4-a. Ed Specs - Approved May 13 2025.pdf

Fairfield, Connecticut

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jeff Peterson, Chair

Jennifer Maxon-Kennelly, Vice Chair

Kathryn Anne Flynn, Secretary

Nick Aysseh

Carol Guernsey

Jennifer Jacobsen

David Krasnoff

Jason Li

Tracey Rinaldi

ADMINISTRATION

Michael J. Testani, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Zakia Parrish, Deputy Superintendent

Dr. James Zavodiancik, Chief Academic Officer

Courtney Leborious, Chief Financial Officer

Angelus Papageorge, Executive Director of Operations

Robert Mancusi, Executive Director of Special Education & Student Services

Mimi Maniscalco, Principal, Dwight Elementary School

ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

for

Timothy Dwight Elementary School and

Early Childhood Center

Approved by the Fairfield Board of Education on May 13, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. FAIRFIELD CORE DOCUMENTS

III. PROJECT RATIONALE

IV. THE PROJECT

V. ENROLLMENT AND CAPACITY DATA

VI. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS

VII. PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS (Detailed Description)

VIII. COMMUNITY USE

IX. ENVIRONMENT - SYSTEMS - EQUIPMENT

X. SITE DEVELOPMENT

SPACE SUMMARY

May 13, 2025

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I. INTRODUCTION

The Fairfield Public Schools is committed to consistently maintaining our facilities and planning for the future of our buildings as 21st century learning environments.

To initiate planning for a new Early Childhood Center and a new K-5 Dwight Elementary School, Fairfield Board of

Education engaged the services of Colliers Project Leaders and Daniel Hansen, educational consultant, to assist with the development of Educational Specifications. In addition to input from all elementary principals, the following individuals participated in the initial program meetings to provide input for these educational specifications:

Scott Andersen, Applications Developer

Sands Cleary, Health Director

Robert Mancusi, Executive Director of Special Education & Student Services

Mimi Maniscalco, Principal, Dwight Elementary School

Salvatore Morabito, Director of Construction and Energy Services

Eric Nickelson, Food Service Director

Angelus Papageorge, Executive Director of Operations

II. FAIRFIELD CORE DOCUMENTS

Mission, Goals, and Vision of a Graduate

MISSION

The mission of the Fairfield Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, is to ensure that every student acquires the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifelong learner, responsible citizen, and successful participant in an ever-changing global society through a comprehensive educational program.

LONG TERM GOAL

Fairfield Public Schools will ensure that every student is engaged in a rigorous learning experience that recognizes and values the individual and challenges each student to achieve academic progress including expressive, personal, physical, civic, and social development. Students will be respectful, ethical, and responsible citizens with an appreciation and understanding of global issues. Student achievement and performance shall rank among the best in the state and the nation.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Fairfield Public School students will:

• achieve and exemplify mastery of the FPS Academic Expectations;

• perform at high levels in regards to Social and Civic Expectations;

• develop into responsible citizens who exhibit ethical behavior;

• acknowledge, explore, and value the importance of diversity;

• develop a healthy personal identity and self‐reliance;

• demonstrate strong motivational persistence to learn;

• exhibit an inquisitive attitude, open mind, and curiosity;

• acquire an understanding and appreciation of other cultures;

• understand international issues and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in a global society;

• acquire knowledge of the following areas of study: science; technology; mathematics; language arts; social studies; literary, visual, and performing arts; world language; unified arts; health and physical education.

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VISION OF THE GRADUATE

The fulfillment of the mission, for all students, PK-12+, demands our ongoing commitment to realize the Vision of a

Graduate.

All students will be:

• Innovators

• Communicators

• Collaborators

• Critical Thinkers

• Responsible Citizens

• Goal Directed- Resilient Learners

• Guided by Learning Principles

In order to achieve the Mission of the Fairfield Public Schools and fulfill for every student the Vision of the Graduate, the educators are committed to the following Learning Principles:

• Learning involves teachers and students who are passionate learners.

• Learning celebrates the belief that all learners are capable of success and growth.

• When learners develop this mindset of belief in their own capacity and in the significance and value of their work, then they are more able to overcome challenges, solve problems, thrive and celebrate growth.

• Learning explores the creation of meaning and the extension of knowledge through its application to relatable real-world conditions.

• Learning encourages academic and social risk taking and open communication in a safe community.

• Learning inspires self-assessment, reflection, and continuous adjustment and adaptation.

When learners develop this mindset of belief in their own capacity and in the significance and value of their work, then they are more able to overcome challenges, solve problems, thrive and celebrate growth.

III. PROJECT RATIONALE

This project is guided by the Fairfield Public Schools Facility Plan 2024-2035 adopted by the Board of Education on

June 25, 2024. This plan supports the previously developed Facilities Planning Principles adopted on December 13, 2022. The Dwight Elementary School Project includes initiatives to relocate a component of the district’s Early

Childhood Center to the new Dwight, as well as relocating two classrooms of the district’s Complex Learner Cohort program to the new Dwight. Both of these initiatives aim to ease overcrowding throughout the elementary districts.

This initiative also takes into consideration the district’s commitment to improving indoor air quality in its schools while incorporating temperature control for enhanced comfort. Additionally, the project addresses concerns related to sewer gases and ongoing septic system problems. It also ensures compliance with the district’s standards for building controls and energy efficiency. Furthermore, the plan addresses ADA compliance concerns, as well as issues related to building materials to ensure a safe, modernized learning environment.

This project seeks to provide a school building that:

• Creates learning environments designed for current instructional strategies as captured in Fairfield’s

Core Documents;

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• Benefits from needed technology upgrades;

• Complies with current building and fire codes;

• Incorporates contemporary design for school safety;

• Utilizes modern, efficient heating and cooling systems; and

• Provides accessibility to all by meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

IV. THE PROJECT

Objective: To ensure all Fairfield children are able to attend a school that is safe, modern, compliant with current building codes and able to support their educational program.

The following project specifications for the new Early Childhood Center and the new Dwight Elementary School were developed using data from the updated population study conducted in January 2025. Fairfield Public Schools 10-Year

Enrollment Projections Update, MP Planning Group, January 2025.

• School: Dwight Elementary School (K-5)

• Project Type: New Construction o Total Program Area: 45,290 square feet for K-5 programs

• Design Enrollment: 264 students (8-year max projection: 240 + 24 max CLC students)

• School: Early Childhood Center (PreK)

• Project Type: New Construction o Total Program Area: 10,825 square feet for Preschool programs

• Design Enrollment: 128 students

Total Program Area PreK-5: 56,115 square feet

Total PreK-5 Design Enrollment: 392 students

V. ENROLLMENT AND CAPACITY DATA

The Dwight Elementary School enrollment as of October 1, 2024 was 228 students in grades K-5. The eight-year maximum enrollment projection for the K-5 Dwight is 240. When including an additional new 24 students in the districtwide Complex Learner Cohort (CLC) program to the new Dwight, the design enrollment for K-5 is 264. Five classrooms of the Early Childhood Center (ECC) will also become a part of the new Dwight Elementary School. The enrollment projection for ECC is 128 students, which includes a mix of half-day and full-day students, and approximately 50% community peers participating on a tuition basis.

Source: Fairfield Public Schools 10-Year Enrollment Projections Update, January 2025, MP Planning Group

VI. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS

GENERAL EDUCATION K-5

The features of the elementary classrooms at the Dwight Elementary School can be divided into three classifications:

(1) Full-Day Kindergarten; (2) Early Elementary - grades one and two; and (3) Intermediate - grades three, four and five. The classroom needs of all elementary children will require flexibility of space, portability of furniture and acoustical treatment of environment. Consistent with Fairfield’s Educational Goals, these collaborative learning environments will allow for students to: actively listen and respond to the ideas of others; engage in thoughtful discussions with peers in multiple settings; work with others toward a common goal; and demonstrate flexibility and experiment with a variety of roles and responsibilities within a group. This will be accommodated while providing low height furnishings and more space for group instruction and movement that will range from total class involvement

Dwight Elementary School, Fairfield, CT Page 4 to three or four separate groups doing different activities at the same time. Space should also be provided for students to read, write, research, and study for either individual or small group projects. The learning environment must also accommodate space for multiple adults (specialists and paraeducators) who work with students within the general classroom environment. All instructional classrooms require storage space for items such as classroom libraries, textbooks, reference materials, supplemental books, supplies and manipulatives, science equipment, and computers.

Equally important is wall space to post anchor charts and other instructional reference materials for students to access on a daily basis.

In addition to the subject areas of Health & Wellness, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, and Social

Studies, our General Education program includes curriculum focused on Art, Music, Physical Education, Math and

Science Lab, Instructional Technology, and World Languages. Additionally, an instrumental program is provided for all students in grades 4 and 5. Support Services include a Library/Media Center and technology support integrated throughout the learning environments. Facilities for these areas need to be specific to each program’s purpose yet allow for flexibility of space as with the K-5 classrooms. As the K – 5 program requires that students travel to these various program areas periodically during the day, consideration should be given to the student traffic that will result from this academic arrangement.

A platform within the gymnasium will serve as a stage area for school assemblies, performances and other events and will be accessible from the main corridor. The platform will be code compliant with ramp access. Included in the design will be a high-quality built-in sound system, stage draperies and main curtains, as well as adjustable stage and general lighting.

Additional instructional space is necessary to provide support for non-identified students, as prescribed in the

Scientific Researched Based Intervention (SRBI) requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Education.

General Education Intervention/Support Services is comprised of Reading and Mathematics intervention and Multi-

Language Learner (MLL) support. Each of these rooms will be located within the academic area of the building. These rooms will be utilized for individual and small group instruction.

The outside play area for kindergarten, early elementary, and intermediate levels must be extensive, varied and ADA compliant to accommodate activities that range from the minimal space demands of individual/partner play, to larger areas needed to play team activities. This play area should be away from instructional spaces, if possible. Ideally, this play area should be in close proximity to gymnasium and cafeteria for easy access. The kindergarten play area should be near the kindergarten classrooms, depending on the design of the school and proximity to other classrooms.

SPECIAL EDUCATION K-5

Fairfield Public Schools invests significantly in its special education programming to best serve its students and in order to avoid costly outplacement services for its students. Special Education programs at Dwight Elementary include: the K-5 Special Education Resource program, the Complex Learner Cohort (CLC) program serving students from across the district with significant neuro-developmental disabilities; Occupational/Physical Therapy (OT/PT)

Services and Related Services (Psychologist, Speech/Language/Hearing, Social Worker).

Program spaces for special education/related service teachers should be able to meet the needs for small group instruction. They will need to be of sufficient size to accommodate children who require specialized equipment.

Rooms will be used for individual and small group instruction, individual testing, confidential meetings with parents and/or students, counseling, and staff conferences.

SUPPORT SERVICES PREK-5

MEDIA CENTER

The Library Media Center of an elementary school is a multi-purpose room preferably located as a central “hub” of the school. It should be bright, colorful, attractive, warm and inviting. It is important that the media center be designed with the student’s safety in mind. There should be freestanding low, double-faced shelving allowing a staff member to see the entire area. The area must be spacious enough to house an appropriate print and media collection. There should be room for multiple classrooms to use this resource on an independent basis. The room is divided for multiple purposes. A small story corner, a large group instructional space, a student project area, provision for multiple computer workstations for access to online card catalogue as well as a circulation area located near an entrance/exit door is also required.

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TECHNOLOGY

A contemporary elementary school must be able to support varied uses of technology. In particular, the school’s infrastructure should reflect the latest in wiring and cabling, which would support current technology applications as well as the capacity to support future requirements. Computers should support the full range of educational and operational functions in the school.

Wiring for all classrooms will include multiple network drops and multiple electrical outlets. The entire facility will have wireless connectivity to support the implementation of one-to-one mobile devices such as laptops, netbooks, and other Internet-ready devices.

VII. K-5 PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS (Detailed Description)

Unless otherwise noted, the standard furnishings for every classroom noted below are expected to include the following:

• Room darkening shades

• Acoustical insulation for soundproofing

• Air conditioning

• ADA compliant building standards

• Wireless/internet access to support at least 30 mobile devices

• Multiple electrical outlets

• Sound Field System

• Telephone

• Intercom for communication with office

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN

SPACE: 1,200 square feet including student toilet room (each)

NUMBER: Three (3) classrooms

Toilet • Toilet room with sink; each at a level appropriate for children ages 4-6

• Epoxy flooring

Sinks • Stainless steel sink with laminate countertops appropriate for 4 - 6-year-olds

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas for anchor charts, large bins/kits

• Classroom library storage

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for 3 adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Additional instructional storage closet in corridor to be shared by Grades K-1

Student Storage • Coat and personal storage area for twenty-three (23) located within the classroom

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Two (2) tables

• Flexible seating/tables to accommodate up to twenty-three (23) students

(flexible/adaptable workstations)

• Sensory area

• Some single student work areas

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

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FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN

Classroom Technology • Classroom technology per Fairfield District Standards

Computers (each) • Teacher technology per Fairfield District Standards

EARLY ELEMENTARY – GRADES ONE and TWO

SPACE: 900 square feet (each classroom)

50 square feet (in-class toilet room)

NUMBER: Six (6) classrooms

Toilet • Toilet room with sink; each at a level appropriate for children ages 5-7

• Epoxy flooring

Sinks • Stainless steel sink with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas for anchor charts, large bins/kits

• Classroom library storage

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for 3 adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Additional instructional storage closet in corridor to be shared by Grades K/1;

2/3

Student Storage • Coat and personal storage areas are located in the corridors for up to twenty-three (23) students per classroom; one (non-locking) locker per student

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Two (2) collaboration tables

• Flexible seating/tables to accommodate up to twenty-three (23) students

(flexible/adaptable workstations)

• Sensory area

• Some single student work areas

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

INTERMEDIATE – GRADES THREE, FOUR, and FIVE

SPACE: 900 square feet (each)

NUMBER: Six (6) classrooms

Toilet • Toilet facilities located within close proximity to classrooms

Sinks • Stainless steel sink with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas for anchor charts, large bins/kits

• Classroom library storage

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for 3 adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Additional instructional storage closet in corridor to be shared by Grades 2-3; 4-

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INTERMEDIATE – GRADES THREE, FOUR, and FIVE

Student Storage • Coat and personal storage areas are located in the corridors for up to twenty-five

(25) students per classroom (one (non-locking) locker per student; double stacked)

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards to floor

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Two (2) tables

• Flexible seating/tables to accommodate up to twenty-five (25) students

(flexible/adaptable seating and workstations)

• Sensory area

• Some single student work areas

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

MATH AND SCIENCE LAB

SPACE: 900 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Toilet • Toilet facilities located within close proximity to classroom

Sinks • Stainless steel sinks (2) with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Closed storage areas for large bins/kits (6)

• Metal shelving 24” deep x 6’ tall (4)

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Moveable work tables 5’x4’ (6)

• Student seating for 25

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

Computers • Teacher technology per Fairfield District Standards

WORLD LANGUAGE/MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNER (MLL) CLASSROOM

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Toilet • Toilet facilities located in close proximity to classroom

Sinks • Stainless steel sink with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas for anchor charts, large bins/kits

• Classroom library storage

• Counters under windows where possible

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WORLD LANGUAGE/MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNER (MLL) CLASSROOM

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for 1 adult

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Two (2) tables

• Flexible seating/tables to accommodate up to twenty-five (25) students

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

ART CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,100 square feet for classroom

350 square feet for Kiln Room and Storage

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Sinks

• Minimum two (2) deep sinks with clay traps in addition to one (1) student accessible sink all in same location

• Paint-resistant countertops

Classroom Storage • Lockable closets

• Easily accessible cabinets and shelves

• Vertical file tub-storage cabinets with locks

• Two (2) kitchen-type mobile carts with shelves

• Draftsman cabinet file for large paper/poster storage

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Student Storage • Space to store student work in progress; one area per classroom

Lighting • North facing classroom, preferable

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Locked showcase on room’s corridor wall (and others throughout building)

• Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Student Furniture • Twenty-five (25) adjustable chairs/stools

• Six (6) adjustable worktables (rectangular) to seat four (4)

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

• Demonstration table

Special Needs/Equipment • One (1) kiln (to be appropriately located and sized) with ventilation system

• Drying racks

• Book racks and magazine shelves (fine arts area)

• Four (4) sturdy wooden adjustable painting easels

• Two (2) large rolling waste barrels

• Eyewash station

• Paper cutter

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GENERAL MUSIC/CHORAL CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,000 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Sinks • Small sink/fountain area in General Music room

Access • In proximity to gymnasium and platform (stage)

Classroom Storage • Music cabinets for sheet music storage

• Built-in bookcase (16” x 15’)

• Storage for Orff (or the like) instruments for general music classroom

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Two 8 ft. whiteboards, one with permanent musical staff lines

Student Furniture • Twenty-five (25) stackable stools in general music room

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • Piano in general music rooms

Special Accommodations • General music room needs open space for movement and varied activities

• Sound deadening/soundproof walls

Classroom Technology • Sound system

• Classroom technology per Fairfield District Standards

• Computer with access to high quality sound system control

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,000 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) room

Sinks • Regular sink in Instrumental Music room

• Deep sink for washing brass instruments

Access • In proximity to platform (stage)

• Instrumental room ideally located near bus entrance for easy drop off/pick up of instruments

Classroom Storage • Music cabinets for sheet music storage

• Built-in bookcase (16” x 15’)

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe in each space

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Student Storage • Built-in lockable storage for instruments (low built-in cubbies at instrumental music room entrance)

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Two 8 ft. whiteboards, one with permanent musical staff lines

Student Furniture • One hundred (100) stackable chairs for instrumental room

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • One hundred (100) music stands for instrumental room

• One (1) conductor’s stand

• Large Move and Store cart for music stands

Special Accommodations • Sound deadening/soundproof walls

• Instrumental lessons and large group ensembles require 48” of space per student

Classroom Technology • Sound system

• Classroom technology per Fairfield District Standards

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CLASSROOM

• Computer with access to high quality sound system control

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SPACE: Gymnasium: 4,700 square feet

PE Office/Storage: 700 square feet (includes 175 s.f. office)

Chair Storage: 200 square feet

Platform (Stage): 900 square feet

Toilets • Toilets within close proximity to gymnasium for student use

Water Fountain • Recessed drinking fountains/ bottle fill stations located outside the gymnasium

Access • Access to outdoor fields

Storage • Storage area will have access from both the interior of the gymnasium, as well as the exterior of the building (for outdoor sports and playground activities); a roll-up exterior access door is desired

• Six (6) shelving units (48”x18”x72”) inside storage facility

• Folding seating/carts/storage for entire student body, staff and faculty (separate storage from PE equipment)

Lighting • Lighting with safety cages or equivalent

Flooring • Wooden floor system with essential markings

• Protective matting

Special Accommodations • Sound deadening/soundproof walls

• Clerestory windows with remote room darkening shade system

• High ceiling, the lowest features should be a minimum of 22 ft. from the floor

• Wall matting around entire perimeter, from height of wall base to 6’-0” minimum above finish floor

• Two (2) main and four (4) side baskets for basketball (all adjustable for height and electrically operated)

• Volleyball post recessed floor sleeves

• Chinning bars

• Horizontal bar

• Divider curtain

• Ceiling mounts for cargo nets and rope climbing

• One wall to be designated for future climbing, wall mounted equipment, and the masonry cores filled with concrete

• Movable cart for storage/equipment

• Two (2) AED with audible alarm box will be installed; one (1) in the public access hallway outside nurse’s office, and one (1) outside the gymnasium

Platform (Stage) • Two (2) sections of portable risers for use with the gymnasium platform (one on the gymnasium floor, and one on the platform)

• Stage curtains and stage lighting

• Drop-down acoustical wall at stage proscenium

Classroom Technology • One (1) teacher computer

• Portable Interactive Board system, or similar device for classroom instruction

• Built-in sound system for assemblies and programs

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

SPACE: 2,700 square feet (includes 200 s.f. office for media staff and 200 s.f. work room)

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Access • Centrally located in the school

• Access to outdoor garden area, desirable

• Adjacent to Computer Lab

Storage • Audio-visual storage cabinets

• Over-size vertical filing cabinet

• Storage/display for teacher resources and professional development materials

Teacher Storage • Two (2) lockable four-drawer filing cabinets

Lighting • Remote control room darkening blinds

Flooring • Carpet tiles

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

• Well-placed and secure space for displays and promotional materials

Student Furniture • Tables and chairs with sleigh legs; easy to reconfigure

• Computer furniture/workstations for six (6) student computers

Teacher Furniture • Two (2) teacher desks/chairs; Two (2) adult chairs

Other Furniture • 48-inch free standing, double-faced shelving for student print materials; on wheels for adjusting space layout

• Comfortable lounge style seating – adult and student

Space Considerations • Small tiered story corner

• Area for independent study; separate area for whole class instruction

• Maker Space area

• Informal seating or an informal area with comfortable chairs

• Space should be able to accommodate staff professional development activities

Classroom Technology • Sufficient outlets to support all technology; some floor outlets

• Sound system for large group events

• Online circulation system

• Large screen interactive system

• Classroom technology per Fairfield District Standards

• Large printer

MEDIA CENTER STUDIO

SPACE: 300 square feet

Access • In close proximity or within Library Media Center

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Furniture • One (1) anchor desk with chairs

Classroom Technology • Interactive Projector

• AV Switcher Control System

• Video backdrop screen

• Amplifier

• Ceiling Mounted Speakers

• Video Conferencing Unit - codec, camera, microphones

• Camera for announcements

Computers • One (1) teacher computer

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COMPUTER LAB

SPACE: 900 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Access • Adjacent to Media Center

Toilet • Toilet facilities located in close proximity to classroom

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Counters under windows where appropriate

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for one (1) adult

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Flexible tables to accommodate computers and appropriate student seating for twenty-five (25)

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Classroom Technology • Classroom technology per Fairfield District Standards

• Ample outlets and ports

GENERAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION SERVICES – READING AND MATH

SPACE: 600 square feet (each) for Reading and Math Intervention, each space to accommodate 2-3 adults working with small groups

NUMBER: Two (2) rooms

Access • In close proximity to general education classrooms

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Supply closets with shelving installed in each room

• Counters under windows where possible

• Separate literacy book closet in centralized location to classrooms

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for three (3) adults

• Two (2) lockable four-drawer filing cabinets (each office)

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Moveable work tables to allow for open space for movement within Math

Intervention space

Teacher Furniture • One (1) Teacher desk/chair

• Two (2) horseshoe/kidney-shaped tables with chairs to accommodate K-5 students

Other Furniture • Visitor’s chairs

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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) ROOM

SPACE: 125 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) room

Access • In close proximity to general education classrooms

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Furniture • Soft furniture

• One (1) teacher chair

Computer • Computer drop for connecting laptop

K - 5 DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE OFFICE

SPACE: 225 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) office

Access • Close proximity to classrooms

Storage • One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Bookcase and closed shelving

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • Two (2) adult chairs

• One (1) table, with 6 student chairs

• Small play area

K-5 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

COMPLEX LEARNER COHORT (CLC) CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,100 square feet

NUMBER: Two (2) classrooms; including Sensory Room (225 s.f.)

Toilet • Toilet facility with changing table and storage

• Epoxy flooring

Sinks • Stainless steel sink with laminate counter

• Soap and towel dispenser

Access • Close proximity to OT/PT room

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases, storage areas, large-drawer storage

• Storage areas

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for three (3) adults

• Two (2) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Student Storage • 15 coat hooks/storage

• Cubby storage for 15 students

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

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COMPLEX LEARNER COHORT (CLC) CLASSROOM

Student Furniture • Tables and appropriate student furniture for program activities

• Soft furniture

Teacher Furniture • Teacher Desk/Chair; adult chair

Special Needs/Equipment • Separate area for calming, de-stress (Sensory Room: soft furniture; soft dimmable lighting)

• Individual learning stations

• Common meeting area

K-5 SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE

SPACE 450 square feet (each)

NUMBER: One (1) classroom

Access • Close proximity to general education classrooms and to each other

• Close proximity to related services (SW/Psych/SLH), preferred

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas

• Counters under windows where possible

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for three (3) adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Access to shared testing materials

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboards

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Student tables/chairs (adjustable/movable)

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desks/chairs

Other Furniture • Adult visitor chair

• Activity Groups: Two (2) tables with six (6) chairs (each)

• Portable dividers

• Sensory area

K-5 OT / PT RESOURCE ROOM

NUMBER: One (1) room with large walk-in closet for storage

Sinks • One (1) stainless steel sink with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Access • In the vicinity of general education classrooms

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases, cabinets (variety of open and closed)

• Walk-in storage for large equipment

• Counters under windows where appropriate

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

• Four (4) panel mats (6’x12’)

Display • Whiteboard

• Bulletin Boards

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K-5 OT / PT RESOURCE ROOM

Special Needs/Equipment • Capability to suspend therapeutic swing from ceiling

• Three (3) fine motor centers

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for two (2) adults

• Two (2) lockable four-drawer filing cabinets

Teacher Furniture • Two (2) Teacher Desk/Chairs

K - 5 SPEECH/LANGUAGE/HEARING SERVICES

SPACE: 450 square feet

NUMBER: One (1) office

Storage • One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Bookcases and shelving (open and closed shelving)

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • Two (2) adult chairs

• One (1) table, with 6 student chairs

• Small play area

Special Needs/Equipment • Built-in mirror

K - 5 PSYCHOLOGIST OFFICE

NUMBER: One (1) office

Storage • One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Bookcase and closed shelving

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • Two (2) adult chairs

• One (1) table, with 6 student chairs

K - 5 SOCIAL WORKER OFFICE

NUMBER: One (1) office

Storage • One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

• Bookcase and closed shelving

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

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K - 5 SOCIAL WORKER OFFICE

Display • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Teacher Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

Other Furniture • Two (2) adult chairs

• One (1) table, with 6 student chairs

K-5 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Unless otherwise noted, the standard furnishings for every area noted below are expected to include the following:

• Room darkening shades

• Acoustical insulation for soundproofing

• Year-round air conditioning

• ADA compliant building standards

• Wireless/internet access

• Multiple electric outlets

• Telephone

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Access/Location • Close proximity to secretary’s workstation and conference room

Storage • One (1) large wall unit bookcase

• Lockable lateral files

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Office Furniture • Desk/Chair/Credenza

• Visitor seating for four (4)

Other Accommodations • Bulletin board

• Private lavatory

Technology • Polycom telephone

• Building security system monitor

• Security “panic” button with dedicated phone line

• Large screen interactive board

Computers • Administrator technology per Fairfield District Standards

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Access/Location • Close proximity to secretary’s workstation and conference room

Storage • One (1) large wall unit bookcase

• Lockable lateral files

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Office Furniture • Desk/Chair/Credenza

• Visitor seating for four (4)

Other Accommodations • Bulletin board

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Technology • Polycom telephone

• Building security system monitor

• Security “panic” button with dedicated phone line

• Large screen interactive board

MAIN OFFICE (SECRETARIAL AREA)

SPACE: 700 square feet

Access/Location • Adjacent to principal’s office

• Main hallway wall should have multiple windows, and the Main Office should be able to view main entranceway of school and bus and/or visitor traffic

• Connecting door between office and health suite

• Staff lavatory within main office area

Storage • Safe

• Staff mailboxes within main office area

• Base and wall cabinets with counter space

• Lockable files for student confidential records, table and chairs (separate room)

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Office Furniture • Secretarial workstations (situated to face office entry)

• Secretarial chairs

• Security Officer station within main office/entry area (if required)

• Additional worktable/counter area

• Visitor seating (4)

Other Accommodations • Bulletin boards

• Closet for coats

• Copy Room

• Kitchenette counter, small refrigerator, sink, microwave

Technology • Network copier/fax machine

• Building security system monitor (secretary/clerk)

• Security “panic button with dedicated phone line (secretary/clerk)

• Radio charging station

• Parent access Kiosk computer

Computers (each) • Office technology per Fairfield District Standards

CONFERENCE ROOM

NUMBER: One (1) room

Access/Location • One adjacent to Main Office/Principal’s Office and one near related services

Storage • One (1) credenza

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Office Furniture • Conference Table

• Seating for ten (10)

Other Accommodations • Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin board

Technology • Polycom telephone

• Large screen interactive system

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CONFERENCE ROOM

Computers • One (1) computer

HEALTH SERVICES (PREK-5)

SPACE: 750 square feet

Toilet • Oversized accessible toilet room with sink and changing table

• Epoxy flooring

Sink • Sink with foot pedal controls (outside Toilet room)

• Sink with eye wash

Access/Location • Access to main office for assistance during times of emergency

• Access through main corridor; centrally located for PreK and K-5 students

• Access to natural light; windows

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Storage • Lockable cabinets for medication and medical supplies

• Four (4) four-drawer lockable filing cabinets

• Closet and extra storage for materials

Office Furniture • Desk/chair facing room entry

• Bookcase

• Table for testing/conferences (private)

• Four (4) student chairs for waiting area

Space Considerations • Recovery area with 3 cots with privacy curtains

• Private space/office where nurse can speak privately with students/parents

• Examination room

• 25-ft space to conduct vision screenings

• Waiting area for students

Medical Equipment • Wheelchair/evac chair

• Magnifying lamp

• Rolling cart (portable emergency cart)

• Examination table

Other Accommodations • AED with audible alarm box will be installed in the public access hallway.

• Refrigerator with separate frost-free freezer compartment

Technology • One (1) telephone with direct access to an outside line and ability to access classrooms; separate phone for student use

• Portable phone for nurse

• Fax machine

• Printer

Computers • Health Room technology per Fairfield District Standards

TEACHER WORKROOM

Access/Location • Close proximity to classroom area

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Storage • Shelving and cabinets

Furniture • Table and six (6) chairs

Other Accommodations • Laminating machine

• General office supplies

Technology • Network copier/fax machine/scanner

Computers • One (1) teacher computer

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FOOD SERVICES – CAFETERIA

SPACE: 1,540 square feet (Based on 3 lunch waves: 33% PK-5 enrollment x 17.5 square feet)

Access/Location • Adjacent to full kitchen and serving area

• Exits to outdoors

• Close proximity to playground and fields

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Storage • Storage room to accommodate tables/benches and chairs

Furniture • Folding roll-away tables/benches, long type with built-in seating, to accommodate projected number of students in a lunch wave plus 25%

Other Accommodations • Recessed drinking fountains

• Sound reducing measures

• Soundproof divider between kitchen and cafeteria for after school meetings

• Bulletin boards

Technology • Localized public address system – must integrate with building system

• Screen and projection device (matrix of flat panel LED’s or multi-cast to multiple LED’s) for Professional Development activities

• Electronic Signage sized appropriately for the space

• WIFI – full coverage

FOOD SERVICES – KITCHEN

SPACE: 1,200 square feet – Kitchen

100 square feet – Food Manager’s Office

Toilet • Locker room for three (3) with adjacent unisex toilet room

Sink • One (1) three bay sink with drain board

• One (1) double well stainless-steel produce sink

• One (1) triple well stainless-steel pot wash sink

• Three (3) hand sinks with soap and towel dispensers

Access/Location • In close proximity to loading dock/delivery

Lighting • Task lighting over preparation areas

Flooring • Epoxy flooring – stable non-slip surface, must be easy to sweep and mop

• Appropriately pitched floor with multiple floor drains and water source for custodial purposes.

Storage • Four (4) stainless steel utility carts, three shelves, #300/#400 capacity

• Two (2) stainless steel cart for tray storage, ADA accessible

• Adequate space for annual supplies

Furniture • Teacher desk/chair

• Visitor’s chair

Space Considerations

(required)

• Large walk-in storeroom with heavy-duty wire mesh chrome-mate shelving on casters

• Dishwasher room with necessary utilities (racks and tray carts)

• Two (2) serving lines with built-in hot and cold units

• Can washing area (outside, near dock – custodial)

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FOOD SERVICES – KITCHEN

Food Services Equipment • One (1) slicer on stand

• One (1) double steamer, pressure-less

• One (1) double-stack convection ovens with stand: single one-over-one unit

(equals 2 ovens)

• One (1) range top with four burners

• One (1) food processor (Robo Coupe)

• One (1) electric food warming box

• Walk-in freezer, minimum 100 square ft. with shelving

• Walk-in refrigerator, minimum 100 square ft. with shelving

• One (1) pass-thru refrigerator near serving line

• One (1) pass-thru freezer near serving line

• Steam table with five (5) wells

• Cold well in serving line for fruits, vegetables and salads

• Three (3) preparation tables (stainless steel)

• One (1) baking center with table, baking rack with refrigerator underneath

• Milk cooler

• Exhaust fans (ventilation) for ovens, skillet, stove, etc.

• Exhaust fans (ventilation) in washroom and pantry areas

Technology • One (1) cash register and stands (point of sale system – including data drop)

• One (1) computer (Food Services Office - requires data drop)

FACULTY LOUNGE

SPACE: 825 square feet

Access • Centrally located between ECC and K-5 spaces

Toilet • Faculty toilets adjacent to faculty lounge

Sink • Stainless steel sink with laminate counter

• Soap and towel dispenser

Access/Location • Close proximity to the major instructional section of the school

Lighting • Provide windows and maximize natural light

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Storage • Built-in upper and lower cabinets

Furniture • Soft seating

• Tables and seating for twenty (20) people

Other Accommodations • Private room for phone calls, etc.

Equipment • Microwave oven

• Refrigerator

• Coffee maker

CUSTODIAL OFFICE AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE

Toilet • Locker room for four (4) with adjacent unisex toilet room

Access/Location • In close proximity to Cafeteria; loading/receiving dock/mechanical room

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Storage • Locked cabinet

• Storage for outdoor equipment with access to exterior door

• Storage for chemical/cleaning supplies

• Storage for interior cleaning machines with charging stations

Furniture • Desk/Chair

• Three (3) adult chairs

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CUSTODIAL OFFICE AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE

Computers • Custodial technology per Fairfield District Standards

STORAGE

SPACE: 800 square feet – Instructional Storage (Literacy Book Room; K-1 storage; 2-3 storage; 4-5 storage)

800 square feet – General Storage

(These storage spaces are separate from custodial storage spaces for supplies and equipment; accounted for above.)

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (ECC) PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Early Childhood Center educates students beginning at age 3 who are determined to have special education needs, along with an equal number of typically developing peers.

Unless otherwise noted, the standard furnishings for every classroom noted below are expected to include the following:

• Room darkening shades

• Acoustical insulation for soundproofing

• Air conditioning

• ADA compliant building standards

• Wireless/internet access

• Multiple electrical outlets

• Sound Field System

• Telephone

• Intercom for communication with office

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,200 square feet (each) (includes 50 s.f. in-class toilet room)

NUMBER: Five (5) classrooms

Toilet • Separate toilet room with sink for ages 3-5 with shelves and extra storage space

• Epoxy flooring

Sinks • Two (2) stainless steel sinks with laminate counters (one adult, one child)

• Soap and towel dispenser

Access • In close proximity to all Preschool services

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Classroom library storage

• Shared materials storage area separated from classroom (see instructional storage)

• Counters under windows where appropriate

• Large drawer storage (posters, large books, etc.)

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for three (3) adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Student Storage • Coat and cubby storage for eighteen (18) students with clear sightlines

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

• Task lighting for center areas

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Whiteboard

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture • Preschool tables and chairs

Teacher Furniture • Teacher Desk/Chair

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PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

Other Furniture • Center Instruction: three (3) small tables with four (4) chairs each

• Activity Groups: one (1) table with six (6) chairs

• Sensory break area

• Microwave

• Refrigerator

Special Needs/Equipment • Block carts

• Easel

• Play equipment for centers

• Full-length mirror (Mylar)

MULTI-PURPOSE CLASSROOM

SPACE: 1,100 square feet (each) (includes 50 s.f. in-class toilet room)

NUMBER: One (1) classroom (Open space for PE/music/movement/staff meetings)

Toilet

• Separate toilet room with sink for ages 3-5 with shelves and extra storage space

• Epoxy flooring

Sinks

• Two (2) stainless steel sinks with laminate counters (one adult, one children)

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage

• Built-in bookcases, cabinets

• Counters under windows where appropriate

• Chair, table storage for staff meeting use

Teacher Storage

• Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for three (3) adults

• One (1) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Lighting

• Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring

• VCT/VCP tile

Display

• Magnetic Whiteboard

• Bulletin Boards

Student Furniture

• Preschool stackable chairs/stools for music activities

Teacher Furniture

• Teacher Desk/Chair

Classroom Technology

• Large screen interactive system

Computers

• One (1) teacher computer

PREK OT / PT RESOURCE ROOM

SPACE: 900 square feet (includes 50 s.f. in-class toilet)

NUMBER: One (1) room with large walk-in closet for storage

Sinks • One (1) stainless steel sink with laminate countertops

• Soap and towel dispenser

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases, cabinets (variety of open and closed)

• Walk-in storage for large equipment

• Counters under windows where appropriate

• Sitting/cubby area for five (5) students to take off shoes and store

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

• Four (4) panel mats (6’x12’)

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PREK OT / PT RESOURCE ROOM

Display • Whiteboard

• Bulletin Boards

Special Needs/Equipment • Capability to suspend therapeutic swing from ceiling

• Three (3) fine motor centers

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe for two (2) adults

• Two (2) lockable four-drawer filing cabinet

Teacher Furniture • Two (2) Teacher Desk/Chairs

PREK SOCIAL WORKER OFFICE

NUMBER: One (1) room

Storage

• Closed bookshelves and cabinets

• Lockable wardrobe

• Lockable student files

Lighting

• Soft color, dimmable lighting

• Natural light

Flooring

• VCT/VCP tile

Display

• Magnetic whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Furniture

• One (1) desk

• Table with five (5) chairs

Computers

• Teacher technology per Fairfield District Standards

PREK SPEECH LANGUAGE OFFICE

NUMBER: One (1) room

Classroom Storage • Built-in bookcases

• Storage areas for testing materials

• Counters under windows where appropriate

Teacher Storage • Lockable teacher storage wardrobe

• Lockable filing cabinet

Lighting • Soft color, dimmable lighting

Flooring • VCT/VCP tile

Display • Magnetic Whiteboard

• Bulletin Board

Teacher Furniture • Teacher Desk/Chair

Other Furniture • Activity Groups: One (1) table with six (6) chairs

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