NEWARK STREET SCHOOL FACILITIES ANALYSIS

FACILITIES STUDY FOR NEWARK STREET SCHOOL

Below includes a summary of priorities from Facilities Manager interviews, Principal interviews, Staff & Student surveys, and general site observations.

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • STORAGE

    Storage is the most pressing need.

    • Cafeteria tables line the walls of the Gym and compromise play space; a staff desk is located on the perimeter. Numerous pieces of equipment and other materials line the walls.
    • The lone storage room is being used as the Art Office/Staging.
    • Music and Art storage carts and other material are occupying significant play space in the Gym.
    • School Program equipment, such as skis, is stored in the Principal’s office or the vestibule.

  • DRIVEWAY

    Driveway maintenance, snow clearing, and pedestrian access are regular issues at the facility.

  • AFTERSCHOOL

    A flexible, alternative space for meetings and after school programs is needed.

  • SIGNAGE

    Better signage would help the flow of the campus traffic / circulation.

  • RESTROOM

    There is only one restroom in the K-2 classroom space. It is cramped and outdated.

  • SOLAR

    Solar would be a great addition to the campus. This would reduce costs and reflect school ideals such as energy efficiency.

  • WINDOWS

    Window and Door replacement should be considered.

FACILITIES ANALYSIS FOR NEWARK STREET SCHOOL

Below includes a summary of priorities from Facilities Manager interviews, Principal interviews, Staff & Student surveys, and general site observations.

PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED:

  • STORAGE

    Storage is the most pressing need.

    • Cafeteria tables line the walls of the Gym and compromise play space; a staff desk is located on the perimeter. Numerous pieces of equipment and other materials line the walls.
    • The lone storage room is being used as the Art Office/Staging.
    • Music and Art storage carts and other material are occupying significant play space in the Gym.
    • School Program equipment, such as skis, is stored in the Principal’s office or the vestibule.

  • DRIVEWAY

    Driveway maintenance, snow clearing, and pedestrian access are regular issues at the facility.

  • AFTERSCHOOL

    A flexible, alternative space for meetings and after school programs is needed.

  • SIGNAGE

    Better signage would help the flow of the campus traffic / circulation.

  • RESTROOM

    There is only one restroom in the K-2 classroom space. It is cramped and outdated.

  • SOLAR

    Solar would be a great addition to the campus. This would reduce costs and reflect school ideals such as energy efficiency.

  • WINDOWS

    Window and Door replacement should be considered.

WORK IN PROCESS AND/OR PLANNED FOR 2023:

01.   KITCHEN: New counters and finishes. Dishwasher and Sink drainage reworked to drain into a grease trap and then

into septic system.

02.  DRAINAGE: Ponding at lower level egress path to be addressed during dishwasher / sink piping rework.

03.  GREENHOUSE: New greenhouse to be constructed this year. To be used for educational purposes.

04.  OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: An outdoor classroom (pavilion) will follow next year.

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    NEWARK STREET SCHOOL (SITE PLAN)

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    NEWARK STREET SCHOOL (FLOOR PLAN)

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    NEWARK STREET SCHOOL

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COMPLETED WORK SINCE 2018:

Major upgrades included:

  • New LULA elevator.
  • Vestibule and Principal Office addition.
  • Reconfigured lower level so that a new classroom space was added within the existing footprint.
  • ADA single user restroom added at main level.
  • Nurse’s office renovated; shower added.
  • New pellet boiler system installed.

Please join us as we discuss and recommend next steps!

The Kingdom East School District board members, administration, along with members of gbA Architecture, will lead community discussions regarding facilities needs as well as short and long term plans for the Newark Street School and KESD as a whole.

View Community Flyer
MAY 30
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

The goal of this event is to discuss the facilities needs and priorities of the Newark Street School and share results from the surveys.

This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, and for you to help determine the best plan for your school and district.

Where: Newark Street School (or online via ZOOM)

1448 Newark St, West Burke

When: Tuesday, May 30th at 5:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording
DATE (TBD)
DISTRICT-WIDE COMMUNITY MEETING

Once the community input from our local meetings in May is incorporated into the planning, we will host a second meeting to review findings and priorities for each school in the district and get feedback from you. Please note that this meeting will occur in person with an option to join via Zoom (a link will be sent out in advance).

Where: TBD

Event Location Information Coming Soon

When: TBD

More Information Coming Soon

Please join us as we discuss & recommend next steps!

The Kingdom East School District board members, administration, along with members of gbA Architecture, will lead community discussions regarding facilities needs as well as short and long term plans for the Newark Street School and KESD as a whole.

View Community Flyer
MAY 30
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

The goal of this event is to discuss the facilities needs and priorities of the Newark Street School and share results from the surveys.

This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, and for you to help determine the best plan for your school and district.

Where: Newark Street School (or online via ZOOM)

1448 Newark St, West Burke

When: Tuesday, May 30th at 5:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording
DATE (TBD)
DISTRICT-WIDE COMMUNITY MEETING

Once the community input from our local meetings in May is incorporated into the planning, we will host a second meeting to review findings and priorities for each school in the district and get feedback from you. Please note that this meeting will occur in person with an option to join via Zoom (a link will be sent out in advance).

Where: TBD

Event Location Information Coming Soon

When: TBD

More Information Coming Soon

Please join us as we discuss and recommend next steps!

The Kingdom East School District board members, administration, along with members of gbA Architecture, will lead community discussions regarding facilities needs as well as short and long term plans for the Newark Street School and KESD as a whole.

View Community Flyer
MAY 30
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

The goal of this event is to discuss the facilities needs and priorities of the Newark Street School and share results from the surveys.

This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, and for you to help determine the best plan for your school and district.

Where: Newark Street School (or online via ZOOM)

1448 Newark St, West Burke

When: Tuesday, May 30th at 5:30pm

Watch Meeting Recording
DATE (TBD)
DISTRICT-WIDE COMMUNITY MEETING

Once the community input from our local meetings in May is incorporated into the planning, we will host a second meeting to review findings and priorities for each school in the district and get feedback from you. Please note that this meeting will occur in person with an option to join via Zoom (a link will be sent out in advance).

Where: TBD

Event Location Information Coming Soon

When: TBD (More Information Coming Soon)

SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

SHARE YOUR INPUT!

Please take this short survey about your community’s school: its structure, indoor spaces, & outdoor spaces.

What are your ideas to improve spaces? Your input will help determine the greatest areas of need for facilities improvements. A brainstorm of all stakeholders, and hearing from as many of you as possible, will help shape a plan that best meets the school community needs. 

Take Community Survey

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