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Addition of Gymnasium / Music / Theater Space The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies Tile surface is inappropriate for sports Gym size is not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Music classes and lessons are held in open cafeteria and are subject to interruption The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies Tile surface is inappropriate for sports Gym size is not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Theater Space The current gymnasium space is outdated and unsafe for use by students engaged in organized activities Gym capacity is exceeded by assemblies Tile surface is inappropriate for sports Gym size is not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