1. Cambrian School District March 19, 2015
Steindorf School K-8 Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Education
Cambrian School District
March 19, 2015
“Exploring infinite possibilities for learning.”

2. The Steindorf Journey Why the Journey? S.T.E.A.M Education
Journey Thus Far
In Progress
Framework for Moving Forward
Questions
Linh

3. Why the Journey? Student enrollment projected to increase (2012-13)
Existing facilities challenge
Class sizes continue to grow
Student enrollment continues to increase at every site
Linh

4. Why the Journey? Possible Solutions
Option 1: Reopen Steindorf
New K-8 would reduce class sizes
Reduce total student enrollment on campuses
Extensive renovations required
Original estimate $17.3 million (2013)
Option 2: Add classrooms to existing school sites
Reduce class sizes
Increase student enrollment at existing campuses
Greater impact on current sites
Facilities, staff, reduction of open physical space, traffic increase
Linh

5. Steindorf K-8 S.T.E.A.M. Education
School of choice
Innovative hands-on approach
Integration of content areas
Experiential learning
Project based learning
Industry experts and educators working in collaboration with students
Small school environment
Kristi

6. Journey Thus Far
Demographic study was completed
Options to address enrollment growth was considered
Board discussions and study sessions to reopen Steindorf campus
Decision was made to go out for a bond
Community input
Bond passed June 2014
Steindorf Committees
Facilities Committee
District-wide Committee
Task Force
Jason

7. In Progress Committees have been meeting regularly
Tenants relocation plan
Architectural renderings to Division of State Architects (DSA)
Working with consultants on school design
Student input (playground and living lab)
Flexible learning environment (furniture pilot)
Lesa

8. Framework for Moving Forward
Areas of focus
Technology in 21st Century Learning Environment
Curriculum and Instruction
Flexible Learning Environment
Student Enrollment
Staffing
Facilities
Communication Process
Kirby

9. Technology
Consistent framework for technology integration and professional development
Infrastructure needs
Environment
1:1 device
Bring your own device (BYOD) program and supplement
Wireless mobile classroom
Innovation center
Technology staff
Kirby

10. Curriculum & Instruction
Common Core aligned
Systematic approach to K-8 S.T.E.A.M. education
Integration of all content areas
Staff professional development
Extra-curricular programs and activities
Other programs and services
Linh

11. Flexible Learning Environment
Project based learning playground
Innovation center
Interactive and flexible classroom environment
Living lab
Furniture pilot
Experiential learning in outdoor spaces
Amphitheater
Kristi

12. Student Enrollment School of choice Kindergarten – 8th grade
2 classes per grade level
Potential 490 students
Enrollment process
Update Board policy
Equal opportunity for all students to apply (magnet)
Inter-district & intra-district transfer
Priority list
Lesa

13. Staffing Staff composition Hiring process
Administrator and secretary (start date – January 2016)
18 teachers, RSP, Technology, Music, Speech
2 attendance/health clerk, custodian
Maintenance/grounds, 2 food service
Hiring process
Internal candidate process
External candidate process
Lesa

14. Facilities Projected cost $19.5 million Bid April 2015
Award Contracts May 2015
DSA process longer than expected
Construction phased
Jason

15. Communication Timeline
Board – Next Update in May and study session in August
Staff through Committees - Ongoing
School website - Summer
Enrollment - Fall
Hiring Process - Fall
Community – Ongoing
Jason

16. Appendix A: Steindorf Concept Art & Design Work
Jason
Prepared by

17. SITE PLAN

18. CONCEPT ART FOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

19. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

20. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CONFERENCE ROOM
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
HEALTH OFFICE
LOBBY / RECEPTION
STAFF WORKROOM

21. WING F - INNOVATION CENTER

22. INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS

23. INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS

24. INNOVATION CENTER WITH NANO WALLS

25. COURTYARD

26. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

27. KINDERGARTEN YARD

28. AMPHITHEATER

29. CAFETERIA / MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
MAIN ENTRY TO CAMPUS
CAFETERIA / MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
WING A – CLASSROOMS
OUTDOOR EATING AREA
AMPHITHEATER
INNOVATION CENTER

30. MAIN ENTRANCE TO CAMPUS / EATING AREA

31. KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND OTHER

32. KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AND OTHER
SPEECH
RSP
STAFF LOUNGE

33. CLASSROOM FLOOR PLAN

34. Appendix B: FURNITURE & ROOM DESIGN
Prepared by
Sugimura Finney Architects

35. CLASSROOM SKETCH

36. FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

37. FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

38. FURNITURE PRODUCTS

39. FURNITURE PRODUCTS