NEWARK STREET SCHOOL FACILITIES ANALYSIS

FACILITIES ANALYSIS UPDATES (AUGUST 2024)

gbA Architecture & Planning has been working with Kingdom East School District to complete a two-phase Facilities Report: Part 1 is an analysis of the existing conditions for the seven KESD schools which includes an Existing Building Analysis and an Educational & Programming Analysis. Part 2 consists of Conceptual Design for a number of different approaches for the District's facilities. The KESD schools include: Burke Town School, Concord School, Lunenburg School, Lyndon Town School, Miller's Run School, Newark Street School, and Sutton School. The Existing Building and Educational & Programming Analysis included here, makes up Part 1 of the Facilities Report. The purpose of this undertaking is to ascertain the condition of the existing facilities for maintenance purposes and to determine how successfully the facilities provide a supportive learning environment for students and staff. This was considered for both current and future educational programming. This report completes Part 1. Part 2 of the Facilities Report will include Conceptual Design, which will begin following the approval and acceptance of Part 1. Conceptual Design will build upon the Existing Facilities Conditions Assessment and Educational & Programming Analysis and provide multiple planning solutions that create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Newark Street School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 24
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting you will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts.

Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Newark Street School

1448 Newark St, West Burke, VT 05871

When: Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00pm

Watch Meeting Recording

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.

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun

and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Newark Street School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 24
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting You will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Newark Street School

1448 Newark Street, West Burke, VT 05871

When: Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00pm

Please join us as we discuss our Part II, Concept Design

Kingdom East School District’s board and administration, along with Diantha Korzun and Steve Kredell of gbArchitecture, would like to share Concept Designs for Newark Street School that address needs identified in Part I of KESD’s Facilities Analysis process.


For Part II, multiple planning solutions create appropriate and inspiring facilities and campuses to support and benefit the experience of students, staff, and the community at large.

View Community Flyer
SEPTEMBER 24
LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETING

During this Community meeting you will have the opportunity to review and provide input about the designs, as well as participate in discussions about the associated costs and opportunities.

We want to hear your thoughts. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Details:

Where: Newark Street School

1448 Newark St, West Burke, VT 05871

When: Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00pm

Watch Meeting Recording

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

    (BUILDING & SYSTEMS SUMMARY)

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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.

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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