Space

Red Rock Elementary is operating at full capacity.  As Red Rock expands its programs into full day kinder-garten, space becomes even tighter. Currently, the need for extra grade level classrooms is leaving little or no space for federal programs such as Special Education, Title One (Reading Assistance) and English Language Learner programs. These program instructors often meet with students in ‘make-shift’ instructional spaces. 

In addition to cramped program areas, teacher workroom space for instructional preparation is limited and conference room space for meeting with parents is lacking. As with all District facilities, there is little or no storage space.

Narrow Hallways for Evacuation, Little Space

Facility Deficiencies

The kitchen needs major remodeling of its floors, walls, counters and equipment.  The entire facility needs to be rewired for greater electrical loads and re-plumbed to address the orange ‘iron’ water that comes from the old pipes.

A major focus is required in redesigning the pick up & drop off zones. The original design is outdated for today’s travel standards – many more parents are driving students to and from school and this creates considerable traffic congestion.

Equipment Deficiencies

Communication and public address systems need to be upgraded, building wide. Noise from the heating and cooling system diminishes the value of Red Rock's learning environment.

Compliance and Safety

Red Rock was built under 1950’s compliance codes.  Red Rock’s walls are of unreinforced masonry. This means the walls are not built to withstand forces of severe wind or earthquakes. Even without these forces, Red Rock’s walls are crumbling from years of settling. The walls need to be reinforced which is a major construction job. (Basically, the walls need to be taken down to the foundation and rebuilt.) The District works diligently to bring deficiencies up to code based on available revenues. Currently, however, rest rooms and some entryways need remodeling for handicapped accessibility. Some main hallways are narrow with classroom doors opening out into halls and drinking fountains standing out into walking zones. Current codes calls for recessed doors and hall equipment.  Work needs to be done to upgrade the fire alarm system, emergency lighting and to install fire sprinkers in rooms and hallways building wide.

Handrails Needed

Non-ADA Compliant