1. Local Government and School Districts Cooperation or Competition
Local Government and School Districts Cooperation or Competition? School Finance Conference
Case Study of a Shared Use Library Project
Eric Hall
Eric Hall & Associates
January 21, 2008
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2. San Dieguito Union High School District
Earl Warren Middle School “Joint Use” Library Project
San Dieguito Union High School District
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3. Why Take on this Challenge?
Equity with New District Facilities
City and County Interest in the location
District Board of Trustees Interest & Experience w/Community Use
Staff (Library & Principal) Support
District Leadership w/State
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4. Earl Warren Middle School Solana Beach, California
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Project Funding
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Advantages
New Library Facility / 11,000 sq. ft.
Relocated Entry to the Campus
Improvement in Traffic & Bus Pickup
Provide a “lift” for a 1957 School
Improve the Image of the School as a Community Facility
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Disadvantages
Who administers the Library & Facility?
Bringing the community into the school - security & safety
Loss of School Space
How do we manage the parking problem?
Staff perception of “giving up” for the community
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Earl Warren Master Plan
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Before Photo
Library/Media Center
Administration Building
Warren Hall
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Concept Site Plan
Administration Building
New Shared Use Library
Upper Lot w/ handicap parking
Lower Parking Lot
Bus Loading Zone
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Comparing the Old Libraries and the New Library
The Old
Earl Warren Library
2,000 Sq. Ft.
5,000 Volume Collection
Solana Beach Branch
3,900 Sq. Ft.
33,200 Volume Collection
The New
Earl Warren
Shared-Use Library
11,000 Sq. Ft.
38,000 Volume Collection
15 to 20 Internet
capable computers
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12. Architecture as a Solution
Collaborative Design & Construction Model Involving:
District Staff, Teachers & Maintenance Staff
City of Solana Beach Staff, Planning & Manager
County of San Diego Staff, Library & Board of Supervisors
Community via “Friends of the Solana Beach Library”
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13. Architecture as a Solution (continued)
Identification of “Control Points”
Location of Public Restrooms
Visitor & Library Designated Parking
Reuse of Existing Facilities
“Warren Hall” Multipurpose Building
Staff Restrooms & Lounge
District owns the building - County is the tenant - City is an equity partner with diminishing interest
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17. Issues with Operation of Library The “Operational Agreement”
Materials Acquisition, Conversion
Internet Access
Utility Costs
Student Supervision
Maintenance of Building
Hours of Operation
Parking
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18. Issues with Operation of Library The “Operational Agreement” (cont.)
Meeting Rooms Access & Priority
Staffing Issues
Selection
Fingerprinting
Hours
Costs
Certificated Librarian
School vs. County Library “Culture”
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19. School Finance Conference, Shared Use Library
Shared Use Projects are about building relationships and having a vision…and “you have to want it”!
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