Overview of MSS Facility Planning Educational Specifications Committee November 16, 2005 Educational...

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Addition of Gymnasium / Music / Theater Space  The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities  Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies  Tile surface is inappropriate for sports  Gym size is not appropriate for age group or for public use  Band exceeds capacity for cafeteria space  Music classes and lessons are held in open cafeteria and are subject to interruption  The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities  Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies  Tile surface is inappropriate for sports  Gym size is not appropriate for age group or for public use  Band exceeds capacity for cafeteria space  Music classes and lessons are held in open cafeteria and are subject to interruption

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Overview of MSS Facility Planning

Educational Specifications Committee

November 16, 2005

Overview of Proposed Changes

Addition of Gymnasium / Music / Theater Space

Renovated Special Education / Student Services space

Renovated Classroom Space Renovated Flooring

Addition of Gymnasium / Music /

Theater Space The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies Tile surface is inappropriate for sports Gym size is not appropriate for age group or for public use

Band exceeds capacity for cafeteria space Music classes and lessons are held in open cafeteria and are subject to interruption

Improvement to these areas would…

Create safer and more educationally appropriate spaces for physical education

Increase capacity for assemblies Open opportunities for community use of facilities to ease pressure on High School / Harold Martin School

Create educationally appropriate spaces for music and Band

Renovated Special Education / Student Services and Storage Addition of new gymnasium music facility will

leave existing spaces for reclamation Consolidation of Special Education, OT, PT, ADL, Speech Language, Behavior Specialist, Psychological Services, Counseling into communal area would increase efficiency and help to address stigma

Cafeteria space increase would assist in student comfort and behavior improvement

Nursing spaces would be improved to address population needs

Need additional supply and maintenance storage facilities

Improvements in these areas would……

Provide facilities which accommodate for the needs of the population

Assist in efficient and responsible operation of student service delivery

Increase storage capacity of building

Renovated Flooring Replacement of carpeting in central hallways with tiling

Replacement of classroom carpeting with tiling

In conclusion… Improved Gym / Music / Theater Improved Student Service facilities

Increased community access Increased storage Improved flooring at reduced price

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