Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District
Educational Visioning Summary Report

Table of Contents

1	Overview

2	Define the Problem

5	Design the Solution

17	Put It All Together

24	Vision in a Word

25	Conclusion

26	Appendix

Overview

On September 18, 2018 over 60 members of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District community came together to discuss their vision for the new Elementary School. Attendees
included students, teachers, administrators, district leadership, board of education members and community members and officials. Facilitated by ThenDesign Architecture, the day marked the kick-off to the design process for the new Elementary Building.

The goals of the session were to:

1.	Define the Problem: what is currently working or not working at the existing Elementary Schools.

2. Design the Solution: imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School

3. Put It All Together: explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School

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Define the Problem

Identifying Successes and Challenges of the Current Elementary Schools

In order to understand the current state of the Elementary School buildings at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District, small group discussions were setup to gather the overall successes and challenges. Following this exercise, each group was asked to report out on their discussion - sharing what is working and what is not working at the existing Elementary Schools.

Top Successes Reported

Among the most widely reported successes was the strong sense of community within the District, the outdoor learning spaces including the playgrounds and courtyards, the availability of smartboards in classrooms, the sensory room and the wide hallways which allow for display areas.

Top Challenges Reported

Common challenges addressed from the groups were the lack of classrooms, storage spaces, air conditioning and electrical outlets throughout the buildings as well as safety & security features/ procedures and insufficient parking.

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Define the Problem

Identifying Successes and Challenges of the Current Elementary Schools

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SUCCESSES AT THE EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Dedicated STEAM rooms and Outdoor learning/activity environments	sensory rooms including playgrounds and courtyard

Collaboration among faculty and staff

Strong sense of community pride

within the District as well as the City Availability of bathrooms

within classrooms	Supportive Parent

Student Organization

Overall cleanliness

of buildings

Art rooms feature adequate space and

storage including a separate kiln room

Classrooms with sinks, natural light

and operable windows

Overall technology integration and accessibility including 1:1 devices, smartboards in classrooms, FM application systems

Hallways are wide which provide

ample display areas

Proximities of spaces within

building

Windows in the gym space and opportunity to participate in outdoor activities

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Define the Problem

Identifying Challenges of the Current Elementary Schools

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CHALLENGES AT THE EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Lack of electrical outlets,
poor acoustics, P.A., fire	Locker size is small

system
Limited usable outdoor	alarm, bell and phone	Limited ADA accessibility space - specifically at                                                                           throughout building including Central                                                                                                         restrooms and playground
Main office has

for conferences and
meetings along with
No separation between the                Insufficient space               Lack of HVAC features including gym and cafeteria                                                                             no air conditioning, non-energy

non-central location
efficient windows and inability to Adjacencies of spaces	control temperatures in areas

including specials, Central, Highland and a more central location for art

Limited Wi-Fi and cellular service

Scheduling issues due to a late start time and late
dismissal, not sufficient time between classes

Lack of resources in the art

room including sinks

Outdated furniture throughout buildings

Small classroom size which prevents the ability to offer small group work as well as an inadequate number of classrooms

Lack of space to accommodate staff collaboration as well as a
small staff lounge area

Limited number of staff/student restrooms, locations of restrooms are not ideal and restrooms cannot accommodate wheelchairs or changing tables

Inefficient transportation flow for pickup/drop off of cars and buses and lack of parking spots

Only 1 external FOB access point, need for additional security
measures at entrances and at

Lack of storage space

Infrastructure

accessibility

the end of the day Lack of large group space
for meetings, scheduling and

conferences

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

TDA shared a presentation on student-centered learning environments that highlighted other Northeast Ohio school districts with flexible and progressive educational spaces. Afterward, attendees participated in an exercise to envision the design possibilities by listing their goals for the following spaces in the new Elementary School:

Core Academic

Library/Media

Music/Performing Arts

Student Dining/Food

Service

Safety & Security

Science/STEM

PE/Fieldhouse

Visual Arts

Student Storage

Administration

Special Education

Outdoor Learning/Playgrounds

Technology

Transportation

Other

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

CORE ACADEMICS

Flexible Learning Environments

•	Flexible seating space

•	Multiple small group spaces for each classroom/pod •	Enrichment zones – students finish test/assignment
& then have a place to go where they can engage in some additional learning activity without being disruptive to class
•	Group experience space

•	Integrate with site (nature)

•	Natural light (no fluorescent) •	Shade control/dimmers
•	Lots of space for books in classrooms/pods

New Class Offerings

•	Home economics •	Shop
•	Civics

•	Life skills: i.e. personal finance, balancing checkbooks (grades 9-12)
•	Bring a more globalized perspective (ethnic programs, foreign language exploration/instruction)

Expanded Learning Opportunities

•	Student-driven learning •	Project-based learning
•	Hyper-individualized learning

•	Social emotional learning (SEL)

•	Opportunities for brain, movement breaks, to reset before more focusing
•	Hands on labs

•	Integration with projects

•	Blocking of times to make sure kids have wrap-around services outside of classroom instruction times

Professional Development

•	Professional development that supports a shift in instructional practices (PBL, differential)
•	Teacher training on working with high performing students that might not have qualified for gifted program

Collaboration Among Teachers & Students

•	 Common planning times (including all related services)
•	Collaboration between-across compatible grade levels

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

LIBRARY / MEDIA

•	Incorporation of books (visible)

•	Continue the excitement kids have going to access books and reading •	Environment that fosters discovery
•	Space for green screens/audio (broadcasted video morning announcements - student driven)

•	Include separate collaboration rooms here for small groups (white boards, flexible chairs & tables) •	Collaboration & presentation space
•	Multi-source room (digital & print)

•	Displays for students to showcase authors/books they recommend •	Functional shelving and seating
•	Area functions as a library

•	Library and media areas spread into learning areas •	Ability to keep books for several weeks
•	More accessible printers located around the building

MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS

•	Opportunity to learn musical instruments sooner

•	Multiple screens to view within the classroom so students can view from everywhere (viewing music on smartboard)
•	Music therapy

•	Storage space for instruments

•	Build a master schedule prior to finalizing design to make sure specials have enough space •	Instrument ‘library’ – borrow & try and/or trial/tutorial space

Performance Areas

•	Opportunity to perform for peers often •	Separate & distinct performing space •	Outdoor performance space
•	Integrate informal opportunities to play/practice – piano on playground, musical area outside •	Areas for small daily/weekly performances – lunch, arrival, departure
•	Performance space in cafeteria

•	Auditorium with stage to accommodate large performing groups (110+). Lights, good sound system, wireless mics & entrance from backstage. Accessible at any time for rehearsing.
•	Weekly/daily performances by older students & staff

Updated Technology/Equipment

•	Updated new sound systems in music rooms (cd player, digital, etc...) •	FM amplification systems for music rooms.
•	Electric piano so it doesn’t need tuning (smaller, more portable)

Flexible Spaces to Accommodate Small and Large Group Learning •	Practice rooms
•	Small group rooms for music

•	Larger music room to accommodate instructional space, riser space, and instrument space (playing and storage) (4th orchestra & 5th orchestra & band)
•	Soundproof practice rooms large enough to accommodate at least 12 students at a time with smartboards
•	Multiple areas – main activity, just playing, teacher, general, storage, instrument storage, music technology
•	Go-noodle space to relax and recharge •	Self-regulated space

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

STUDENT DINING / FOOD SERVICE

Expanded Lunch Period & Space

•	Lunch brought to student collaborative space in a more central area vs. travel to a cafeteria
•	Stage area

•	Dedicated eating area (not a multipurpose space) •	Longer blocks of time for kids to eat
•	Allow mixing of compatible age groups & classes

Variety of Healthy Food Selections •	Less processed foods
•	More opportunities to try new / sample •	Multiple service lines / choices
•	Lots of courses / salad bar, taco bar, noodle station, vegetarian options (caution with having too many lunch choices for young students)
•	Age appropriate lunches

Flexible Furniture •	Round tables •	Larger tables
•	Durable, easy to clean furniture

•	Multiple seating options – round, rectangle, booths, outside tables/courtyard

Emphasis on Sustainability

•	Zero waste goal – reusable/washable plates/cutlery, recycling, composting
•	Recycling – part of operations, not dependent on kid groups but supported by them
•	Composting

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Site Circulation

•	Long entrance road to building, like Sandy Hook; with police stationed on drive •	Separate entry for cars & buses

In Classrooms

•	Classrooms / pods with exit to outside

Entry into Building

•	Passive entry with visitors funneled through office •	Simplify sign-out / pick-up procedures
•	Photo ID for visitors / license or ID scan

•	FOB access on all doors (including interior) •	Limited public access
•	Secured area upon entry to building – must be buzzed into common areas •	Multiple FOB entrance points

Features within Building

•	Full-time SRO officer in building

•	All windows facing entry, or transom windows higher up •	AEDs
•	Mold-free building •	Dry classrooms
•	Evacuation ladders for 2nd floor and up •	Inconspicuous security
•	Use the environment as security

•	Don’t build a ‘prison’ – integrated security, unobtrusive features built in w/landscaping, siting & design •	Magic bands – bracelets that allow teachers to access doors/copiers/room, etc.
•	Security to include before & after school activities (not just during the ‘typical’ student day) •	Large windows that can be used for exits in emergencies
•	Single level buildings

Volunteers

•	More comprehensive enforcement of background checks for volunteers •	Make it easy & convenient for parents to volunteer & be involved

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

SCIENCE / STEM

Learning Opportunities/Environment •	Storage
•	Enough materials for all kids

•	Embedded in all classes – integration

•	Access to outdoor or environmental learning

•	Ability to observe pieces of mechanical/building systems
•	Trees (original to site) left to surround building •	Realtime energy dashboard monitor
•	Environmentally sustainable building (to teach our kids about protecting their environment)
•	Maker spaces in each learning area •	Shared teaching tools
•	Innovative models •	Stream table
•	Science club opportunities for all

Additional Offerings

•	Space where students explore animal sounds, radio frequency, sound waves. Try to emulate with own voice & then it plays back a comparison. Could couple as music practice room, music therapy. Play a tune-listen-playback compare. (i.e. Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
•	NEO challenge scenario station •	Robotics
•	Fab lab

•	Augmented reality

•	Tinker spaces; GLSC duct tape rocket spaces •	STEAM - hands on
•	Medical – bring in Cleveland Clinic to add resources

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION / FIELD HOUSE

Features/Offerings

•	Room for adapted PE

•	Integrate PE activities in learning spaces; i.e. slides, rock walls, zipline •	Multiple sports
•	Multiple gyms & field house (min. 4) for rentable income •	Beekeepers & whole school assemblies
•	Restrooms & water fountains in gym – water bottle filling fountain •	Rubberized or wooden flooring (no modular tiles)
•	6-lane track around FH courts •	Soccer goals/turf
•	Fully inflated soccer balls •	Scoreboard
•	Loading dock/door/entrance •	Built in seating/bleachers
•	Cardio equipment space/fitness room – teacher access all hours, group classes •	Indoor recess space
•	Multiple hoops – varied sizes/heights

•	Built-in equipment – i.e. volleyball stands, bouldering wall •	Turf outdoor space
•	Batting cage softball/baseball

•	Lots of storage directly off of gymnasium •	Variety of equipment
•	Visually appealing exterior entrance

•	Appropriate storage to house all equipment accessible •	Mobile basketball hoops/dividing nets
•	Pool

Adjacencies

•	Outdoor bathroom connected to FH for recess use •	Enclosed route from school – fieldhouse
•	Outdoor PE space close to FH/gym with restrooms & water fountain •	Close to clinic
•	Flow to playground area

Technology

•	Speakers/amplification system – look for federal emergency monies •	Technology available – screens, Wi-Fi, interactive
•	Communication to office – phone, intercom, etc.

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

VISUAL ARTS

•	Bold colors as part of design

•	Must be a dedicated space in order to inspire exploration into 2-D and 3-D art and materials
•	Fun, visual elements integrated into design/classrooms/ hallway
•	Fab lab

•	Dedicated art space & display of projects •	Happy hallways & walls
•	Colored bulletin boards •	Art therapy classes
•	Hands on art •	Public art
•	Student display space; opportunity to display digitally

•	Combine with technology: appropriate design software, animation
•	Cooperative art stations •	Plenty of storage
•	Large interactive boards

•	Large screens for drawing and to display (project) art

•	Smartboard proportions best for showing art; rectangles not as good

STUDENT STORAGE

•	Separate space for jackets/cold weather gear/boots vs. bookbags and lunches
•     Charging capabilities •     Single student space
•	Appropriate size for students

•	Cubbies / lockers in close proximity to learning spaces/ classrooms
•	Wide lockers/cubbies for boots, snow pants, backpacks, etc. •	No lockers

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

ADMINISTRATION

•	Office by entrance

•	School counselors in learning areas

•	Single floor PK-3; Grades 4/5 on two floors

•	Teacher workspace separate from classroom space

•	Group similar specials together near each other for sound & activity
•	Training for teachers to learn to best use new space •	Water bottle filling/drinking fountains
•	Clinic

•	Conference rooms/small testing/meeting rooms equipped with boards to analyze IEP’s, data, etc...
•	More counselors

•	Spread administration throughout building

•	Principals in centralized areas in the building

•	Principals grouped with smaller groups of kids •	Access to principals

SPECIAL EDUCATION

•	Sensory rooms (calming space)

•	Opportunities for inclusion, ‘push in’ or small group

•	Opportunities to split up/open up Special Education rooms because multiple levels working with adults at the same time
•	Areas for PT/OT/Speech in each pod or grade level •	Area for privacy; but not seclusion
•	Proximity of services to classrooms

•	Self-contained unit diff. needs (bathroom, kitchen, Hoyer lifts, nurse or changing area)
•	Small group space in/off classrooms •	Preschool: own wing
•	Space for specialists (all SLP, OT, PT) •	Large motor room – age appropriate •	Pick up/drop off isolation
•	Preschool office

•	Large rooms with restrooms •	Changing spaces
•	Pre-K administrator •	Social detective
•	Learning areas

•	Opportunities to provide work like experiences •	Coffee cart

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

OUTDOOR LEARNING / PLAYGROUNDS

Features

•	Turtle/frog/fish pond

•	Outdoor learning pavilions (combine with music space)

•	Multiple playgrounds – concrete, not blacktop, grassy area, multi-age/turf •	Connection to Metro Parks
•	Outdoor bathrooms •	Buddy benches
•	Preschool – appropriately sized; fenced in/boundaries

•	Separate indoor recess space not in classrooms – additional supervision •	Shaded area to ‘chill’
•	Playground equipment and games •	Painted on surfaces
•	Equipment has to be accessible to special needs kids •	Access to restrooms & drinking fountains from space •	Solar panels
•	Roof top garden/greenhouse

•	Sidewalks & trails to connect to community •	Fitness trail/equipment
•	Get NEORSD to pay for innovative structure •	Pervious playgrounds

Integrated Learning

•	Gardening, horticulture (learn to grow food, animals) •	Garden club, walking club, etc.
•	Teacher training on benefits of utilizing outdoor learning labs

•	Consider how to integrate with regular grounds maintenance to lower dependence on rotating parent volunteers
•	Composting, community garden

•	Access to utilize Metroparks resources

•	Utilize outdoor spaces for environmental initiatives

•	Couple as stormwater management to qualify school for stormwater credits w/NEORSD •	Nature play
•	Co-op experience farm-to-table w/Spice Acres – example

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

TECHNOLOGY

•	Dimmers on lights

•	Multi-use charging stations/outlets •	Displays that work in bright light
•	Room amplification

•	Older grades get Chromebook sooner than middle school •	Movable smartboards
•	Plan for obsolescence & replacement (ex: not using 8-year-old dd projectors)
•	Be flexible for future

•	Tools that support small group instruction & collaboration •	Magic bands
•	Multiple devices

•	HD capability on screens for large groups (i.e.: smartboards) •	Document cameras
•	Sound system in performing arts areas – all areas •	Outlets throughout rooms
•	Small group rooms with technology

•	Teacher laptops with multiple options of locations to hardwire to smartboard
•	Equal access to tech for all staff & students •	Teacher access to all entrances
•	Energy efficient building system (goal = kbw/FT/Year)

•	Smartboards in all spaces (including small group spaces) •	Copy machines that accept construction paper
•	More than 2 copy machines

•	Room darkening blinds on all windows with remote

•	If rooms have glass walls adjoining public areas – must be able to transition to privacy glass

TRANSPORTATION

•	Some parking areas with permeable pavement/grass paver overflow areas
•	Better parent pickup system

•	Complete separation of cars/students from school buses •	Volunteer parking near building
•	Defined entrance and exits

•	Defined separate area for wheelchair drop-offs •	No cars lined up on streets
•	Transportation within the school (i.e. golf cart, Segways)

•	Pervious parking lots with stormwater tree pits to provide shade •	Bus GPS system; app to help parents track bus location
•	Parent notification when buses are late •	Safety patrol
•     Bike path, bike racks •     Safe route to school
•	Special needs hearing/sight adapted into technology

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Design the Solution

Imagine the potential for the design of spaces in the new Elementary School.

OTHER

•	Funding grants / sources

•	Sustainability considerations •	Living building / zero energy •	Consider operating costs
•	Benchmark nationally not just NEO – look outside northeast Ohio

•	Safety funding for road construction: adding lanes, multi-purpose trail •	Building scale & siting – needs to relate to kids
•	Insulated concrete forms

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

Taking into consideration input from the previous activities, each group was tasked with implementing a solution which explored how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School. Using cutouts of each program space type, each group developed concepts for adjacencies and layouts on the Blossom Hill site plan where the new Elementary School will be built.

SITE PLAN OF NEW ELEMENTARY BUILDING AT BLOSSOM HILL	PROGRAM SPACES FOR NEW SITE

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

Below is a summary of the common themes identified throughout each group’s site plan as well as some key unique ideas explored:

COMMON THEMES

•	Main access from Oakes Rd.

•	Incorporation of bike path or wellness path,

etc. that connects to Metro Park Dr.

•	Centralized student dining

•	Multi-story building with PK, K, 1st Grade located

on first floor

•	Incorporation of outdoor learning space

(gardens, courtyards, green space, etc.)

•	Field house located on East side of site, with

access / connection to adjacent City property

UNIQUE IDEAS

•	Locate field house front and center

•	Disperse administrative offices amongst

academic wings

•	Split up music and art spaces amongst

academic wings, scaled for respective grade

levels

•	Provide small group spaces that lead into each

academic wing

•	Split up media center amongst academic wings

•	Provide collaboration space within each

academic wing with “maker” space

•	Building orientation to maximize sun angles

•	Desire to minimize building footprint / site

impact if possible

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

The following pages summarizes the key takeaways from each group’s proposed site plans:

GROUP 1

•	Centralized “common” spaces – student dining, music, art,

media center

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Incorporation of gardens and courtyards throughout

academic wings

•	Field house located on East side of site, with connection to

adjacent City property

•	Parent and bus access from Oakes Rd.

GROUP 2

•	Centralized “common” spaces – student dining, music, art,

media center

•	Academic wings facing river / wetlands

•	Incorporation of courtyards throughout academic wings

•	Small group spaces leading into academic wings

•	Field house located on East side of site

•	Parent access from Oakes Rd, bus access from Metro

Park Dr.

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

GROUP 3

•	Centralized student dining and media center

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Split up music and art between PK-1 and 3-5

•	Field house located on NE side of site – room left for future

City-based athletic facility on East portion of site

•	Access from both Oakes Rd. and Metro Park Dr. (attention to

“long drive” for increased security)

GROUP 4

•	Centralized student dining, music, art

•	Media center program distributed amongst academic wings

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Incorporation of courtyards throughout academic wings

•	Administrative offices distributed throughout learning areas

•	Field house located on East side of site

•	Parent access from Oakes Rd, bus access from Metro Park Dr.

•	Outdoor wellness trail connecting to Metro Park Dr.

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

GROUP 5

•	Centralized “common” spaces – student dining, music, art,

media center

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Separate parking for PK

•	Outdoor learning areas

•	Field house located on East side of site, with connection to

adjacent City property

•	Access from both Oakes Rd. and Metro Park Dr.

GROUP 6

•	Centralized student dining and media center

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Split up music and art between PK-1 and 3-5

•	Split up administration offices between two academic wings

•	Field house located centrally

•	Access from Oakes Rd, connection to adjacent City property

•	No access from Metro Park Dr.

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

GROUP 7

•	Centralized student dining, art, music

•	Green space adjacent to student dining / cafetorium

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Split up administration offices between academic wings

•	Split up media center between academic wings

•	Field house located front and center

•	Access from Oakes Rd.

•	No access from Metro Park Dr.

GROUP 8

•	Centralized “common” spaces – student dining, music, art,

media center

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Academic wings arranged around central courtyard

•	Building orientation to take advantage of views and

maximize sun angles

•	Desire to minimize footprint / site impact if possible

•	Field house located on East side of site, with connection to

adjacent City property

•	Parent access from Oakes Rd, bus access from Metro

Park Dr.

•	Bike path adjacent to Metro Park Dr. access

•	Overflow parking for Field House to be located at adjacent

City property (East)

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Put It All Together

Explore how these spaces should relate to one another on the new site of the Elementary School.

GROUP 9

•	Centralized student dining and media center

•	Separate PE / multipurpose space for PK, K, 1st Grade

•	PK, K, 1st grade located on first floor

•	Collaboration space within each academic wing

•	Separate art and music rooms for each grade pairing

(K-1, 2-3, 4-5), located within each academic wing

•	Field house located NE on site

•	Main access from Oakes Rd.

•	Bike path connecting back to Metro Park Dr.

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Vision in a Word

All attendees were given the opportunity to write down a single word that best conveyed their vision for the new Elementary School. Below is a list of these words along with frequency each was named. Next to this list is a visual representation of this vision.

Word
	
Count

Student Centered
	
3

Family
	
2

Future
	
2

Timeless
	
2

Collaboration
	
1

Collaborative
	
1

Community
	
1

Dynamic
	
1

Encompassing
	
1

Engaged
	
1

Flexible
	
1

Inclusive
	
1

Inhabitable
	
1

Innovative
	
1

Inspiring
	
1

Integrative
	
1

Intimate
	
1

Learner Focused
	
1

Modern
	
1

Natural
	
1

One
	
1

Special
	
1

Success
	
1

Sustainable
	
1

Thoughtful
	
1

Tutti " All Together"
	
1

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Conclusion

The Educational Visioning session at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District identified the desire to explore flexible, student centered, technology-rich learning environments and collaboration areas in conjunction with maintaining the strong sense of community and pride within the District.

The feedback and insights captured from over 60 attendees at this session will be used throughout the next phases of the design process to support the development of the new Elementary School. The remainder of the 2018-2019 school year will consist of engagement sessions with administration, staff
and teachers to garner additional input and define objectives that support the educational goals of the District.

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Appendix

Presentation Slides

Flipchart Notes - Define the Problem Activity

Flipchart Notes - Design the Solution Activity

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Appendix

Define the Problem: Flipcharts from Group Discussions on Successes & Challenges

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Define the Problem: Flipcharts from Group Discussions on Successes & Challenges

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Define the Problem: Flipcharts from Group Discussions on Successes & Challenges

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Appendix

Define the Problem: Flipcharts from Group Discussions on Successes & Challenges

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Appendix

Define the Problem: Flipcharts from Group Discussions on Successes & Challenges

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Appendix

Design the Solution: Flipcharts from the Design Potential of Spaces

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Design the Solution: Flipcharts from the Design Potential of Spaces

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Design the Solution: Flipcharts from the Design Potential of Spaces

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Appendix

Design the Solution: Flipcharts from the Design Potential of Spaces

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