Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance HVAC HVAC in the gym does not properly cool the space and creates a humid environment. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Electrical Systems/ Tech Update lighting at all entries and exits, with a focus on the main vestibule. 79 IMPROVEMENTS LIST GLENRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Goal Theme Improvement Type Item/Space Notes Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms There is a lack of staff restrooms throughout the school, especially on the second floor. Maintenance/ HVAC Exterior / Building Envelope Water Systems The fourth grade classroom wing has roof infiltration issues. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility The existing social worker room is difficult to access and needs to be re-thought to meet ADA standards. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Flooring throughout the school, with a high need in the cafeteria, needs to be replaced with the new district standard for VCT and carpet tile. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Classroom walls need to be repatched in some areas and repainted universally, match the updated district standards. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Ceilings in every classroom are warping, have water damage, or have other forms of severe damage – replace with the updated district standard where possible and address the source of the damage in others. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Site Improvements The courts need to be regraded to address water issues and resurfaced within the next 5 to 10 years. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Lack of breakout/flex spaces. Goal 1 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Storage Lack of storage across the building. Hallways currently used for storage. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance HVAC HVAC: air quality issues are prevalent throughout the building, especially the restrooms and lower level - concern that it could be affecting students' and faculty's health. Goal 3 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Wellness suite with small peace/cooldown individual rooms and sensory rooms. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Restroom improvements in quality, quantity, and size. Kindergarten restrooms connected to classrooms would be ideal. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Space Utilization Address classroom size inequity (will aid programming issues and safety issues). Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Quality of Space Interior lighting improvements building-wide, particularly the cafeteria. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Space Utilization Provide an expanded SSD suite and address security concerns by providing a lockable door. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Site Improvements Use of landscaping to create boundaries between spaces. GOAL 1: A Place for Everyone GOAL 2: To Grow as Learners GOAL 3: In Head and Heart

Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Site Improvements Use of landscaping to create boundaries between spaces. GOAL 1: A Place for Everyone GOAL 2: To Grow as Learners GOAL 3: In Head and Heart 80 Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Site Improvements Adjust the existing outdoor space by the kindergarten wing. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Desire for a restroom accessible from outdoors. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Renovations / Upgrades Space Utilization Interest in increasing the size of the Kidzone/Cafeteria/Kitchen space to better serve all functions (including orchestra), improve circulation, and ideally become a sizeable, functioning multi-purpose space with proper storage for all three functions. Right now the lack of storage and space within the three functions creates reduced functionality and egress hazards. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Completely renovate the lower level of the school. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Finishes Replace existing flooring with a non-slip flooring, as well as the stairs. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Storage The stage at Glenridge Elementary is used as storage for P.E. because they do not have enough storage at the facility – needs to be addressed in order for P.E. and performing arts to be adequately facilitated to students. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility Need multiple accessible interior and exterior entrances, including the Kidzone/ Cafeteria drop- off/pickup location. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility Proper accessibility top priority in making upgrades to building. Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Glenridge would benefit from a new building that better suits the program/needs/accessibility needs. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Electrical Systems/ Tech Classrooms need upgraded electrical outlets and systems to increase safety and meet standards. The electric has been moved over the years, exposing conduits. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades HVAC/Electric The subdivided walls that were added in previous renovations to the school do not have proper HVAC or electric systems connected through them and result in a deficiency in the classrooms. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Repairs / Maintenance Accessibility The elevator is slow, adding further delay for students/faculty with mobility issues. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Interior lighting controls would be beneficial to control brightness and color for a better learning environment. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades HVAC Large windows make temperature control difficult. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Exterior / Building Envelope Site Improvements Current size of the site limits the room for growth. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Space Utilization Teachers can no longer use the upper corridors as breakout spaces due to the addition of new classrooms.

Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Exterior / Building Envelope Site Improvements Current size of the site limits the room for growth. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Space Utilization Teachers can no longer use the upper corridors as breakout spaces due to the addition of new classrooms. 81 Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Water Systems Sinks would be useful inside the classrooms. Maintenance/ HVAC General Quality of Space 70 year old artwork is unique to Glenridge and needs to be preserved. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Exterior / Building Envelope Site Improvements Interest in re-designed outdoor shaded eating/ learning spaces Goal 2 Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Finishes Refinishing walls and adding additional bulletin boards. Goal 1 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Program Needs The gym is too small to efficiently serve the entire school. Need for a congregational space large enough to hold students and their families.

Goal 1 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Program Needs The gym is too small to efficiently serve the entire school. Need for a congregational space large enough to hold students and their families. IMPROVEMENTS LIST MERAMEC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Goal Theme Improvement Type Item/ Space Notes Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Systems Quality of Space Acoustic issues are prevalent throughout the building, but especially in the second floor classrooms and gym. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Replace all the specialty grid ceilings and all damaged ceilings with the district standard for cohesiveness throughout the school. Ceilings on the ground level are particularly damaged. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Finishes Walls throughout the school have stains, dents, and other forms of damage. Patch and repaint to match the updated district standards. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Update all multi-user restrooms to have privacy screens. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Redesign the student restrooms and replace the flooring and walls in restrooms to match district standards. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Site Improvements The courts need to be resurfaced and repainted, as well as potentially be regraded to address ponding issues within the next 5 to 10 years. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Exterior Circulation The parking lots all need to be resurfaced, repainted, and restriped, and additional parking would be beneficial. Ideally, no more use of blacktop as parking, as it is not striped. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Additional Classroom and meeting spaceis needed. Existing office/meeting spaces have been renovated into classrooms causing a need for additional meeting space. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Need for a congregational space large enough to hold students and their families. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Quality of Space Counselor needs an office in a more private location with natural light. For example, students don’t like to go to the front office because the front office can hear what they are telling their counselor. Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Need for Wellness suite with small peace/cooldown individual rooms and sensory rooms. Students need spaces to decompress without additional noise. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Program Needs Need for smaller rooms for testing and, one-on-one learning. Testing is typically 2-5 students. The space would need to be soundproof, and private to make students feel comfortable in addition to having access to windows and not feeling too cramped. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Additional single-user restrooms, particularly for adults. GOAL 1: A Place for Everyone GOAL 2: To Grow as Learners GOAL 3: In Head and Heart 82

Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Additional single-user restrooms, particularly for adults. GOAL 1: A Place for Everyone GOAL 2: To Grow as Learners GOAL 3: In Head and Heart 82 Goal 3 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Site Improvements Subcommittee at Meramec expressed a desire for a turf playing field near their blacktop. Students are routinely going to the nurse with injuries from the blacktop. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Meramec Elementary’s gym needs to be refinished and upgraded. The bars on the windows create an unpleasant atmosphere. Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Site Improvements Use of landscaping to create boundaries between spaces. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Site Improvements Free-play/nature-based play area is desired. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Site Improvements Fully replace the back outdoor wall that routinely falls. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility school, in addition to/or one located centrally for student safety and inclusion. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility The school is in need of more ramps and better accessibility outside around and throughout the school. Inclusion issue in addition to a safety issue (egress). Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility Signage needs to be enlarged and updated. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Space Utilization Meramec is utilized by community – boy scouts, basketball teams, voting. The auditorium is rented out quite a bit. Desire to keep open the relationship with the community by being cognizant of shared spaces with community. Any changes to spaces will affect other groups outside the school district. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Existing cafeteria is adequate for lunch. Kid zone does not have enough space for their number of students, and needs a secure entry. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Storage Storage is an issue across the building, including big ticket items such as tables. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Quality of Space A first grade classroom is directly adjacent to music, and they need a quieter space. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs District social worker doesn’t have a space. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Accessibility Some spaces functions are limited due to the circulation to access them. For example, there are two rooms you can only enter by going through the stair well. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Interior Circulation Many doors have been added across the building, now students have a restricted flow across the building and this slows down evacuations. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs More shared and flexible spaces so that classrooms can learn together and/or more smaller flexible spaces for students to learn and practice technological skills. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Restrooms for adults in the school are not ideally located (some are accessible only through classrooms). Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space The second and third grade classrooms have better access to natural light, views, and are generally quieter than other grades. Consistiency is needed throughout the school. 83