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Chappelow K-8 Bond Project
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Proposed Repairs and Renovation in the 2019 Bond Issue
Chappelow was converted to an Arts Magnet K-8 two decades ago. The school does not have a neighborhood boundary and all students are open enrolled from areas throughout District 6. Chappelow and the arts magnet program have been a popular choice for students and parents, and the school is more than 200 students over capacity.
Despite the school's focus on the fine arts, Chappelow has no formal performing arts space. Therefore, a significant addition is proposed for the school that would include additional classrooms that will facilitate the removal of temporary, portable buildings, and the construction of a performing arts space, to be determined with input from the school community.
In addition, repairs and renovations to the existing building will include enhanced safety and security, including an improved entry; replacement of aging heating and cooling systems, replacement of worn carpet and flooring, and asbestos abatement where needed; replacement of plumbing fixtures; replacement of aging door hardware to improve function and security; painting and refinishing walls and ceilings based on greatest need; replacement of select kitchen equipment, installation of energy efficient lighting and accessibility improvements in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Improvements will also be made to some classrooms and learning spaces.
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Chappelow K-8 Arts Magnet School's Design Advisory Group Members Announced
A 28,000 square foot addition will be constructed at Chappelow K-8 Arts Magnet School that will include a new auditorium, outdoor performance space, additional classrooms, cafeteria expansion and more.
The design of the building is underway and is slated to be complete by December 2020. Construction should begin in January 2021, and be completed by July 2022.
Design Advisory Group
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A Design Advisory Group works with architects to help design major elements of a building or project. It is composed of people from the school's community, including staff, parents and students. The Design Advisory Group holds regular meetings throughout the project. Here is the membership for the Chappelow K-8 Arts Magnet School Design Advisory Group:
Christopher Kieffer, Principal
Jess Oziah, Assistant Principal
Mary Porter, Parent, CPTO President
Karen Burroughs, DHH
Sue Davis, Choir and Music Teacher
Megan Schmidt, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Sydney Elder, 1st Grade Teacher
Will Pharis, Theater Teacher
Courtney Fay, School Counselor
Jill Burczyk, Art Teacher
Michelle Romero, SPED
Teri Oberleitner, Office Manager
Ben Kleiber, Band Teacher
John Sosna, Parent and SAC Member
Chappelow Topping Ceremony
Bond Updates
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June 2022
The new addition to Chappelow Arts Magnet school will open when students return to school in August. The performing arts wing of the school is nearly completed. Contractors are working on renovating the old office space and creating a new, secure entry. The playground is also being renovated and the parking lot is being expanded and will be resurfaced. The portable classrooms at the site have been removed. A ribbon cutting for the new wing is tentatively scheduled for August 16, and will be followed by a public open house and tours.
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May 2022
The large addition to Chappelow is moving along and will be completed by August. Older students got to tour the school recently to see the construction. The new performance areas and classrooms are close to being finished. And, there will be no more portable buildings on site in the Fall.
Once school is out in May, construction will begin on the new office area at the front of the school. This will include a secure entrance.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new addition will be held in mid-August.
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January 2022
Work is progressing on the new addition at Chappelow Arts Magnet. The new performance space and classrooms are being constructed now. The new entrance to the school will be finished over the summer. As well, portables on the north side of the building will be removed this summer. With the new addition, NO Chappelow students will be learning in portable buildings next year!
The new addition will be completed by August 2022, and a dedication ceremony and open house will be held.
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August 2021
Work is underway at Chappelow Arts Magnet to construct additional classrooms and performing arts spaces at the school. The new performing arts space is being built to the west of the existing school, and will include a flexible auditorium, music classrooms and a dance studio. Some classrooms inside the existing building were renovated this summer and the remaining classrooms will be renovated next summer. In addition, a new secure entrance will be constructed. The frame of the new entrance has been installed but won’t be completed until next summer. This project is on schedule and is slated to be completed in August 2022.
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January 2021
The design for the addition at Chappelow is nearly complete, and includes a new flexible performing arts space, dance studio and orchestra room, as well as additional classrooms. This $20 million project is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2022.