Our Learning Environment Guidelines (LEGs)* define the characteristics of all the spaces in a new school. Information such as room title and square feet, preferred floor covering and materials, number of electrical outlets, computer drops, height of room, plumbing needs, furniture, use of room, preferred agencies, etc. are identified in the LEGs. Each school level (Elementary, Middle, and High) has a unique set of LEGs, divided into various categories such as General Classrooms, Special Programs, Art, Music, Media Center, Athletics, Auxiliary Athletics, Administration, and Site to name a few.

Our LEGs exist to supplement, in greater detail, our Approved Space Standards, approved by our Board of Education.  Space Standards simply list the title and square feet of all rooms needed in a new school, whether elementary, middle or high.  Space standards may not be revised, content-wise, without BOE approval.

Similarly, our Design Guidelines exist as a companion document to our LEGs.  Design Guidelines provide very detailed information on such items as asphalt, masonry, lighting, hardware(lock sets, door handles), toilet partition, etc.

In addition to architects using the LEGs to design a new school, the LEGs are also used as a guide in renovating or constructing additions at existing schools, within the constraints of the existing buildings and site.