frit 7132 facilities plan assignment m. brock

ELCAN-KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER FACILITY

PLAN

Presented by: Melissa Brock

FRIT 7132

Fall 2010

SCHOOL PROFILE Culturally diverse population of approximately 480 students, grades Prek-4th Sixty percent of the students fall in the lower socioeconomic level (free/reduced meals)60+ staff and faculty membersOver half of the teachers hold a master’s degree or higher

SECTION I:FACILITIES LAYOUT & ANALYSIS

PHILOSOPHY MISSIONThe media center

provides curriculum support, research guidance, and enrichment through literature appreciation, and other learning experiences to the students, faculty, and staff. The Center fosters a positive environment that encourages students to be lifelong readers and learners.

1. Encourage students to become lifelong readers by providing a variety of quality literature in the library.

2. Encourage students to become lifelong learners by providing opportunity for students to locate information.

3. Collaborate with teachers to provide learning experiences that enhance the curriculum.

MEDIA CENTER PROFILE One full-time media specialist Two paraprofessionals (pulled daily for

enrichment and classroom activities) Fixed schedule times for classes/

flexible scheduling for independent student/ class needs

Over 20,000 items which include books, audio/book kits, audio recordings, video recordings, and teacher resources

CURRENT SLMC FLOOR PLAN

MEDIA CENTER LOCATION The media center is located on the back

hallway of the school, but the hallway is easily accessed by other parts of the building through outside entrances (except in bad weather).

The gym and hallway bathrooms are located on the same part of the hallway, so noise and traffic is an issue for the media center entrance.

MEDIA CENTER MAIN ENTRANCEThe entrance is one door for entering and exiting the media center. The passage is narrow and congested during class changes. There is a small “Media” sign that hangs from the ceiling beside the door, and visitors often miss the entrance.

CIRCULATION DESKThe circulation desk is closely located to the main entrance. The passageway to the check-in area and from the check-out area is very narrow. Students are in single-file and the area is congested because of students entering and leaving the media center. The view from the desk is limited and blocked by shelves.

SLMS’ OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA

The office has a large window that allows the

SLMS to view the library, but it is not located near

the circulation desk.

The storage area is used for curricular material

storage as well as videos and AV materials. It is

crowded, yet organized.

Seating Areas The front seating area has four

square tables with chairs. The tables are pushed together here. There are child-size benches and an angled table for writing/reading. Only adult-size chairs are available.

The back seating area has two large, rectangular tables and adult-size chairs. The tables are pushed together. There is a small round table with two chairs used mainly for the morning news show. There is a TV and VCR/ DVD mounted to the wall for group viewing. There is no drop-down screen in the center.

COMPUTER AREAThere are four computers for student use

in the media center. They are used mainly for AR testing. There are two printers at the computer tables. There is a computer lab with 20 computers in the front hallway for larger groups.

FICTION

The fiction section is divided by AR levels, with lower levels on the shorter bookshelves. There is space on the shelves and the books are easy to browse. There are two rolling carts where books are placed for re-shelving. The taller bookshelves block the view of the back of the center. Book displays are also on the short shelves.

NONFICTION

The non-fiction section is categorized by the Dewey Decimal System. It is also coded with AR levels to encourage

students to read non-fiction for AR testing. There is space on the shelves and the books are easy to browse.

TEACHER RESOURCE BOOKSThe teacher resource books are located on the back wall near the front seating area.

RESOURCE BOOKS AUDIO BOOKS

Resource books are located on the shelves

near the back wall in the middle of the center. Full

collections of encyclopedias and

picture encyclopedias are available for different

learning levels.

There is a small, but varied collection of audio books available. There is also a small collection of

periodicals.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSAt the middle of the center, special “favorite” collections are organized. Book series that are frequently checked out have been grouped together to create easier student searches.

FACULTY AND STUDENT OPINION OF THE MEDIA CENTERThe Good: (teachers &

students)

“Good teacher resources”

“Nice selection of AR books and levels”

“Students can go independently to check out books”

“ The librarian is very helpful to teachers and students”

Teacher Survey via email

The Bad: (teachers)

“Not big enough to gather classes in”

“Not enough computers”

“Too close to the gym”

“The hallway and entrance is way too small and the students get too congested”

“Library has to be closed due to lack of staff present”

“Gets very crowded and loud during class changes”

Student survey via “question and answer”

SECTION II: FACILITIES REDESIGN

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located and near gym area Entrance is single door for

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Circulation desk is too close to entrance and does not allow view of entire center

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OLD VS. NEW The SLMS’ office is not

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The storage room is too crowded with curricular materials for teachers

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OLD VS. NEW The seating areas

are not adequate for group work and consist only adult-sized tables and chairs.

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A larger shelf for periodicals and newspapersSmall, private room for meetings with TV & DVD/VCR.Special collections and audio books moved to fiction shelves.

Tape/CD players located at circulation desk for check-out.Rug, chairs, and TV/VCR/DVD located in alcove for story time with

younger students.Restroom is located in the media center.Large screen TV, computer, and pull-down screen for presentations.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES: There is a mix of tile and carpet in the original center. The new

center layout will have all carpet with padding to lower acoustic problems of such a wide open space.

The new center’s presentation area is away from windows. Lighting will bright and cheerful with some natural lighting.

Outlets will be safe and plentiful. Clocks will be located over circulation desk, in computer area, and on back wall.

The present media center has a television distribution system that allows programming to be played from the media center throughout the school through different channels. The morning news show is an important part of this, so it will be continued in the new center. The equipment will be housed in the storage area. It can be locked and secured.

ADA guidelines will be followed in layout of the new center and the purchase of adaptive technologies.

The hand-painted murals are a positive addition in the current center’s environment. Input from teachers, students, and parents will be taken, and new murals will be painted in and around the center. Book displays will also be plentiful and theme-related.

The original center’s barcode check-in/out system allows for some independence once students are used to it. This will be continued in the new center.

Extra Seating

Soft seating for younger studentsCarpets for Kids® Reading by the Book Carpets

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Bean Bag Chairs

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Children’s Plush Baby Bear / Elephant Bean Baghttp://

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LINKS FOR FURNITURE NEEDS

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SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

POLICIES

Elcan-King Elementary Student Handbook/Teacher Handbook, August 2010

CHECK-OUT POLICIES/ CIRCULATION (SCHOOL HANDBOOK)

Student Policy:Students in grades 1-4 may

have two books checked out. Kindergarten students may have one book checked out. Students will be given a barcode at the beginning of the year which is required for checking out materials. If the student loses the barcode, a replacement barcode may be purchased for fifty cents. Books are checked out for two weeks.

Teacher Policy:Each teacher and staff

member has an individual barcode, and all materials that leave the library must be checked out. Teachers will return materials promptly to provide opportunities for others to use them. Teachers may share materials at their grade level; however, the person checking out the materials is responsible for having them returned.

CHANGES TO CHECKOUT POLICIESAllow the students with positive return

history to check out more books, but still give a limit to students who have frequent losses.

Allow for the loss of one barcode before charging for a new one. Do not give an excuse as to why they are not visiting the library!

Continue to hold teachers liable for materials, but allow extra time to find materials. Send out picture description and title of book to the grade level of the teacher.

OVERDUE, DAMAGED, OR LOST BOOKS POLICY (SCHOOL HANDBOOK )Library Overdue Notices will be sent periodically

to inform parents/staff of any missing library books.

Damaged books that are returned are charged for the amount of damage and students/ parents must pay to replace or repair the book.

Lost books must be replaced and the student/ parent must send the amount of the cost of the books as indicated by the notice sent to the parent.

Report cards will be held if students have overdue books, or if students owe fines for lost or damaged books.Elcan-King Elementary Student Handbook/Teacher

Handbook, August 2010

SCHOOL MEDIA COMMITTEE (TEACHER HANDBOOK)A media committee that will consist of the

School Library Media Specialist (chairman) and teacher representatives from each grade level, K-4 will be in place at the school level.

The media committee will make decisions regarding materials, resources, technology, book fairs, volunteer recognition, etc. They will also carry out any system requirements that need to be met.

Elcan-King Elementary Student Handbook/Teacher Handbook, August 2010

POLICY CONCERNS Overdue notices should only be sent to

the student’s homeroom teacher and parent. Care should be taken with student records.

Representative teachers should get input for the media center changes/ choices from fellow teachers on their grade level.

All supportive staff members should be included the media committee since it affects their jobs.

Decatur County Board of Education Policy Handbook, January 2000

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES

According to the DCBOE Policy Handbook, the “media programs will adhere to the following guidelines:”

Include “Information Access Skills”, “Instructional Equipment”, “Instructional Media”, “Instructional Resources”, “Media Center”, “Media Committee”, “Media Services”, and “Unified Media Programs” in each individual school media center.

INFORMATION ACCESS SKILLS

The media specialist shall have the responsibility:

to plan with the teacher to link information

resources and opportunities for students to apply skills during instruction

to provide opportunities for the instructional staff to acquire, develop, and improve their information access skills and those of their students

The teacher shall have the responsibility:

for planning, instructing, and evaluating all units of study in which students and the media specialists are involved


INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, MEDIA, AND RESOURCES Equipment items should retain original

shape and appearance with use, are non-expendable, perform a mechanical or technical function, and normally have a life expectancy beyond two years

Equipment, media, and resources will be reviewed annually by school personnel

Media collections will be inventoried annually

Worn or missing items are to be replaced periodically

Out-of-date or no longer useful materials are to be withdrawn from the collection.


CHALLENGED MATERIALS1. Be courteous, but

make no commitments.

2. Invite the complainant to file objection with the National Council of Teachers of English so a formal complaint can be made to committee.

3. Temporarily withdraw the material pending committee decision.

4. Inform superintendent and principal of the school.

The Media Committee will:

1. Read and examine the material.

2. Check the general acceptance of the material (reviews).

3. Weigh its faults and values against each other and form opinions based on material as a whole, not parts.

4. Meet to discuss the material and prepare a report on it.

5. Deliver copies of the report to the superintendent and the principal of the school.


STAFFING AND SERVICES Each school media center shall be staffed according to Rule

No. 160-5-1-22 (at least one certified Media Specialist). A plan for flexible schedule access for students and

teachers in groups, or individuals, throughout the instructional day (8:00-3:20).

Accessibility is based on instructional need. Cooperative planning is performed by SLMS and teachers to

ensure use of media center resources/services and support on-going classroom instruction.

Compliance with copyright law is followed and current copyright information is provided to staff.

Quality instructional media is available in sufficient quantity and diversity to support curricula, instructional strategies, learning styles, and attainment of educational goals/objectives (Unified Media Program).

Organization and management of all school-owned, instructional resources are maintained through the media program.

Use necessary community resources to provide effective support to instruction.


MEDIA COMMITTEE

School System Media Committee Responsibilities:1. Recommend long and short range goals, budgeting

priorities and operation, utilization and accessibility procedures for the media program.

2. Develop a multi-year plan that shall be based on the extent of need reflected in school media plans, on budget and service priorities of the system and annual evaluation results for the system.

3. Develop and recommend procedures for: functioning of system and school media committees; selecting instructional resources locally; handling requests for reconsideration of materials; considering gifts of instructional resources; using non-school owned materials; keeping collections organized and updated; complying with copyright law; and identifying education specifications for constructing and renovating media centers.


BUDGET, FUNDING, AND GIFTS The budget is based on FTE cost per student

and use of the QBE formula. The amount reserved for the media center includes the media specialist salary and funds for materials.

Gift materials are to be judged by basic selection standards, and are accepted or reflected by these standards.

Multiple items or outstanding and much in demand media are to be purchased as needed.

Sets of materials and materials acquired by subscription are to be examined carefully, and to be purchased only to fill a definite need.

Book fairs and fundraisers are allowed for the media center. Requests are submitted to the superintendant.


INTERNET USE POLICY Students and parents sign an “Electronic

Network User Agreement” document giving permission for the child to use the internet at school. The “Electronic Network Use Rules” document is sent home for parents to keep. If rules are not followed, the DCBOE states:

“Failure to abide by district policy and administrative regulations governing use of the district’s system may result in the suspension and /or revocation of system access. Additionally, student violations may result in discipline up to and including expulsion. Staff violations may also result in discipline up to and including dismissal. Fees, fines, or other charges may also be imposed.Decatur County Board of Education Policy Handbook,

January 2000

STUDENT RECORDSPersonally identifiable information will not be released

by the school system from an educational record with out prior consent of the parent or eligible student except under certain circumstances.

Those who educate and evaluate the student Enrollment in another school Educational audits by state or federal authorities Financial aid applications Compliance with state law, IRS, judicial orders, or

lawfully issued subpoenas. Educational studies by educational institutions Accrediting institutions Health or safety emergencies Information designated as “directory information”

for staff use (name, address, phone, etc) Notification will be made of disclosures.


FEES OR FINES “The BOE retains the right to charge students a

reasonable fee for restitution of lost, damaged, or abused school system property, including text books, library books or media materials. Students shall be notifies in writing of any charges being assigned to them and that failure to pay those charges may result in sanctions such as withholding grade cards, diplomas, or certificates of progress until restitution is made. Opportunity shall be given for the students and/or parent to meet with the appropriate school officials to discuss any fines levied against the student.”


CLOSING STATEMENTS ON POLICIES

In order to better maintain the media program, I feel that there should be more written policies available for teachers, parents, and students. The media specialist should include her program’s policies on copyright laws, internet use in the media center, privacy of student records, gifts, and services. There are district policies, but simplified and personalized policies should be in place.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION!!!

Have a wonderful, fulfilling day! Read a book, and get away!!

Melissa S Brock

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