Facilities Plan

for
Greenbrier High School
Media Center

Cynthia Pletcher
FRIT 7132
Spring 2009
Dr. Allen
 Table of Contents
 Mission Statement
 School Data
 Media Center Info
 Survey Results
 Policies and Revisions
 Current Floor Plan
 Current Media Center Pictures
 Revised Floor Plan
 Media Center Makeover
 New Furnishings
 Acknowledgments
 Greenbrier High School
Evans, GA
GHS Media Center
Mission Statement

The Greenbrier High School

Media Center promotes
lifelong learning by
encouraging students to
read and by teaching
students how to access, use
and evaluate information
that is published in print and
online.
School Data
Greenbrier High School opened in 1996 to become Columbia County’s
fourth high school. Set in the northwestern corner of the county, it
was built to accept a growing population as the county continued to
develop westward, and as property around Lake Thurmond
continued to be developed.
The school is situated in Riverwood Plantation, a community-based
school which was later joined by an elementary and middle school.
For the first 11 years of it’s existence, traffic was limited to only one
road in and out, leading to a traffic nightmare. In 2007, a second
road was opened, helping to eliminate the back-ups that occurred
every morning and afternoon, and after every large school event. In
addition to the new road, a zero period was added for Seniors to
help alleviate the overcrowding in the high school.
GHS is a non-Title I school and met AYP for 2007-2008. It was named
as a Gold Award Winner for 2008 GHSGT scores.
School Data - continued
GHS is currently staffed with 116 full and part-time faculty, 5 administrators,
and 6 full and part-time guidance counselors. Due to this overcrowding of
students and staff, 16 portables are in use on site and all classrooms have
teachers that “float” in during someone else’s planning period. All available
space is being utilized, including spaces within the media center for offices.
These numbers will be changing significantly when the county’s newest high
school, Grovetown High, opens in August 2009. Expected staffing and
student population numbers are still being calculated at this time.
There are at least 3 high schools in the CSRA that share a similar floor plan.
Greenbrier was the first, followed quickly by Cross Creek in 1997, and now
Columbia County’s newest school, Grovetown High will share the footprint.
School Officials have learned that this is a cost effective way to build new
schools and have used similar plans for several elementary and middle
schools as the sites allow.
Currently Greenbrier is the only AAAAA school in the area. Current enrollment
is about 2130 for grades 9-12 . Because of this GHSA classification, athletic
teams must travel to the Atlanta area (250 miles, round trip) for many away
events. Unfortunately, this travel will continue until the next realignment in
2010.
 Media Center
 There is approximately 3600 square feet for student usage, and an
additional 1800 for storage, offices, and work areas. This brings the
total square footage to approximately 5400.
 It currently contains 5 offices, a storage room, a server room, and a
media workroom. Two of the current offices were previously a
conference room, and a third was a faculty work area.
 The media workroom contains 2 computers that floating teachers may
use during planning.
 The media center is staffed by 2 full-time media specialists and a full-
time clerk. Parent volunteers are regulars in the media center assisting
as needed.
 The media center has 32 computers for general student use, 1 reserved
for special use such as color printing, two for circulation, and two for ms
usage. The majority of these were supplied with county technology
funds, but several have been purchased using GHS media funds.
 Currently the book collection is 19,700, but this is expected to change
when a major weed is conducted during the Summer of 2009. Weeded
books will not be replaced until money for the next major replacement is
available.
 Media Center
Current seating capacity:
 Large group seating area: 32
 Lounge Area: 5
 Student computer use: 32
 Tables around circulation desk: 16
 Study carrels: 10
Total facility seating
(excluding staff usage): 95
Survey Results - March 2009
Students:
1. Students mostly use the media
center to complete research, use
the computer or printers, and
occasionally because they have
nowhere else to hang out.
2. The results showed that most
students felt somewhat
comfortable visiting.
3. However over 85% replied that
sometimes the staff is helpful and
sometimes they’re not.
4. Over 71% feel that there are not
enough computers in the mc for
student use.
5. All respondents thought that the
current hours of operation met
their needs.
Faculty:
1. Most do not take their students to
the media center more than a few
times a year, if that.
2. Helpfulness of the staff depends on
who is there at the time.
3. Half of those who responded said
that they have collaborated with the
staff on projects.
4. Some didn’t even know that
collaboration with the staff was an
option.
5. Requests for changes included a
drop-off by the door, longer hours
after school, notice of new
resources, and users of the facility
being given first priority.
6. Half the respondents indicated a
need for longer hours, while the
others thought that the current hours
are acceptable.
Media Center Policies
(necessary changes are in
italics)
The school library media specialist organizes and facilitates a physical environment
designed specifically to meet the learning and information needs of students, teachers,
and others with a variety of educational and informational resources that provide
access to information both within the school and in the local, regional and global
communities. (as taken from the Media Center Handbook for Columbia County)
 The media center operates on a flexible schedule at all times.
 A calendar is available on the county server for teachers to use when signing up their class to
work in the media center. While this is convenient for the teachers, this makes it almost
impossible for the media specialist to collaborate with teachers. The idea of a calendar placed
in the media center office needs to be reinstated. This would allow for collaboration between
the media specialist and the teachers to take place.
 Media Center Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Tues., Wed. 6:45 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. The media center needs to have hours from 6:45 am until 4:00 pm DAILY. This would
eliminate the problems of trying to remember what day it is and what the hours are for that
particular day. Saturday hours should be from 8am until 12pm to encourage students to use
the resources more frequently.
 When the entire class visits the media center, the teacher maintains responsibility for the
class.
Media Center Policies
(necessary changes are in
italics)
 Students may leave class and visit the media center as long as the teacher gives permission and
writes the student a pass. The student must sign in and sign out of the media center on the log
located at the circulation desk.
 Students may visit the media center during their lunch as long as they obtain a media center
pass from their 4th period teacher. The student must sign in and out of the media center in the
log located at the circulation desk.
 Students are able to check out 5 books at a time for a 2 week period. Late fees are $0.10 per
day. Reference materials may be checked out for 1 night only. Students will pay for lost or
damaged books.
 A copy machine is available for students for a rate of $0.10 per copy.
 Students may print their work in the media center. Black and white pictures are $0.25 and text is
$0.10 per page. There is no charge for text printing for students in their with their class.
 The students have access to the internet as long as an Internet Usage Agreement has been
signed by the student’s parents. This will be kept on file in the media center.
 It is school policy that book bags are not allowed in the media center. Book bags need to be
allowed in the media center. A security system at the main entrances would alleviate the problem
of students stealing items from the media center or other’s bookbags.
 Students visiting the media center with their class will have priority on the use of the student
computers
Media Center Policies
(necessary changes are in
italics)
Currently this is the only form available for usage of the media center.
http://www.ccboe.net/gbh/resources/files/D4D28876B45C435094DA798DB7840B72.pdf
Usage of the media center after normal operating hours:
 A facilities request form must be completed and submitted at least one week in
advance of the event.
 The Media Specialist is to be given 24 hours notice of after hours use of the facility to
allow for appropriate security measures to be taken. Included with this notice will be a
contact name and telephone number.
 The organization requesting use of the media center is responsible for any damages
or losses. It is the duty of the media specialist to report any problems to the
appropriate parties as soon as possible, and to make written documentation of such
to the principal.
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 Media Center Make-over
 Since this school is expected to lose AT LEAST 500 students during the next school year
and more the following year, no additions to the existing space have been made. If this
was not the case an additional 2000 square feet would need to be added to meet Georgia
DOE standards.
 Restrooms (handicapped accessible_ - one for staff and one for student use. This would
eliminate students leaving the media center to use restroom and accommodate special
events. This would also eliminate the need for media staff to go outside the media center.
This has been requested by media staff.
 Hall book drop – requested by those in survey. Location is across from school office.
 Return conference room to media center. (PT counselor moved to guidance area of
building) This would allow for more small group meetings. Since this room is glassed in
part way on three sides, students could use it for group projects during normal media
center hours. Blinds enclosed within glass would cover these windows allowing for privacy
as needed.
 Combine MS offices into 1 room. This would allow for better communication between
media faculty .
 Move MS office to center of room behind circulation desk – eliminates constant going back
& forth from office to circulation desk. Office contains windows so that MS could also
monitor MC from their desk.
 Outside door – eliminates use of front door during special events. This would also serve as
a safety measure by limiting access to rest of building during these events.
 Computer classroom for media instruction (Smartboard® and LCD projector included).
Existing media center computer tables could be rearranged in this area to cut costs.
Windows would have enclosed blinds for when room is in use with an adult. Blinds could
be opened for overflow student usage. (Example: if the classroom is not in use during
lunch periods it can then be used for additional student computer access and seating.
Media Center Make-over
continued
Student computers are aligned so that all monitors face the circulation desk,
minimizing inappropriate behavior. Tables for these would allow computers to
drop down to allow for a larger work area. Shelf under desk top would allow for
CPU to be put out of the work area, yet still remain off the floor. Table also has
an opening to allow for cables to be grouped and placed out of way eliminating
the current wiring mess.
 Lounge area has been moved to opposite corner of room, away from the large
group instruction area to lessen distractions for both groups. Sofa has been
replaced to minimize inappropriate behavior, and additional individual seating is
added, allowing for collaboration. These chairs can be arranged in a variety of
ways.
 Large rectangular tables have been kept for their flexibility in the room, but have
been rearranged to make the large group meeting area more compact to lessen
distractions from students entering/leaving media center.
 Biography book cases have been moved to “wall off” the large group meeting
area from the rest of the media center. They are still short enough to allow for
supervision of students at the rectangular tables.
 NOTE: No changes have been made to existing flooring because carpeting was
recently replaced with institutional grade flooring material.
Paint

Greenbrier is blessed to
have some of the best
student artists who
have been painting
murals in the award
showcases throughout
the building. The
redesigned media
center will feature
student designed and
painted murals to
decorate the room.
Informational Banners – to be hung from ceiling
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Multi-purpose Computer
Stations-
note drop down feature
 Ideal for collaborative learning environments
 Dual-position top access flip door
 Top locking position provides secure place for
laptop or CPU storage
 Lower position allows semi-recessed monitor
placement
 1 1/4" thick high pressure laminate top, flip door
and shelf are standard with black waterfall T-
mold bumper edge
 1 1/4" thick double-sided high-pressure laminate
end panel and back panel with T-mold bumper
edge
 3 1/4" grommet in each end panel and 18-
gauge steel perforated chase for wire
management
 Includes deluxe skater casters and quick
configure ganging mechanism
 CPU Holder and Laptop Nest sold separately
 (37"H x 31"D) Assembled. Ships from
manufacturer via truck.
 39"W Learning Bay EA $1225.00
 CPU Holder EA 59.00
 Laptop Nest EA 59.00

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 13.16" thick oak tabletops with low-glare
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 Unique oval-shaped table legs designed
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Seating around circulation desk
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 1 5/8" thick high-pressure laminate
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 Mitered solid oak edge bands
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Lounge Area Rugs
 These will be placed
under each coffee
table for ambiance and
sound absorption.
Chairs will be placed on
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Lounge Area Seating
 Brodart Mode Lounge Chairs
 Fully upholstered seating offers both
fashion and comfort
 Lightweight frames ideal for gathering
areas where furniture is moved
regularly
 Optional wood arm caps add distinction
 Mix and match seat and arm fabric or
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 Upholstered seat and back filled with 3
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  TekStar™

Hall Book-Drop
Building-Mounted Returns
 Lock one or both openings from inside the
building
 All stainless steel construction with theft
deterrent design
 Includes faceplate, chute and all accessories
 LED warning lights alert patrons of a locked unit
 LED lighted sign easily guides patrons and
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 Weather-tight design protects against heavy
rain and snow; AirBlock™ chute helps prevent
outside air from entering
 Electronic locking mechanism can be enabled
from inside the building
 Book depository opening is 3 1/4"H x 18"W; AV
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LCD Projector
 ImagePro LCD Projectors
 1024 x 768 XGA resolution
 Whiteboard and blackboard modes
 Easy maintenance in ceiling mount
with lamp access on top; 2,000 hour
filter with side access
 Monitor loop-through and remote
mouse control
 "My Buttons" remote control
 Audio pass-through for sound when
projector is off
 Auto vertical keystone correction
 Lock slot, security bar and transition
detector
 HDTV ready
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 Smartboard for new
computer room
 Features:

 94 in. Diagonal Work Surface

 Expansion slot for future hardware
upgrades such as a projector-
control button
 Accessories include new USB
speakers
 Native USB

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Computers
 PROCESSOR-Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8200
(2.33GHz, 4M, L2Cache, 1333FSB)
 OPERATING SYSTEM-Genuine Windows Vista®
Business, Service Pack 1
 HARD DRIVE-160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
(7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
 PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE-Microsoft® Office
Small Business 2007(Basic + PowerPoint &
Publisher)
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 This company offers

between the glass blinds
that would fit the existing
holes spaces in the brick
and could be used in all
windows in the building if
desired. These blinds would
allow for light control during
presentations as well as
protection from sun
damage.
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Security System

 3M™ Detection System Model

3800
 Thi system helps ensure that no
materials leave the library without
being checked out. It is safe for
magnetic media, has audible and
visible alarms and multiple corridor
options.
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Security Tags
 3M™ RFID Tag D8
 Attached to circulating library items;
programmed with information to identify and
track materials, ensure security, simpifly check-
in and checkout (for customers and staff),
automate sorting and handling and manage
inventory. A component of the 3M™ One-Tag
RFID System.
 One tag can catapult your library into a more
efficient, more productive future!
 Rewritable, IO standard tag identifies and tracks
materials
 Memory chip stores only item information;
customer privacy is protected
 Security status is stored directly on the tag; no
need for a separate server
 Eliminates "line of sight" needed to process
materials
 Guaranteed for the life of the item to which it's
affixed
 1.88" x 2.25" (48mm x 57mm)
 250 per roll or 1,000 per roll
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Acknowledgements
 Columbia County Board of Education System Media
Handbook
 Smartdraw.com
 Surveymonkey.com
 Lisa Corradino and Rita Curtis GHS Media Specialists
 Maggie Davis who convinced me to do this program
along with her
 Bill and Chris Pletcher (my family) who help me every
time I get myself into a bind.