SOLUTIONS: • Fully renovate the upper level of Captain Elementary School, except the fifth grade wing. • Recommendations include redesigning the level so that grades are in pods, addressing the classroom size and quality inequity, and implementing the use of glass walls, operable walls, and/or whiteboard walls, and identifying designated storage spaces for teachers. • Provide a new music classroom/stage to minimize audio disruptions to the grade level classrooms. • Provide a new, properly sized gymnasium/safe room that allows for building-wide and visitor congregation, expanded physical education curriculum, and additional storage. • Relocate band and the cafeteria to the existing gym, allowing for a multipurpose gathering space and securing the safety of students in the cafeteria. • Redesign the existing main entrance to be a full administration suite with reception, restrooms, offices, lobby space, etc. that is all secure. • Renovate all existing restrooms. Provide additional restrooms for both students and staff/visitors where possible. • Address building-wide HVAC, plumbing, electric, cell service, and WiFi issues during large scale renovations. CHALLENGES: • The site is lacking greenspace for student play, learning, and wellness. • There are limited shade zones outside.