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

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 Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Would prefer higher ceilings. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Space Utilization Would like flexibility to move classrooms outdoors. Amphitheater does not get used as often because of recess which goes on for long periods of the day. Picnic benches by cafeteria – used by staff during lunch. Ideally there would be an outdoor maker space – free play and nature exploration with access to local parks. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Teachers use pod-casting and video creating as projects as early as second-grade onward. Want podcasting/videographer space with cameras, green screen, mic space, production space. Potentially 2-5 student sized space. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space "Garden Level"/ Lower level of the building is significantly deteriorated. Finishes, lighting, HVAC, etc. all need upgrades. Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Desire for flexible furniture, desks with outlets, updated technology in each classroom. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness General Quality of Space Quality of classrooms is inequitable across the same grade level. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Water Systems Current building has had significant issues with old plumbing, HVAC, and sewer lines, creating unpleasant odors. There is a desire for a new facility. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Interior Circulation Building circulation is hard for young students to navigate. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Storage Orchestra program needs their own dedicated space with storage; they currently use the cafeteria which is not effective. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Program Needs Fourth grade meets in the gym in the morning which interferes with the scheduled physical education learning/teacher set-up. Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Electrical Systems/ Tech Classrooms need upgraded electrical outlets and systems to increase safety and meet standards. Goal 1 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. 84

Maintenance/ HVAC Systems Electrical Systems/ Tech Classrooms need upgraded electrical outlets and systems to increase safety and meet standards. Goal 1 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. 84 IMPROVEMENTS LIST THE FAMILY CENTER Goal Theme Improvement Type Item/Space Notes Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Need for additional single-user restrooms for staff. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Exterior / Building Envelope Space Utilization There is available green space that could be utilized for flexible learning spaces. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Maintenance The lower level restrooms have HVAC and plumbing issues. Maintenance/ HVAC Finishes Finishes The ACT grid ceiling throughout the facility is warping, especially in the public areas on the first floor. It needs to be replaced and updated to match the district building standards. Maintenance/ HVAC Finishes Restrooms Material Finishes throughout the facility need to be replaced to maintain consistency with the rest of the district. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Site Improvements The west playground needs to be resurfaced to better match the quality of the east playground. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Need for another larger space focused on gross motor skills. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Kidzone needs their own designated space with a secure entry for drop-off and pick up. Currently they share a space and this limits capacity of enrollment. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Program Needs Need more and slightly larger small group rooms. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness New Space / Facility Program Needs Stay-Play-Learn program is currently at the High School; faculty would prefer to have it at the Family Center Campus to keep all the younger students on one campus. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Storage Increase storage across the building (student cubbies, additional janitor closet on main floor, etc.). Goal 2 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Quality of Space Desire for more natural light in basement classrooms. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Site Improvements Site has drainage issues – potentially address through a nature-based response that could double as a space for students to engage with water outdoors. Currently when it rains, teachers and staff have to comb through the site to find all the trash and glass. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Site Improvements Need for coverage/shelter for families waiting during the school day to pickup their children (would need to fit roughly 15 people). GOAL 1:A Place for Everyone To Grow as Learners GOAL 2: GOAL 3:In Head and Heart 85

Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Site Improvements Need for coverage/shelter for families waiting during the school day to pickup their children (would need to fit roughly 15 people). GOAL 1:A Place for Everyone To Grow as Learners GOAL 2: GOAL 3:In Head and Heart 85 Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms The younger children have a hard time making it to the current restrooms and water fountain from outside. Doors directly out to the playground and/or outdoor restrooms would be ideal. Maintenance/ HVAC Repairs / Maintenance Plumbing Systems Upstairs classroom has issues with plumbing. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Program Needs There needs to be a dedicated meeting space for staff, IEPs, etc. for groups up to 36 people in addition to smaller meeting spaces. Goal 1 Curriculum & Programming New Space / Facility Program Needs Early childhood is desired at High school or added to the family center. Goal 2 Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Finishes Remove exposed CMU and update wall finishes. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Space Utilization Maintenance There needs to be a janitors closet on the main level. Goal 2 Curriculum & Programming Space Utilization Program Needs There needs to be a dedicated space for laundry. Maintenance/ HVAC Renovations / Upgrades Equipment The sandbox creates concerns regarding cleanliness. Goal 1 Accessibility/ Inclusiveness Renovations / Upgrades Restrooms Additional small sinks and toilets are needed and ideally would be located in all classrooms. 86 DISTRICT-WIDE SURVEY SURVEY QUESTIONS RESULTS & COMMENTS SURVEY ANALYSIS DISTRICT-WIDE SURVEY