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 When officials with the Belcourt School District in Belcourt, N.D., decided it was time to replace the district’s existing, overcrowded high school, they faced a unique challenge. Since the new school would be located on a reservation shared by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, it was important that the facility reflect the cultural and educational values of the district, the students and members of the tribe, without going over budget or sacrificing educational space to accommodate cultural components.
The solution: Construct a blank slate, ready for cultural and artistic expression, and let the students and community fill in the blanks. Read about our Facility of the Month.
Want to know more about how to hire a commissioning agent, what should be commissioned in your building and how to fit commissioning into your budget? Ask Kent Barber, the expert for the January/February issue of School Construction News. Barber is the managing principal of Keithly Barber Associates, of Burien, Wash., and has 30 years of experience in construction, design, engineering and optimizing existing systems performance. Please send your questions to school@emlenpub.com with “Expert Question” in the subject line.
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Have a look at other articles from the November/December 2007 issue of School Construction News:
Q&A
Robbie Ferris, President and CEO of SFL+a Architects and FirstFloor K-12 Solutions LLC, introduces a new sustainable design prototype for schools.
SPOTLIGHT
Food service delivery systems are changing at high schools across the United States to accommodate a new kind of customer, the savvy teen shopper. Bill Wallace and Freddie Lynn Jr., of Alabama architectural firm Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, discuss the next generation of cafeterias.
ON LOCATION
The Council of Educational Facility Planners, International 84th Annual Conference brought school administrators, planners and industry professionals to Toronto to discuss best practices, food service trends and sustainable design. Take a peek at some outstanding show products.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Read about the “movers and shakers” in your industry.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Door Handle Cleaner
The HYSO sensor-operated door handle dispenser from Sloan Valve Company automatically releases a burst of cleaner on a door handle on a preset basis. The battery-powered dispenser is made for handles on public restroom exits and stalls, doorknobs and handles in patient rooms, medical centers, food service establishments and more.
BUYER’S GUIDE
Visit the Buyer’s Guide for a complete selection of school products and suppliers.
NEWSFLASH
- A Georgia Peach: New Wesleyan Science Facility Combines Modern Architecture With Tradition
- CHPS Hosts First School Conference
- Texas School Wins CEFPI Award
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
- Steel Roof Proves Big Hit At Teton Learning Center
- DLR Group Tackles Two K-12 Projects
GREEN SCENE
- Geothermal Installation Wins Praise From SUNY Brockport
- Geothermal: Engineer Says Systems Can Lower Costs
INDUSTRY NEWS
- Panel: Schools Need to Update Emergency Plans
- Brown University Installs Security System
MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS
- New Standards for Classroom Comfort
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan. 10-12: 2008 International Roofing Expo, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio.
Feb. 14-17: AASA 2008 National Conference on Education; Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fla. Visit www.aasa.org.
See all the events for this year on our Web site.
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