In response to the Springfield Quality Education Model (SQEM), staff created the Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) in November 2004 to research and bring recommendations to the School Board about Springfield school buildings and campuses.
Throughout 2005, the FAC—consisting of eight community volunteers and six staff members—met twice monthly to evaluate school environments and to identify immediate, intermediate, and long-term needs. The committee assessed each school, based on Crime Prevention through Educational Design recommendations and facility evaluation reports by Dull, Olsen and Weeks architectural firm. They reviewed the American with Disabilities Act and conducted in-depth research regarding best school environments. Members visited schools, talked to maintenance staff, surveyed employees and conducted public input forums.
From this year-long intensive study and research, the Facilities Advisory Committee developed the comprehensive Facilities Advisory Report that identified and prioritized issues to be addressed.
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Click on the links below to view a flyer containing highlights of the Facilities Advisory Report (April 10, 2006) and
excerpts of key components of the report.*
Plan Highlights
Executive Summary
Priorities
Policy Issues
2005 Building Assessment
"Bookends" Evaluation**
Bookends Criteria Explained
*The complete report can be viewed at the Springfield Public Schools administration building, 525 Mill St., Springfield.
**This analysis represents a snapshot in time, and as such, it was a key component in the facilities planning process. It does not, however, necessarily reflect the same priorities as outlined in the bond measure. |
