NEW FACILITY
Omololu
has partially constructed an expanded facility, which it
moved into in January 2010. The facility is located just
outside the Valley, set back several hundred yards from
the Farrington Road. This location is convenient for
parents who already travel to/from the town during the
week, while still providing a safe recreation space for
children.
SITE PLAN
The
design of the school is inspired by the concept of a
small village, providing a welcoming community type
atmosphere with both communal and separate learning
spaces and experience spaces. The Site plan for the
school includes ten (10) structures, of which four have
been constructed sop far. Seven (7) of the structures
will each hold two (2) regular classrooms for a total of
fourteen (14) classrooms. One Administration building
will hold offices, computer lab and maintenance
facilities. An arts and recreation center will house
arts & crafts and music facilities. An assembly building
will hold a common meeting area and larger flexible
areas.
COMMUNITY VILLAGE SCHOOL HOUSE PLANS
The
four structures completed so far were originally planned
for the initial two years of operation. These house 7
classes for the school while one room is used for
administration. To enable expansion of the student body,
consideration is currently being given to acqwuiring a
temporary building to accomodate administration and
computer lab facilities. The total plan covers the first
5 years of the school's expansion. There is ample land
to expand further for additional grades, as and when
required.
DEVELOPMENTS, INITIATIVES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Construction commenced in early 2008 on the school
campus, with generous donations of materials and labor
by Ashtrom, Kamique, Flag and Cuisinart owner Lee
Rizzuto. The construction was overseen by board members
Ira Bloom, Frederick Harrigan, and Kenn Banks.
In addition, Carl Richards, of Richards Architecture and Design, has been hired to served as construction manager for the project. Mr. Richards' office was responsible for the final design and construction documents for the facility.
