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ADDITION / RENOVATION SOLUTIONS: • Design an additional suite of classrooms and learning spaces, including support services such as restrooms, storage, and various means of accessibility. • Update furniture for all of the learning spaces in the facility. • Update all outdated or improperly used finishes across the facility, and provide acoustic improvements throughout. • Include better access to sinks and other plumbing fixtures throughout the facility. CHALLENGES: • The drainage system is inadequate throughout the green spaces and the playgrounds, and the grounds often have ponding water. • The nature zone used to be a trash dump, and presents a hazard that faculty and staff have to routinely clean. • The nature space is used as a dog park during the evening, but also during the school day, which is not allowed. • The nature playground does not have any secure entry gate. • There is too much visibility to the playgrounds and play spaces from off-site. • The existing playground equipment is outdated and all made of wood.
SOLUTIONS: • Update all playground equipment to be more interactive and themed. • Regrade outdoor zones as needed, addressing outdated infrastructure as needed as well. • Provide secure fencing and gates around all areas which students use during the school day. 62 DOT EXERCISES IMPROVEMENT LISTS INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE Throughout the Initial Building Assessments and the Steering Committee and Subcommittee process, our team carefully documented the insights and feedback stakeholders shared regarding facility improvement suggestions across the Clayton District. This section serves as a record of those contributions, organized by school. These insights played a crucial role in shaping the project summaries, which were later reviewed and prioritized through the dot exercises before being implemented into design solutions. 63
This section serves as a record of those contributions, organized by school. These insights played a crucial role in shaping the project summaries, which were later reviewed and prioritized through the dot exercises before being implemented into design solutions. 63 IMPROVEMENTS LIST DISTRICT WIDE Goal Theme Improvement Type Item/Space Notes Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Restrooms Concerns regarding lack of single- user restrooms and designated staff restrooms. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems HVAC HVAC issues occurring throughout district, creating uncomfortable learning environment. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs District wide-large flexible venue space to hold community events (art shows, graduation, elementary shows, middle school events. Current Spaces are not large enough. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Water Systems Many facilities encountering water infiltration issues that need to be addressed. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility Parking lots at each facility need to better prioritize ADA parking location and use. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Electrical Systems/ Tech There is a need for more outlet stations at each facility as technology use increases across the district. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Interior Play Spaces – motor learning for younger students during inclement weather days. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Outdoor Spaces: Gathering Spaces, Covered Spaces for Learning and Play, Rainwater Collection, Eco Ponds, Native Planting Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Outdoor Eating Spaces, etc. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Therapy, Physical Therapy, Cooldown/peace rooms, etc. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Designated Open Collaboration Spaces – Ideal for the High School. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Designated Small Group Reservation Spaces – Ideal for the High School. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Athletics/ Activities Scholar Program Specific Spaces. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Athletics/ Activities PLTW Research Labs: Biomedical, Forensics, Programming, Anatomy, Engineering. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Cyber Classrooms: E-Sports, CIS Lab, Lab for specialty software such as GIS, Lab for Robotics including practice/testing space, Podcasting Spaces, Green Rooms, Media Arts Labs. Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Lecture Halls (joint classes, guest speakers, smaller performances). Goal 3 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Life Skill Classrooms. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Site Improvements Celebrated Entryways and Lobbies. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Program Needs Creation Labs: Woodshops, Metalwork Shops, Ceramics Studios, Glasswork Studios. GOAL 1:A Place for Everyone To Grow as Learners GOAL 2: GOAL 3:In Head and Heart 64
Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Program Needs Creation Labs: Woodshops, Metalwork Shops, Ceramics Studios, Glasswork Studios. GOAL 1:A Place for Everyone To Grow as Learners GOAL 2: GOAL 3:In Head and Heart 64 65 Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space The math classrooms for grades 6-12 prioritize more whiteboard space over the current bookshelves. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Quality of Space The elementary schools and middle school have concerns about the size of the current gyms and lack of wall padding. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Site Improvements The elementary schools and middle school need turf fields to reduce the amount of injuries they currently have. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space The elementary schools and middle school would like glass break out rooms within the libraries. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Exterior / Building Envelope Exterior Circulation Technicians travel from school to school with equipment and have difficulties finding parking.
Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space The elementary schools and middle school would like glass break out rooms within the libraries. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Exterior / Building Envelope Exterior Circulation Technicians travel from school to school with equipment and have difficulties finding parking. Goal Theme Improvement Type Item/Space Notes Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Exterior / Building Envelope Site Improvements Need for improved / intentionally designed greenspace for better utilization including more seating in the quad area. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Program Needs The old computer lab/ control and editing classrooms are underutilized. Potential for conversion into flex spaces. Goal 1 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms There are limited student restrooms on the first floor. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Space Utilization The existing shared office space for some teachers are redundant, as some teachers typically use their classrooms instead. Could repurpose that space into a breakroom or flexible space. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Space Utilization Students do not utilize lockers, administrators have an interest in removing lockers. Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Site Improvements One of the parking lots is under utilized, administrators expressed interest in converting it into green space. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance HVAC The existing FACs classrooms have HVAC and mechanical issues. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Flooring in the second level classrooms show signs of deterioration. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes The ceiling of the prep lab for the biology classrooms is heavily damaged and needs to be replaced. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Site Improvements The entire west parking lot and southwest parking lot need to be refreshed. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs There is a need for an expanded suite of architecture, geometry in construction, engineering, and STEAM labs. This suite would need to include larger, taller, ventilated, and more open classrooms. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance HVAC Better air control would be beneficial across the building. For example, the science labs and prep rooms no longer have working HVAC, the AC in math, history, and English is overpowering and it is constantly cold. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Storage Increase storage across the building, especially for athletics, performing arts, and administration. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space More access to natural light in testing spaces and classrooms. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Add a life skills classroom. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Need for a space large enough for AP testing. Current space is too small and has too few outlets. 66 GOAL 1: A Place for Everyone GOAL 2: To Grow as Learners GOAL 3: In Head and Heart IMPROVEMENTS LIST CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL