Parkview Educational Specifications/Design Advisory Committee

Purpose:

• Review the elementary level educational specifications for the Bellingham Public Schools. These specifications are used to describe the district’s elementary school program; and
• Following the completion of the elementary educational specifications, review and provide feedback on schematic and design development drawings for the Parkview Elementary rebuild project.

Basis for Establishment:

• Prior to designing a school, a complete and accurate description of the desired educational program, instructional activities, as well as the functional, spatial and environmental needs related to the school must be established. This detailed description is referred to as educational specifications. Educational specifications help clarify and direct the scope of work and design requirements for the architects, engineers, and other professionals working on the building design and site plan.

Decision-Making Process: 

• We are a recommending body to the superintendent.

Plan of Work and Timeline:

• The committee will work with the architects on the educational specifications and design elements related to the school.
• Work on the educational specifications will begin in May 2018 and continue through the summer and fall. Schematic design for the new school will be completed by September 30, 2018.
• Initial joint meetings with the Alderwood Elementary Educational Specifications and Design Advisory Committee to review the standard/districtwide educational specifications that apply to all new elementary schools in the District.
• Subsequent Parkview Committee only meetings will focus on site/building specific unique items associated with the new Parkview Elementary.
• 4-8 meetings (2 hours each) are anticipated for this phase of committee work.
  • 1-3 initial meetings on Thursdays with the Alderwood Elementary Educational Specifications and Design Advisory Committee. May 17, 31 and June 7; 3 – 5 p.m.
  • Parkview Committee only meetings will continue on Thursdays June 14, 21 and 28; 3 – 5 p.m.
  • Evening Community Meetings; dates and times TBD
  • Additionally, 1-3 meetings during July and August may be necessary; dates and times TBD

Responsibilities:

• Regular meeting attendance.
• Respectful and collaborative interactions with committee members.

Budget Implications:

• Provide substitutes for staff as applicable.