District 113 High School Facilities Study Group Recommendations Presented by Leadership Team Members David Brint Walter Hainsfurther May 21, 2012
Our Goal To create facilities that foster educational excellence while respecting the District’s taxpayers 2
The Process So Far Study Groups Recruit Leadership Team Perform Volunteers Debates Merits of Study Independent Groups and Makes and Form Five Investigations & Comprehensive Study Groups & Report Recommendation to A Leadership Recommendations Board Team to Leadership Team 3
More Than 100 Volunteers • Community Members • District 113 Staff – Broad Based • Administrators – Professionals with • Board Members Expertise – Supporters – Opponents • Reached out to Ed First for members 4
Five Study Groups Teaching & Learning Building Finance Infra- structure Leadership Team Leadership Team includes members 1914 of each Study Market Buildings Research & PE Group Facilities 5
12-Month Process • 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 6
Teaching & Learning • Temperature issues must be corrected • Educational Practices • Proper air exchange is imperative – Emphasis on achievement for all • When possible, utilize natural light – Knowledge/skill of teachers most essential • Classroom space should provide for flexible delivery of instruction – Professional development key • PE spaces are not adequate • Technology • DHS Library requires major attention – Infrastructure improvements are essential − Flooding must be eliminated – Establish technology priorities; − Technology access & electrical professional development in support must be ensured technology is key − ADA issues have to be addressed – Attention to piloting & phasing in • Correcting ADA issues should be a top new technology seen as prudent priority 7
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” 8
1914 Buildings & PE Facilities • 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 9
Market Research Focus on what is needed, and eliminate things that are “nice to have” but not requirements • 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 10
Finance • Any future projects need a 2 nd 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 11
Urgent Need Vital to Core Tier School I Functions Important Need Tier Supports School II Functions Should Have Tier III Important to Building a Vital School Community Tier Nice to Have IV Sets the school apart from its peers 12
Tier I Tier II • Common Issues • Upgrade/Refurbish/Repurpose DHS – Life Safety Issues (ADA, Code Compliance) PE Facilities – Air quality/temperature – Lighting • Dance Studios (Both Schools) – Energy Efficiency – Technology Infrastructure • DHS Locker Rooms (Upgrade) – Flexible teaching/Learning spaces – Circulation/Student movement – Ingress/Egress • HPHS Weight Room and Cardio Lab (Upgrade) • HPHS “B” Building • HPHS “C” Building • DHS Library (Upgrade/Reconfigure/flooding • HPHS “C” Annex issues) • Pools (Both Schools) • HPHS IM & Exhibition Gyms • Sufficient Number of Usable PE Teaching (Upgrades) Spaces (Both Schools) • DHS PE Fields (Flooding) • DHS Indoor Track 13 • HPHS Indoor Track (Upgrade or Replace)
Tier III Tier IV • DHS Music Classrooms and Practice • DHS Lecture Rooms (E-114 and 116) Facilities (Upgrade) • DHS Miscellaneous Classrooms • DHS Studio Theater (Repurpose) • DHS Stagecraft Shop • DHS Outdoor PE/Athletic Facilities • DHS Art Classrooms (Minor modifications) • HPHS Music Classrooms and Practice • DHS Auditorium (Acoustics, Stage and Facilities Seating) • HPHS Indoor Track Support Areas (Pole • DHS PE Offices Vault, Field Events) • DHS Trainers Room • HPHS PE / Athletic Support Facilities (Offices, Locker Rooms, etc.) • HPHS Rifle Range (Repurposing) • HPHS Yoga Studio • HPHS Trainers Room • HPHS Outdoor PE /Athletic Facilities • HPHS Art Rooms (Minor modifications to those not in C Annex) • HPHS Locker Rooms • HPHS Stagecraft Shop 14 • HPHS Auditorium (minor modifications)
Example of Compiled Recommendations Building Importance to Community Based on Survey 1914 Study Teaching & Item # Need Area Results Systems & Group Reco Learning Recos Envelope Recos Tier Comments Blue Italics = exact wording of statement rated in survey The following are Tier 1 importance/need areas that may Red= different apply to "not rated" items: repair from Study Gp & maintenance, life safety, air Reco quality, lighting, student satisfaction & engagement Spaces that are used by all students are more important than spaces for specialized curriculums Flexible classrooms (room Classrooms space configuration easily changed). Flexible teaching & Tier I: Urgent should provide for 6 Tier 4 Note: enough classroom space (not learning spaces Priority flexible delivery of too small for the number of instruction students in the class) is Tier 2 15
Additional Recommendations • 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 16
Next Steps Professional Team & Board Board Facility Committee Adopts Master Plan Leadership Team Design/Budget Master Plan Including Phased Presents Report Phase Implementation Based Implementation on Prioritization 17
Thank You 18
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