BLOG FOREWORD
The notes and posts included in this blog are the results of Planning Committee meetings for the development of the new High School for Hammond project. These posts represent the work-in-progress, and document the discussions.
Comments and responses
Below are comments recently received regarding the project, with responses:
- Will
Skillman or Schmidt be choosing a kitchen/cafeteria design consultant? Is there a particular kitchen consultant that they
usually use?
- Yes,
we will be engaging a Kitchen Consultant to assist in the design of the food
service area. We would want to discuss
options for the consultant with the School City of Hammond Food and Nutrition
Department to get their input and advice.
- How much input will the SCH
food & nutrition department have in the say of the design and things like
equipment choices?
- SCH Food and Nutrition
Department is the client and the final design will reflect the school
corporation’s input and operational goals.
This would include layout as well as equipment.
- Who
is going to decide on the cafeteria design? Multiple different
stations seems to be very popular now for cafeterias
- The
School City of Hammond will make the ultimate decisions on the design of the
cafeteria. We will study and evaluate
numerous options for set up, food delivery, and points of purchase.
- What is the estimated number
of students SCH is expecting to attend this school?
- The current population projection for the new school is between 1,600 and 1,800 students in grades 6 through 12. We are currently exploring options to differentiate the middle and high school zones within the school. This may affect the cafeteria and serving areas.
- Will the school colors remain the same or are they going to change?
- That
is an excellent question……for which we don’t have an answer.