MASTER FACILITIES STUDY: High School Visioning

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

November 8, 2023 Board Meeting

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FORWARD: GANTT CHART

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2023-2024: PLAN FORWARD

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GOALS FOR THIS EVENING

• Vision for Model High School
• Educational Space Suitability
• Current High School and alignment to model school
• Tonight is about learning more about our High School vision to lead to December 13th Workshop
• Not presenting a solution tonight
• Binders with all prior Franklin Forward documents for your reference

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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Create learning environments through our ECH-21 programs that drive change within our district through programming and experiences that help learners collaborate and communicate as they grow to be kind, resilient, responsible, creative and self-aware in preparation for being college, career, and life ready. Coherence Plan | Profile of a Graduate

QUESTIONS TO FRAME OUR LEARNING

Is the existing capacity adequate to service the needs of the district today and in the future? If not, what are the additional space needs required? (Learning Environments)

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All evaluations assume that the District will continue to place students based on available space, does not change the curriculum, will continue to use the rooms as identified, and that the population changes at the expected rate.

Create learning environments that foster programming experiences for learners to explore trades for career readiness and support our expanding Education for Employment opportunities ensuring accessibility for all learners throughout their high school career.

Coherence Plan | Profile of a Graduate

QUESTIONS TO FRAME OUR LEARNING

What facilities will be required to accommodate visionary programs? (Learning Environments)

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Create activities and athletics spaces that foster programming experiences for all learners/athletes to engage in practice and competition, offer the ability to support community demand for feeder programs and meet WIAA requirements to host multi-team and playoff events.

Coherence Plan | Profile of a Graduate

All evaluations assume that the District will continue to place students based on available space, does not change the curriculum, will continue to use the rooms as identified, and that the population changes at the expected rate.

QUESTIONS TO FRAME OUR LEARNING

How do we want to approach the ~$96 million of district-wide maintenance over the next 10 years? (Infrastructure)

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Provide secure entrances and ADA compliance throughout our schools to ensure equity in accessibility to serve our entire community.

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Foster pride in our schools by bringing HVAC, roofing, windows, doors, and other infrastructure up to age standards with the goal of energy efficiency and longevity ensuring we are stewards of district resources.

Coherence Plan | Profile of a Graduate

All evaluations assume that the District will continue to place students based on available space, does not change the curriculum, will continue to use the rooms as identified, and that the population changes at the expected rate.

EDUCATIONAL VISIONING: MODEL LEARNING NEEDS

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EDUCATIONAL VISIONING: HISTORY

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History of Franklin High School

• Franklin High School rapidly grew in size from 1961 to the mid 1970s
• Renovations have been done in areas of the building over the years, but a majority of the school remains outdated.
• The 2013 additions and renovations did much to modernize portions of the building with the main focus on performing and physical arts, science, and secure entry/office spaces.

LOWER LEVEL

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

RECENT RENOVATION AREAS

FIRST FLOOR

EDUCATIONAL VISIONING: HISTORY (2018)

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2018 Master Planning Efforts

• A 2018 athletics master planning effort was undertaken to envision expanding the indoor athletics & physical education offerings without impacting other portions of the building or site.
• Is this the right solution?
• 2023 efforts have reviewed the school in a holistic approach.

EDUCATIONAL VISIONING: MODEL LEARNING NEEDS

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: SPACE COMPARISONS

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: CATEGORIES OF NEED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: AREAS OF NEED

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FIRST FLOOR

LOWER LEVEL

SECOND FLOOR

EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: DEFICIENCIES

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: CAPACITY

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Franklin High School has been operating above the target capacity since the 2017-2018 school year.

• Operating above target capacity impacts course offerings and scheduling.
• Maximum capacity consists of every classroom in the building being at 100% usage with full-student counts.

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Current enrollment of 1,555 includes all on-campus students.

CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,555 PROJECTED ENROLLMENT: ~1,547 AT YEAR 2030 / ~1,682 AT YEAR 2040

CURRENT / DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY & EXAMPLES

EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: CORE CURRICULUM / COLLABORATION

In general, core curriculum classrooms are slightly undersized and lack flexible learning opportunities.

• Access to flexible breakout and small group instruction spaces directly adjacent to classrooms is lacking.
• Some classrooms do not allow for flexibility of instruction or require less students than target capacity identifies.
• Older science labs are undersized and are not conducive to students with disabilities using the classrooms.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: CORE CURRICULUM CLASSROOMS

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DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: COLLABORATIVE SPACES

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: SPECIAL EDUCATION

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In general, special education spaces are outdated and not distributed throughout school.

• Calm rooms are not available.
• Life skills rooms are outdated and poorly laid out for accessibility.
• Entire school is not ADA accessible to today’s standards.
• Paraprofessionals do not have their own dedicated space.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: SPECIAL EDUCATION

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: STAFF SUPPORT / STUDENT SERVICES

In general, staff support and student services are appropriately sized, but spaces are not located in appropriate locations.

• Student services is disjointed from the main office. Parents/visitors must be directed by walkie talkie to meet with students & counselors.
• Professional staff collaboration/ work spaces are not distributed near learning spaces.
• Dedicated staff wellness areas are not available.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: STAFF SUPPORT / STUDENT SERVICES

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: CTE / FCS / EXPERIENTIAL

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In general, CTE / FCS / Experiential classrooms are too small and outdated in technology.

• Many CTE spaces are located in the lower level with low ceilings and little access to daylight. Noise from shop spaces is distracting to general classrooms above.
• Classrooms do not connect directly to lab spaces, causing supervision issues.
• Growing CNA program does not have a space at the high school.
• Visibility / adjacency to cross-curricular opportunities is not available.
• Family and consumer science labs are undersized and outdated.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: CTE - METALS

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DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: CTE - WOODS

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: CTE - AUTOS

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: FACS

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: NURSING / CNA

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DESIRED

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50 students attend CNA classes off-campus (New Berlin)

EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER

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In general, the library is oversized and lacks modern technology.

• Space is oversized and not utilized.
• Location of space is separated from other learning spaces. Not conducive to multi-purpose needs.
• Small study rooms and large group instruction spaces are not available.
• Serves a purpose as a large storage room for books.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: STUDENT COMMONS / CAFETERIA

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In general, the student commons and cafeteria are appropriately sized, but cannot be used as multi-purpose spaces due to their locations in the building.

• The location of the cafeteria in the back of the school does not allow for easy student access during the day or secure community access after school.
• Cafeteria is the only area where food can be served. Its location in the building makes for certain community functions to be held there which would be better held in a more appropriate space.
• Student commons is not directly connected to useable spaces, so it acts more as a large hallway.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: CAFETERIA / COMMONS

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: PHYSICAL EDUCATION / ATHLETICS

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In general, physical education / activities / athletics spaces are greatly undersized.

• WIAA events cannot be held in current spaces.
• Lack of spaces cause scheduling and curricular limitations.
• Access to students and staff for general health and wellness is not available due to lack of space.
• Spring fall sports cannot utilize indoor practice spaces when weather is bad.
• Spectator seating is lacking.

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: GYM

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: POOL

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: FITNESS / MULTIPURPOSE

CURRENT

DESIRED

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MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: TRAFFIC / PARKING

CURRENT

DESIRED

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Find map of pickup/drop off (chad emailed HS admin and Sue A)

MODEL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: OUTDOOR ATHLETICS

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DESIRED

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EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY: CATEGORIES OF NEED

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QUESTIONS TO FRAME OUR LEARNING

Is the existing capacity adequate to service the needs of the district today and in the future? If not, what are the additional space needs required? (Learning Environments)

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What facilities will be required to accommodate visionary programs? (Learning Environments)

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Are there any building space deficiencies that should be addressed immediately? (Learning Environments/Safety & Security)

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How do we want to approach the ~$96 Million of district-wide maintenance over the next 10 years? (Infrastructure)

All evaluations assume that the District will continue to place students based on available space, does not change the curriculum, will continue to use the rooms as identified, and that the population changes at the expected rate.

2023-2024: PLAN FORWARD

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Questions?

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