AHWAHNEE, Calif.— Wasuma Elementary School in Ahwahnee is now home to the first domed school building in California. The dome-shaped gymnasium serves the Wasuma Elementary Wildcats and was considered something of a funding feat.
TRENTON, N.J. — A new 59-page report issued by the New Jersey School Security Task Force, a multi-agency group tasked with identifying ways to improve security at New Jersey schools, outlines more than 40 recommendations for increasing student and teacher safety. These include establishing a School Safety Specialist Academy, improving emergency response times and increasing the use of trained school resource officers.
APOPKA, Fla.— The 90,637-square-foot Dream Lake Elementary School building in Apopka is currently undergoing a $17.9 million renovation to house more students and improve technology. The demolition has already begun and the Orange County Public School district has said that the school, which sits on a 16.4-acre site, is set to reopen in the fall of 2016.
The renovation will allow Dream Lake Elementary School, which had an original rated capacity of 460 students, to hold an additional 370 (for a total capacity of 830). The school’s current enrollment is 824.
The Chicago office of architecture and design firm Perkins+Will announced the addition of a new director of higher education planning. Jessica Figenholtz will be involved in generating growth and exposure for the Chicago office’s higher education practice by engaging clients and ensuring the creation of innovative 21st century learning environments.
Dero now offers the two-bike Cycle Dock, a solid laser cut steel plated bike rack, providing high security and an attractive design. With wheel stops at its base, the Cycle Dock offers three points of contact for extra bike stability, while the wide-spacing between its two arms decreases handle bar conflicts when parking two bikes. Dero also offers the Ultra Space Saver Squared, a vertical bike parking station that maximizes space efficiency with adjustable sliding arms, pipe cutter-resistant squared steel tubing and an optional angled arm for added aisle space.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Construction projects totaling roughly $55 million are currently underway at Indiana State University (ISU) in Terre Haute, with two major projects debuting in time for the start of classes in August.
Security in schools has always been a top priority, but recently it has become a necessity. Active shooters in schools have increased the level of awareness and concern for overall campus safety.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State’s Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning approved proposals on July 16 for renovations to the Deike Building on the State College campus as well as an agricultural digester and replacement barns in the dairy research complex.
PATERSON, N.J. — Paterson School District leaders marked the topping out of the new P.S. 16 Elementary School with a ceremony and beam signing on July 1. The event marked a significant milestone in construction on the new 109,500-square-foot school. Immediately following the signing, attendees watched as the steel beam was hoisted into place, completing the school’s steel gymnasium structure.
