The Oyster River Cooperative High School is experiencing growth to a point were there is a serious concern that the facility is exceeding its' capacity. Team Design Inc., has been retained to review possible additions and/or renovations. During this process we have noticed other deficiencies beyond the present over crowding of the high school facility.

The process of planning for an educational facility can be complex and time consuming. Options can vary with renovations and additions. It is important, therefore, that the best possible effort be put forth to gather as much information about the existing facility as is available. As a school board you do not get such an opportunity very often to review your facility in such detail.

The report which follows is only a tool in assisting the school board in making decisions. It should be noted that this study freezes a point in time in which the data was gathered. Changes in the use of these spaces, or changes in the school program can greatly alter the findings of this report. This report contains the review of the Present Space Use vs. Educational Guidelines.

The Present Space Use is a look at the spaces in the schools relative to the types of programs being offered. It covers all spaces used for instructional purposes as well as educational and facility support areas. This study is divided into six types of spaces. All of these spaces have been recorded on as-built floor plans. The review will be displayed in chart form for ease of finding and comparing different areas. Each section will note State Guidelines and offer some comments of the data.

BASE DATA
All spaces in the facility were identified for instructional purposes, core areas and support of instructional programs. Also included are spaces for storage, janitorial, maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems.

1. ROOM # - The room numbers used by Team Design Inc. are to identify the space on the floor plans.

2. ROOM NAME - The current use assigned to that space. It is the primary use of the space and many times a space will have different uses during the school year.

3. AREA - The size of the space in square feet. This figure was taken from on site field measurement and/or from existing floor plans. It is not critical that the exact square footage be taken.
   
4. PROGRAM - The type of space that identifies the program use.
   
   • For instructional use such as math, english, science, home economics, etc.:
     GC = General Classrooms
     SC = Specialized Classrooms
     
   • For special education use such as gifted, special needs, talented pupils, etc.:
     SSC = Special Services Classrooms
     
   • For core areas such as library, cafeteria, gymnasium, kitchen, etc.:
     CA = Core Areas
     
   • For educational support use such as principal is office, nurse's area, guidance, teachers work room, etc.
     ESA = Educational Support Areas
     
   • For facilities support use such as bathrooms, storage, boiler room, janitor's closets, etc.
     FSA = Facilities Support Areas

This study as sorted, categorizes the spaces into six types. These types of spaces have specific functions that can be compared to standards in the school industry. Under REMARKS there are minimum square feet and total pupil allocations. This data come from a number of resources. The primary source comes from the New Hampshire Department of Education Standards, School Building Guide. Other sources are from publications by The Council of Educational Facilities Planners and a planning guide entitled Planning School Library Media Center Facilities for New Hampshire and Vermont, collaborated between staff members of both states.

It is important to understand that the State Guidelines are minimums and that the school districts standards and needs must be met. Computer technology is now in our schools and will become a major teaching resource. Access to technology may include, voice, visual and data; will require pupils and staff to engage in a more flexible learning environment.

DRAFT 09/21/97

OYSTER RIVER COOPERATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT SPACE USE vs. EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES
TEAM DESIGN INC. - ARCHITECTS - LONDONDERRY, NH

GC = GENERAL CLASSROOMS	CA = CORE AREAS
SC = SPECIALIZED CLASSROOMS	ESA = EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AREAS
SSC = SPECIAL SERVICES CLASSROOMS	FSA = FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
222	CLASSROOM	731	GC	General Classrooms State standard for classroom size is 800 sq. ft. minimum. Social Studies classroom capacity is based on 35 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 30 pupils. All other classroom capacities are based on 30 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 30 pupils. Capacity will change depending upon the use of a space, and School District's policy of max. pupils in the space. Presently the School District's capacity guideline is 25 pupil max. per classroom.
209	CLASSROOM	697	GC
220	CLASSROOM	739	GC
221	CLASSROOM	739	GC
207	CLASSROOM	775	GC
223	CLASSROOM	737	GC
210	CLASSROOM	811	GC
208	CLASSROOM	851	GC
211	CLASSROOM	744	GC
205	CLASSROOM	585	GC
206	CLASSROOM	585	GC
217	CLASSROOM	842	GC
128	CLASSROOM	666	GC
127	CLASSROOM	944	GC
125	CLASSROOM	811	GC
219	CLASSROOM	845	GC
218	CLASSROOM	847	GC

NOTES:* 10 out of 17 spaces do not meet 800 sq. ft. State classroom size.

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
120	PHYSICS	1161	SC	Science areas Science lab capacity is based on 40 to 50 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 24 pupils. Science classroom/lab capacity is based on 60 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 24 pupils. Science classroom capacity is based on 30 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 30 pupils. Consumer Science (Home Economics) Capacity based on 60 to 70 sq. ft. per pupil. Business Capacity basod on 35 to 50 sq. ft. per pupil. Drafting & Photo Capacity based on 60 to 80 sq. ft. per pupil. Industrial Arts Capacity based on 100 sq. ft. per pupil. Computer Lab No standards, vary according to program. Recommend capacity based on 50 to 60 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 20 pupils. Music Instrumental capacity based on 30 to 40 sq. ft. per pupil. Choral capacity based on 10 to 15 sq. ft. per pupil. Art Capacity based on 60 to 70 sq. ft. per pupil. Physical Ed Classroom capacity based on 125 sq. ft. per pupil with a max. capacity of 25 pupils. Auxiliary space may include weight room, training room, locker/shower room, wrestling, offices, etc. Amount of space will depend on program and community use.
122	SCIENCE LAB/CR	1114	SC
124	SCIENCE LAB/CR	1103	SC
123	SCIENCE LAB/CR	1100	SC
121	SCIENCE LAB/CR	1161	SC
145	PLANETARIUM	648	SC
123B	HONOR SCIENCE	192	SC
124B	HONOR SCIENCE	132	SC
122B	HONOR SCIENCE	175	SC
124A	PROJECT ROOM	117	SC
123A	PROJECT ROOM	170	SC
122A	PROJECT ROOM	156	SC
120A	SCIENCE STORAGE	75	SC
120B	SCIENCE STORAGE	183	SC
120C	SCIENCE STORAGE	176	SC
121B	VIVARIUM	117	SC
129	CONSUMER SCIENCE (HOME EC)	1172	SC
200	BUSINESS		SC
116	BUSINESS	774	SC
115	TYPING LAB	212	SC
152	I.A. CLASSROOM	356	SC
151	INDUSTRIAL ART	2268	SC
151A	I.A. PROJECT ROOM	114	SC
161	MUSIC OFFICE	390	SC
160	MUSIC ROOM	1478	SC
161A	PRACTICE ROOM	90	SC
161E	PRACTICE ROOM	90	SC
161B	PRACTICE ROOM	88	SC
161C	PRACTICE ROOM	42	SC
161D	PRACTICE ROOM	88	SC
159	ART ROOM	1250	SC
159A	CERAMICS	296	SC
147	GYMNASIUM (P. E.)	7000	SC
149	BOYS LOCKER/SHOWER	699	SC
148	GIRLS LOCKER/SHOWER	861	SC
148B	P.E. OFFICE	94	SC
149C	P.E. STORAGE	28	SC
148A	P.E. STORAGE	120	SC
121A	GROWING	213	SC
146A	GYM STORAGE	177	SC

NOTES:

• Capacity will change depending upon the program and use of a space.
• Science Lab/Classrooms do not meet State Guidelines. Many of the spaces no longer have gas, adequate power or proper ventilation.
• Consumer Science & Business do not meet State Guidelines.
• Art area has adequate sq. ft. but needs services up-grade. Future program indicates additional teaching space required.
• Music area has generous sq. ft. and is separated from main High School.
• Physical Education does not meet State Guidelines for teaching stations. Basketball court boundaries do not meet industry standards for safety.

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
118B	SPED	755	SSC	Special Service Classrooms & Areas In general State standards capacity is based on 60 sq. ft. per pupil. Resource room for intellectual pupils. Max. capacity of 15 pupils. Resource room for emotional pupils. Max. capacity of 10 pupils.
118	SPED	625	SSC
118A	SPED OFFICE	112	SSC

NOTES:

• Capacity is determined by the program and needs of the pupils assigned.
• With the School District keeping pupils within the system & inclusion; many more core areas are required (i.e.; resource rooms & conference areas).

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
100	LIBRARY	4510	CA	Library (Media Tech) State standard capacity uses 40 sq. ft. per pupil times 10% of the High School population. More recent educational standards have doubled the recommended sq. ftge. Cafeteria Capacity based on 12 to 14 sq. ft. per pupil. Take total sq. ft. and divide by the # of servings. Kitchen Sq. Ft. based on 3 sq. ft. times the High School population. Assembly/Stage Sq. Ft. based on 7 sq. ft. times the High School population.
105	LIB. OFFICE	185	CA
106	LIB. STORAGE	140	CA
141	CAFETERIA	3290	CA
143	KITCHEN	561	CA
142	KITCHEN STORAGE	540	CA
147	GYMNASIUM (ASSEMBLY)	7000	CA
146	STAGE (DRAMA)	1420	CA
146B	STAGE STORAGE	191	CA
224	STAGE LOFT	285	CA
225	STAGE LOFT	275	CA

NOTES:

• Major changes in libraries are occurring due to volumes of books being replaced by access via technology. The library is now becoming a Media/Tech Center incorporating traditional resources with computer & techonology
• Technology resources include; voice, visual & data.
• Present access to food serving line requires use of valuable cafeteria sq. ft.
• Cafeteria for 850 pupils requires 4 seatings.
• Cafeteria for future 1050 pupils requires 5 seatings.
• Kitchen does not meet State Guidelines for sq. ft.
• Present Gym capacity for an assembly is approx. 1000 occupants.

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
138	ADMIN. AREA	510	ESA	Administration area Sq. Ft. based on 1.8 sq. ft. per pupil times the High School population. Nurse's Area Sq. Ft. based on 0.6 sq. ft. per pupil times the High School population. Faculty Areas Sq. Ft. based an 1 sq. ft. per pupil times the High School population plus added area for departments. Guidance Area Sq. Ft. based an 0.6 sq. ft per pupil times the High School population. Student Areas No standards. Recent trends for pupil congregation areas around locker nodes has allowed for less congestion in corridors Student areas include: school news bulletin, student government office, student lounge, etc.
136	ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL	169	ESA
103	PRINCIPAL	168	ESA
104	CONFERENCE	282	ESA
109	CLERK & WAITING	214	ESA
110	CARRELS (DEPT. HEAD OFF.)	678	ESA
137	VAULT	67	ESA
138A	GUIDANCE OFFICE	151	ESA
138B	GUIDANCE OFFICE	205	ESA
139	SCHOOL STORAGE	155	ESA
135	SECRETARY & WAITING	301	ESA
133	NURSES OFFICE	168	ESA
134	NURSES TOILET & STOR.	126	ESA
132	EXAM ROOM	110	ESA
150	SPORTS STORAGE	130	ESA
157D	STAFF TOILET	30	ESA
157B	STAFF TOILET	25	ESA
157A	STAFF TOILET	15	ESA
157	TEACHERS AREA	456	ESA
130	TEACHERS ROOM	488	ESA
149B	TEAM ROOM	229	ESA
157C	TOILET VEST.	28	ESA
111	AUDIO/VISUAL	315	ESA

NOTES:

• These State Guidelines were established back in the 1970's and a great deal has changed. Many of these areas have increased the requirements for record keeping and new & local programs will impact these areas.

ROOM #	PRESENT SPACE USE	SQ. FT.	PROGRAM	GUIDELINES
144	BOILER ROOM	602	FSA	Facility Support Areas Storage of supplies and ordering supplies, in-house or contracted maintenance & custodial services Public use of facilities will alter the required toilet facilities, lobbies and exit corridors The use of technology such as; voice visual & data will require communication closets & utility rooms.
117	CORRIDOR	254	FSA
156	CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES	195	FSA
144A	ELECTRICAL ROOM	109	FSA
154	JAN. CLOSET	75	FSA
113	JAN. CLOSET	45	FSA
214	JAN. CLOSET	75	FSA
114	MEN TOILET	117	FSA
108	MEN TOILET (STAFF)	42	FSA
213	MENS TOILET	222	FSA
153	MENS TOILET	222	FSA
202	STAIRS	174	FSA
201	STAIRS	174	FSA
101	STAIRS	193	FSA
131	STAIRS	407	FSA
102	STAIRS	193	FSA
212	STAIRS	302	FSA
216	STORAGE	369	FSA
119	STORAGE	73	FSA
140	STORAGE	105	FSA
112	WOMEN TOILET	117	FSA
107	WOMEN TOILET (STAFF)	42	FSA
155	WOMENS TOILET	222	FSA
215	WOMENS TOILET	222	FSA

NOTE:

• No set standards. Highly dependent an School District's use & needs.

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