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Tier B includes a Peer Advisor /Conflict Mediator's Room (200 sq ft.), counselors' <br />offices larger than the 150 square feet required (150 sq ft.), a reception/waiting area (100 <br />sq. ft.), additional group counseling area (250 sq. ft), additional testing /conference area <br />(I00 sq. ft ), offices for psychologist, social worker and speech therapist (150 sq. ft.), an <br />office for the nurse (150 sq ft.), and additional health space including additional space <br />for a cot area, reception area and toilet in the health suite (350 sq ft) One toilet is <br />required but is included in the overall circulation of the building. <br />10. Staff Support Areas Basic School - 3,800 sq. ft. <br />Tier B - Add 2,000 sq. ft. <br />The State recommends that combined or shared space for teacher's offices/workspace be <br />provided There should be at least one centralized workroom that houses equipment such <br />as the copy machine, duplicator, specialized computers, eta The size of the lounge area is <br />determined by the building plan and faculty size. The lounge should provide limited <br />kitchen facilities. Included in the Basic School is one workspace for each grade (450 sq. <br />ft. each) and a teacher's lounge (450 sq. ft). Tier A includes additional workspace for <br />teachers, including offices and conference rooms. Tier B includes additional conference <br />rooms and teacher workspace. Note that the square footage for Tiers I and 3 are based on <br />the space identified for the professional staff for the elementary school.. <br />Local Basic NC Public School Facility Standards <br />Standards (Sq. Ft). <br />Teachers' Workrooms: 1,350 For grades 4 and above, 80 to 100 square <br />feet per teacher is required. <br />Teachers' 450 required but size varies according to the <br />Lounge/Workarea facility and other additional space. <br />Tier A includes additional offices and workspace for teachers totaling 2,000 square feet. <br />Tier B includes additional workrooms, offices and conference space. <br />11. Cafeteria /Food Service Basic School - 5,240 sq. ft. <br />Tire State uses a formula for detennining the appropriate size for the dining room and <br />kitchen area The dining area should provide between 12 and 14 square feet per pupil <br />dining. Based on three Beatings, the size of the dining room should be at a minimum <br />2,400 square feet to 2,800 square feet. The kitchen space is based on the number of meals <br />Page 12 <br />