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Oak Ridge Elementary Aligned Good lighting/natural lighting throughout building (12) Big lockers (1) Loading dock (2) Sensory Room (1) Gym accessible for community (3) Spacious Art Room (5) Music Room Design – open –spacious with built in risers (11) Love the spring is poems (1) This is our gold mine – real estate 748’s future! (1) Differentiating desk heights to allow for standing desks for students (6) Computer lab/technology access (3) Love the physical movement areas (1) Color and design is pleasing (4) Kindergarten rooms have bathrooms (2) Playground equipment/separate outdoor space for kindergarten (6) Quiet Room (1) Safe and secure design at entrance/check-in (23) Wide hallways (4) Sufficient administration space (1) Accessible storage spaces (5) 1 Conference Room (2) Display cases used well (2) Smartboards in K-1 (2) Convenient bathroom locations with sinks outside (2) Kiva areas offer flexible space (17) Nice open library/media space (15) Stage awesome at ORE – black paint (1) Dividing walls provide flexibility for learning spaces (3) Academic extension space is good (2) Spacious-flexible classroom space (3) Dual floors are great for art and classroom use as in kindergarten rooms (1) 2 copy area – work rooms for teachers (1) Lots of green space (1) Cork boards are neat for displaying kid’s projects (2) Shoulder on road to and from school (1) Classroom window that open (1) LOVE OREO (1) Physical Education storage (1) Culture shows more than other schools (1) Wings & houses keep students divided by age group (1) Drop off pick-up areas separated (2) Teacher access to level library all day (1) ORE seems to be the most efficiently organized – not as tight and congested as other schools (1) ORE Power hour – great to reach different academic strengths/weaknesses for all students (1) ORE Reading Corps. Nice program (1)
Oak Ridge Elementary Not Aligned Lack of storage space (5) Limited office space usage (5) Tight cafeteria (2) Sound barriers in the cafeteria (1) School out in the middle of nowhere ~ residential development didn’t occur as assumed (1) Entrance doors don’t run through secured area (1) No room for professional development (1) Art Room (1) Space and size and functionality of auditorium/stage space ~ screen needed (7) Small room/storage room converted to academic space (10) Not enough lockers for 4th graders in the wing (3) Non-matched furniture/sized wrong (2) Lack of flexible space (3) Tiny staff lounge with bright paint color (3) Cafeteria used as gym (2) ITS staff person lacks office space (3) Extra-curricular programs (1) Computer lab not built for learning (2) Technology (1) Building may look dated in 20-30 years due to use of trendy curved roof(1) No wire in glass doors office area (1) Keep in mind size of children vs. square footage of classrooms (1)
DSC/Early Childhood Aligned Gym space is flexible (4) Well maintained/decent reuse of the building (5) Entry – safety of little people (1) Library-Early childhood/senior community availability (4) Dedicated building for just early childhood (1) Flexible meeting room spaces (7) Sensory room just for sensory (1) Nice windows looking out to courtyard (1) Bathrooms in classrooms (3) Classrooms/family education space are nice sized (3) Fosters Community (1) Parent observation windows in classrooms (3) Upstairs for storage (1) Playground area is accessible (2) Motion sensor lighting (1) Faculty Academic Room (1) Cool technology, clarity microphone, ipads, smartboard (1) Senior center spaces (6) Good community partnering (5) Rehydration station (1) Projector system in rooms (2) Big conference room with windows (1) Use of outdoor space limited (1) DSC/Early Childhood
DSC/Early Childhood Not Aligned Safety and accessibility for entrances to building (9) Bathrooms needed in all early childhood classrooms (2) Access to seniors (1) Can’t use upstairs (1) Well maintained (1) Playground/special needs outdoor equipment (3) Landscaping needs additional curb appeal (1) No food prep on site (2) Size of bathrooms for preschool (1) Parent pick up space (1) District office furniture is not adult is not professional (1) Need for community space/accessibility for community (2) Funding for library resources (1) Early childhood room for growth (1) Board Room for public use (1)
Sartell High School Aligned Using old computer lab into classroom (1) Locker size vs. SMS (1) Theatre (1) Building (5) A place I would be happy to call my high school Very spacious Fume hood is cool Student Centered Excellent centralized location in the community Multi use space in concession area – flexible - large enough? (3) Liked all the photos in the tech area (1) Skylight adds openness to commons area (1) Windows in lunch area (1) Special Education (2) Life and job skills Guidance Offices (1) Like the committed area for trades: (2) Wood shop/Welding College credits to kids for tech education classes (1) Art Space (3) Flexible Appropriate Space Foster Ownership Honors Display – Sabre Pride (1) Love the chalkboard in the hallway (1) Multi-use hallways (1) Alum career highlights (near office ) (1)
Great to see recycling everywhere (1) Choir/Band (2) Nice area of practice rooms for music Media Center/Library (21) Gorgeous Nice open window/natural light Big media center/open Flexible media center Adaptable to current needs – evolving as access to information changes Beautiful setting looking out to the woods Space for repurposing Technology support in the library/media center Science/Physics Room (8) Liked the pod of science rooms Seems functional for learning Excellent use of space – rooms need to be adaptable to all science subjects Sufficient learning space Flexibility Bright Labs – nice size Labs support problem solving and creativity Artwork (9) Great artwork throughout the building Fosters Spirit Student Centered Love the art everywhere Better use of space on walls & corners for art, for common areas Great art images Areas are decorated with artwork Pool (9) State of the art – can host tournaments Great pool area Love the mosaic on the entrance to the pool Entrance (11) Great way to make announcement as you enter the building Nice to see technology in entry way (large, flat screen) Security upon initial entry of the building Great welcome/art in the entry way Love the modern look of entrance Great nature light in entry/main area Welcoming Entrance Nice natural light Interesting detail in entrance: skylights, wood, artwork, stone
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Sartell High School Not Aligned Music Education/Band (13) Limited space – small Cramped – not sound proof Breakout practice rooms needed Lack of storage for music/band/orchestra equipment Sound issue – ceiling is not set up for acoustics Choir (10) Room to small Cramped – not sound proof Breakout practice rooms needed Sound issue – ceiling is not set up for acoustics Arts (17) Inadequate spaces – lack of space Very small – 31 students in the room Science (14) Labs are not available – inadequate spacing Updates needed for new technology Lack of space – tight space Note enough science rooms with lab space Specialized spaces not versatile as times change – design needs Not comfortable for learning 7 Science classrooms for 9 teachers Storage needed for versatility of classroom Programming Outdated (4) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Robotics – consider for 21 century space – inability to create it FACS/Culinary Arts (11) Program cannot be offered due to health standards Stainless steel equipment needed Cramped - not enough room Commons Area (8) Lack of space during lunch Limited access to the commons/lunchroom Entrance (8) Dominate sporting culture Once in the building – visitors can disappear without going through the office Staff office – too far in the building
Lack of security/safety at main entrance No visual way to see people coming and going Not welcoming/open Difficult to find offices Safety because you can look down on students in cafeteria Media Center/Library (17) Not leading edge Wasted space Repurpose this space Lack adaptability Dark areas – not adequately lit Big and open but not flexible Portable wall in classroom is awkward Not being used for educational space Used as a space to “hang out” – social time vs. learning Cannot subdivide library Bathrooms (8) Not enough bathrooms Not located close to classrooms Not located near commons Need more student and staff bathrooms Drippy faucets Building (20) Block design Unable to accommodate students with unique physical need Lower level – prison atmosphere – hot Dark – lack of natural light Door system – pull tabs? Unable to accommodate growth in student numbers Lack of direction/signage – easy to get lost in the building Lack of large open spaces Classroom (16) Partial/splitting classrooms creates sound issue Flexible seating “Add on” labs are too small – no air flow/movement Temperature varies greatly from room to room/space to space No windows for some of the classrooms (i.e. S.A.I.L) Lack of student work space/breakout so they move to floor in the entry ways, hallways, etc. Lack of classroom space Concession stand – multi use as work space/classroom/physical education area Hallways (16) Use as storage creates safety hazard Crowed hallways – difficult to get to lockers – flow issues – congested – grid lock Distance between lockers and classrooms (SHS cont.)
Stairways not wide enough/narrow – not easy to transition between classes Not Safe Staggered scheduling to lessen traffic jam Flow – choke points Shortage of locker space for growing student population Inability to get to class on time Lower level hallways are dark Athletic/Training (15) Inadequate space for batting cages, gymnastics space, wrestling Physical Education/Gym classes being held in the hallway Gym space is inadequate – to narrow to use all 3 gyms at once Only lighted field is football field – should have 2-3 lighted field spaces Auxiliary gym not used for intended purpose Needs massive overhaul Permanent gymnasium space Gymnastics – need space for floor mats and equipment – too small Lack of storage for equipment Weight/Cardio Rooms (13) Safety Flexibility Outdated equipment Too small Ventilation issues Share with community Unable to accommodate student needs ~ female athletes Auditorium (8) Classes meeting in auditorium because there is a shortage of classroom space The Scene shop is small and inadequate for storage and creativity Shortage of assembly space for the entire school Fits only 1 full class Need better ~ lighting, sound, HVAC Performance area is very small Not enough seating in the auditorium Being used as a classroom No back stage area to work Space is inadequate/limited Special Education (13) Space is cramped – too many students in one room Requires a lot of room – SHS is too small for the number of students Move to library/media center to alleviate need as temporary fix – not great Lack functionality Needs are getting greater because of increase in students Safety is important in design (SHS cont.)
Lunchroom/Cafeteria (17) Flow of crowd is not ideal Lack of space No access No seating Unable to move around freely Needs to be more like a commons area 10-15 minutes to get through the lunch line – cuts down on time to eat Tables and seating looks institutional Limited in space/lines into the hallways Flow – choke points
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Pine Meadow Elementary Aligned Collaboration with community (3) Creative use of spaces/using all spaces (4) Open media center to provide a variety of uses (6) Technology availability (8) Sped Sensory room (1) Providing security and monitoring at entrance (6) 3rd grade nice desk arrangement (1) Copier in each Kiva area (1) Nice H2O bottle filler, progressive and green (2) Areas broken down by grade (1) Art Room (2) Hallway benches (3) Lighting in hallways (4) Divided/flexible gym (2) Excellent location central to town (1) Flexible/multipurpose space (2) Entrance access through offices flows well (1) Sink in every classroom (1) Classrooms guided reading tables (1) Floor runs for learning spaces (1) Projects displayed! Yeah! (1) Concerts split to accommodate parking space (1) Workroom (1)
Pine Meadow Elementary Not Aligned Stains on outside of building - looks bad - ground (2) Need a multipurpose area (1) Photocopier in hallway (1) Media Center closed for testing (1) 3rd & 4th grade classrooms too small – no group work space (1) Lack of quality space for small group programming (EL, Reading corps, special education, title, reading interventionist, sensory room, leveled library etc.) (28) Lack of natural light/dark hallways (4) Computer lab is closed off (1) “Mobile” laptops batteries dead in computer room (1) Need for staff working space (7) Conference room being used as office (5) Insufficient space in general (8) No flexible learning spaces (5) Flexibility of furniture (2) Parking/drop off/pick up (17) Lack of storage space/safety concern (18) Music room/conversion from old computer lab (13) Cafeteria capacity/use (3) Security at entrance (4) Full classrooms – not a lot of room for movement (3) Technology support/consistency throughout building (smart boards) (3) Split bathrooms in wings (1) Kivas enclosed to become classrooms (4) Gym small for concerts (1) Storage in classrooms (2) Lack of computer tablet access (2) General safety and security (3) Some kindergarten rooms do not have bathrooms (1) Complete waste of $$ to have someone at entry way (1) Lack of flexible space decreases size for gym for special events (1)
Sartell Middle School Aligned Safety/Security (3) Playground - Locks on doors Motion detectors on lights Security controlled access Security cameras Library/Media Center/Technology (18) Could use more cushion seats Appears to be functional and flexible Learning Lab to come Wireless technology Devices are great Lego wall Could become a lot of different things A lot of space Fun place to study Projectors to integrate tech as it upgrades Gym (15) Modern and flexible Good use of space for large groups Aligned with vision and principles – green facilities Pool North Gym divides Floor is nice and well kept in the North Gym Fitness balls Seems state of the art Should not be used for band or choir Academics (1) Project Lead the Way Industrial Tech (5) Nice wide open room Good, new, interesting program Strong curriculum Access to outside doors Learning Zone (7) ADA compliant Good atmosphere Flexible/adaptive Ceiling height in room is nicer and higher than halls/classrooms Nice division of space
Seems open flexible, interactive and incorporated well. Special Education (6) Awesome sensory room Dedicated rooms Commons learning space different than typical desks Flexible space Roomy - unique Art/FACS (15) Adaptable use of space Great variety of art Room is nice and bright Flexible room Extra-Curricular Tile floor for art – clean up Nice Size Building (2) New addition classrooms larger, provide more space for movement Space changing with times Band/Choir (7) Room is large enough Allows for multiple uses at one time Love the colors in the choir room Flexible space Big with high ceilings Science (2) 4 labs – 1 teacher Need more space – good utilization of what they currently have Cafeteria/Common Area (10) Large Align with adaptability needs Lunch together – every grade level Open – flexible Flow is good Welcoming Multipurpose room (8) Very Flexible space - not used for what it was intended Theatre class - YEAH (1)
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Building (40) Outdoor spaces/equipment Accessibility Flexibility regarding set-up Bathrooms are centrally located Colorful stuff on wall Cameras present Many small rooms used for various needs Able to use rooms for multiple purposes Grades separated by wings – age appropriate New classrooms more natural light more work space – sustainability principals 5th grade SMS space seems a little flexible Newest addition seems well thought out Nooks in the old wings are now very useful Trophy case Making use with current space by adding dividers Humidity issue in the newer part – why? Better color use in floor and ceilings in lunch area Better lockers in newer area Every inch of space is used Layout is good – spread out – nice sized windows – natural lighting - comfortable Wider hallways (SMS cont.)
Sartell Middle School Not Aligned Building (44) Door 14 – can see light under door – energy inefficient – other doors like this? No room for growth – out of room Hallway ceilings are low Hallways felt like a prison/institutional, gloomy, cramped, dull, plain Difficult for community to access – difficulty in parking No AC in old part of school – Humidity issues Bad air quality Temperature/climate control in MS ~ not conducive to learning Architected have underestimated HVAC needs during past expansions Need for natural lighting/skylights Almost all of lighting is florescent Lighter/fresher paint Windows too small in classrooms Water fountains – need more of them (efficient, green) Overall appearance is sterile Lots of spaced repurposed that weren’t designated to be adaptable Need more display cases and creative areas White, sterile walls do not foster creativity Bubbled carpet in classrooms – rippling and dirty - unsafe Peeling wall paper Building is tired – needs cosmetic upgrades Outlets/USB for charging point by the lockers and tables in the cafeteria/commons area Sidewalk missing to stadium and track, tennis courts from south entrance ~ safety Air quality bad in “Learning Zone” Squeaking duct work in sewing FACS room Student Lockers (5) Shortage of lockers, there is not enough throughout the school Too small Unable to fit winter gear in the lockers Academics (4) Does not accommodate needs Needs more space (facilities) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning environment based on physical aesthetics Great things happening but space is small Industrial Tech (6) Not up-to-date for current technology Mostly geared for one class (wood) Antiquated Shop Equipment
Science (32) 6th grade science room is not flexible, it can only be used for this which makes it difficult to change it Outdated/archaic 7th grade lab – dated Poor HVAC Poor lighting Not enough equipment Need newer technology
Art/FACS (16) Limited places to display student art work Art and FACS together – moving projects from one room to the next 1 room, 2 instructor, - no storage for the projects Should be designed to resemble a home kitchen/laundry Unsanitary Difficult to teach in these room – too many distractions Band/Orchestra/Choir (47) Lack of space Lack of storage Teacher offices are also lesson rooms Choir room/Orchestra lessons – can hear each other - chairs full/space is maxed Poor sound for music Loss of time for Orchestra to set up Sound proof Gym (15) Tile floor – slipper Storage mate and VB standards Dark space Small Locker room not functional – showers to not work Need private showers in all locker rooms Dull and small – south gym Learning Zone (8) Poor ventilation Not multifaceted Not flexible Wall/sound issues 5-6 teachers/classes at the same time – disruptive to learning Not fully enclosed Does not meet fire code Potential for safety concerns Not aesthetically appealing to kids Room with fencing/pen?? Update computer technology
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Update furniture Staff/Teachers Areas (6) Confidentiality w/printers – in hallway No meeting areas No offices or small offices – teaching from carts Work space needed and organizational spaces Copy room not practical for teaching science Cafeteria/Food Prep area (8) Inability to use flexible space Food production area is small As community gets bigger need more space More tables needed – bigger lunch tables Options should be healthier and include more local and organic foods Lunch line be more efficient – get kids through faster Too close to exterior – not safe/secure Furniture (3) Not very adaptable – are desks/furniture moveable/flexible? Offices are packed with furniture Small/Large Group Breakouts/Presentations (3) Lack of small breakout areas Space not ideal for large group presentations – need stage No storage space in the Multipurpose room Storage (2) No storage in classrooms Storage space and student space are not well combined – i.e. sensory room Security (4) Door lock system – pull tab Lack of secure entrance – Needed Security cameras Classroom (20) Telephone system in classroom Small – inability to be flexible – can’t be subdivided Openness in classrooms Old ~ too small (28-30 students) ~ hard to work Cannot accommodate diverse classes – shared space Need space for anticipated growth in the district Not inviting Overcrowding – lacking classroom space Open use spaces Classrooms that do not function for purpose No comfortable work space for students Copier in the classroom – not properly placed
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Commons (4) Not flexible There really isn’t one that exists Needs to be fun and unique to kids Library/Media Center (19) No flexible quite spaces in library Needs to be updated Large space Flexible - mixing of media area/classroom – different learning modes Are media labs still needs if the students have ipads? Sound in library Library hours Technology (23) Lack of space Lack of usable technology Lack of technology integration in all classrooms Stored in office/classroom – noisy/security Classroom space w/server in a cage Take away media centers, ipads, and get Microsoft laptops – cheaper cost, more use and more rooms for teaching Not integrated throughout school Need CPU labs Special Education (35) Not aligned Storage in with special education Small classrooms Do not follow flexible principles No windows Sensory room, no ceiling tiles Not sound proof New furniture needs Recess area (21) Very small – age appropriate – special needs students? Why a playground at the Middle School Outside social space Not adequate for student population, age etc. Too much dirt.
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