Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, Architects

Providing a Client Oriented Approach to Architecture

Staunton City SchoolsRobert E. Lee High School

FACILITY ASSESSMENT OVERVIEWOctober 15, 2013

• Physical Needs & Space Study:– Physical Condition of Facilities– Code Analysis– Utility Costs & Life Cycle Analysis– Educational Program– Student Capacity– Educational Adequacy – Physical and Educational

Improvements– Development of Options– Construction Phasing Analysis– Budget– Schedule

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

• Built: 1967• Size: 160,000 SF• Site: 30 Acres• Enrollment: 740• Capacity: 960

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

1967:• Average Cost of new house = $14,250• Gasoline = .33 per gallon• President: LB Johnson• Vietnam War ongoing• The Beatles release “Magical Mystery

Tour” • “I Dream of Jeannie” / “Lucy Show”• Worlds 1st heart transplant

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

What’s the big deal? • Education is changing.

Students around the world outperform American students, especially in critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Competition is changing internationally.Countries around the world are growing in their understanding of the relationship between education and 21st

century learning and economic growth.

• Jobs and skill demands are changing.In addition to requiring postsecondary degrees, employers are looking for employees who are able to problem solve, work collaboratively and think creatively.

Collaborative Education

Key Elements of 21st century learning spaces:

• Variety of Learning Spaces• Flexible Space• Flexible Furniture • Learner focused• Comfortable & Social Spaces• Enable Group Collaboration• S.T.E.M• Technology • Acoustics• Natural Light• Work Surfaces• Student Display

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

• Physical Needs & Space Study:– Life Safety & Building Code– Educational Program– Physical Plant

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

• Process– Existing facility assessment– Vision and goals– Fit analysis– Facility options– Stakeholder review and input– Feasibility– Implementation

Robert E. Lee High School Facility Study

Let’s Plan for Success

• Confirm existing conditions• Identify the needs• Establish the vision and goals• Present facts not conclusions• Identify options• Facilitate the discussion• Answer questions• Be a part of the solution

• Project Website– Study & Project Information

• Surveys – Staff, Student & Community/Parent

Surveys

Communication