HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-10-PBC-min-LHS.pdf LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL VISIT
APRIL 10, 1997
MEETING NOTES
Plans On Display
John J. Moynihan explained project and guidelines-
$17,000,000 existing/$1-2 Million for additional input:
1. Concern about"sick building syndrome"
2. Traffic pattern evaluation: Music rooms and cafeteria i.e.inside and outside
3. Two rooms to seat 125-150 for music rooms (we cannot push beyond
1,400 sq. ft. - State rule).
4. Request from science teachers to have input on design of lab stations.
5. Dressing rooms for performances adequate.
6. Drama room upstairs into "black box" stage for small performances.
7 Folder planned for questions from school to be sent to us.
8. Question on enclosed walkways.
9 Libraries must be centrally located.
10. Cafeterias: How to handle lunch lines? Two cafeterias and outdoor space seems to
be answer.
11. PA system and curtains-mechanical system needs improvement.
12. Two big events at once-two entrances?
13. Space-Commons Area: For students not in class.
14. Are we listening -important that PBC gets input. Student input necessary for
commons area.
15. Stage floor must be black;preferably not wood.
16. Fill in spaces next to stage that had been planned.
17 Replace mottoes on either side of auditorium.
Attendees:
P Kelley, P Johnson, B. Bruckman, M. Touart, J. Moynihan
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From capezza@sch.ci lexington.ma.us (Tony Capezza)
Subject satff comments on renovation plan
Cc pavasaris tzimopoulos, samii, webber gsimon, papadonis, mcnally
wolfrum, hsadm, maguire
John,
After your presentation of the proposed renovation plan to our faculty I
asked that all special requests be sent to me Below you will find a copy
of all concerns and requests sent to me. I have kept them in their original
form and arranged by Department where possible As we move to the actual
design stage, I feel that the new architects should be asked to consider
these topics and speak with these staff members
Fr Jeff Leonard, Steve Bogart, Brian 0 Connell, Janet Haas
Re Renovation Project
This is to summarize and review our concerns and hopes for the
upcoming building renovation as it relates to the performing arts
areas
1 The existing dressing/practice rooms don t appear in the new
ground plan. (At least as far as we can find!) These are essential
2 If the existing health office can be moved, it would be possible
to put in a separate gymnasium lobby so that we can avoid the
sharing of lobby space during simultaneous events This is
disruptive to both events and a potential fire hazard should both
events need to evacuate at the same time
3 At least two of the music rehearsal rooms need to seat 125 to
150 people. When Band and Orchestra rehearse at the same time,
(which they always do in order to share wind players) our
projected enrollment suggests that these are conservative
estimates Obviously there would need to be adequate
sound-proofing in order to permit 2 groups to rehearse
simultaneously
4 Turn G-81 into a blackbox performance/recital hall/dance
rehearsal space which doubles as a classroom. Walls into existing
Life Skills office can be removed to expand seating capacity 200 -
250 would be ideal, but 50 - 100 would still be functional Would
meet needs of smaller music and drama performances and serve to
eliminate the enormous number of conflicts we have with current
rehearsal and performance schedules in existing facilities Not to
mention the imposition of outside rentals on our curricular
activities
5 The new stage storage/set construction are (currently M-1) needs
to have all exit doors enlarged to fit set pieces and piano
through. The piano will not fit through the current doors
6 Special 'sick building' considerations Stage work lights
(florescents) provide inadequate lighting for rehearsal and set
construction. This is an easy problem to solve by replacing them
with now incandescent lights which are much more efficient
7 The current electrical service in the lighting booth bleeds into
the current sound system. Causes many problems in recording and
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8 Chairs?? I'm sure adequate chairs, which are able to remain in
the music rooms will be included! !
Thanks for your consideration and help, there will certainly be
updates as new things occur to us We would be delighted for the
opportunity to discuss the specifics of these proposals with all of
you
Name Steve Ellis
Affiliation Computer Center
E-mail ellis@sch
Comments
The 5 year technology plan includes an auditorium class
projector for the HS that is capable of projecting both
video and computer displays. We need to make sure that the
current design includes the site prep necessary to install
the projector
Name Shelley Chamberlain
Affiliation administrator
E-mail chamberlain@sch
Comments
Is there a specific location in the conceptual design
for my office at the HS? I've been led to believe that
I m moving from Clarke, and would like to check out
the plans
FROM: Jennifer Wolfrum
RE. Building plans and renovations
I want to follow up on the Friday morning meeting where the next stage of
the LHS building plans were discussed. The health teachers and I are
concerned that there are no classrooms designated for Health Education and
we would also like to clarify the status of our office space.
When we met with the architect we presented our ideal set up for health
education. Ideally we would like to have three contiguous classrooms with
one of the dividing walls being movable This would enable two classes to
participate in one activity with reasonable space This would also allow
for maximum creativity in utilizing long periods
The request for three classrooms would allow for three classes to be taught
at the same time which might become an issue as student numbers increase
and the schedule changes At a minimum, the health teachers would like two
classrooms that are next to each other to facilitate the sharing of
materials, etc
Our ideal office space would be adjacent or close to the classrooms with
enough space for a Health Education Resource area. Our current office
space works quite nicely if the teachers can t be located near the
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classrooms and would require a minimum of touch up. It is important that..
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have my office space next to or very close to the high school health
teachers as well as connected with office space for Chris Seaquist, my
secretary and Terrie Shearer Health Education teacher for the elementary
schools We also find that it is very helpful to share space with Dana Ham
as it enhances our working relationship and maximizes services for students
and staff
We would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience
regarding the feasibility of our requests We would like to hear about
your thinking and plans for Health Education classrooms and office space
Thanks for your attention to this
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Name Robin Ladd
Affiliation student ( class of 1996 )
E-mail 941add@cua.edu
Comments
As a former student, I am pleased that something is being dome to
improve the ever aging high school
I think that a lot of the ideas suggested by the architect is on the right
idea to improve the school
but there are some things that I do not like For example, I do not agree
with the architect s idea
that enclosed walk ways would increase circulation and thus improve the
campus community feeling
One of the things that I thought was special to LHS was the lack of
enclosed hallways Although it
made it difficult to travel in the winter open walkways are better
Enclosed walkways can get
easily crowed and uncomfortable Also, it prevents someone from stop and
talk to someone they see on
their way to class The only enclosed walkways I suggest be built would be
to connect the second
floor of C to Science and C to E. Another proposed change that I do not
agree with is the building
of a major cafeteria. Large cafeterias are noisy and harder to control if
some thing happens
Throughout my high school years, I often ate in G because it was small and
quiet In this environment,
I could do my homework or study before my afternoon classes or just have a
nice conversation with a
friend. I do not think that I could have done this in a large cafeteria
environment
Currently my major is architecture so I have particular interest in the
school s improvement
I would to heard how everything is going once and a while Good luck in
the renovations
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•Name Scott Webber
Affiliation administrator
E-mail webberesch.ci lexington.ma us
Comments
As department head in English, I have two concerns at this time First is
that there be adequate central storage for our core texts Second, is that
teachers have work space and conference areas Teachers need a place to
work--correct and plan--and an are
a in which to hold conferences with individual students This are should
afford privacy to enhance the quality of the conversation.
Thanks
LHS Nurse requests
Flo Maguire asks that
1 Her entire area be reconfigured and comply with ADA standards
2 Lighting be upgraded
3 Climate control be considered ( venting is a real issue )
4 Add an eye wash facility
5 Her floor being retiled
6 An emergency exit be provided
7 Science Building elevator be made to conform with ADA standards
The ten items below were sent to me prior to my formal request Some may
be duplications I include then here in fairness to the senders who s names
I did not record at the time
1 What will be the actual # of student lockers?
2 Where will dram dressing rooms be located?
3 Music rooms relative size .soundproofing?
4 Why TWO prep rooms next to S22 and new room?
5 When will specific offices be identified?
6 METCO feels office is too small and isolated again.
7 S6 and S25 seem too small
8 Will stage issues ( curtains and weights ) be evaluated?
9 What about staff work areas?
10 Herb Webb asked if we could swap the guidance ( CHJ) with the Tech Center
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