1. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
1
The
School
Improvement
Team
for
the
Roosevelt
Modernization
recommends
that
the
April
2013
Educational
Specification
for
Roosevelt
be
revised
to
provide
a
fuller
picture
of
the
rich
high
school
program
that
will
be
provided
in
the
first
modernized
high
school
in
Ward
4.
The
following
is
a
brief
description
of
concerns
with
the
April
2013
Educational
Specifications
Draft
and
recommendations
for
revisions
and
additions
to
this
document,
which
DCPS
needs
to
provide
DGS
as
a
guiding
document
for
the
design
of
Roosevelt
High
School.
The
comments
from
the
SIT
team
are
briefly
summarized
here
and
organized
to
align
to
the
April
2013
Roosevelt
Educational
Specification,
Table
of
Contents.
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………4
Comments:
The
April
13,
2013
Draft
Ed
Spec
communicates
no
understanding
of
the
complexity
of
the
current
school,
its
role
in
the
community,
or
of
the
ambition
or
vision
for
its
future.
There
is
no
actual
justification
or
description
of
scope
that
would
in
any
way
address
the
need
and
scale
of
such
a
major
project
for
the
District.
Recommendation:
Include
“Introduction,
Existing
Facility,
Project
Justification
and
Enrollment
Capacity”
for
Roosevelt
High
School
and
“Information
on
Roosevelt
STAY
for
the
Education
Specification
Revision”
prepared
through
the
SIT
team
process
(attached),
along
with
any
revisions
from
the
May
9,
2013
meeting.
A
fuller
description
of
Roosevelt
high
schools’
programs
and
academic
departments
may
be
adopted
and
incorporated.
All
minutes
and
reports
prepared
by
the
SIT
have
been
included
as
Appendix
A-­‐D.
Some
text
has
been
incorporated
into
the
body
of
the
educational
specification.
Proposed
Capacity…………………...……………………………………………5
Comments:
The
April
2013
Educational
Specification
reduces
the
enrollment
capacity
for
Roosevelt
from
its
current
capacity
of
1059
to
800-­‐900
day
students
and
600
adult
STAY
students,
50
fewer
students
than
STAY’S
reported
enrollment
in
2012-­‐13.
There
is
no
rationale
for
the
particular
enrollments
and
no
reference
to
population
projections,
capture
rates,
the
Facility
Master
Plan,
or
other
items
that
might
inform
these
important
numbers.
Recommendations:
We
recommend
that
the
educational
specification
drive
the
square
footage
for
the
modernized
Roosevelt.
It
is
a
very
complicated
project
including
significant
special
populations
and
the
co-­‐location
of
the
STAY
program.
We
recommend
that
the
architects
align
the
building
design
to
the
program
as
described
in
the
revised
Education
Specification.
At
a
minimum,
retain
the
existing
space
in
the
planning
process
and
design
to
support
the
current
capacity
of
Roosevelt
of
1059.
Alternatively,
use
the
enrollment
projections
prepared
by
the
21st
Century
School
Fund
to
design
the
facility
for
nearly
1200
students,
built
on
assumptions
defined
in
the
enrollment
projections
in
the
attached
“Introduction,
Existing
Facility
and
Project
Justification
and
Enrollment
Capacity”.
The
capacity
for
the
proposed
in
the
educational
specification
is
for
1030.

2. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
2
Overview
of
Planning
Concepts………………………………………….………6
Comments:
The
current
plan
allows
for
the
minimum
completion
of
the
24
credits
required
for
graduation
and
does
not
provide
adequately
for
students
to
spend
four
years
in
high
school
or
properly
accommodate
the
ELL
and
Special
Education
students
or
the
STAY
program.
The
description
on
page
6
also
does
not
state
the
need
to
prepare
students
for
college.
While
it
notes
an
academy
structure
of
9th
and
10th
graders,
there
is
no
mention
of
the
organization
in
place
for
the
upper
classes.
There
was
only
the
most
cursory
description
of
the
Roosevelt
academic,
ELL,
special
education,
CTE,
and
co-­‐curricular
programs.
There
was
even
less
about
the
600-­‐plus
student
adult
education
STAY
school.
Recommendations:
Include
the
descriptions
of
curriculum
and
programs
prepared
by
the
Roosevelt
administration
and
staff
in
the
revised
educational
specifications
document.
The
descriptions
have
been
included
in
the
educational
specification
in
the
applicable
sections.
Recommendations:
Include
for
the
STAY
program
which
shares
the
Roosevelt
building
the
detailed
“Information
on
Roosevelt
STAY
for
the
Revision
of
the
Education
Specification
of
Roosevelt
HS”
(attached).
This
includes
expanded
administrative
space,
a
separate
entrance,
and
possible
addition
of
daytime
classes
for
Roosevelt
STAY.
This
paper
is
included
as
Appendix
C.
Overview
of
Planning
Concepts
(continued)
………………………………………….………6
Comments:
Even
though
Roosevelt
shares
a
campus
with
MacFarland
and
in
fact
will
be
in
MacFarland
for
swing
space,
there
is
no
mention
in
the
planning
concepts
for
the
re-­‐use
of
MacFarland.
Recommendations:
Current
enrollment
gains
at
surrounding
elementary
and
PS-­‐8
schools
clearly
point
to
the
pressing
need
for
a
middle
school
at
MacFarland.
Since
Roosevelt
can
best
serve
this
community
if
it
is
associated
with
a
strong
feeder
middle
school,
we
therefore
strongly
recommend
that
MacFarland
be
re-­‐opened
as
the
Ward
4
feeder
middle
school
into
Roosevelt.
We
further
recommend
that
this
proposal,
which
is
included
in
the
“Introduction,
Existing
Facility
and
Project
Justification
and
Enrollment
Capacity”
(attached),
be
incorporated
into
the
revised
Educational
Specification.
The
proposal
presumes
that
MacFarland
would
be
re-­‐opened
after
the
high
school
returns
from
swing
space
to
the
modernized
building.
The
Educational
Specification
is
DCPS’s
direction
to
DGS
and
the
architect.
DCPS
is
not
prepared
to
make
this
recommendation.
The
committee’s
recommendation
is
included
as
Appendix
A
and
the
school
district
is
aware.
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3. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
3
Recommendations:
Ensure
that
the
Educational
Specification
gives
guidance
on
the
site
and
the
swing
space
improvements
so
they
are
planned,
designed,
and
constructed
with
the
long-­‐term
future
of
MacFarland
and
the
site
in
mind.
Site
recommendations
are
part
of
the
educational
specification,
however,
the
swing
space
plan
is
being
developed
in
a
separate
process.
Safety
and
Security
……………………………………………………………………..15
Comment:
The
section
on
security
emphasizes
passive
concepts
but
does
not
mention
metal
detectors
that
are
a
feature
of
DCPS
high
school
security.
Recommendation:
Roosevelt
students
have
so
long
used
the
back
entrance
with
its
cramped
metal
detector
system
that
they
deserve
the
most
passive,
respectful
equipment
possible,
particular
at
the
front
door.
Encasing
any
metal
detectors
that
might
be
required
into
the
door
frames
would
be
welcome.
Security
systems
and
procedure
are
prepared
with
DCPS
Security
staff
and
is
not
part
of
the
educational
specification.
Summary
of
Space
Requirements………………………………………….…..41
Core
Academic
Requirements……………………………………………….……42
Comments:
The
current
document
may
not
encompass
the
need
to
calculate
classroom
space
to
include
adequate
space
for
electives.
The
four
classrooms
inclusive
of
additional
and
advanced
foreign
language
may
not
be
adequate.
There
is
no
square
footage
allowance
for
the
additional
storage
space
required
to
share
classrooms
with
the
STAY
program.
In
addition,
many
regular
classrooms
will
also
accommodate
a
special
education
inclusion
aide
or
co-­‐
teacher.
Recommendations:
Storage
and
classroom
size
will
have
to
accommodate
this
expanded
use
for
both
classrooms
and
specialty
spaces.
We
recommend
a
variety
of
classroom
sizes
or
the
opportunity
to
have
double
classrooms
(divided
by
moveable,
sound-­‐absorbing
partitions)
as
implemented
at
Woodson.
Have
the
plan
show
the
additional
storage
required
for
two
teacher
use
of
most
classrooms
and
circulation
and
storage
space
for
special
education
inclusion
aides
or
co-­‐teachers.
Various
classroom
sizes
are
inevitable
in
a
modernization.
However,
DCPS
prefers
that
classroom
be
larger
than
700.
A
larger
multi-­‐purpose
classroom
and
two
studio
labs
have
been
added
as
well.
Storage
for
two
teachers
will
be
part
of
every
classroom.
Movable
walls
are
requested
for
every
academy.
Greenhouse,
Garden
and
Pond
…………………………………………….49

4. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
4
Comment:
Currently
the
greenhouse
calls
for
lighting
to
support
plant
growth,
moisture
and
stain-­‐resistant
finishes,
adequate
ventilation/exhaust
and
electrical
outlets.
Recommendation:
The
greenhouse
should
be
accessible
to
all
the
science
rooms
from
all
floors
if
possible.
Fixtures
should
be
waterproof,
with
lighting
available
for
day
and
night
use,
using
translucent
glazing
and
interior
shading
with
motorized
shades,
and
concrete
or
rubber
mat
flooring.
Plant
shelving,
standing
plant
benches
and
storage
cabinets
should
be
of
sturdy
durable
materials.
Include
a
hydroponic
watering
system
if
possible.
Above
language
added
to
description.
Comment:
There
is
no
information
in
the
Ed
Spec
on
the
school
garden
or
the
pond
that
currently
are
located
near
the
greenhouse.
Recommendations:
The
school
garden
and
pond
should
be
an
integral
part
of
the
science
curriculum,
although
the
garden
has
a
dual
utility
with
Culinary
Arts.
Both
should
be
visible
from
classrooms
and
accessible
by
the
entire
school
community,
possibly
at
the
front
of
the
school.
The
garden
and
pond
should
be
part
of
landscaping
that
creates
a
park-­‐like
setting
and
serve
as
a
factor
in
storm-­‐water
mitigation
if
possible.
Individual
raised
garden
beds
should
be
small
enough
to
reach
into
easily
and
should
provide
wheelchair
access.
The
garden
area
should
be
able
to
revert
to
lawn
if
necessary
rather
than
be
built
of
or
into
concrete
or
pavement.
A
shaded
outdoor
classroom
and
gathering
space
should
be
available.
Nearby
storage
for
tools
and
materials
is
necessary
and
sufficient
sunny
space
for
composting
is
also
needed.
Ready
access
to
water
is
crucial;
access
to
power
is
a
plus.
The
pond
should
provide
an
environmental
stewardship
teaching
tool,
and
should
be
of
sufficient
breadth
and
depth
to
support
common
native
plants
and
animals.
Nearby
access
to
a
hose
bib
is
important;
access
to
power
is
a
plus.
Done.
The
architect
will
either
preserve
or
replace
this
space
if
it
is
destroyed.
The
above
language
is
included
in
the
‘Site’
section.
Special
Education
Space
Requirements………………………………….…...62
Comments:
Roosevelt
has
a
substantial
special
education
component
including
autism,
RISE,
and
special
education.
Additionally,
the
school
may
accommodate
some
of
the
students
from
the
Sharpe
Health
School,
which
is
closing.
The
current
document
does
not
include
an
adequate
description
of
these
programs
or
the
need
for
some
additional
spaces.
The
autism
program
has
been
expanded
to
three
classrooms,
but
the
current
document
includes
only
two.
Recommendations:
Specify
three
classrooms
for
the
expanded
autism
program.
To
have
a
high
quality
autism
program,
the
specialized
facilities
of
a
sensory
room
are
recommended,
in
addition
to
the
quiet
room
currently
in
the
document.
The
Life
Skills
space
should
adjoin
the
autism
rooms.
The
Fitness
room
should
be
outfitted
to
accommodate
physical
therapy
for

5. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
5
special
education
and
autism
students.
It
will
need
reinforced
beams
for
suspended
equipment.
Equipment
should
be
able
to
isolate
muscle
use,
arm
only,
elliptical,
etc.
Regular
classroom
size
needs
to
be
increased
to
allot
special
education
inclusion
teachers
sufficient
space
to
work
effectively
with
students
in
regular
classrooms.
A
third
autism
classroom
has
been
added
as
well
as
a
sensory
room.
The
three
autism
classes
should
be
located,
to
the
extent
feasible,
with
their
similar
grade
peers
(…taking
into
account
noise
levels).
This
may
mean
that
they
are
not
located
adjacent
to
each
other.
The
design
will
consider
accessibility
to
the
resource
spaces
–
life
skills,
OT/PT,
sensory
room.
ELL
Space
Requirements
Comments:
ELL
is
an
important
and
substantial
program
at
Roosevelt
but
is
covered
by
two
sentences
in
the
Academy
Structure
section
(p.
8).
There
is
no
program
description
nor
do
the
five
ELL
teachers
and
97
students
served
by
them
show
up
identified
as
ELL
in
the
classroom
calculation
for
an
expanded
Roosevelt.
Recommendation:
Consider
the
detailed
program
description
supplied
by
the
ELL
staff
at
Roosevelt
and
re-­‐evaluate
classroom
space
to
clearly
accommodate
this
program.
ELL
teachers
will
work
out
of
regular
classrooms
similar
to
those
of
their
subject
matter
peers.
CTE
Space
Requirements
Comments:
There
is
no
detailed
description
of
the
CTE
programs.
The
current
offerings
include
Culinary
Arts,
Business,
and
Finance.
Recommendations:
Include
a
full
program
description
of
the
CTE
programs,
along
with
the
Barbering
and
Cosmetology
program
planned
for
Roosevelt
STAY.
Job
opportunities
are
growing
for
barbering
and
cosmetology
in
the
nearby
Virginia
and
Maryland
suburbs.
Roosevelt
day
students
have
expressed
interest
in
the
Barbering
and
Cosmetology
program
but
have
shown
little
interest
in
the
former
Hospitality
Management
program.
The
SIT
sub-­‐committees
support
the
inclusion
of
Business,
Finance,
and
Culinary
Arts.
They
would
also
like
to
see
additional
programs
such
as
engineering
or
graphic
design.
Culinary
Arts
requires
daylight
and
the
number
of
dining
tables
available
at
present;
the
chef’s
office
or
ancillary
space
needs
space
for
a
specialized
reference
library.
The
business
and
finance
area
needs
project
space
to
accommodate
the
BUILD.
The
final
CTE
course
for
Roosevelt
is
still
to
be
determined.
DCPS
CTE
office
has
indicated
a
willingness
to
revisit
the
draft
plan
for
hospitality.
A
multi-­‐purpose
project
studio
has
been
added
to
the
specification
with
expanded
technology
and
water.
Additionally,
a
dirty
lab
has
been
added
to
the
physics
classroom
to
increase
flexibility
for
project
based
curriculum.

6. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
6
Media
Center
Space
Requirements………………………………….…………81
Comments:
Since
this
space
currently
has
no
staff,
there
is
no
program
description.
We
recommend
that
a
program
description
be
obtained
from
DCPS
or
other
DCPS
high
schools
and
included.
Recommendations:
The
media
center
should
contain
adequate
space
in
the
soundproof
production
room
for
video
production
and
editing
as
well
as
for
other
media
production.
There
should
be
locked
storage
space
in
both
the
media
center
and
the
production
room.
The
media
center
should
have
natural
light
if
possible
in
addition
to
any
borrowed
light.
It
will
also
be
used
for
community
meeting
space,
so
its
location
should
be
easy
to
follow
from
the
main
entrance
and
there
should
be
ample
signage.
Done
Visual
Arts
Space
Requirements………………………….…………………….92
Comments:
The
current
Ed
Spec
provides
for
only
one
art
room.
The
art
teacher
already
teaches
a
full
academic
load.
The
space
is
inadequate
to
the
academic
plan.
Recommendation:
There
should
be
at
least
two
separate
art
classrooms.
These
rooms
are
also
used
by
the
STAY
program
and
will
potentially
be
used
to
a
greater
extent
by
the
special
populations
at
Roosevelt.
Ensure
that
there
is
adequate
storage
to
accommodate
increased
student
usage
and
shared
space.
At
this
time
it
is
unclear
whether
a
second
art
room
would
be
traditional
arts
or
digital
arts.
For
flexibility,
a
second
multi-­‐purpose
studio
has
been
added
to
the
specification
to
be
equippd
in
the
future.
Performing
Arts
Space
Requirements…………………….……………………96
Comments:
Music:
The
rich
program
description
provided
by
the
music
department
is
not
yet
included
in
the
document.
There
should
also
be
a
description
of
the
theatre
function.
Recommendations:
The
music
area
should
include
four
to
six
small
practice
rooms,
a
small
performing
space,
and
a
digital
recording
studio
where
40
to
60
students
can
record
their
own
compositions
as
well
as
demonstrations
of
their
performing
ability.
The
band
room
needs
space
for
100
students.
A
separate
room
is
needed
specifically
for
percussion
rehearsals
for
40
to
60
students,
storage
modules,
and
instrument
repair.
Separate
rooms
are
needed
as
well
as
for
a
keyboard
lab
and
a
large,
multi-­‐purpose
choral/dance
area.
The
dance
area
would
require
a
spring
or
Marley-­‐type
floor
that
could
also
be
used
by
dancers
and
others
for
practice.
An
office
is
needed
for
the
Music
Director
that
is
large
enough
to
accommodate
a
desk,
chairs
for
students,
an
acoustic
piano,
and
storage
for
sheet
music.

7. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
7
The
band
room
was
expanded
to
be
consistent
with
the
design
guidelines
for
a
1100
student
school
with
an
office.
The
current
specifications
meet
the
needs
expressed
by
the
band
teacher
for
a
choral/keyboard
room
and
a
larger
practice
room
for
percussion.
Appropriate
flooring
has
been
requested
for
the
dance
classroom.
The
Auditorium
is
used
for
assemblies
and
for
graduation.
It
could
potentially
be
used
as
a
lecture
hall
and
for
community
performances,
as
well.
Quality
lighting
and
acoustics
are
also
important.
ADA
compliance
is
also
required.
The
possibility
of
an
orchestra
pit
area
or
equivalent
should
be
explored.
The
ticket
booth
and
entrance
should
be
kept
and
the
historic
nature
of
the
auditorium
and
vestibule
space
should
be
retained.
It
is
a
majestic
space.
Comment:
Drama
Program
–
Roosevelt
currently
does
not
have
a
drama
program
but
teachers
are
excited
about
the
possibility
of
student
theater
productions
in
the
future.
Recommendations:
Roosevelt
should
be
ready
to
expand
into
drama
offerings
that
could
advance
the
performing
arts
curriculum.
A
black-­‐box
type,
smaller
more
informal
performance
space
should
be
available
in
addition
to
the
auditorium.
Drama
is
taught
only
at
a
couple
of
DCPS
schools
and
is
usually
through
the
English
program.
During
the
design
process,
the
architect
may
be
able
to
identify
an
area
for
smaller
presentations.
However,
it
will
not
be
required.
ROTC
Space
Requirements……………………………………………………112
Comment:
ROTC
currently
shares
space
with
the
weight
room,
which
is
not
optimal.
Recommendations:
ROTC
space
should
be
unified
and
provide
plenty
of
storage
space
for
equipment
and
uniforms
with
ready
access
space
for
drilling.
Done.
Physical
Education
Requirements…………………………………………124
Comments:
The
current
Educational
Specification
does
not
provide
an
adequate
program
description.
In
addition,
it
does
not
fix
the
current
shortcomings
of
the
gymnasium
space.
Roosevelt
turns
away
many
spectators
from
basketball
games,
which
creates
security
issues.
The
current
square
footage
is
insufficient
to
allow
for
two
full-­‐size
practice
courts
to
run
horizontally.
There
is
no
provision
for
a
weight
room
essential
to
the
significant
athletic
program
at
the
school.
Recommendations:
A
full
description
of
the
physical
education
and
athletic
program
should
be
provided,
including
the
potential
number
of
students
participating
on
the
sports
teams
and
the
current
demand
for
seating.
Additional
square
footage
for
the
gymnasium
should
be
added.
A
weight
room,
which
will
serve
a
different
function
than
the
fitness
room,
should
be
added.
It
is
essential
for
a
school
with
the
extensive
athletic
program
present
at
Roosevelt.
The
separate

8. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
8
fitness
room
is
identified
as
a
benefit
to
the
community.
It
will
also
be
used
as
a
site
for
physical
therapy
for
the
special
education
and
autism
programs.
The
pool
should
be
readily
accessible
to
the
public
and
the
entrance
well
signed.
The
pool
should
have
daylight
to
bring
it
up
to
the
standard
of
the
Dunbar,
Woodson
and
Wilson
pools.
The
requirements
for
the
PE
and
athletic
programs
are
determined
by
DCPS
curriculum
and
guidelines.
It
is
expected
that
the
gymnasium
will
seat
the
equivalent
of
the
school’s
capacity/enrollment.
Because
this
is
the
modernization
of
an
existing
school,
the
ability
to
meet
the
guidelines
will
be
determined
during
the
design
process.
The
Fitness
room
is
also
the
weight
room
and
has
been
expanded
to
serve
both
functions.
The
architect
will
work
with
the
staff
to
determine
the
mix
of
equipment.
The
needs
of
the
autism
program
will
be
met
in
a
separate
OT/PT
space.
Family
Support
Center………………………………………………………….119
Comment:
The
family
resource
center
at
Roosevelt
serves
as
a
secondary
welcoming
point
of
contact
for
volunteers
and
school
partners,
a
home-­‐base
for
the
parent
group
and
alumni,
and
a
resource
base
for
Roosevelt
families.
It
has
a
separate
function
from
the
New
Heights
program
or
the
Day
Care
Center.
Families
need
to
be
aware
of
it
when
they
come
into
the
building.
Recommendations:
Locate
the
Family
and
Community
Resource
Center
near
the
main
administration,
counselors
and
social
workers.
It
can
share
office
space
with
compatible
functions
(it
shares
now
with
New
Heights)
but
needs
daylight
and
views
to
the
corridor
if
possible,
space
for
school
literature
and
hand-­‐books,
and
nearby
access
to
a
conference
or
meeting
area,
if
that
is
not
incorporated
within
the
center.
The
day
care
center
needs
to
be
located
where
it
can
have
a
separate,
exterior
entrance
and
access
to
a
toddler
playground.
Done.
Comment:
The
day
care
center
space,
at
2,000
square
feet,
seems
adequately
sized
for
the
approximately
15
infants
and
toddlers
planned
to
be
accommodated.
Recommendations:
The
child
care
space
needs
to
meet
the
OSSE
licensing
requirements,
which
include
a
direct,
external
entrance
and
playground.
The
playground
needs
to
be
fenced
and
secured,
contain
appropriate
equipment,
and
have
access
to
water,
child
and
adult
seating
with
a
grassy
area
and
shade
available.
There
should
be
a
kitchenette
and
a
refrigerator
in
addition
to
the
sink
noted.
A
tot-­‐sized
bathroom
is
requested
in
addition
to
an
adult
size
bathroom.
Interior
storage
for
strollers
as
well
as
for
large
outdoor
toys
is
necessary.
Daylight
and
toddler
accessible
views
are
necessary.
Done.
The
language
has
been
included
in
the
description.

9. APPENDIX
D
Comments
and
Recommendations
on
the
Roosevelt
Educational
Specifications
from:
The
Roosevelt
School
Improvement
Team
9
Student
Dining
Space
Requirements…………………………………………172
Comment:
Roosevelt’s
kitchen
currently
prepares
food
for
the
area
elementary
schools
as
well
as
its
own
students,
but
this
is
not
noted
in
the
Ed
Spec.
The
number
of
meals
to
be
prepared
and
delivered
affects
parking
lot
circulation
and
traffic
as
well
as
delivery
traffic.
Recommendation:
Determine
the
number
of
meals
expected
to
be
prepared.
Consider
that
the
food
preparation
area
might
at
a
minimum
replicate
what
is
currently
in
use.
The
cafeteria
should
have
natural
light.
There
is
particular
concern
with
the
acoustics
in
the
modernized
schools,
where
the
equipment
is
loud
enough
to
prevent
the
rooms
from
being
an
acceptable
meeting
space.
(The
cause
is
either
the
air
handling
system
or
the
appliances.)
Roosevelt
would
like
this
room
to
have
these
multiple
uses.
Students
would
benefit
from
a
variety
of
spaces
within
the
cafeteria,
possibly
with
some
quieter
areas.
Done
Health
Suite
………………………………………………………………………….
154
Comment:
The
Ed
Spec
notes
that
Dunbar
High
School
has
a
working
health
suite
run
by
a
contractor,
but
leaves
hanging
the
question
of
how
the
space
would
be
structured
to
ensure
that
it
would
be
workable
for
an
outside
provider
to
coordinate
with
the
needs
of
the
Roosevelt
school
nurse.
Recommendation:
Seek
out
high
school
clinics
that
are
functioning
to
determine
how
best
to
structure
an
effective
arrangement
of
spaces
at
Roosevelt
and
ensure
that
the
space
can
be
used.
Note
that
the
clinic
at
Woodson
is
extremely
cramped
and
not
accessible
after
hours.
These
are
design
issues
that
can
be
addressed
during
concept
design.
Administration
Space
Requirements……………………………………….137
STAY
Space
Requirements……………………………………………………….195
(see
attached
document)
Appendix
C:
All
non-­‐classroom
spaces
requested
are
in
the
current
educational
specification
except
the
student
lounge.
A
small
lounge
has
been
added
to
include
water
and
warming
equipment.
DCPS
is
reviewing
the
current
STAY
program
format
and
may
make
changes
in
the
future.
The
number
and
demographic
of
the
students
may
be
different.
At
this
point
in
the
planning
process,
no
changes
to
the
current
format
are
recommended.
Maintenance
and
Custodial
Space
Requirements……………………208