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