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Presented by Leadership Team Members
David Brint
Walter Hainsfurther
May 21, 2012
District 113 High School Facilities
Study Group Recommendations
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To create facilities that foster educational excellence while respecting the District’s taxpayers
Our Goal
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The Process So Far
Recruit Volunteers and Form Five
Study Groups & A Leadership
Team
Study Groups Perform
Independent Investigations &
Report Recommendations to Leadership Team
Leadership Team Debates Merits of Study
Groups and Makes Comprehensive
Recommendation to Board
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• Community Members – Broad Based – Professionals with
Expertise – Supporters – Opponents
• Reached out to Ed First for members
More Than
100 Volunteers
• District 113 Staff • Administrators • Board Members
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Five Study Groups
Leadership Team
Teaching &
Learning
Building Infra-
structure
1914 Buildings
& PE Facilities
Market Research
Finance
Leadership Team
includes members of each Study Group
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• Toured HPHS/DHS several times
• Visited neighboring high schools
• Conducted focus groups and survey research
• Met with engineers, architects, educators, technology specialists and a pool expert
• Reviewed ADA accessibility issues
• Created rubric on finance options
12-Month Process
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• Educational Practices
– Emphasis on achievement for all
– Knowledge/skill of teachers most essential
– Professional development key
• Technology
– Infrastructure improvements are essential
– Establish technology priorities; professional development in technology is key
– Attention to piloting & phasing in new technology seen as prudent
Teaching & Learning • Temperature issues must be corrected
• Proper air exchange is imperative
• When possible, utilize natural light
• Classroom space should provide for flexible delivery of instruction
• PE spaces are not adequate
• DHS Library requires major attention
− Flooding must be eliminated
− Technology access & electrical support must be ensured
− ADA issues have to be addressed
• Correcting ADA issues should be a top priority
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Building Infrastructure
This committee addressed: HVAC, ventilation, energy conservation, plumbing,
underground drainage, electrical, fire protection, windows, ADA, roofs, lighting
• Projects must be prioritized; Consider Return on Investment (ROI) with any
project; Consider replacement rather than repair if replacement is more fiscally
responsible
• Address all inter-related MEP (Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing) issues at the same
time – i.e. if replacing windows & rewiring electrical/technology in a classroom,
this is a fiscally responsible time to upgrade/replace lights, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Safety & compliance issues are a priority – i.e. ADA, fire-protection, life-safety, etc.
• Be cognizant of increased costs related to repairs, construction, etc. –
maintenance, age & obsolescence, personnel, etc.
• Projects must focus on function not flash. Not looking for a “showcase school”
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• Facilities life should be extended for a minimum of a 25 year period
• “Space is space.” Just because a space is used for a certain purpose today doesn’t mean it couldn’t be used differently tomorrow
• Insure that existing spaces are used efficiently before requesting additional square footage
• Any area that is “touched” will be done to modern standards
• Spaces should be:
– Safe
– Accessible
– Efficient
– Flexible
• All of the above should be done in a cost effective manner
• Buildings are an asset and should be treated and maintained as such
1914 Buildings
& PE Facilities
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• Improve air quality – room temperature that is consistently comfortable, and adequate air ventilation
• Provide enough and quality lighting
• Renovate the 1914 buildings in a way that makes economic sense, and that would keep the buildings in good repair for at least 25 more years. Do not tear them down unless it is absolutely necessary
• Technology is considered to be crucial to a school’s success and status. The community does not want to avoid keeping up with technology just because obsolescence occurs so quickly
• Physical education is distinguished from and considered more important than sports programs. The key requirements of a physical education program are that it be inclusive of the entire student body, and that it be safe
• Training equipment and facilities does not matter to the community if the point is solely to enlarge and modernize the spaces. However, meeting safety requirements is important and something that should be improved
Market Research Focus on what is needed, and eliminate things
that are “nice to have” but not requirements
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• Any future projects need a 2nd opinion on all cost estimates
• District 113 should maintain its fund balance at or near the current levels
• Future debt should be analyzed & communicated in a more transparent fashion
• Recommended that District utilize the statutory term of 20 years when borrowing money (this recommendation is dependent upon market conditions)
• Be cognizant of current economic conditions & impact of other taxing bodies
Finance
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Urgent Need
Vital to Core School
Functions
Important Need
Supports School Functions
Should Have
Important to Building a Vital School Community
Nice to Have
Sets the school apart from its peers
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
Tier IV
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• Common Issues
– Life Safety Issues (ADA, Code Compliance) – Air quality/temperature – Lighting – Energy Efficiency – Technology Infrastructure – Flexible teaching/Learning spaces – Circulation/Student movement – Ingress/Egress
• HPHS “B” Building
• HPHS “C” Building
• HPHS “C” Annex
• Pools (Both Schools)
• Sufficient Number of Usable PE Teaching Spaces (Both Schools)
• DHS PE Fields (Flooding)
• DHS Indoor Track
• HPHS Indoor Track (Upgrade or Replace)
• Upgrade/Refurbish/Repurpose DHS PE Facilities
• Dance Studios (Both Schools)
• DHS Locker Rooms (Upgrade)
• HPHS Weight Room and Cardio Lab (Upgrade)
• DHS Library (Upgrade/Reconfigure/flooding issues)
• HPHS IM & Exhibition Gyms (Upgrades)
Tier I Tier II
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• DHS Music Classrooms and Practice Facilities
• DHS Miscellaneous Classrooms (Repurpose)
• DHS Outdoor PE/Athletic Facilities
• HPHS Music Classrooms and Practice Facilities
• HPHS Indoor Track Support Areas (Pole Vault, Field Events)
• HPHS PE / Athletic Support Facilities (Offices, Locker Rooms, etc.)
• HPHS Trainers Room
• HPHS Outdoor PE /Athletic Facilities
• HPHS Locker Rooms
• DHS Lecture Rooms (E-114 and 116) (Upgrade)
• DHS Studio Theater
• DHS Stagecraft Shop
• DHS Art Classrooms (Minor modifications)
• DHS Auditorium (Acoustics, Stage and Seating)
• DHS PE Offices
• DHS Trainers Room
• HPHS Rifle Range (Repurposing)
• HPHS Yoga Studio
• HPHS Art Rooms (Minor modifications to those not in C Annex)
• HPHS Stagecraft Shop
• HPHS Auditorium (minor modifications)
Tier III Tier IV
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Item # Need Area 1914 Study Group Reco
Importance to Community Based on Survey Results
Teaching & Learning Recos
Building Systems &
Envelope Recos Tier Comments
Red= different from Study Gp
Reco
Blue Italics = exact wording of statement rated in survey
The following are Tier 1 importance/need areas that may apply to "not rated" items: repair
& maintenance, life safety, air quality, lighting, student satisfaction
& engagement Spaces that are used by all students are more important than spaces for
specialized curriculums
6 Flexible teaching &
learning spaces Tier I: Urgent
Priority Tier 4
Flexible classrooms (room configuration easily changed).
Note: enough classroom space (not too small for the number of
students in the class) is Tier 2
Classrooms space should provide for flexible delivery of
instruction
Example of Compiled
Recommendations
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• Hire a Professional Facilities Manager
• Complete the Professional Team with a Construction Manager as soon as possible
• Engage the public in the design process
• Appoint an oversight committee to guide the professional team
Additional Recommendations
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Next Steps
Board Leadership Team Presents Report
Professional Team & Facility Committee
Design/Budget Master Plan
Phase Implementation Based on Prioritization
Board Adopts Master Plan
Including Phased Implementation
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Thank You
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