May 3, 2011 VIA EMAIL Mr. Bob Verisario Director of Building and

May 3, 2011
VIA EMAIL
Mr. Bob Verisario
Director of Building and Grounds
Glenbard Township High School District 87
671 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Re:
2011 Facilities Master Plan
Architect’s Project Number: 211018.00
Meeting Minutes
Summary of a Focus Group Meeting held at 12:30PM, Tuesday, May 3, at the Facilities Office. These notes record
our understanding of items discussed and decisions made at this meeting. Please notify us within seven (7) calendar
days of any necessary additions or corrections.
PERSONS IN ATTENDENCE
Jason Lembke, Legat Architects
Robert Wroble, Legat Architects
Paul Pessetti. Legat Architects
See attached for Staff Attendees
ITEMS DISCUSSED
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Jason welcomed the group and reviewed the Agenda for today’s meeting.
Jason asked if anyone had prepared their homework from the April 19th Meeting “What does learning look
like to you?” Staff shared homework related to Fine Arts (attached). Jason reminded staff that they still had
until the end of the school year to submit their homework. Information should be submitted to
jlembke@legat.com
Jason reviewed presentation to staff about trends in education today, multiple pathways to 21st Century
Education, what other countries are doing, concepts related to S.T.E.M., and images of 21st Century
Education environments.
Group talked about what they felt they were preparing students to be:
• Computer Programmers/ Technicians
• Artist
• Healthcare/ Sports Med
• Musician
• Conductor
• Actor
Group broke into Core Curriculum focus areas for discussion. Summary is as follows:
GROUP 5
DRIVERS ED
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SOUTH
• Common office spaces to promote collaboration
• Update to simulators/ depends on state direction
EAST
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Goof physical classroom space
Need meetings space for staff/ student conference
Newer simulators/ old technology
WEST
• Classroom/ simulators located at district office!
NORTH
• Large room/ better suited for health
• Simulator space adequate
P.E.
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Capacity 47-48 students (vary between 40-48)
Need classroom space/ could double as team room +/- 40 students
o CPS technology
o Power point
o Video review
o Smart boards
o Marker board
o Used for testing
o Used for Assessments
Note: (currently held in gymnasium space)
Limited storage space
o Indoor track
o Wrestling
o Gymnastics
o Cheerleading
o All sports
Locker space (boy’s & girl’s)
o PE and athletic
o Girls lacking more so
o PE full with small next to it
LOCKER ROOMS
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Students need access during the day (card access?)
Separation of athletic/ P.E. locker rooms
Need more multi-use space
o Gym, basketball, batting cages, volley ball
o Practices run until 9:00 PM (winter/spring)
EAST/SOUTH
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Outdoor multi-use surface (Turf at stadium)
o P.E. classes can’t go outside – too wet
East – 1960/70 weight/ room too small
• Equipment is crammed in
• Access only through fitness center
• Shared with special needs
North dedicated athletic entry/separates from general student entry
NON-TRADITIONAL SPACES
EAST
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Cafeteria tables in hallway/floor
Cannot fit student body in gym
Overall appearance of school (dated 50+ years)
o Assemblies
• All space for team teaching/ presentations/ guest speakers
• Multipurpose space for:
o P.E.; Drwers Ed; Health; Athletics
• At main entry (door) congested at passing periods
o Need alternative routes
OUTDOOR SPACE
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Storage/ storage/storage
o All sports
Field drainage/ leveling
Location for A.E.D.
GENERAL
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South/ East/ A.C./ Ventilation overall but:
o Gym ventilation is poor
Office space located in locker rooms
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Not good for student access
Culturally restrictive
Office needs to be located outside of locker rooms
TURF
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At all schools; especially ones that don’t have it yet (East/South)
Future team building activities: (currently at East and West)
South/North/East Tennis courts in bad shape
o ½@East redone
Weight room at East!
WEIGHT ROOMS
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South equipmlent in poor condition
Less is more!
o Need open spaces for fitness training/group exercise
More/ adequately spaced equipment
Need to accommodate special needs students
TURFAT EAST/SOUTH
GENERAL OFFICE
FIELDHOUS LIGHTINGS AT EAST
ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOMS
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Located near gyms
Outside access
Appropriate size
Better layouts
Better observation from office
Diagram:
A/C conditions:
o Gyms, outside, office, storage
Power access
Water access
o (training/fitness/gyms) & outdoor spaces
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THEATER
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(2) Spaces
Large group space outside Avd/Em for curriculum as Aud/TH. Is used (3 classes) 93-100
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1 per day/ 7 pds.
Diverse ability levels
In assigned class but meet in library
Diagram:
o What if diff levels of quiet
o Research, tech, writing, (small group)
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Ext. door/ larger
50-60/pd
120 at time
Acoustics/ volume of space (move live) some flexibility/ curtains
Large group practice (30 pp)
200 & instruments being stored
Flat floor
Travel path to and for piano (damaged)
SPEECH
BAND
PERFORMANCES SPACES
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Fly (Full)
Diagram:
o Orchestra pits
o Deeper
o Can’t see1st and 2nd rows
o Pot lift
A/v
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Performers can’s be heard over pit
Mics/ speakers upgraded, rented now (lesser priority)
ACOUSTICS
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LIGHTS
Rear wall echo
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LED? (Future)
Stage lights (now)/dimming
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OK
Astragals instead of keyed mullion
POWER
VESTIBULES
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If feasible
DRESSING / STORAGE
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Storage – loft in scene shop?
Need separate rooms
Located near house
20 each sex max.
SCENE SHOP
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Location adjacent to stage (not under)
Duplicates as storage so can’t use as scene (South)
North is ok
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Update public facilities
TOILETS
ORCHESTRA
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Follow East as example
No complaint
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Flat hoods/ port. seated risers
Uniform space
Go 65 singers
Acoustic/ replace existing
Directional now (change)
CHOIR
LOBBY SPACE
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with athletics
Doesn’t allow for simultaneous activities
BROADCAST
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Studios in each building
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Portable (inside band/orch.) vs. built (examine existing construction for acoustics)
o Not fewer than exist
More storage needed
PRACTICE
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MIDI
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Lab for 25-30
Smart board
Meeting adjourned, 2:30PM
Sincerely,
Legat Architects, Inc.
Paul J. Pessetti, AIA LEED AP
PJP/GH
ATTACHMENTS
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Roster
CC
Chris McClain
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