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