Elementary Educational Specification

Alamogordo Public Schools

Elementary Educational Specification

Food Services

Overall Spatial Relationships

Food Services Space Requirements

Food Services Spatial Relationships

Cafeteria/Multipurpose/Performance Space

Objective

· To allow students to consume meals (maybe breakfast - or breakfast might be consumed in classrooms). To perform musical/special programs for parents and the community. To provide instruction in physical activity in Physical Education. To provide space for after school programs. To allow space for classroom lesson expansion/activities.

Users of This Activity Area

· Students
· Parents
· Teachers (Music/PE/Classroom/After School / · Staff
· Community members

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Eating
· Performances
· Music class rehearsals for programs
· Assemblies for the entire school
· Community events / · Meetings
· PE classes - exercising, games (basketball, golf, scooters, lacrosse, cricket, etc.), dancing, parachutes, conditioning
· Intramural sports
· Performances of musical groups - students and community
· Awards programs
Notes: / Dining Space planned to accommodate 1/3 of student capacity at one time.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
· Daylight required
· Provide spot lights in stage area for performances
· Banked switching to provide varied light levels for meetings and presentations
· Protect lighting from balls, etc.
Electrical / · Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
· Data port(s)
· Electrical, data, and video connection for interactive whiteboard and/or ceiling mounted projector
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
· Connection for sound system
Plumbing / · Drinking fountain
· Men's and women's restrooms either in the room or very near the entrance
HVAC/Mechanical / · Zone this area for year-round, evening, and weekend use
· Low noise level
Doors and Hardware / · Double doors with vision panels
· Removable mullion at entrance doors
· Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
Interior and Exterior Windows / · Blinds on all windows
· Clerestory windows in activity area

Finishes

Ceiling / · Acoustical ceiling
· Ceiling height must accommodate activities
Floors / · Resilient flooring
· Inlaid marking in flooring for basketball, volleyball, exercise area (personal space markings)(
Walls / · Paint
· Acoustical panels for noise reduction
Other Finishes / · Projection surface for computer images and video

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · Magnetic 4'x8' whiteboard
Tackboard / · Tackstrips where possible
· 4'x4' tackboard
· Locate tackboards throughout the room
Other Specialties / · Motorized projection screen
Furnishings / · Round tables with attached seats for approximately 170 people
· Volleyball standards
· Sound system
· Acoustic piano
· Sound system
· Acoustic piano
· Presentation cart for multi-media presentations

Chair/Table/Platform Storage

Objective

· To store additional chairs for performances. To store portable stage. To store tables during large performances.

Users of This Activity Area

· Staff / · Custodians

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Moving equipment in and out

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / · No Special Requirements
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
· Door with vision panel or side light
· Double doors with removable mullion
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No windows

Finishes

Ceiling / · Acoustical ceiling
Floors / · Resilient flooring
Walls / · Paint
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · No Special Requirements
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · 2 chair caddies (80 chairs each)
· Portable risers
· Portable stage

PE Storage

Objective

· To provide a central location for the storage of PE equipment.

Users of This Activity Area

· PE teacher

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Storing and retrieving PE equipment
Number of Teachers: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
· Protected, recessed lighting
Electrical / · No Special Requirements
Technology/Communications / · No Special Requirements
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · Double-doors with removable mullion
· Easily locked
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / · Acoustical ceiling
Floors / · Sealed concrete
Walls / · No Special Requirements
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · Maximum linear feet of full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
· Hooks (for hula hoops and jump ropes)
· Tall cubbies for volleyball standards
Whiteboard / · 4'x4' whiteboard
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · Task chair
· Ball bins
· Mat storage
· Teacher desk with computer workstation

Serving Line Area

Objective

· To serve students breakfast and lunch.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen staff
· Students / · Cashier
· School staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Serving breakfast and lunch
Notes: / Yet to be determined: Portable, double-sided, serving lines may be located in Student Dining Area rather than the Kitchen.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
· All lighting has to be enclosed according to code
Electrical / · Floor outlets for serving line
· Coordinate electrical connections with equipment requirements
Technology/Communications / · Wireless access for Point of Sale (cashier)
· Intercom with speaker (volume control)
Plumbing / · Floor drain
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · No Special Requirements
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / · Non-porous ceiling
Floors / · Tile
Walls / · Paint
· Washable
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · No Special Requirements
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · Adjustable stool for cashier
· Cold serving station
· Hot serving station
· Milk Box
· Point of Sale station

Kitchen

Objective

· To prepare breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks for children.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen staff / · Kitchen manager

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Cooking (no frying)
· Prep of fresh fruits and vegetables
· Cooling foods
· Hand-washing / · Stovetop heating
· Baking in convection ovens
· Cleaning, sweeping, and mopping
· Pot and pan washing

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Need all lighting to be enclosed (bulbs cannot be exposed)
Electrical / · Coordinate electrical connections with equipment requirements
· Data port(s)
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
· Buzzer for back door
Plumbing / · Floor drains with air gaps at 2-compartment and 3-compartment sinks
· Floor drains and water at tilt skillets
· Hose bibb for cleaning floor
· Pre-wash sink with deck sprayer and garbage disposal
· 2 compartment sink
· 3 compartment sink
· Handwash sink
HVAC/Mechanical / · Ventilation hood
Doors and Hardware / · Swinging doors to enter and exit serving line
· Door with vision panel in loading area
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No windows

Finishes

Ceiling / · Non-porous ceiling
Floors / · Tile
Walls / · Paint
· Washable
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · No Special Requirements
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · 8-burner gas range
· Double convection oven
· 8-foot stainless steel work tables
· Pass-through cooler
· Pass-through warming cabinet
· Tilt skillet
· Automatic soap dispenser with handwash sink
· Automatic towel dispenser with handwash sink

Walk-In Cooler

Objective

· To store cold products (fruits, vegetables, milk, etc.) for food preparation.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager / · Kitchen staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Storing and retrieving cold foods

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Specify additional lighting above manufacturer standard
Electrical / · Coordinate electrical connections with equipment requirements
Technology/Communications / · No Special Requirements
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · Integral door
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / · Integral to cooler
Floors / · Non-skid flooring
Walls / · No Special Requirements
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · No Special Requirements
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · Wire shelving
· Dunnage racks

Walk-In Freezer

Objective

· To store frozen products for food preparation.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager / · Kitchen staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Storing and retrieving frozen foods

Environmental Characteristics

Finishes

Ceiling / · Integral to cooler
Floors / · Non-skid flooring
Walls / · No Special Requirements
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Dry Storage

Objective

· To store dry food and non-food items for meal prep and service.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager / · Kitchen staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Storing and retrieving food and non-food products / · Inventory products

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Need all lighting to be enclosed (bulbs cannot be exposed)
Electrical / · No Special Requirements
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
HVAC/Mechanical / · Must maintain 70 degrees or below for EID standard
Doors and Hardware / · Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
· Door with vision panel or side light
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No windows

Finishes

Ceiling / · Non-porous ceiling
Floors / · Same type of tile as the Kitchen
Walls / · Paint
· Washable
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Staff Toilets/Locker Area

Objective

· To provide space for employees' personal belongings. To provide convenient toilet facilities.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager / · Kitchen staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Toilet use
· Employees' storing coats, purses, paperwork, etc. / · Changing clothes
Notes: / Locate lockers on wall in entry area, NOT in Restroom.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / · No Special Requirements
Technology/Communications / · No Special Requirements
Plumbing / · Self-flushing toilet
· Step activated sink with hot and cold water
· Floor drain
HVAC/Mechanical / · Ventilation for restroom
Doors and Hardware / · Solid door
· Closer on door
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No windows

Finishes

Ceiling / · Non-porous ceiling
Floors / · Same type of tile as the Kitchen
Walls / · Paint
· Washable
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · No Special Requirements
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · Mirror above sink
· Full height locker
Furnishings / · 2-door full height storage cabinet (lockable)

Manager Office

Objective

· To provide space for manager to complete menu planning, production books. To count money for deposits. To conduct private talks with employees, staff, or parents.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager
· Kitchen staff / · Cashier

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Money counting
· Private discussions / · Paperwork

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / · Data port(s)
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
· Telephone
· Wireless network
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
· Door with vision panel or side light
Interior and Exterior Windows / · Fixed window connecting with Kitchen
· Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling / · Acoustical ceiling
Floors / · Same type of tile as the Kitchen
Walls / · Paint
· Washable
Other Finishes / · No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / · No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / · 4'x4' whiteboard
Tackboard / · No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / · No Special Requirements
Furnishings / · Adjustable chair on casters
· Lockable cabinets with drawers and shelving behind desk
· Bookcase
· File cabinet
· Computer station with wire management
· Desk with work surface for counting money

Paper Storage

Objective

· To store styrofoam trays, sporks, paper boats, napkins, etc.

Users of This Activity Area

· Kitchen manager / · Kitchen staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

· Storing and retrieving supplies

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / · All lighting has to be enclosed according to code
Electrical / · No Special Requirements
Technology/Communications / · Intercom with speaker (volume control)
HVAC/Mechanical / · No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / · Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
· Door with vision panel or side light
Interior and Exterior Windows / · No windows

Finishes