EDUCATIONAL SPACE ENHANCEMENTS

Rathskellar - Senior Lounge and Community Meeting Area  

Description:
This is a multi-purpose dining and meeting area located in the lower level of the renovated Washington Building adjacent to the main lunchroom, dining and kitchen areas. The space will support a Senior Lounge during the school day and its use will be encouraged by parent and other school support groups and community organizations during off-school hours. Among some of the features will include flat-screen televisions, WI-FI access. The Food Service Department will serve hot and cold dispensed and bottles beverages, sandwiches, snacks, desserts, pizza and other items. 
 
Benefits:
  • Provides a supportive gathering place for seniors and will be viewed as a privilege that is earned for staying in school;
  • Helps seniors collectively prepare for life transitions from high school to work or college;
  • Provides a community space for school supporting organizations and others to gather and advance positive student and community agendas;
  • Provides an important dining alternative and food service to students, staff and visitors;
  • Makes the school setting fun and encourages intergenerational and community interaction. 
 
Projected Cost: $150,000
(Includes: Equipment, Millwork, exhaust hood, installation)