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. 

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. 

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