ACTION ITEM NO. DUE DATE

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February 27, 2014

MEETING MINUTES NO. 01

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE LPA PROJECT NO. 13200.10

DATE: February 18, 2014 TIME: 3:30 pm - 5:30 5pm

PLACE: District Office 1st_{Floor Conference Room}

This report of the meeting’s events, if not corrected within seven days of transmittal, shall be acknowledged as accurate and deemed as if accepted in writing by the addressee(s).

PRESENT

Ernestina Angel, Adams ES – Office Coordinator Kimberly Lynch, Harding UPS - Teacher Kelly Coultrup, Construction Manager, TELACU Mike Stieren, Special Education – Program Facilitator Juanita Hernandez, Adelante Charter - Principal Julie Bolton, Peabody Charter – Asst. Principal

Giovanna Benavides, Mc Kinley ES – Office Admin. Rep. Vi Dinh, Project Engineer, TELACU

Natalie Speer, OAS – Teacher David Hetyonk, Director of Facilities

Anne Marie Galbraith, Monroe ES – Teacher Todd Rykman, Director of Technology Jim Kisel, LPA

Kim Coffeen, LPA Kate Mraw, LPA

DISTRIBUTION All Present

DISCUSSION ITEMS

ACTION ITEM NO. DUE DATE

INFO 1.01 Overview of Facilities Master Plan Process

 LPA gave a brief overview of the Facilities Master Planning Process – refer to slides 3 and 4 of the attached presentation. LPA explained the purpose of this focus group is to input on the educational program goals for the Elementary Schools. Their input, along with input from each school site facilities committee, and leadership will form the educational program standards that will be used when master planning the school sites.

INFO 1.02 District Strategic Plan Connections:

 LPA presented an overview of the Strategic Planning goals / AIMS and how these goals will have connections to the facilities master planning work. Refer to slides 5-7

Amy Alzina, Adams ES Principal & Acting Supt. for Elementary Ed.

Dr. Donna Ronzone Dr. Cynthia White Casie Killgore

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of the attached presentation.

 A few examples of the Strategic Plan goals that may impact facilities are:

o STEM project based learning o Parent connections

o Professional development spaces for teachers

INFO 1.03 21st_{Century Learning Spaces}

 LPA presented some concepts of 21st_{century learning}

environments. Refer to slides 9 – 16 of the attached presentation. The following concepts were presented:

o Learning Styles - Students learn in different ways, how does the space reflect / support this o Activities for 21st_{century learning revolve around}

having areas for discussion and presentation. Depending upon the type of activities, the spaces should allow for students to work together in more active zones but still allow for contemplative, quiet zones to exist.

o The spaces should be more agile - students may have the ability to change the “mood” of the space by rearranging furniture or modifying lighting.

o Appropriate scaled furniture to allow for a quick change of the learning setting.

o Technology integration – how used in the space and what opportunities are provided.

o Exploration - activities that promote active discovery and doing. What does project based learning activities need to be and how are they incorporated into the curriculum.

o Sustainability – the learning environment can be positively affected by views, good air quality and daylight.

o Outdoors - what types of spaces are needed for outdoor use?

o What types of activities will the community be doing on the schools? The district goal is to - open up schools to the community, what spaces can be joint use?

o Support services - informal and formal setting, more casual environment for students/families to feel comfortable when visiting counselor

services. LPA 1.04 Small Group Activity

 LPA divided the participants into 3 groups to discuss and prepare a “story board” for the six educational environments. Each group was given images related to their topic to use to create the boards. Refer to the attached images of the boards that were created. The following is a summary of what was discussed by topic:

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21Century Classroom

- Wireless and cutting edge technology - Presentation spaces and wireless printers - Work space

- Mobile furniture

- Natural lighting and control glare - Large flexible space

- Hands on for all - More electrical outlets - Sink in every classroom - Comfortable seating

- Like to have options - with sound control for a shared classroom option

Outdoor Spaces

- Two types of spaces needed: a smaller area connected to classrooms - like Adams and a larger space for multiple classes can use.

- Shaded area with PV panels

- Good example McKinley not at Harding (very little shade) outdoor area near play yard – see Peabody - Couple classroom seating capacity for large outdoor assembly space.

- Outdoor gardens exist now and are supported. - Teach about water conservation, for example - Accessible to restrooms, water - an issue at Monroe - Away from classrooms to allow for noise

Performing Arts - Tiered seating

- Outdoor performance area - Storage to showcase student work - Large project space

- Access to technology - workstation/sink

- Lighting that is adjustable

- Art and Music adjacent to assembly space - Dedicated space for music – place to make noise, storage, sound system, presentation area, inviting, attention to seating, acoustically appropriate, technology outlets, screen and street access

Exploration Center a.ka. classroom of the future - Communal gathering area

- Exterior learning center with sink

- Exploration stations around the classroom - White boards for presentation

- Variety of seating

- Tiered seating - around the camp fire - Technology

- Modern classroom

- Inquiry based learning - movement inside the classroom, stations, exploration in the classroom - If this is not the classroom then need more PBL type

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spaces

- LPA to look at existing classroom layout to see how it can be modified to allow for greater flexibility/use of all walls - less built-in casework, adjacent storage Student Support Center

- Want a visitor center as opposed to office - Want parent friendly environment

- Need a space for sensitive issues, confidential settings - Place to write paper work, internet kiosk space - Student council space but should have visibility to supervise

- Locate in the back of the admin - student side of campus, space to accommodate; Health Clerk, counselor, psych, advocate, staff room and workroom - Make front door evident

- Comfortable furniture - Updated technology Learning Center a.k.a Library - 4 areas

- Research - collaboration - Group instruction - Technology

- Reading area - seating comfortable - Ability to hold one grade level at a time - Open later and parent access

- Scalability of space for different rooms - Place for professional development

- Option to attach to classroom with restrooms for daycare for parents during the evening

- Should be the hub of the campus - More community centers

- Merge computer lab setting to enlarge space

- Furniture type and configuration for different activities - lecture, conference etc.

INFO 1.05 Case Studies

 LPA presented a series of case studies of projects in design to show the possibilities for SBUSD educational program guidelines. Refer to slides 21-24 of the attached presentation.

Submitted by: Kim Coffeen, LPA Attachments: LPA Presentation – 26 slides

Small Group Activity – 6 pages Sign-in Sheet – 1 page

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FMP Process

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

& PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Facilities

Needs

Assessment

Demographic

Analysis

Educational

Vision

Financial

Analysis

Goleta Valley Junior High School

La Colina Junior High School

La Cumbre Junior High School

Santa Barbara Junior High School

Alta Vista Alternative High School

Dos Pueblos High School

La Cuesta Continuation High School

San Marcos High School

Santa Barbara High School

Adams Elementary School

Adelante Charter School

Cleveland Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School

Harding University Partnership School

McKinley Elementary School

Monroe Elementary School

Open Alternative School

Peabody Charter School

Roosevelt Elementary School

Santa Barbara Charter School

Santa Barbara Community Academy

Washington Elementary School

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY

Facilities

Master Plan Committee

(FMPC)

Governing Board

Santa Barbara Unified School District

DISTRICT

District Wide Program

Specifications

Equity Goals

Technology Vision

Facilities Standards

Facilities+

Operations

Needs

Educational

Programs

Focus Groups

Technology

Goals

Focus Group

Support

Programs

Focus Groups

District

Executive

Leadership

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Explore forward

thinking concepts about

elementary school

design and consider

how the SBUSD

strategic plan goals

impact facility planning

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Strategic Plan

Aim 1

Life, Career, &

College-Ready

Students

Aim 2

Student, Family,

and Community

Engagement

Aim 3

Organizational

Transformation

Aim 4

Facilities

2012-2015

1. Hold High Expectations for

Every Student

2. Improve Outcomes for Special

Education Students

3. Provide Continuous Learning

for Staff

4. Address Gaps in Opportunity

& Achievement

5. Meet the Holistic Needs of

Students

6. Integrate Career Technical

Education, Technology, and

Teaching 21

st

_{Century Skills}

7. Enhance Early Education Skills

8. Empower Families as Our

Most Important Partners

9. Make Our Schools Community

Centers

10. Work Together to Promote

Ongoing Civic Participation

11. Always Put Students First

12. Embrace the Diversity of Our

Schools and Community as One

of Our Greatest Strengths

13. Communicate with

Transparent and Accessible

Information

14. Guided by a Sustainability

Model, Create and Maintain

Well-Equipped and Modern

Learning Spaces

Aim 4

We believe the school

district's facilities

should support and

reflect the academic

and social needs of

our students.

"Space is the 'body language'

of an organization."

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Strategic Plan

Aim 1

Life, Career, &

College-Ready

Students

Aim 2

Student, Family,

and Community

Engagement

Aim 3

Organizational

Transformation

Aim 4

Facilities

2012-2015

21

st

_{century career}

exploration, a K12 STEM

education plan

High Quality Visual and

Performing Arts

Wall-to-Wall technology

classroom infrastructure + 1:1

computing program

Project-based learning

experience

Support parent training and

increase linkages with

community resources

Implement opportunities to integrate

sustainability into the curriculum:

• energy monitoring and display,

• career technical education

pathways focused on green jobs;

• School gardens; design features

such as learning tools…

Changes in future building strategies that

reflect LEED: building orientation,

daylighting, views to the outdoors, indoor

air quality, material content, etc.

Ensure school culture and environments that value and

support diversity at every level: students, faculty, staff,

administration and families.

Encourage more community use

of schools + every school open

after regular school hours

Professional Learning

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innovative

sustainable

inspiring

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Learner Centered

Today’s students learn in diverse

ways and we value that learner

needs will impact the overall

Master Plan vision.

The practice of teaching and

learning are intrinsically linked with

the physical environment. We

acknowledge that quality learning

environments

and

learner

achievement

should

work

in

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T A C T I L E

[ K I N E S T H E T I C ]

V E R B A L

A U D I T O R Y

V I S U A L

Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Learning Styles

learning patterns:

the way an individual begins to

concentrate,

to

process,

to

internalize and retain new and

difficult information

matching students’ learning style

preferences with teaching methods

has shown to increase academic

achievement.*

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Classrooms

Classrooms should be active

learning spaces, allowing for a

flexible configuration that is able to

seamlessly transition through

different modes of learning.

Appropriately scaled furniture and

equipment allow young children to

learn to do tasks on their own,

developing independent and

confident skill sets.

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

21 st

_{Century Technology}

Create

a

dynamic

learning

environment that allows and

encourages

learning,

research,

creativity and collaboration.

Technology

should

allow

for

multiple learning opportunities:

presentation, discussion,

individual focus, demonstration and

team work.

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Project-Based Learning Space

“when students see a connection

between what they’re learning

today and what they’re learning

tomorrow, they’re more successful

in the classroom... ”

Tom Torlakson, Ca

Superintendent Of Public Instruction

• experiential learning

• promoting the imaginative mind

• developing life long learners

• specialized space supporting

science, music, art, technology

& physical education

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Daylighting / Views

research shows that views to the

exterior promote productivity and

well being.

connecting

students

to

their

surroundings can be helpful to

actually support attention in class,

contrary to popular belief.

Indoor Air Quality

health and well-being are some of

the most important factors and

indicators

in

absenteeism,

engagement/attention,

and

resulting achievement.

“indoor air quality is rated as one of

the most important individual

elements for student achievement.”

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Outdoor Learning

“logic will get you from a to b.

imagination

will

take

you

everywhere”

(Albert Einstein)

through play, children acquire

social, cognitive and physical skills

as well as opportunities for fun and

a [necessary] break from school

work.

children want playgrounds that are

challenging and novel, with a

variety of options.

(designing primary schools for the future, the economic and social research institute, Darmody et al, 2010)

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Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

School For Community

where do students gather to share

ideas, brainstorm and celebrate

work?

schools should incorporate ideas

for flexible activities. collaboration

or “commons” areas are great for

classroom overflow and student

sharing.

Multi-Purpose, Libraries and Fitness

spaces should be multi-use and

support the whole child

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Learning Centers support

one-on-one

instruction,

small

group

instruction, and tutoring for the

RSP and Special Education pull-out

programs

• Offices provide space for

private counseling sessions, but

open up into the Learning

Center for pull-out activities

• Visual connections

• Flexible furniture for small

group instruction

Learning Spaces

21 st

_Century

Support Services

Office Office Office Conf. Learning Center Conference Room

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Group Activity

TEAM 1

TEAM 2

TEAM 3

21

st

_Century

CLASSROOMS

PERFORMING /

VISUAL ARTS

STUDENT

SUPPORT CENTER

LIBRARY +

COMMUNITY

SCIENCE AND

EXPLORATION

OUTDOOR

LEARNING

TASK  USE THE IMAGES AND SPACE CHARACTERISTICS TO

CREATE A STORYBOARD FOR EACH TYPE OF

EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

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Group Activity

TEAM 1

TEAM 2

TEAM 3

21

st

_Century

CLASSROOMS

PERFORMING /

VISUAL ARTS

STUDENT

SUPPORT CENTER

LIBRARY +

COMMUNITY

SCIENCE AND

EXPLORATION

OUTDOOR

LEARNING

TASK  USE THE IMAGES AND SPACE CHARACTERISTICS TO

CREATE A STORYBOARD FOR EACH TYPE OF

EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

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Classrooms

21 st

_Century

outdoor learning

courts

Quiet Zone: for Focus +

Break Out

Operable Windows /

Daylighting + Views

Transparency to

Circulation + Shared

Space

Mix of Soft Ottomans + Standing

Height Furniture

Chairs + Tables on Casters

And Mobile Interactive

Whiteboards

Shared Space

“Opens” to

Circulation /

Team Teaching

Interactive

Technology /

Student Owned

Outdoor

Connections

from Every

Room

Floor Power

+ Wireless

Connectivity

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Classrooms

21 st

_Century

Operable Windows

Movable Whiteboard

Partitions

Supporting Learner-Led Activities

art patio

Collaborative Zone

for Focused work or

Project Space

Flexible Furniture can

create zones within a

larger space

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STEM exploration

21 st

_Century

Collaboration

Large working Surfaces

Interactive Lecture

Mobile Storage Systems

Resource Space

Specialized Equipment

Access to Technology

Small Group Planning Space

Digital Center

Recording Studio

Filming Access

Editing Rooms

Digital Storage

Digital Literacy

Access to different technology

Digital Design work

Flexibility

Divider Walls

Access to resources

Easy to retrofit

Transition to Common Core

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Communication

• Creativity

21st_{Century Soft Skills}

imagine

explore

create

art | research digital lab | graphics

build | develop

analyze

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Library

21 st

_Century

Various, Flexible

Furniture Types

Outdoor Reading Garden

Flexible Connection /

Extends the Library –

Future Proofing

Student Zone

‘Huddle Boards’

Media Stations with

Nesting Tables +

Chairs on Casters

Graphics + Research

Stations

Teaming Tables,

floor power

Interactive Media Library

Innovation Center Doubles as

Professional Development Lab

Impromptu

Brainstorming Space

Mobile Stacks / Allow for Personalization of

Space + Creating New Zones

Transition from a space that allows

students to access content… to a space

that allows students to create content.

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discussion…what else should we know?

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LPA

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