Board Update December 19, 2017
Phase 5
Community Meeting Presentation Feedback
Polling Data: High School
Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
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Physical Condition Assessment Items Safety + Security Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Sensory + Therapy Spaces Flexible Learning Spaces Library Renovations Site Circulation + Parking Teaching + Learning Priority Items
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Q4: From the information you heard tonight about the plans for this facility, what are some of the ideas you believe might be the most beneficial long-term? (choose 3)
6 2 2 1 11 1 7 9
6 2 2 1 11 1 7 9
6 2 2 1 11 1 7 9
39 20 1.95
39 20
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Polling Data: High School
Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
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Physical Condition Assessment Items Safety + Security Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Sensory + Therapy Spaces Flexible Learning Spaces Library Renovations Site Circulation + Parking Teaching + Learning Priority Items
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Q5: What plan elements would you like to learn more about? (choose 2)
6 0 2 3 7 3 1 6
6 0 2 3 7 3 1 6
6 0 2 3 7 3 1 6
28 20 1.40
28 20
Polling Data: Middle Schools
Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
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Physical Condition Assessment Items Safety + Security Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Sensory + Therapy Spaces Flexible Learning Spaces Library Renovations Site Circulation + Parking Teaching + Learning Priority Items
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Q4: From the information you heard tonight about the plans for this facility, what are some of the ideas you believe might be the most beneficial long-term? (choose 3)
12 9 8 4 11 0 1 10
1 9 3 0 12 1 1 8
13 18 11 4 23 1 2 18
55 25 2.20
35 17 2.06
90 42
7 9 6 2 12 1 1 9
Polling Data: Middle Schools
Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
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Physical Condition Assessment Items Safety + Security Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Sensory + Therapy Spaces Flexible Learning Spaces Library Renovations Site Circulation + Parking Teaching + Learning Priority Items
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Q5: What plan elements would you like to learn more about? (choose 2)
4 2 8 3 5 1 3 12
2 5 2 1 6 0 2 8
6 7 10 4 11 1 5 20
26 17 1.53
64 42
38 25 1.52
3 4 5 2 6 1 3 10
Polling Data: ELC/ES Schools Q4: From the information you heard tonight about the plans for this facility, what are some of the ideas you believe might be the most beneficial long-term? (choose 3)
16 8 2.00
98 42 2.33
6 3 7 1 7 3 5 5
1 0 2 0 1 0 1 1
37 27 1.37
6 17 0.35
7 12 4 2 8 1 1 6
41 30 1.37
7 10 12 2 27 8 1 20
65 72 52 20 114 24 36 103
52 30 1.73
87 44 1.98
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Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
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Physical Condition Assessment Items Safety + Security Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Sensory + Therapy Spaces Flexible Learning Spaces Library Renovations Site Circulation + Parking Teaching + Learning Priority Items
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*The Early Learning Center poll question differed slightly and did not include all categories.
7 8 6 3 14 3 4 11
Polling Data: ELC/ES Schools Q5: What plan elements would you like to learn more about? (choose 2)
11 8 1.38
65 42 1.55
3 3 3 0 7 2 3 9
30 27 1.11
2 6 2 2 5 0 0 10
0 17 0.00
27 30 0.90
3 7 4 3 24 5 1 14
37 38 16 13 81 18 19 103
37 30 1.23
61 44 1.39
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20 13 1.54
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Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant
13 11 2 1 10 0 5 32
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*The Early Learning Center poll question differed slightly and did not include all categories. Countryside participants did not receive this poll question.
5 5 2 2 12 3 2 13
Community Ideas (Blue Cards) •
Full day kindergarten at elementary schools
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Cafeteria space in all schools to provide healthy, hot meals
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School facilities that encourage healthy behaviors by providing outdoor space, gardens, and indoor/outdoor activity spaces
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Updated HVAC in all buildings
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Ample natural light and thoughtful use of artificial lighting
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Modern security features in all schools
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Improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and parking (including lights)
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A fine arts/performing arts center
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Increased storage in most facilities
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Ensuring that facilities, furniture, and accompanying student choice are developmentally appropriate for each age level
Community Ideas (Blue Cards) •
Updates to district facilities that reflect a transparent, equitable process and bring all schools into equal alignment
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Stakeholders expressed, on varying levels, an interest in environmentally-friendly, sustainable, or LEED certified facilities and features
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Stakeholders expressed an interest in STEM learning facilities
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Stakeholders expressed an interest in sharing some spaces with the community
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Stakeholders expressed an interest in/hope for training for parents, teachers, and community members on how to best use proposed facilities
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A majority of stakeholders liked the open, flexible learning environments, but had two concerns to be addressed through careful design and adjacencies: –
Appropriate acoustics for a supportive learning environment
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Providing the necessary spaces for introverted/focused work, not just group/collaboration work
Community Ideas (Blue Cards) Performing Arts Facilities •
6 comments requested a performing/fine arts facility at the middle school level
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1 comments requested a performing/fine arts facility at the high school level
Proposed Barrington Community School •
Across all sites, 9 comments were specifically in support of a Barrington Community School facility
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One comment expressed concern that a Community School would inadvertently segregate students
Phase 5
School Specific Feedback
School Specific Data
North Barrington (Blue Cards) • Proposed changes at Miller Road were received positively • Spaces for group work and collaboration • Preserving a small class or cohort size was desired • Writable walls and other surfaces were appealing
BHS (Blue Cards) • Some comments requested an ice rink • Hart Road was specifically addressed as an area to improve traffic flow • Writable walls and other surfaces were appealing • Some comments emphasized academic priorities above specialized athletic or performance spaces
Station MS (Blue Cards) • Most comments requested to prioritize removing the mobile units • Some comments supported the idea of building a new school • Some comments emphasized academic priorities above specialized athletic or performance spaces
Prairie MS (Blue Cards) • Some comments requested an ice rink • One comment requested enhancing/retaining language arts spaces • Having the stage in the cafeteria was not a desirable solution; being able to use both simultaneously was desired
Hough (Blue Cards) •
Many respondents indicated a preference for the Level 3 scenario, while one preferred Level 5
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Some comments requested use of low- or no-VOC products
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Many comments responded positively to the suggestions for a 2nd floor/play roof
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A sensory engagement room was requested
Arnett C. Lines (Blue Cards) •
Many respondents specifically requested flexible, active seating solutions to reduce student distraction/improve healthy movement
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A sensory engagement room was requested
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Several comments requested a design that was thoughtful towards the needs of special education and high-needs behaviors, including spaces for interventions
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Several comments requested enhancing/retaining language arts spaces
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Some comments requested an updated library space
Roslyn Road (Blue Cards) •
Some comments requested ensuring that, in addition to technology-supported spaces, there are spaces for tech-free work and learning
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A sensory engagement room was requested
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Two comments requested building a new school
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One comment specifically requested ensuring materials used in a potential turf field are safe for students
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Many respondents specifically requested flexible, active seating solutions to reduce student distraction/improve healthy movement
Grove (Blue Cards) •
Most comments indicated that additional space is a high priority
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Many comments indicated a desire to ensure that facilities are future-ready both in terms of supporting innovative teaching styles and accommodating population growth
Barbara B. Rose (Blue Cards) • Some comments requested an ice rink • Several comments suggested downsizing of teacher materials and equipment, in addition to improving storage • Some respondents specifically requested flexible, active seating solutions to reduce student distraction/improve healthy movement
Countryside (Blue Cards) •
Some comments requested an ice rink
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Some comments requested additional support spaces
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Some comments requested preserving a small class or cohort size
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Some comments indicated a desire to ensure that facilities are future-ready both in terms of supporting innovative teaching styles and accommodating population growth
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One comment requested improved teacher/staff spaces
Sunny Hill/Woodland (Blue Cards) •
The majority comments indicated a preference for removing Woodland and rebuilding Sunny Hill either on the old Woodland site, or in place
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Several comments requested a new school (no site indicated)
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Several comments indicated a desire to keep or build the school “in our community,” to ensure continued access for all
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Some comments requested moving the maintenance facility, so it is not adjacent to a school building
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One comment indicated a preference for the Level 4 scenario
ELC (Blue Cards) • Comments indicated that the walkway from Prairie to the Early Learning Center could be improved
• Comments indicated that wayfinding signage for drivers needs to be improved • Comments indicated that the area where dumpsters are currently stored is inappropriately shielded/located
Phase 5
Community FAQs School Specific Data
Answering FAQs • DLR Group employs design researchers who: –
Bring subject-matter expertise to the team
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Review recent, relevant literature
• Answers are synthesized based on: –
Current best practices in design research
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Studies that are most relevant to the setting
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Studies that have strong research design
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White papers from design professionals, as relevant
• Every school is different; DLR Group can provide evidence-based answers based on generalizable studies –
Most accurate results come from representative samples within the District
Q: What is the impact of open/flexible classrooms on grades or test scores? Research Snapshot
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Improved sense of engagement and motivation
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Grade improvement
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Higher-than-average progress in math and reading at some schools (combined w/Personalized Learning)
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Support for teachers leading to reduced frustration, increased engagement It can be difficult to prove causality; many factors influence grades/scores Designers must account for noise levels through proper acoustic treatment
Review the Research to Learn More: • • • •
“Flexible Classrooms: Providing the Learning Environment Kids Need” Edutopia (2015) “Can SEL Support Personalized Learning? How One Chicago School is Finding Out” Ronin (2017) “Spatial Design Makes a Difference in Student Academic Engagement Levels: A Pilot Study for Grades 9-12” Scott-Webber et al (2017) “How Classroom Design Affects Engagement” Steelcase Education (2014)
What’s next?
January 22nd 6pm: Board Meeting: Committee of the Whole • Core Team and Board of Education • Synthesize data gathered
February: Board Discussion / Next Steps
Questions?