FACILITY STUDY WORKSHOP EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHY CHOOSE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

FACILITY STUDY WORKSHOP EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHY CHOOSE OUR TEAM? EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS THE PLANNING PROCESS Educational Philosophy • Vision of the school system, educational philosophy, mission statement for the program, expression of values, culture School Data • Student population, site information, special provisions, community information, etc. Program Goals • Educational goals of instructional programs Specific Program Activities and Relationships • Determine and define the functional need of the learning environment User Concerns • Physical space conditions and restraints Needed improvements

EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WHY CHOOSE OUR TEAM? THE PLANNING PROCESS Faculty and Staff Interviews Student population Special programs Athletics • • • Grade level breakdown Career and technology Food service • • • Core academic curriculum Related arts Administration • • • Special Education Media & technology Portable classrooms • • • Site Inspections Architectural Mechanical/Plumbing Electrical Civil - Accessibility - HVAC System - Light Fixtures - Site Circulation - Life Safety - Fire Protection - Emergency Lighting - Parking - Physical Conditions - Plumbing Systems - Exit Lighting - Lighting - Fixtures - Fire Alarm System - Drainage

WHY CHOOSE OUR TEAM? THE COMMUNITY Enrollment Trends ECSD Day 135 Counts Student Enrollment 2015 3,313 2016 3,326 2017 3,352

THE COMMUNITY Population Data The rapid growth in the Aiken/Augusta MSA • presents opportunities for Edgefield County students. College and Career ready students will have avenues for employment especially in the areas of health care, business, and education, as well as accommodations and food service Additionally, jobs in the technology field are at a • premium nationwide and are on the rise in the Aiken/Augusta MSA as a result of the opening of the Fort Gordon's Cyber Command Center The Cyber Command Center will employ 4700 by • 2019.

DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY Opened in 1973 Additions/Renovations 2001 (Classrooms) • Enrollment - 258 3 Year Average - 260

DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY Safety Items Include: Secure front entrance • Card Reader Lock System • Security Cameras • Secure egress for 4k • playground Exterior Lighting • General Items Include Playground Equipment • Restroom upgrades • (ADA compliance ) Media Center upgrades • Art room upgrades • Floor Replacement • Additional Parking Spaces • Canopy Replacement •

DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY Non Secure Douglas Entrance Sample Secure Entrance

JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY Opened in 1952 Gym opened in 1932 Additions/Renovations 1992 & 2002 • (Cafeteria Expansion and • Classroom) Enrollment - 293 3 year avg. - 320

JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY Safety Items Include: Secure Front Entrance • Card Reader System • 4K Playground Egress • General Items Include: 100% HVAC Replacement • Group Restroom (ADA Compliant) • Playground Equipment and Grading • Art Room & Media Center Upgrades • Canopy for Car Riders • Explore Kitchen Expansion •

W.E. PARKER ELEMENTARY Opened in 1955 Additions/Renovations • 1994 & 2002 (Classrooms, Connected Hallways) • Enrollment - 457 3 year average - 466

W.E. PARKER ELEMENTARY Safety Secure Front Entrance • Card Reader Key System • Security Cameras • General Items 100% HVAC Replacement • Group Restroom Upgrades (ADA • Compliant) Media Center Upgrades • Art Room Upgrades • Music Room Upgrades • Extend Sidewalk (2 nd grade area) • Soffit Repair • Bus Zone Driveway and Sidewalk • Repair

J-E-T MIDDLE SCHOOL Opened in 1993 Addition/Renovations 2002 • Classrooms - Alternative School • Enrollment - 490 3 year avg. - 489

J-E-T MIDDLE SCHOOL Safety Items Include: Secure Front Entrance • Card Reader System • Explore car stacking options • General Items Include: Canopy for Car Rider Line • Group Restroom Upgrades (ADA • Compliant) Lockers (Boys’ and Girls’ Locker • Rooms)

MERRIWETHER ELEMENTARY Opened in 1993 Additions/Renovations 2001 (Classrooms) • Enrollment - 766 3 year avg. - 748

MERRIWETHER ELEMENTARY Safety Items Include Secure Front Entrance • Security Cameras • Card Reader Key System • General Items Include New Playground Equipment and Grading • Additional Awning for Car Rider Line • Carpet in Admin area • Drainage at Media Center • Group Restroom Upgrades (ADA Compliant) • Parking Lot Repairs • New Construction Options New Middle School (5-8) or New Primary • School (K-2)

MERRIWETHER MIDDLE Opened in 1972 Additions/Renovations 1994 & 2003 • (Classrooms) • Enrollment - 386 3 year average - 385

MERRIWETHER MIDDLE Safety Items Include: • Secure Front Entrance • Card Reader Key System General Items Include • Roof Replacement • Group Restroom Upgrades (ADA Compliance) • Gym Ceiling Replacement • Media Center Upgrades • Doors and Hardware Replacement • Master Key System • Drainage Issues (Gym Area) • Parking Lot Repairs See Elementary for Concept Drawings

STROM THURMOND CAREER CENTER Opened in 1972 Additions / Renovations 2013 • (Entrance Area / Foyer) • Enrollment = 838 Same as STHS 660 or 82% of High School Students are enrolled in at least one Career Center course.

STROM THURMOND CAREER CENTER Safety Items Include: Secure Front Entrance • Repair Canopies • Improve Handicap Accessibility • New Construction Options: New CATE Center or • New Health Science and PLTW Wing or • New Business Wing • Renovation Needs: Health Science/Sports Medicine, Business, • PLTW, Construction, Agriculture Science, Welding, Automotive Labs, and Classrooms Group Restrooms (ADA Compliance) • Roof Repairs • Electrical Needs • *See Concept Drawings with High School

STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL Opened in 1962 Additions/Renovations • 1993 & 2004 Enrollment - 838 3 year average - 816

STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL Safety Items Include: Secure Entrance • Fire Alarm System • General Items Include: Science Labs • Group Restrooms Upgrades (ADA • Compliance) More Office Space (Including • Guidance, Conference Space, and Storage) Cover for Courtyard Area • Explore Bus Zone Options •

SUMMARY • Given the newer schools were built in 1993 and older buildings date back to the 70’s, 60’s and 50’s , all schools are in need of upgrades to meet the needs of today’s 21 st century learner • AGC’s Data DIGest reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased up to 3.6 % for school construction from October 2016 to October 2017 largely due to the increase in the cost of construction materials and labor Items listed below are the recommended priorities for the Edgefield County School District:  Access Control: Safe and Secure Entrances for all Schools  A Plan for Growth in the Merriwether Area  Program Needs for the High School and the Career Center

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