Adams Central Public Schools School Facilities Task Force Session IV – September 2,

Agenda Overview Role of Task Force Introductions Define Educational Priorities Overview/Tour Jr.-Sr. High School Observations - Jr.-Sr. High School Summarize Facility Themes Identify Possible Facility Options Next Steps? 2

Task Force Role Identify a direction to go with elem. facilities Maintain positive communication Develop consensus (general agreement) Develop good participation & representation Develop a new plan with a new voice Explore middle school direction Develop a long term view 3

Reminders Facilitator’s Role - “Create a safe and trusting environment for participants to make meaningful decisions.” Ground Rules – “Participate in discussions but be productive and not a blocker.” The Process - “Define educational priorities, study facilities, identify options, seek additional community input, make recommendations.” 4

Information Update Facilities Study At the August Board meeting, the Board of Education hired the DLR Group/W-Design to complete a Facilities Study to inform the process. The DLR Group/W-Design has begun the analysis and will present findings at our next meeting. The Study will include an analysis of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems; as well as environmental, security/safety, functional program issues; documentation and cost analyses. 5

Introductions Who Are You? Briefly describe your “role” in the district. 6

Re-Group 4-5 part. per group (new groups) Mix of roles Mix of ages M/F mix Mix of communities Mix of perspectives – find new group members! 7

Educational Priorities as identified in session III Equal opportunities for all students (9) 21st Century learning facilities (6) Safety and Security (5) Adequate space for classrooms and curriculum (3) Space for staff collaboration (3) 8

Educational Priorities as identified in session III – cont. Consistency in all things (3) Challenge all students to perform at or above their abilities (3) Class size (2) Student and school accessibility (1) 9

Educational Priorities Activity - In small group: Identify 3 – 5 priorities Define, describe, and/or clarify priorities Chart findings Note: Keep in mind facility implications 10

Jr.-Sr. High School Background and history Overview of programs Tour of facilities Activity – In Small Group: – Chart Facility Strengths and Challenges – Report to Large Group 11

Summarizing Facility Themes Activity – In Small Group Complete the Summarizing Facility Themes chart Be prepared to share with Large Group 12

Gap Analysis Educational Priorities …. Facilities Needed to Deliver Priorities…. Possible Options 13

Possible Options Activity – In Small Group: Complete a Gap Analysis (Review Priorities and Facility Needs) Identify Possible Options to Meet Ed. Priorities (Options Form) Identify Rationale for Each Option 14

Additional Information? Aside from the pending facilities study, what additional information would you like to have about Adams Central Public Schools? 15

Next Steps Next Meeting – September 22, 2014 Jr. – Sr. High School 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Agenda – Overview Results from Facilities Study – DLR Group/W- Design Revise and prioritize Options Thank you for your time and commitment to ACPS! 16