrade to unify all classrooms to have the same capabilities to include audio enhancements and closed circuit televisions.

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Classrooms upgraded with new and uniform technology

     a. Explore the options of having an outside company to maintain our system with consistent computer models

Administration

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Research outside computer maintenance companies

9. Feasibility study to include student storage space including student lockers.

Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee meets to research student storage space

10. If determined feasible, lockers would be purchased to replace existing closet area.

SBA

 

 

 

 

 

Lockers purchased and installed in classrooms

 

Goal 3:  Outdoor Upgrades

 

Major Activities

Personnel Responsible

Year

1

2007-08

Year

2

2008-09

Year

3

2009-10

Year

4

2010-11

Year

5

2011-12

Measure of Progress

1.  Determine need for additional playing field and improvements.  If need is determined, take appropriate action.

Administration

Phys. Ed. Staff

 

 

 

 

 

Research conducted to determine need for improvements.  Improvements made.

2. Install keypads on strategic doors including cafeteria back doors, and at least one for each pod of classrooms (Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade pod, 3rd and 4th grade pod, and technology lab area).

Custodians

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Additional keypads installed

3. Determine an area for outdoor recess during snow season that accommodates up to 60 children at a time.

Administration

Committee

 

 

 

 

 

Research to determine outdoor recess area for snow season use

4.  Determine the best material to be used for surfacing the playground area used for snow season recess (soft asphalt).

Administration

SBA

Custodians

 

 

 

 

 

Research surfacing material for playground area

5. When area and material are determined, construct outdoor playground area to be used for snow season recess.

Custodians

 

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Construct outdoor playground area for snow season use

5a.  Install equipment as recommended for use by different age levels (4 squares, hopscotch, various sized basketball nets).

Custodians

 

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

New equipment installed

6. Secure a shed for use to hold recess/sports equipment.  Explore community grant programs for donation of a shed (i.e. Lowe’s).

PTA

 

 

 

 

 

Shed erected for storage

7. Organize a committee to research and determine costs and location of a nature trail to be used as an exercise loop.

Administration

SBA

Committee

 

 

 

 

 

Committee researches nature trail options

8.  Upon completion of research, nature trail will be developed and appropriate staff training will be provided as necessary.

Custodians

 

Outside contractor

 

 

 

 

 

Construct nature trail and give appropriate staff training