Modernization is needed urgently to address three main areas. First, ADA accessibility is inadequate within the building and does not serve the needs of the current student, family and community population. The building needs an elevator to give access to all three levels of the building and lifts installed to make the cafeteria and gymnasium accessible. Grading of the parking lot would give outside accessibility to the cafeteria, as well as provide additional parking and increase student safety as deliveries no longer would be made through the alley that students use as a pass-through between lunch and recess. Second, the cafeteria as it stands lacks proper capacity, heating and cooling. In addition, cafeteria food is made off site and would be prepared in a full functioning cooking capacity once modernized. Third, the gymnasium and auditorium are in need of modernization to complete the project.
Despite the difficulties this school community has faced, test scores have risen and enrollment continues to rise. From 2012 - 2017 Bruce Monroe ES @ Park View's area cluster 2 is projected to have the greatest increase in school-aged population of any cluster in the district based on DCPS’ Master Facilities Plan. Bruce Monroe ES @ Park View’s dual language program earned the designation of a DCPS Reward School for top 5% of growth district-wide.
There are two public hearings that the school is attending with the support of community members and parents (listed below), but for those community members who cannot attend these weekday meetings, we would like to present a show of support via this petition.
Committee on Education
Thursday, February 13, 2014, 10am to End
Agency: District of Columbia Public Schools (Public Witnesses Only)
Committee on Government Operations
Thursday, February 20, 2014, 10am to End
Agencies: Office of the Inspector General, Public Employees Relations Board, Department of General Services (DGS)
Updates
February 12, 2014
The scale of this response has secured a meeting with the district representatives to discuss the modernization timeline. I am currently drafting a formal letter detailing the specific facility requirements to present during our session.
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2014
6 Comments
The cafeteria is a disaster. How can they be expected to learn when the building is basically falling apart?
Enrollment is up and grades are up so why does the district keep ignoring us?? Modernize it ASAP.
ADA access is a basic human right. How are we still talking about this in DC in 2015???
This is ridiculous. 2018 is way too far away. The kids deserve a safe and modern building now.
Fix our schools. Park View parents have been patient long enough.
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Modernization is needed urgently to address three main areas. First, ADA accessibility is inadequate within the building and does not serve the needs of the current student, family and community population. The building needs an elevator to give access to all three levels of the building and lifts installed to make the cafeteria and gymnasium accessible. Grading of the parking lot would give outside accessibility to the cafeteria, as well as provide additional parking and increase student safety as deliveries no longer would be made through the alley that students use as a pass-through between lunch and recess. Second, the cafeteria as it stands lacks proper capacity, heating and cooling. In addition, cafeteria food is made off site and would be prepared in a full functioning cooking capacity once modernized. Third, the gymnasium and auditorium are in need of modernization to complete the project.
Despite the difficulties this school community has faced, test scores have risen and enrollment continues to rise. From 2012 - 2017 Bruce Monroe ES @ Park View's area cluster 2 is projected to have the greatest increase in school-aged population of any cluster in the district based on DCPS’ Master Facilities Plan. Bruce Monroe ES @ Park View’s dual language program earned the designation of a DCPS Reward School for top 5% of growth district-wide.
There are two public hearings that the school is attending with the support of community members and parents (listed below), but for those community members who cannot attend these weekday meetings, we would like to present a show of support via this petition.
Committee on Education
Thursday, February 13, 2014, 10am to End
Agency: District of Columbia Public Schools (Public Witnesses Only)
Committee on Government Operations
Thursday, February 20, 2014, 10am to End
Agencies: Office of the Inspector General, Public Employees Relations Board, Department of General Services (DGS)
Updates
February 12, 2014
The scale of this response has secured a meeting with the district representatives to discuss the modernization timeline. I am currently drafting a formal letter detailing the specific facility requirements to present during our session.
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2014
6 Comments
My kids go here and it is about time they get the same facilities as the schools across town. Stop pushing it back!
The cafeteria is a disaster. How can they be expected to learn when the building is basically falling apart?
Enrollment is up and grades are up so why does the district keep ignoring us?? Modernize it ASAP.
ADA access is a basic human right. How are we still talking about this in DC in 2015???
This is ridiculous. 2018 is way too far away. The kids deserve a safe and modern building now.
Fix our schools. Park View parents have been patient long enough.
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My kids go here and it is about time they get the same facilities as the schools across town. Stop pushing it back!