STAKEHOLDER PRIORITIES

Principal:

• Increase safety measures for drop-off and additional staff parking.
• Modernization and face-lift (Re-branding).
• Add an enrichment space either indoors or outdoors.

Based on survey results and Listening Session discussions in May and September 2021.

Teachers & Staff:

• Update classroom furniture for more flexibility.
• Resurface hardcourts and regrade the play-field.
• Add staff and student restrooms across campus.

Based on online survey results from May 2021.

Students:

• Add restrooms across campus.
• Add more drinking fountains across campus.
• Create a dedicated lab space for science experiments and other collaborative work.

Based on online survey results from May 2021.

SITE USE AND FUNCTIONALITY

General Education Classrooms

• Classrooms are in good shape but they could use an update to the finishes and some newer furniture for more flexibility.

Special Education Classrooms

• Special education classrooms are similar to the general education in terms of functionality and furniture. SDC would like to include a sensory wall.

Student Services / Counseling

• Like most of the campus, an update to the finishes and upgraded furniture is needed. The current space for student services does function well and provides adequate space.

Staff and Administrative Spaces

• The administration area is also in need of updated finishes and furniture. There is currently a purge happening to clear out old and unused equipment that has overtaken useful space. There may be a future need for additional storage space to accommodate a growing archive and student population.

Kitchen / Cafeteria / Food Service

• There is currently no dedicated kitchen space. Food is brought to the school and served from a warming station in the multi-purpose space. Students are eating outside due to COVID protocols, but the multi-purpose space offers plenty of room for future indoor dining.

Student Assembly

• The multi-purpose space is in decent shape and has plenty of room for school meetings and indoor recess. The finishes are outdated, and the paintings (murals) are not accepted well by the students.

Library

• The library is in good shape and functions well for the students. This space is utilized well and has room for continued growth.

Physical Education / Athletics Buildings

• Physical education has plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. The equipment could be upgraded but is still in decent shape. There is a classroom currently being used for indoor exercise which is sufficient for the class sizes. There is access to the multi-purpose space if needed.

Outdoor Play Equipment / Hardcourts

• The playground equipment is very old and outdated. Some of the equipment is quite dangerous and unused by the students.
• The hardcourts are in decent shape but could benefit from resurfacing and re-striping. SDC would enjoy a designated play area for students and all play areas could use additional shade.

Specialized Elective Spaces

• The garden space is completely unused by students and feels neglected by the community. The space available is quite large and could be utilized in various ways for the students.
• Art is done in classrooms which functions well for the teachers. The courtyards offer a great space for outdoor work on messier projects. The music room is in good condition and has plenty of space for students. It is currently located on the stage in the multi-purpose room. The furniture is outdated and not very flexible. New furniture will be needed soon as well as a dedicated space.

Restrooms

• There is a need for more student and staff restrooms. The existing condition is good, but the finishes are outdated.

Site

• The site has some security concerns and issues with the play-field. The play-field is in poor condition and needs to be regraded to fix holes and burrowing mounds.
• The entire site is lacking security cameras and there has been multiple instances of vandalism, break-ins and theft.
• The surrounding neighborhood needs speed bumps and crossing guards to help facilitate drop-off/pick-up traffic. There may be a need to create a more efficient drop-off/pick-up system.

Technology

• Classroom technology is sufficient. The lack of a security system and functional cameras is a huge concern for student safety. Beyond the need for upgraded security systems, technology is not a concern for staff or students.
• The school is in need of a functioning digital marquee.