CRMS Department Leader Construction Brainstorming by Ryan Green https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1 Hello CRMS Department Leaders: As you heard at our last department meeting, Greg Cole has asked us to put together a needs list by department so that he can start putting together a plan for upcoming CRMS construction. This is just the start of this process. Ryan Green has created this Padlet to organize this information. Please do not make this a wish list, but make sure you communicate thoughtful considerations put forward by your department. These ideas are going to considered by Greg Cole and he is going to start working through the slow process of meeting the needs we put forward. Some departments may have very few needs in terms of space. Other departments like science and special education have a shortage of lab space and appropriate classroom spaces with growing and evolving programs. If you need any outside perspective, please invite Mark Dahl or Tom Shaw to your meeting and we can help you create a space needs list for your departments. en-us 2020-04-29 14:53:57 UTC 2020-05-22 20:09:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6e0.png Administration https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539512166 Adequate furniture, temperature control, and work space in the attendance office.]]> 2020-04-29 15:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539512166 Student Meeting Space michelle_powers https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539536827 When differentiating instruction, we often need more space to spread kids out. Sometimes they need to be in small groups collaborating, sometimes they need to be part of a mini lesson with the teacher, and sometimes they need to work independently. Since classrooms and class sizes don't allow for proper space for these activities, we need space to send kids to work outside of the classroom. We need to be able to send small groups or individual students to an area where they can work and be productive with proper seating and desk space. Additionally, sometimes we need to get our students up and moving and the weather does not cooperate in allowing us outside. It would be helpful to have a large space to use for these gatherings. Gyms are difficult to "check out" and often change by the hour.]]> 2020-04-29 15:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539536827 Tech Ed Closet Storage 118/120 or added storage in expansion for classrooms. nicholashanner https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539969156 All of our closet storage was removed for HVAC units with the influx of students we are running out of space to store tools, carts, consumables and projects. Could one of the HVAC closets be moved to the ceiling to regain that essential storage need in room 118/120?

We lost a room for PLTW teaching and now need to share spaces in tech ed rooms and its becoming more difficult to do so given all of their consumables in PLTW is equal to the space needed for tech ed. Storage space is needed for PLTW and Tech Ed now since both subjects (5 preps) are being taught out of 3 rooms. ]]> 2020-04-29 17:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539969156 Tech Ed 120 configuration nicholashanner https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539973520 This classroom is still setup for "module" based learning while our curriculum for the past 10 years has been "instructor lead" teaching. 8 student learning spots cannot see the projector or marker board or instructor no matter where the teacher stands.  Moving cabinetry against walls instead of in the middle of the classroom and lowering columns at workstations would solve this problem.

]]> 2020-04-29 18:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539973520 Support Staff https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539989353 A meeting space for small/large groups, parent/family meetings,Calming Center and TMM. We are flexible on what that looks like.]]> 2020-04-29 18:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/539989353 Math Complex Hallway Access simone_simon https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/550220619 The doors leading to each of the hallways flanking the math complex is a single door for each hallway. This means that there is 2-way traffic for THREE classrooms going through each doorway. ]]> 2020-05-04 18:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/550220619 Student Bathrooms simone_simon https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/550228313 Not enough, especially in the 6th grade hallway. 

(But NOT at the expense of the teacher bathroom--that privacy is really important.) ]]> 2020-05-04 18:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/550228313 All science rooms need sinks with running water: https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552095107 Why?  We work with water in science.  In 6th grade, it is difficult filling pitchers of water, and disposing of them, in the bathroom sink/water fountain, and not all teachers have quick access to a nearby restroom/fountain.  In addition, the refilling of pitchers during passing time results in unsupervised students and space.  Also, room 173, just like 6th grade upstairs, only has 3 sinks and one doesn’t even work.]]> 2020-05-05 13:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552095107 Larger science classrooms, in 6th grade: https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552097192 Why?  We need room for students to work in groups and build their projects.  Using the hallway is not productive and causes discipline issues.  In addition, we are asked to keep our projects in our classroom and have lost the ability to do projects or large group activities in the basement.  Storage of projects is problematic.  With multiple projects from multiple subjects it can be hard to secure student work.  Also, ideally life science classes would have windows to capture daylight for growing plants and observing the natural world.]]> 2020-05-05 13:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552097192 All science rooms need upgrades: https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552098500 Why?  We need proper level science workstations/lab tables/desks - science equipment needs to be level and safely set up so that experiments/investigations can run and projects laid out.  We need electrical upgrades - not all outlets work, many circuit breakers trip with just one item plugged in.  We need plumbing upgrades - pipes are corroded/blocked and fixtures leak/break.  We need cabinet upgrades - veneer is peeling (creating sharp/dangerous areas to students and staff), latches are not working leaving doors ajar (creating areas where students and staff can bump into and get hurt), and locks are not working - we do not have keys to the locks to properly secure materials. Cabinets are covered with 60+ years of graffiti that needs to be covered/replaced.]]> 2020-05-05 13:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552098500 Other science classroom features to consider for student learning: https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552100181 Flexible seating (mats and other types) Why?  Allows for more collaboration space, similar to elementary. Flexible seating (individual/desks – no attached chair) that can be arranged and rearranged, raised (standing desk) or lowered.  Why? Allow for flexible grouping, meet the needs of students who need to stand/move.  Some 8th graders do not fit well in our traditional desks (desks with attached chairs).  Traditional desks are not conducive to flexible grouping.]]> 2020-05-05 13:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552100181 Enough classrooms to minimize shared rooms simone_simon https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552938509 Some content areas have supplies (classroom  libraries, computer carts, science supplies) that are difficult to access from multiple rooms or in spaces not designed for them. Additionally, the added traffic from teachers on carts increases hallway congestion, inhibits bell to bell learning, reduces staff available for hall monitoring, and impacts teachers' ability to engage with students during non-teaching time. 

]]> 2020-05-05 18:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/552938509 Maximizing IMC Space https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558247212 Many entries about small group learning.  Think about optimizing the large IMC space to create more private breakout spaces / lit circle / quiet reading opportunities

]]> 2020-05-07 18:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558247212 Special education https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558440145 The number of students with special education needs continues to grow.  With the change of boundaries, 6 teachers were added and this year another 1.5 teachers will be added.  We are more than filled to capacity in the SPED area.  With new construction or rearrangement of classes, it would be good to integrate  rooms that could be used for 12-15  students.  This would reduce the stigma for students of walking  into the "special ed" area.  If SPED classes could be dispersed throughout the building, there could be break spaces aligned so students don't have to walk across the building to take a break.  We need small spaces for testing, working with small groups, meetings, etc.  We need a few larger meeting spaces  for 12-15 people. 

DCD centerbased classrooms:  with the directive to incorporate Structured Teaching (individual work stations for each student, areas for choice time and living skills) classrooms are outdated.  Appliances in the kitchen and bathroom are old.  Often students in these classes rooms have big equipment (motor wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers) nurses or paras that take up a lot of space.  This year,  there will be 16 students (2 with big equipment) 2 nurses, 6 paras, 2 teachers and occasional itinerant staff between 2 rooms.   It will be crowded.

The conversation at the district level has been schools keeping their own kids.  CRMS already has an EBD setting 3 program and DCD classrooms.  At some point in time, there could be a LAUNCH program.  This is something to consider/check out.]]> 2020-05-07 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558440145 Teacher planning space https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558481693 The new areas created for teacher prep hours are great...except when there is more than one teacher in the space.  Conversations tend to begin, making it difficult for others in the room to concentrate. It would be nice to have smaller teacher workspaces when we can't be in our rooms.]]> 2020-05-07 20:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558481693 Social Studies needs large spaces for students to gather. We have several activities that we are struggling to maintain based on lack of gathering space. We need space that is available to check out and will hold 2-4 classes every hour. https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558789534 2020-05-08 00:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/558789534 Electrical Upgrade in room 115/117 https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/564764670 Culinary room - electrical upgrade  so we can upgrade stoves from gas (safety issue) and be able to run all equipment without an electrical outage. 
Textile room - increase electrical drops so we aren't running 10 machines off one plug in. ]]> 2020-05-11 13:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/564764670 Staff Bathrooms https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/564773629 Main floor staff bathrooms are not  accessible in the four minutes passing time.   
Current three stall student bathrooms are not large enough to accommodate staff and students in four minutes either.   ]]> 2020-05-11 13:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/564773629 PE Space melissa_charboneaufolch https://padlet.com/ryan_green7/n9qwyzy5rbb8zdh1/wish/580177997
LOCKER ROOM RENO
*Bigger lockers in Locker Room
*Better sight lines in locker room (no hidden spaces)
*Changing stalls in locker rooms needed
*Locker Room bathroom renovation (more stalls/urinals/ventilation/lighting) (3 stalls Charby), (2 stalls VanOverbeke), (2 stalls Wilson), 1 stall Otto)
*Locker Room Lighting updated
* Pipe exposure?
* Instead of closets use space for other needs
 
OTHER
*Better water fountains in gymnasiums/near gymnasiums
*Better door system (Gym 1)
* Hallway that goes straight through Otto’s locker room area!  To get to tech ed area * This would decrease all the traffic in 4 corners.  Currently no way for students to get across unless they cut through gym 1.

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