Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
March 2, 2017 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C25 - Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for Middleburg High School Culinary Arts Renovation
Description

Plans and Specifications for Middleburg High School Culinary Arts Renovation

Gap Analysis:

The ability to teach and train students on the type of commercial equipment that they will be expected to operate in practice is essential to the success of the student after graduation.  The current Culinary Arts facility at Middleburg High School is a conglomeration of equipment that has been added over the years in an area that is too small and is not ideal for or conducive to learning. 

Previous Outcomes:

The current Culinary Arts facilities/kitchen at Middleburg High School is outdated, comprised of primarily residential type equipment, and overcrowded.  The culinary arts instructors at Middleburg High have been going above and beyond to make the best of a significantly less than optimal situation.  Without the proper equipment to train on or adequate space to operate in, they have had to rely on theory and verbal instruction rather than practical training and application.

Expected Outcomes:

An upgraded culinary arts facility to include commercial style equipment in a dedicated space designed to function as a commercial kitchen, along with a separate space identified for classroom instruction, will greatly enhance the quality of both facets of this program and aid in the student’s success following graduation.

Strategic Plan Goal:

Ensure effective management of the organization, operations and facilities to maximize the use of resources; and promote a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for Clay County students.

Recommendation

School Board approve the Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for the Middleburg High School Culinary Arts Renovation

Contact
Dr. Michael Kemp, Assistant Superintendent for Operations
Financial Impact
$400,000.00 is budgeted for this project of which $368,720.00 is available for construction costs as part of a grant obtained by the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department.
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