Orinda Union School District Facilities Master Plan Committee Meeting #2 October 11, 2017
agenda Introductions & Committee Welcome 5 minutes Facilities Assessment / Principal Interview Findings 20 minutes Teacher, Staff, & Student Engagement Findings 20 minutes School Site Community Meeting Review 10 minutes School Site Opportunities Charrette 60 minutes Group Activity & Present Back Next Steps 5 minutes 2
inter+act | stakeholder engagement 0 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 3 3
stakeholder outreach school site input school site district focus groups district focus groups 6/19-20/ 6/19 0/17 17 school site visits elementary programs 9/14/17 students 9/19/17 7 & secondary programs board of 10/3/17 10/3/17 principal interviews 9/26/17 9/26/17 trustees specialized support programs District Focus Groups online staff surveys 9/15/17 9/15/17 special 6/20/17 6/20/17 school site services 9/26-27/ 9/26 7/17 17 community meetings facility maintenance & master plan 5/31/17 5/31/17 committee operations 9/14/17 9/14/17 athletics (OIS) community outreach community 9/26/17 9/26/17 food service (OIS) outreach district communication plan technology 6/20/17 6/20/17 leadership 12/6/17 12/6/17 town hall forum voter opinion survey 4
research / school site condition assessments Recent Improvements (partial list) Common Themes of Site Needs (partial list) • Exterior paint (all sites) • Rubberized surfacing at play structures • New Gen7 Classrooms (Glorietta & Del Rey) • Natural lighting in classrooms • Minor modernization to restrooms (Del Rey) • Air conditioning upgrade/system replacement • Wireless Technology refresh (in-progress) • Enhanced outdoor spaces as learning environments • Drinking fountain / water bottle filling station upgrades (all sites) • Enhanced building envelope (insulation, windows, doors) • Upgrades to Fire Alarm and Intercom/Clock/Bell systems • Restroom modernizations (where needed) • Identified areas of poor drainage • Identified buildings needing roof replacement • Dedicated performing arts space (OIS) • Consolidated Maintenance & Operations facility with yard, offices, storage, workshop(s) research vision explore outreach confirm 5
school site feedback summary / condition assessment Site Visit Observations Principal Priorities • poor playfield condition due to gophers 1. larger mpr • expansion to kinder play yard is desired 2. stem wing with outdoor learning environments • rubberized surfacing desired under play equipment 3. new kindergarten complex • improvements to irrigation controllers is desired • poorly insulated buildings; single-pane windows • doors and locks are in poor condition • increased natural light is desired within classrooms • storage for food service is desired at the kitchen • new hvac system is desired campus-wide • opportunities for outdoor learning improvements • replacement of intercom/clock/bell system is desired DEL REY 6
school site feedback summary / teacher & staff survey Space Ratings (out of 5 stars) Teacher & Staff Survey campus organization: “we like having dolphin club closer to parking” Top 3 Existing Spaces / Features Requiring Improvement classrooms and labs: 1. heating, ventilation, and cooling systems “to truly use flexible seating…the space needs to be bigger” 2. physical education fields student services and counseling: “these are rather tiny” 3. multi-purpose room administration: “staff room/kitchen is updated and wonderful” food service: “it is challenging to funnel kids through lunch line” Top 3 Desired New Spaces / Improvements shared student spaces: “one big room rather than 2 connected rooms (for library)” 1. modernization of existing facilities pe / athletics: “need an indoor space for PE that does not compete with lunch service” 2. multi-purpose room special education: “I’m constantly concerned about confidentiality…” 3. student / staff collaboration spaces specialized project / maker spaces: “it is in progress…” site (parking, restrooms, playfields): “more restrooms for students and adults” DEL REY 7
school site feedback summary / community meeting School Site Community Feedback like the proximity of play area and library • • kinder portables are old high demand on before and after school club • and enrichment programs could the mpr become the library? • could the library/mpr be shared with the • community? keep the school sites open to the public • DEL REY 8
school site feedback summary / condition assessment Principal Priorities Site Visit Observations 1. classrooms • disconnect between art & music rooms and the mpr 2. conference / meeting spaces • cracked concrete paving throughout 3. carpool / drop-off • poorly insulated buildings; single-pane windows • doors and locks are in poor condition • roof has reached the end of its useful life at mpr and classroom wings • modernization of restrooms is needed • surface drainage causes dirt/debris to be tracked across hardcourts • new hvac system is desired campus-wide • electrical capacity needs to be increased • replacement of intercom/clock/bell system is desired GLORIETTA 9
school site feedback summary / teacher & staff survey Space Ratings (out of 5 stars) Teacher & Staff Survey campus organization: “we need more space!” Top 3 Existing Spaces / Features Requiring Improvement classrooms and labs: 1. classrooms “space is tight for furniture/teaching area/flexible area” 2. student / staff restrooms student services and counseling: “there is almost no space for our support services” 3. physical education facilities administration: “would be great to have a teacher break room separate from work room” food service: Top 3 Desired New Spaces / Improvements “there is more demand for (the mpr ) than can be accommodated” shared student spaces: 1. modernization of existing facilities pe / athletics: “we need a dedicated pe space for inclement weather” 2. classroom furniture special education: “need a complete room and not half of a space” 3. student / staff restrooms specialized project / maker spaces: “we are getting a new STEM lab :)” site (parking, restrooms, playfields): “definitely needs additional bathrooms for staff!” GLORIETTA 10
school site feedback summary / community meeting School Site Community Feedback dislike the limited parking and tight circulation on • hillcrest need space for pull-out / enrichment programs • outdoor classroom is underutilized • need shade at kinder play or outdoor dining • outdoor space between classrooms needs • improvement to become a functional space (shade, indoor/outdoor furniture) social space is equally important • spaces that maximize teaching time • GLORIETTA 11
school site feedback summary / condition assessment Principal Priorities Site Visit Observations • single vehicular entry/exit creates heavy congestion at drop-off and pick-up 1. air conditioning in all classrooms • ada-accessibility to the mpr 2. alternative classroom environments like maker • ac is in poor condition at kinder play yard spaces and collaborative work areas • leaks reported at covered walkway 3. parking and auto management re-mapping • irrigation and turf improvements are desired at the playfields • poorly insulated buildings; single-pane windows • doors and locks are in poor condition • increased natural light is desired within classrooms • domestic water line requires regular attention at kinder play area; replacement is desired • issues were reported with the underground sewer line • drainage improvements are desired north of the mpr • replacement of intercom/clock/bell system is desired SLEEPY HOLLOW 12
school site feedback summary / teacher & staff survey Space Ratings (out of 5 stars) Teacher & Staff Survey campus organization: “not great for students with disabilities” Top 3 Existing Spaces / Features Requiring Improvement classrooms and labs: 1. classrooms “original construction is literally falling apart” 2. multi-purpose room student services and counseling: “almost non - existent” 3. student / staff restrooms administration: “there is very little staff/admin space here” food service: “old / tired / dirty” Top 3 Desired New Spaces / Improvements “old / tired, very small (library)” shared student spaces: 1. student / staff restrooms pe / athletics: “we need a consistent space available for the teacher to plan…” 2. modernization of existing facilities special education: “the speech and ot areas are like closets” 3. classroom furniture specialized project / maker spaces: “non - existent” site (parking, restrooms, playfields): “the parking and drop - off areas are not sufficient” SLEEPY HOLLOW 13
school site feedback summary / community meeting School Site Community Feedback facilities hinder collaboration • • very limited parking need new kitchen with garden associated • would like a unified, level hardcourt area • underutilized playfields due to poor visibility • • underutilized turf area between buildings • neighborhood street at school entry is not pedestrian-friendly go two-story at main grade differential • expand parking area • SLEEPY HOLLOW 14
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