Agenda - 08-21-2007-4x - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

~a with allocated space for each program ranging from 10,750 to 16,100 square feet. c) Media Center Standards (All Levels) -The capacity for the media center of the school should be ten percent of the average daily membership of the school. State guidelines recommend that the media center be located on the ground floor, be single story and convenient to all learning areas of the school. Minimum support areas include offices, work/production rooms, conference rooms, periodical storage, audiovisual equipment storage, and spaces for professional collections. State guidelines recommend that the media center's location should not preclude future expansion of the facility. When appropriate, school media centers allow for joint use and public access. Additional technology and security measures are required in order to allow for public access. During facility planning, the respective School Board, along with the Board of County Commissioners, would invite local municipalities to participate, financially and programmatically, in possible joint use opportunities. d) Physical Education and Gymnasium Standards (All Levels) -The State square footage guidelines for physical education facilities vary by school level. Gymnasiums for traditional middle and high school levels should include dressing and shower areas large enough to accommodate physical education and athletic programs, offices and storage. Orange County Standards for a traditional middle school includes locker rooms and weight rooms. Both elementary and middle school levels allow additional space that would allow after school use including a multipurpose room. In addition, Orange County Standards for a traditional high school provide for an auxiliary gym at the 1,000-student profile compared to the current standards of allowing for an auxiliary gym at the 1,500-student profile. During initial facility planning and programming states, the respective School Board, along with the Board of County Commissioners, would invite local municipalities to contribute to funding a community use gymnasium or other athletic facilities such as soccer fields. e) Administration Standards -The size of the Central Office will vary according to school level and staffing at each school. Partition construction should allow for flexibility of space. f) Student Support Area Standards -This general area includes counseling rooms, guidance rooms and health services, social workers, psychologists or other health professionals. g) Staff Support Areas Standards - In accordance with State Guidelines, Orange County Standards allow for shared office and workspace areas for teachers. In 10