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Meeting Date:
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3/31/2023 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Facilities and Operations
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1703 Beauregard Swing Space
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 1: Systemic Alignment ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement. Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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In November of 2022, Perkins Eastman was selected and brought on as the design team for the design of the swing space use in the 1703 N. Beauregard building. The design team proposed a renovation approach and layout for the Swing Space that best aligns with the needs of the swing space program for George Mason and Cora Kelly as they undergo modernization. In the early design phase, ACPS stakeholders were engaged, including several offices in Facilities and Operations and George Mason, Cora Kelly and Ferdinand T. Day school leadership. Through visioning sessions, the design principles were established, and design priorities and challenges were identified.
In alignment with the visioning outcomes and design principles, Perkins Eastman developed several iterations to accommodate the school use in this office building. The staff is moving the Nests layout forward to the schematic design phase. The layout focuses on views of the outdoors and emphasis on natural lighting, activating programs toward shared school spaces and providing flexibility for future additions. Since the final usage of the space following its use as a swing space has not been determined, the layout allows for future additions should ACPS decide to use it as a different program for any school level. The swing space program includes classroom space for up to 425 students. Enrollment at George Mason and Cora Kelly is expected to stay under this capacity for the next several years.
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Background:
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To address aging facility needs, the School Board facilitated the purchase of 1703 N. Beauregard St. as a swing space during the modernization of George Mason Elementary School and Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology. Perkins Eastman architectural firm has been selected to lead the design renovation, emphasizing usage fluidity and future use flexibility.
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Recommendation:
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The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information within this brief.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
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