Cambrian School District March 19, 2015 Steindorf School K-8 Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Education Cambrian School District March 19, 2015 “Exploring infinite possibilities for learning.”
The Steindorf Journey Why the Journey? S.T.E.A.M Education Journey Thus Far In Progress Framework for Moving Forward Questions Linh
Why the Journey? Student enrollment projected to increase (2012-13) Existing facilities challenge Class sizes continue to grow Student enrollment continues to increase at every site Linh
Why the Journey? Possible Solutions Option 1: Reopen Steindorf New K-8 would reduce class sizes Reduce total student enrollment on campuses Extensive renovations required Original estimate $17.3 million (2013) Option 2: Add classrooms to existing school sites Reduce class sizes Increase student enrollment at existing campuses Greater impact on current sites Facilities, staff, reduction of open physical space, traffic increase Linh
Steindorf K-8 S.T.E.A.M. Education School of choice Innovative hands-on approach Integration of content areas Experiential learning Project based learning Industry experts and educators working in collaboration with students Small school environment Kristi
Journey Thus Far 2012-2013 Demographic study was completed Options to address enrollment growth was considered Board discussions and study sessions to reopen Steindorf campus 2013-2014 Decision was made to go out for a bond Community input Bond passed June 2014 2014-2015 Steindorf Committees Facilities Committee District-wide Committee Task Force Jason
In Progress Committees have been meeting regularly Tenants relocation plan Architectural renderings to Division of State Architects (DSA) Working with consultants on school design Student input (playground and living lab) Flexible learning environment (furniture pilot) Lesa
Framework for Moving Forward Areas of focus Technology in 21st Century Learning Environment Curriculum and Instruction Flexible Learning Environment Student Enrollment Staffing Facilities Communication Process Kirby
Technology Consistent framework for technology integration and professional development Infrastructure needs Environment 1:1 device Bring your own device (BYOD) program and supplement Wireless mobile classroom Innovation center Technology staff Kirby
Curriculum & Instruction Common Core aligned Systematic approach to K-8 S.T.E.A.M. education Integration of all content areas Staff professional development Extra-curricular programs and activities Other programs and services Linh
Flexible Learning Environment Project based learning playground Innovation center Interactive and flexible classroom environment Living lab Furniture pilot Experiential learning in outdoor spaces Amphitheater Kristi
Student Enrollment School of choice Kindergarten – 8th grade 2 classes per grade level Potential 490 students Enrollment process Update Board policy Equal opportunity for all students to apply (magnet) Inter-district & intra-district transfer Priority list Lesa
Staffing Staff composition Hiring process Administrator and secretary (start date – January 2016) 18 teachers, RSP, Technology, Music, Speech 2 attendance/health clerk, custodian Maintenance/grounds, 2 food service Hiring process Internal candidate process External candidate process Lesa
Facilities Projected cost $19.5 million Bid April 2015 Award Contracts May 2015 DSA process longer than expected Construction phased Jason
Communication Timeline Board – Next Update in May and study session in August Staff through Committees - Ongoing School website - Summer Enrollment - Fall Hiring Process - Fall Community – Ongoing Jason
Appendix A: Steindorf Concept Art & Design Work Jason Prepared by
SITE PLAN
CONCEPT ART FOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE HEALTH OFFICE LOBBY / RECEPTION STAFF WORKROOM
WING F - INNOVATION CENTER
INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS
INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS
INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS
COURTYARD
OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
KINDERGARTEN YARD
AMPHITHEATER
CAFETERIA / MULTIPURPOSE ROOM MAIN ENTRY TO CAMPUS CAFETERIA / MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WING A – CLASSROOMS OUTDOOR EATING AREA AMPHITHEATER INNOVATION CENTER
MAIN ENTRANCE TO CAMPUS / EATING AREA
KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND OTHER
KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AND OTHER SPEECH RSP STAFF LOUNGE
CLASSROOM FLOOR PLAN
Appendix B: FURNITURE & ROOM DESIGN Prepared by Sugimura Finney Architects
CLASSROOM SKETCH
FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
FURNITURE PRODUCTS
FURNITURE PRODUCTS