MAPS Staff Meeting 11/20 – 41 participants

Internal Highest Priority Items Identified

Q1

Q2

Q3

Total by building

Total

1. Collaborative/flexible/more space/small group accomodations

63

General

11

19

1

31

MMHS

11

5

0

16

Kennedy

8

5

0

13

Jefferson

2

1

0

3

2. Improved parking/pick-up & drop-off

37

General

15

0

0

15

MMHS

7

2

0

9

Kennedy

7

1

0

8

Jefferson

3

2

0

5

3. Auxiliary/dedicated gyms

32

General

11

3

6

20

MMHS

6

3

0

9

Kennedy

0

1

0

1

Jefferson

1

1

0

2

4. Safe entrances to buildings

30

General

9

1

5

15

MMHS

7

1

0

8

Kennedy

3

0

0

3

Jefferson

2

2

0

4

5. Electrical/tech improvements/smartboards

22

General

9

4

0

13

MMHS

2

0

0

2

Kennedy

4

1

0

5

Jefferson

1

1

0

2

6. Votech/maker’s space

21

General

4

1

2

7

MMHS

2

12

0

14

Kennedy

0

0

0

0

Jefferson

0

0

0

0

7.. Improved furnishings/flexible seating

21

General

10

0

1

11

MMHS

3

2

0

5

Kennedy

3

0

0

3

Jefferson

1

1

0

2

8. HVAC improvement

17

General

7

2

1

10

MMHS

5

0

0

5

Kennedy

0

1

0

1

Jefferson

1

0

0

1

9. Natural light/windows/lighting improvement

17

General

6

2

0

8

MMHS

2

0

0

2

Kennedy

5

0

0

5

Jefferson

1

1

0

2

10. Day care facilities

13

General

4

4

4

12

MMHS

0

1

0

1

Kennedy

0

0

0

0

Jefferson

0

0

0

0

11. Plumbing improvement/ bath, sinks, drinking fountains in room

13

General

8

0

0

8

MMHS

1

0

0

1

Kennedy

2

0

0

2

Jefferson

2

0

0

2

Staff Professional Development Presentation 12/18

Cards Collected

82

Presentation/Information Quality

History helpful and presented well

44

Show renderings of plans for district, help visualizing district options

2

Excellent process for educating internal stakeholders

2

Teachers feel they are a part of the process

1

Much better process than what happened in past

1

Was very familiar with history

1

Information was general, not about our district

1

Content Concerns

Reality of affordability

2

Staff feels admin already has a plan and their input won’t matter

1

Requests for Additional Information/Next Steps

Long term budgeting/maintenance plans needed

7

More focus on elementary

5

Operating cost information needed

4

Keep collecting input

2

Collect input from students

2

Wants to share more input

2

Ready to see what happens next

2

Washington School sale?

1

Wants to see a future timeline for next 10 years

1

Teacher opportunity to give input on workflow in new spaces

1

Wants more information about building reno vs. new building

1

More info on past failed bonds

1

Community Engagement

Need to educate/involve community/make history easy to understand

14

Concern for public support

1

Misconception about building removal

1

Engage community to use facilities, advertise at events

1

Focus Area Feedback

Focus areas identified are good

30

Gym needs to be a high priority

5

K-5 bathrooms in classrooms/use as shelters

3

Kitchen, cafeteria flow

2

Doors locked consistently/increased security at all entrances

2

Safe learning environment needed for elementary

2

Age appropriate playgrounds

2

Separate space for Middle & High School

1

Stairs at Kennedy need to be removed

1

Replace lockers

1

Improved use of space

1

Gathering place for kids before school

1

Individualized education

1

Large egress windows in classrooms

1

Media tech centers needed for growing demands

1

Loves library collaboration idea

1

Bullet proof glass

1

Green spaces with seating

1

Safety procedures needed

1

New buildings needed

1

Day care required to bring in new families

1

Air quality and circulation

1

Daycare is a strange idea

1

Washers and dryers

1

Central air

1

Showers

1

Separate space for science rooms

1

Sound system

1

Puppy room for teachers

1

Combine K-5

1

Exit door to outside from every classroom

1

ID and backgrounds for every person coming into buildings, way to identify visitors

1

General Feedback

Improvements need to be made for students to show respect/pride

2

Volunteering to speak

2

Site visit of renovated school needed

1

LRCR needs to contribute more in the community

1

Better quality of life needed in Manistee

1

Bond is needed

1

Site visit of renovated school needed

1

SSAC/ATP/Boosters Presentation Feedback 12/19

# responses

Question #1  – Building improvements to support safety

Improve front entry procedures

5

More than just buzzers at the doors, cameras, alarms, security systems

4

Visitor enter into secured area

2

Safety glass on all exterior windows

1

Security throughout building, classrooms, open spaces

1

Random strangers less of a concern than those who know the school routines

1

Too much burden on secretaries to oversee all building traffic and navigate concerns

1

Better lockdown procedures for secondary entrances

1

Question #2 – Facility improvements to support diverse educational goals

More vocational ed opportunities, hands on learning

5

Teach life skills

2

Collaborative/flexible learning spaces

2

Team/group learning to teach how to work in business environment

1

Promote positive culture for students and faculty

1

Upgrade classrooms with current technology

1

Alternative classroom settings for students who cannot function in P.S. groups

1

“Safety net” for near drop-outs/frequent suspensions

1

College not the only working goal

1

Is there a plan for a K-12 campus?

1

Build relationships with community, businesses, WSCC

1

Larger classrooms to accommodate larger class sizes – one teacher with several aides to work in small groups

1

Question #3 – How to strengthen community support

More information provided to parents and public, ie: history piece

3

Share information about budgeting for building improvements vs. new build

1

Reps are welcome to present at monthly ISD meeting

1

Have many more conversations like tonight’s presentation (businesses, Chamber, tribe, human services groups)

1

Mental health “clinic” in school building

1

Leverage resources within community vs. spending money to duplicate efforts

1

Utilize existing spaces for fine arts events, meetings, pool, community events

1

Build partnerships with the parochial schools and home schoolers

1

Community center parenting classes

1

Adult Ed classes

1

Early childhood family education

1

Drug/alcohol education programs

1

Nutrition/cooking classes – real kitchens

1

Offer regular dinners combined with family educational opportunities

1

Food pantry, clothing share programs in schools

1

Rent facilities for adult sports

1

Board of Education Presentation Feedback 1/19

# responses

Question #1 – How do you feel that the staff priorities identified align with the objectives of the MAPS Board of Education?

Priorities align

3

Staff should not have to focus on facilities needs because of past failed bonds

1

New Fresh learning spaces are pinnacle to district survival and ability to compete

1

Safety

1

Space

1

Fixtures

1

Question #2 – What facility improvements do you feel would best support our District’s goals for students at every stage of their educational journey?

Open, multi-purpose areas

2

HVAC and security improvements at elementary

1

Elementary improvement as focus

1

Makers space for all levels of learning

1

Better lighting, windows

1

Major remodel of Jefferson or new facility

1

Make adjustments to MMHS to maximized learning environment

1

Board always strive to listen to staff needs

1

Question #3 – How can our facilities better serve the needs of the greater Manistee community, and how can we use this opportunity to strengthen community support?

Increase access to after-hours activity & meeting space, track access

3

Increase participation w/WSCC & Baker with space in Manistee

1

Inviting fitness facility separate from learning would keep district focus on pride

1

Safe entrances

1

Outreach efforts to bring the community into the schools

1

Communiity Forum Presentation Feedback 4/25/19

# responses

Question #1  – Which option (A,B,C) do you feel best supports the direction of our MAPS 20/20 Vision? 

Option C – Most affordable

8

Option B

3

Option A

0

Laura’s question about the life of B vs C is a good question.

Have you considered closing Madison?  

I think there is a mixture of the three that may be the best solution.  Look at the $8.3mm at MMHS, keep MMHS full, and lower (?)  the footprint in all other places.

Some combination of B & C.  How do Madison & Jefferson compare?  Would Madison be a better rec site? Let community focus on rec & develop vision for rec

D — None of the above.  Must cost less until bond payment has been paid off in 2029.

Make Jefferson green space

Question #2 – Our list of desired improvements has been established through feedback. Which improvements do you feel are most important for creating supportive learning environments for our students?                                                                                   

Safety in buildings//safe entrances

6

21st century learning

5

Improved parking drop off (@ MMHS. Have students park in student parking)

5

Improved furnishings

2

Auxillary gym space & sport facilities; practice fields

2

Day care/early childhood 

The list hits them all!

Bus garage

Plumbing facilities

Clean classrooms/bathrooms

Voctech

Greenspace

Less tech, more traditional teaching

Electric tech improvement

Question #3 – What can be done to build community support for our vision?

Continuing to reach out to the community with open discussions like this.  

2

Welcoming feedback and keeping them informed on the process.

Community collaboration and building trust

Community support for vision?  Get all potential “yes” votes (all parents!)

Parent involvement

New elementary school and make Jefferson green space.

Include Community Forum presentation at beginning of year school events → (welcoming new parents, handbook review, etc.)

CentraWellness on campus. 

Add dedicated WSCC voctech space on campus. 

Get the word out!!  Attending events such as Business After Hours, RisingTide meetings, etc. 

Have dedicated money to use for marketing the bond

Teacher/staff need to be on the same page together and be positive in asking for options.

Take down 1927 HS first (soon)

Present realistic plans, more transparency, show more details not marketing fluff.