APS High School Space Guidelines:Evaluation and Revisions
Facilities Planning
Design & Construction
September 7, 2006
Scope
School Board request Opportunity to adjust for:
Changing trends in educational programs Impact of technology Improved efficiency in response to construction cost
escalation Add pool to HS guidelines
Evaluation and recommendation of revisions to HS Space Guidelines Information Item: 9/7/06 Action Item: 9/21/06
Assumptions
Maximum capacity no greater than 1600 students
Class size 20-24 students for core classes
Classrooms used 5 of 7 periods (71% utilization rate) Option for further consideration: 90% utilization rate
Methodology Stakeholder Input:
Senior Staff Supervisors, Division of Instruction High School Principals Ad-Hoc AEA Teachers Focus Group Classroom Technology Profile Group Facilities Advisory Council
Comparative analysis with other jurisdictions ACPS, MCPS, FCPS, LCPS, MSDE
Current work at W-L, Yorktown, Arlington Mill
Beginning work at Career Center, Wakefield
Recommended Revisions:Highlights
Add “Gray box” – Black box theater/Large group room Testing Presentations / Staff development / Combined classes Community Use Performance Space
Provide Space for Staff Positions Testing Coordinator Mental Health Counselor Athletic Trainer Technology Support Specialist
Improve Science Labs All Labs to have both lab & lecture capability
Recommended Revisions:Highlights
Enhance Technology Education Engineering, Research and Design Lab
Refine Health and Physical Education Cardio Room added Gymnastics becomes Dance Studio Locker rooms/shower area reduced to reflect usage Storage guidelines reduced based on detailed analysis
Streamline Media Center Redundant spaces eliminated Storage consolidated
Recommended Revisions:Highlights
Clarify Teacher Production & Support Space allocation adjusted Distribution supports interdisciplinary as well as
departmental organization
Update Arts Spaces Darkroom integrated into graphic arts lab Music Keyboard Lab added to Orchestra Classroom
Adjust Work and Family Studies Two teaching stations, based on enrollment and staffing
Computer Technology Trends
Technology more integrated with the curriculum Every classroom supports computer use Wireless in every classroom Increased laptop use
Increasing demand for on-line testing Lab paradigm can’t meet demand
Recommendation: reduce current four general purpose labs to one
Aquatics Facilities
8 Lane Pool Separate Diving Well Separate Instructional Pool Locker/Shower/Changing Facilities Individual/Family Changing Rooms 19,145 Net Square Feet
For Further Consideration:Teacher / Classroom Assignment Options
Scenario Current APS HS Guidelines (Non – floating)
Scenario A No float, reduced staff space*
Scenario B Float, dedicated teacher work space
Scenario C Float, shared teacher work space
Classroom space needed 60,900 60,900 48,575 48,575
Support space needed 6,900 3,160 9,840 7,130
Total NSF needed 67,800 64,060 58,415 55,705
NSF savings N/A 3,740 9,385 12,095
GSF savings (.65 factor) 5,754 14,438 18,608
Capital cost savings ($250/sf)
Baseline $1,400,000 $3,609,500 $4,652,000
Incremental Cost savings $2,209,500 $1,042,500
Operational Cost savings ($5.62/sf) $81,142/yr $104,577/yr
•Scenario A represents teacher support space from the proposed high school Model Program depicted in the proposed Capacity Model.
Summary
Guidelines are the ingredients; Recipe will vary to reflect individual
school programs. Based on model program, savings are
5% to 7% over current guidelines.
Discussion
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