Planning & Design Meetings Fairmeadow ES Programming Meeting 5/5/2010 - Minutes
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Meeting Subject: Fairmeadow ES Programming Meeting
Meeting Date: May 5, 2010
Location: Fairmeadow ES
Those Present: Eric Goddard Principal, Fairmeadow ES
Sara Gilman Librarian
Lindsay Vanderbeek 5th Grade
Kachina Corti 5th Grade
Chris Easton 4th Grade
Alison Mui 4th Grade
Laura Johnson 4th Grade
Valerie Sabbag 4th/5th Grade
Lori Alvarez PAUSD
Jenan Abdunnur GPA
Ashley Drum GPA
The following new items were discussed:
New Items Action By ITEM
1.0 Library fyi Stepped seating in story corner is desirable for group reading. Shelving for
picture books should be incorporated into this area.
fyi Librarian desk currently lacks drawers or filing cabinets and are requested by
librarian
fyi 2 computers should be devoted to catalogue searches, preferably placed at
standing level near the librarian's desk.
fyi computer station should be near teaching area and visable from librarian's
desk
fyi Keeping the teaching area in its current location has been eliminated as an
option due to visibility issues with the structural columns.
fyi Low shelving good for visibility and displays within the library
fyi/GPA Gelfand left possible layout options with Sarah Gilman, Librarian, for review
and future discussion.
2.0 4th Grade fyi Concern about noise from upper level classrooms being heard in ground floor
classrooms. Currently, a concrete deck is proposed for the second floor
which works well as both a sound and vibration barrier
fyi Current closet size in classrooms is 11' x 4 1/2'. Proposed closet size is 9' x
7' which could be decreased to allow for the addition of shared doors between
classrooms. GPA to look at this option.
fyi
fyi Teachers like the idea of having a teaching space and group work space. L-
shaped classroom layout possible solution.
fyi Classroom shelves desirable for storage of library books, teaching aids, etc.
fyi Counter space wanted in the classroom for displaying projects
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fyi Concern was raised about outside distraction from the windows facing the
fields. Classrooms are located 50 ft. away from place space. Use of
landscape elements was discussed as a possible visual barrier.
fyi Visual connection needed between interior and exterior spaces. Gelfand to
look at window and sliding door with windows options
fyi Display and notice board areas requested on exterior of building.
fyi Exterior hooks for classrooms not needed unless backpacks can be stored
outside (which was previously discarded due to squirrels on campus).
Cubbies in the classrooms should include hooks for coats and larger storage
segments for instruments in addition to backpack storage.
3.0 5th Grade fyi Prefer closets be located behind bathrooms. In shared closet option, doors
located back to back preferred for connection between classrooms.
fyi Teachers decided that they prefer the extra floor space and do not want a
learning wall in the classroom
fyi Low shelving with tack board below high windows preferred on south wall of
classroom. Gelfand to review ratio of open shelving to cabinets with doors.
Larger windows favorable.
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