December 19, 2017 Board Update

Board Update December 19, 2017

Phase 5

Community Meeting Presentation Feedback

Polling Data: High School

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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

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Polling Data: High School

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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

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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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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)

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55 25 2.20

35 17 2.06

90 42

7 9 6 2 12 1 1 9

Polling Data: Middle Schools

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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27 30 0.90

3 7 4 3 24 5 1 14

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37 30 1.23

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Total Responses Total Participants at Site Avg. # of Responses per Participant

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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?